What's News

MEDIA RELEASE 20 October 2023

What’s News

Pet Desexing Program

The desexing program runs from Monday 6 November through to Friday 17 November.

The subsidised cost for this desexing program is as follows:

Dog (female) - $70.00

Cat (female) - $55.00

Dog (male) - $55.00

Cat (male) - $40.00

The cost of microchipping is included for both dogs and cats. First vaccinations are included for dogs only. Pain relief and hospitalisation are included in the cost for both dogs and cats.

Places are strictly limited and bookings are essential. To book contact one of the following surgeries:

Stewart Street Veterinary Hospital 6331 1222

Bathurst Central Animal Hospital 6332 5800

This program is open to pensioners and low income earners (healthcare card holders) who are residents of the Bathurst Regional Local Government Area.

Australia Day awards open

Nominations are now open for the Citizen of the Year award, Living Legends, Youth Arts Award and Event of the Year awards.

For eligibility criteria and nomination forms visit https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/events-home/community-events/australia-day.html

Nominations close Friday 3 November.

Village Meetings

You are invited to attend and meet with Councillors and senior staff to discuss projects Council is currently undertaking and any other matters of interest to you.

For enquiries, please phone 6333 6111.

Community Tree Planting Day - Macquarie Wambuul River

10am, Sunday 29 October between Morrisset Street and Zante Lane, Bathurst.

No experience needed and all plants and equipment are provided. Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat and wear suitable shoes, and clothing for being outdoors. The event will go ahead in light rain, so bring a raincoat if required. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult carer.

For further information and/or to register please contact Bill Josh on 0407 256 791 (Community Environmental Engagement Officer) or Kristie Kearney (Environmental Programs Coordinator) on (02) 6333 6233.

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.

Author Talk at the Library – Richard Glover

Richard Glover, ABC radio journalist and host of radio comedy program Thank God Its Friday, will be in-conversation with fellow ABC journalist Simon Marnie at Bathurst Library on Monday 23 October, 6pm. The conversation will discuss Richard’s new book Best Wishes, perfect for people who hate noisy restaurants, pre-ripped jeans and pedestrians who walk 5 abreast. Best Wishes is a heartfelt and hilarious plea for a better world – one wish at a time. Bookings can be made by calling the library on 6333 6281.

Upgrade of William and Keppel Street Roundabout

Council has received Black Spot Program Funding to improve the safety of the William and Keppel Street roundabout. Works will commence on Tuesday 24 October and expected to take around 6-10 weeks with completion in December. For 2-4 of these weeks the roundabout will be open to traffic. For 4-6 of these weeks, the roundabout will be fully closed to traffic. For more information contact Council on 6333 6111.

Water Smart Bathurst

This week is National Water Week (16 – 22 October) which is a good time to reflect upon the need conserve water at all times not just during drought.

Council recommends Water Smart Actions to minimise water use as the weather warms up and over the summer months. For more information about being Water Smart please visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/watersmart.html and to join a virtual tour showcasing the source of Bathurst’s drinking water and how Council manages the water supply to homes and businesses across the region please visit https://youtu.be/GGpywU3HbUA

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Media contact: Media Officer