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.

• Peter Ryan replaces Tom Aczel on Council

  20 December 2024

  Peter Ryan has been elected as a Councillor to Hawkesbury City Council after the resignation of Tom Aczel earlier this month, which triggered a countback election by the NSW Electoral Commission.M…

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• Get ready for Australia Day on the Hawkesbury 2025

  20 December 2024

  It will be a green-and-golden evening by the river when Australia Day on the Hawkesbury returns on Sunday 26 January 2025, with a spot of cricket for the very first time!Our family-friendly commun…

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• Successful Community Sponsorship Program recipients announced

  16 December 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council has announced the successful recipients of Round 1 of the Community Sponsorship Program 2024/2025.Twenty recipients will receive a total of $16,241 across the three categor…

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• Macquarie Park upgrades to make life by the river safer and more enjoyable

  12 December 2024

  Fancy relaxing at Macquarie Park with your family while gazing across the beautiful Hawkesbury River?Longing for an improved playground experience for your family?Major improvements are now underw…

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• Packed program of summer holiday activities at Hawkesbury City Council’s library, gallery and museum

  10 December 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council has released its summer school holiday program, with bookings now open for activities at the library, gallery and museum in Windsor.For the full program: Download the Summe…

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• Exhibition on famed early astronomer John Tebbutt a school holiday must-see

  10 December 2024

  An exhibition for those with a curiosity for astronomy and history must close at the end of January at Hawkesbury Regional Museum in Windsor.Starry Night: The World of John Tebbutt traces the life…

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• Thousands walk the Light Up Windsor Christmas Trail

  6 December 2024

  Sunday night’s Light Up Windsor Christmas Trail was a huge success, with thousands enjoying the festive lights, murals, chalk art, entertainment, food and of course – Santa’s reindeer!George Stree…

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• Tom Aczel resignation

  5 December 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council has received the resignation of Tom Aczel as a Councillor of Hawkesbury City Council, effective immediately.Tom Aczel was elected to the role of Councillor of Hawkesbury Ci…

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• Fernadell Park and powerboat clubhouse receive significant funding boost

  4 December 2024

  Two key Hawkesbury projects - the development of Fernadell Park and the rebuilding of the Upper Hawkesbury Powerboat Club clubhouse – will share in a $13.5 million funding boost thanks to the Fede…

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• Natalie Burton Memorial Award – 20 years of helping Hawkesbury students

  4 December 2024

  The Natalie Burton Memorial Award will this year go to seven students who have overcome adversity from seven Hawkesbury High Schools in a major expansion of the award in this, its 20th year.Natali…

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