Media Releases

Council has a diverse range of projects, programs and issues and it is important the community is informed of changes, advances and achievements in these areas.

Council regularly releases media releases ensuring the positive achievements of the Council and important information are communicated to the Hawkesbury Community. Council has weekly notices in the Hawkesbury Courier providing important information to the Community.

For more information on news, please contact Council’s Public Relations Coordinator on  (02) 4560 4430 or email council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au.

• Apply for Council’s community sponsorship program funding

  18 February 2025

  Community groups and individuals can apply for the second round of funding under Hawkesbury City Council’s Community Sponsorship Program which is open for applications from 1 March to 31 Mar…

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• Remarkable stories of everyday citizens from Hawkesbury’s History showcased in new museum display

  18 February 2025

  Have you ever wondered how you would be remembered? What could future historians learn from your photo? What stories could be shared from your everyday items?Hawkesbury Regional Museum has just la…

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• Have Your Say on the Richmond Swimming Centre Concept Plans

  12 February 2025

  Following community consultation in 2024 on the proposed upgrade to Richmond Swimming Centre, the revised concept plans are now available for community feedback.Community feedback from round one o…

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• Community feedback wanted: Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre

  12 February 2025

  Council is inviting the community to ‘Have Your Say’ on the proposed concept plans for improvements to Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre!Following community consultation in 2…

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• Community Recycling Centre Update

  11 February 2025

  The recent industrial fire at the Cleanaway Chemical Waste Recycling Facility in St Mary’s has had a flow on effect to Hawkesbury City Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 1 The Dri…

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• Uncover stories from the past and learn about your own family history

  6 February 2025

  If you’re keen to learn more about history in the Hawkesbury and beyond, then look no further than Hawkesbury Library Service. There is a range of events happening this month, whether you ar…

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• Library Lovers’ Day – Have a blind date with a book

  5 February 2025

  This Library Lovers’ Day, Hawkesbury Library Service invites book lovers to take a chance on a mystery read at their upcoming event: Blind Date with a Book.From Sunday 9 February to Sunday 1…

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• Restoration of Cornwallis Road and drain commences this month

  5 February 2025

  Work is commencing at Cornwallis to restore the failed drainage network and rebuild the missing section of Cornwallis Road.The initial damage at Cornwallis was caused by the March 2021 flood in th…

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• Have Your Say: Community feedback sought on Hawkesbury’s future

  4 February 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council is reviewing its current Community Strategic Plan – Our Hawkesbury 2042 – and is holding a series of public meetings to find out what the community’s prio…

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• Apply now for local heritage assistance funding

  4 February 2025

  In addition to our unique Aboriginal heritage, part of what makes the Hawkesbury so special is its colonial heritage.To promote a positive attitude towards heritage and encourage its conservation …

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