Media Release - What’s News

MEDIA RELEASE 3 June 2022

Chifley Home Reopening

Chifley Home has been closed since 2020 and during this time Council has taken the opportunity to conduct upgrades and improvements to the facility. New interpretative signage will tell the stories of Ben Chifley and his wife Elizabeth. There will also be an audio app for a self-directed tour of the museum.

Visitors will be offered a preview on the long weekend of 11-13 June. A joint ticket to Chifley Home and Bathurst Rail Museum will be available at the discounted rate of $25 for a family or two adults and NSW discover vouchers can be used. A free shuttle bus will be provided to transfer visitors between the museums. Chifley home will officially open on Saturday, 2 July.

For more information visit museumsbathurst.com.au

Maintenance of trees in Kings Parade

Council will commence remedial pruning works to the formal avenue trees within Kings Parade as part of ongoing care and maintenance practices. Works will commence on the Russell Street side of Kings Parade on Tuesday 7 June and are anticipated to be completed by Friday 10 June. The parking areas adjacent to Kings Parade in Russell Street and Church Street will be fenced off in sections as tree works progress.

For more information phone Council on 6333 6111.

Bathurst Winter Festival

The Bathurst Winter Festival will return during the school holidays from 2-17 July. Festival fixtures including the McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink, giant ferris wheel and carousel will be back. The program for this year features food and wine events, festival nights and plenty of activities for families with children. Tickets for the ice rink are now available online only at www.bathurswinterfestival.com.au

There are many opportunities for businesses to be a part of this year’s Bathurst Winter Festival, including the program of events, being a food vendor or market stall, corporate skating sessions, Groove & Grill, and Brighten Up Bathurst.

Visit the ‘Get Involved’ page at bathurstwinterfestival.com.au for more information.

Youth Council Recruitment

Applications are now open for young people aged from 15 - 18 years to join the Bathurst Regional Youth Council. The Youth Council provides opportunities to participate in the community by organising events, having a say on local issues and working on projects that support and encourage young people.

Applications are open to Tuesday, 7 June. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Long Term Financial Plan

The Long Term Financial Plan has been developed under the NSW Government’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP & R) Framework. The document is a ten-year view of Council’s finances. The LTFP is now on exhibition. For more information and to make a submission visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Submissions close 4pm, 17 June.

Heritage Grants

Council is now inviting applications for small grants to assist local property owners and community groups to restore, repair, promote and interpret the region’s heritage.

• The Bathurst Region Local Heritage Fund provides small grants for the repair and maintenance of older buildings in the region. The program is supported by the NSW Heritage Branch of the Office of Environment and Heritage.
• The Bathurst CBD Main Street Improvement Fund provides small grants to assist property owners and tenants to activate, improve, repair and maintain buildings within the central business district.
• The Bathurst Region Interpretation Fund provides small grants for the preparation of Conservation Management

Plans, historic publications and interpretation projects to promote and interpret the region’s history.

Applications for funding must be made on the application form which is available on the YourSay Bathurst website.

For more information or assistance, contact the Strategic Planning Section, on 6333 6211.

Closing 6 June.

Heritage Advisory Service

Council offers a free Heritage Advisory Service that operates on a fortnightly basis. A Heritage Advisor and Senior Heritage Planner can meet with you on site to discuss maintenance, development options and provide advice on signage and colour schemes. Please phone 6333 6211 to make an appointment.

Bathurst Region Heritage Plan

The Bathurst Region Heritage Plan 2021-2025 aims to guide heritage management within the Bathurst region and establishes the key strategic priorities and associated actions for heritage management over the next four years. Stay informed of the activities, programs and projects in the community and village groups in relation to the plan by signing up to the YourSay Bathurst website.

Tech talk: All about apps

Do you struggle with understanding the apps on your smart phone or tablet? Come along to this free talk at Bathurst Library on Tuesday 7 June from 2-4pm. Bookings essential, ph: 6333 6281.

Beyer-Garratt 6029 coming to Bathurst

Transport Heritage is bringing the Beyer-Garratt 6029 to Bathurst on the June long weekend June 11-13.

The visit will include:

- Special journeys at 10am and 12noon on Friday 10 June from Bathurst to Wimbledon and return exclusively for local primary schools.

- General Public tickets on 11 (8.05am, 10am, 11.50am, 1.25pm), the 12th (8.05am, 10am, 11.50am, 1.25pm) and 13th (11:20am - Orange return)

To value add to this event Museums Bathurst is offering a joint ticket to Bathurst Rail Museum and Chifley Home. The General Public tickets can be purchased online through https://thnsw.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/54227

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