
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.
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Council crowned state leaders in sustainability at 2024 NSW Banksia Awards
19 November 2024
Hawkesbury City Council has been crowned as a leader in sustainability with a Large Business Sustainability Leadership Award at the NSW Banksia Awards presented in November.The award, presented on…
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Award-winning customer service popping up at a location near you
18 November 2024
Making Council more accessible to our community is at the heart of a new initiative that will see our Customer Service staff popping up at towns and villages across the Hawkesbury. It has already …
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Council congratulates Local Business Award 2024 winners
15 November 2024
Hawkesbury City Council is pleased to congratulate the 33 winners of the Local Business Awards for 2024.Mayor, Clr Les Sheather, presented many of the awards held on 13 November, including:Youth A…
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Light Up Windsor 2024 will be our biggest yet!
14 November 2024
Get set for the biggest ever Light Up Windsor Street Fair on Saturday, 30 November 2024, 5pm to 9pm!This year, for the first time, the merriment will spread all along George Street to the Windsor …
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Grose River Bridge project reaches major milestone with development approval
13 November 2024
Plans to provide an additional river crossing have reached a major milestone with the approval of the development application for the Grose River Bridge.The bridge is being built in partnership be…
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Deconstructed coffee pods bring art to life
12 November 2024
One of the artists exhibiting in Hawkesbury Now 2024 has brought her passion for recycling into her art.Using found objects in art isn’t new but for Hadijah Munting of Ferry Artists, a gift …
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Council reduces waiting times for citizenship ceremonies
8 November 2024
Becoming an Australian citizen is a landmark decision in someone’s life and is a public recognition of a person’s commitment to Australia.While the process of becoming a citizen is managed by the …
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Save on rechargeable batteries, reuseable nappies and hygiene products
8 November 2024
Hawkesbury City Council is working with digital platform Rebately to offer rebates for households that purchase reusable nappies, reusable sanitary products, rechargeable batteries and chargers.Re…
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New playground underway at Jack Gow Reserve
8 November 2024
Works to install the highly-anticipated brand new playground at Jack Gow Reserve in McGraths Hill are now underway.The new playground on Andrew Thompson Drive was designed following community cons…
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Walking in the footsteps of your ancestor
7 November 2024
On Wednesday 13 November, family historians and fourth cousins, Stephen Gow and Barbara Gow will present a talk, Walking in the footsteps of your ancestor, at the Hawkesbury Family History Group m…
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