What's News 6 October

MEDIA RELEASE 6 October 2023

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.

• Raglan, Community Hall – 19 October at 6.00pm
• Peel, Peel Schoolhouse – 30 October at 6.00pm

For enquiries, please phone 6333 6111.

Community Tree Planting Day - Macquarie Wambuul River

10am, Sunday 29 October 2023 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.

Draft Policies

Council is seeking feedback on its Draft Policies:

• Footpath Restaurants
• Advertising signs in public areas
• Food premises inspections

For further information on the policies or to make a submission please visit the YourSay Bathurst website. The draft policies are on exhibition from Monday 2 October to Tuesday 31 October.

@ the Library

Human Library

Un-judge a book Monday 9 October 2023 10am to 1pm. A Human Library is a library where real people are on loan, creating a safe, conversational space where topics are discussed openly between a ‘human book’ and a reader (community member). Each human book is a distinctive story that details their lived experience of belonging, diversity and inclusion. This is a drop-in event, come ‘browse’ our human books, see who is available for a 1:1 session to hear their intriguing life stories

Services Storytime

10.30am, Tuesday 10 October 2023. A special guest from the NSW Police Force will join Storytime to read stories and share information about the services that they provide to our community.

10.30am, Tuesday 17 October 2023. A special guest from the NSW SES will join Storytime to read stories and share information about the services that they provide to our community.

Author Talk – 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.