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MEDIA RELEASE 18 August 2023

Household Chemical Cleanout

Council is partnering with NetWaste and Environmental Treatment Solutions to offer a free disposal service for household chemicals.

Hazardous household items that are eligible for collection include items such as garden and pool chemicals, paint, household cleaners, batteries, motor oils, fluid and fuels, fluoro lights, gas bottles, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. The collection will be held on Saturday 2 September at the Council Works Depot Carpark on Durham Street (next to John Matthews Sporting Complex) from 10.00am to 1.00pm.

For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Father’s Day at the National Motor Racing Museum

Sunday 3 September sees the return of the very popular Father’s Day event at the National Motor Racing Museum. There will be free entry for all Dads on the day, as well as the chance to take a lap of Mount Panorama in one of our awesome replica race cars. This year will feature the Cortina, Mini Cooper S, Falcon GT, Monaro GTS or the Pepsi Falcon Supercar, and every lap booked for Father’s Day goes into the draw for some awesome prizes, including a grid walk at the Bathurst 1000, thanks to Supercars. Call the museum on 6332 1872 to book your lap.

Road Closure - Alpha Street

Alpha Street is closed to traffic between Russell Street and Carlingford Street from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday until 15 September. The road closure is for water supply works. For information regarding the closure, please contact Hynash Constructions Pty Ltd on 0451 952 826 or 0439 686 096.

Sporting Association Grants

Sporting organisations affiliated with the Bathurst District Sport and Recreation Council are eligible to apply for grants to assist local sporting organisations undertake specific works or purchase equipment for the advancement of sport in the Bathurst Region. Information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on 6333 6285 or on Council’s website.

Applications close 26 September.

Bathurst CCTV Funding Program

Council is providing funding to assist local businesses improve security and community safety. Businesses may apply for funding up to a maximum of $500 on a dollar-for-dollar basis, under the criteria of the Bathurst CCTV funding program.

For more information visit Council’s website or phone 6333 6523. Applications close 5pm Friday 18 August.

@ the Art Gallery

West of Central - 1 July to 27 August

This exhibition showcases the work of 16 regionally based artists who choose to make work on Wiradjuri Country in the Central Tablelands of NSW.

Dobell Drawing Prize at the Gallery

2 September - 5 November

The Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia’s leading prize for drawing, an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation, and expanded approaches to drawing by acclaimed and emerging drawing practitioners. This exhibition showcases over 45 artworks.

Women’s Health Week Talk at the Library

‘Take Weight Off Your Mind For Good Without A Diet’

Friday, 8 September at 12.00pm

Delivered by accredited practising dietitian and mindfulness practitioner, Sallyanne Pisk. Learn the secrets to changing your eating habits for good. Remove confusion and overwhelm without focusing on food or the scales, be empowered to move forward with your knowledge of what nourishes you, and confidently do it with ease.

Bookings essential 6333 6281

Community Tree Planting Day

Sunday 27 August

Commencing at 10.00am in Bonnor Street Drainage Reserve, just off Murdoch Place, the event welcomes adults and kids alike to participate in planting native trees, shrubs, and grasses. The event will include a free barbecue lunch. Remember to bring your own water, sunscreen, hat, suitable shoes, outdoor clothing and gardening gloves. Parking is available in Murdoch Place, Kelso. Four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle access to the planting site is ONLY permissible for volunteers with a disability. This access is available via Murdoch Place.

For more information phone 0407 256 791 or 6333 6233.

ENDS

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