What’s News

MEDIA RELEASE 20 May 2022

What’s News

Household Chemical Cleanout

Hazardous household chemicals can be disposed of at the Cooke Hockey Complex Great Western Highway from 8.00am to 4.00pm on Thursday, 2 June.

Items that are eligible for collection include pesticides, paint, garden chemicals (weed killers), solvents (paint stripper), household chemicals (bleach and detergents), smoke detectors, fluorescent light globes and tubes, old gas bottles, and fire extinguishers.

This service is for residents with domestic quantities of household hazardous chemicals only, with the first 20kg/litres able to be disposed free of charge.

For more information phone 6333 6100.

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

Macquarie View Tennis Clubhouse

Council is seeking information on the Macquarie View Tennis Clubhouse, Esrom Street West Bathurst, specifically when the club was first established and details on its founding members.

Council is currently refurbishing the tennis clubhouse and as part of the project a Heritage Interpretation Plan is being prepared to guide how the site will be interpreted. This document will also be important in recording details on the history of the clubhouse.

If you can assist phone 6333 6111 or email council@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.

Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Council has prepared a Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan which is on exhibition for community feedback. Hard copies of the draft plan are available for viewing at the Civic Centre and Bathurst Library or from the YourSay Bathurst website.

Submissions can be lodged via YourSay Bathurst or in writing to The General Manager, Private Mail Bag 17, Bathurst, NSW, 2795. Submissions can be made until 4pm Friday 27 May.

National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is held annually from 27 May - 3 June. NRW is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

The NRW 2022 theme "Be Brave. Make Change." calls for all Australians to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians.

Council will mark NRW 2022 by hosting a free, family fun football afternoon at Kelso Community Hub on Friday 27 May 2022 from 3:30pm – 5:30pm.

The event will include:

• Football activities facilitated by local league clubs
• Traditional Indigenous Games facilitated by Bathurst Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG)
• Library Van visit – Book borrowing and children’s activities
• Catering by Indigenous Cultural Adventures
• Informal touch football match for children, youth, community members, service providers and local football role models

For more information, please contact Council’s Community Services Section on (02) 6333 6523.

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.

National Sorry Day

To commemorate National Sorry Day, an unveiling of a plaque and an afternoon tea will be held in the PJ Moodie Courtyard behind the Civic Centre on Thursday, 26 May at 2.00pm.

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Artist-Led Workshop with Nicola Mason

Thursday 26 May, 5:30pm

Second date added due to popular demand.

In this workshop participants will be led by artist Nicola Mason in creating still life studies of eclectic objects, from both the natural and domestic environments, using watercolour and charcoal. Participants will walk away with new skills and an artwork.

Suitable for all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced.

Light refreshments and all materials included. Bookings essential via www.bit.ly/brag_events

Free Information Session: Reading problems? What you should be looking for.

A free information session on reading difficulties and disorders such as Dyslexia in adults and children, will be held at the Bathurst Library on Thursday 26 May, 5pm.

Hear about the symptoms of reading disorders, what constitutes a disorder and what assistance is available both at the Library and in the wider community. Bookings Essential, call 6333 6281. Tea and coffee provided.

Bathurst Writers & Readers Festival

The Bathurst Writers & Readers Festival returns to BMEC on Friday 20 – Sunday 22 May with both live stream and local events. One of the feature events of the festival is the Great Festival Read panel. Join panellists Elizabeth Tink, Jennifer Short, Rod Allan and Kate Conolan to discuss When We Fall by author and former Bathurst resident, Aoife Clifford. Visit bmec.com.au for more information.

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