What’s News

MEDIA RELEASE 16 September 2022

What’s News

Tea with Lizzy Exhibition

To commemorate Chifley Home reopening and the birthday of Elizabeth Chifley, which was on 1 August 1886, Museums Bathurst is hosting a tea cosy exhibition at Chifley Home and Education Centre.

The exhibition will run to the end of November and a people’s choice award is available with a Buy Local Card going to the organisation that receives the most votes. Entry to the exhibition is included with entry fee to the Chifley Home and Education Centre which is open from 11.00-3.00pm every day except for Thursdays. For more information, visit museumsbathurst.com.au

Village Meetings

Council will hold meetings with residents in the rural areas during October and November. It is an opportunity to meet with Councillors and senior staff to discuss projects and other matters of interest.

- Raglan | 17 October from 6pm @ Raglan Community Hall

- Eglinton | 18 October from 6pm @ War Memorial Hall

- Rockley | 20 October from 6.30pm @ School of Arts Hall

- Yetholme | 31 October from 6.00pm @ Yetholme Community Hall

- Sofala | 3 November from 6.00pm @ Sofala Community Hall

- Peel | 7 November from 6.00pm @ Peel Schoolhouse

- Perthville | 8 November from 6.00pm @ St Josephs Church Meeting Room

- Hill End | 15 November from 6.00pm @ 'Hosies' 23 Clarke St

- Wattle Flat | 17 November from 6.00pm @ Wattle Flat Recreation Hall

- Trunkey Creek | 22 November from 6.00pm @ Trunkey Creek Community Hall

- Sunny Corner | 29 November from 6.00pm @ Sunny Corner Community Hall

Day of Mourning Closures

Thursday, 22 September is a National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II. Council will acknowledge this public holiday and close its facilities and services. Key services such as the Waste Management Centre, Wastewater Treatment Facility and Water Filtration Plant will remain open and in operation. Council’s afterhours service will be available on 6334 2795.

Condolence Book

Council has condolence books at the Civic Centre and the Library for community members to leave messages in memory of Her Majesty The Queen who passed away on Thursday 8 September. To sign online visit www.pmc.gov.au/condolence-form

Community Safety Plan

Council is undertaking community consultation to inform the development of the Community Safety Plan 2023 - 2028. The plan supports the development of a healthy, socially cohesive and safe community. Council recognises the importance of ensuring the community’s perceptions, ideas and concerns are reflected in the Community Safety Plan 2023 - 2028.

We invite the community to have their say by completing the Community Safety Survey. The survey is available until 30 September at yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Printed copies

are located at Council’s Civic Centre and Bathurst Library.

Love your leftovers

Love Your Leftovers is an initiative coordinated by NetWaste Councils to help tackle the food waste. The aim is to create a Love Your Leftovers online recipe book that is inspired by the community. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

D-Caf Morning Tea

Council and The Neighbourhood Centre invite the community to attend a free morning tea and information session.

Date: Wednesday 21 September

Time: 10am – 12pm

Venue: The Neighbourhood Centre

96 Russell Street Bathurst

For more information phone 6333 6523.

The Beanies are bringing their stage show to Bathurst these school holidays

An original children’s musical, featuring confetti cannons, sneaky robbers, and silly jokes ‘The Beanies EGG-straordinary Day’ is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for Mini-Beanies and their big people. Tickets are $25 and available at www.bmec.com.au

Great race festival off-track events

Children, families and friends can enjoy the excitement of the Repco Bathurst 1000 with a variety of off-track events in the lead up to the Great Race.

Race Week: 5 – 9 October

Transport and Driver Parade: 11.30am – 12pm

Driver Signings: Session one 12:15pm
Session two 1:15pm

2021 Winners Presentation: 1pm

For more information on any of these activities visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Free Grant Writing Workshop

As part of the BizMonth calendar, Council is offering a free grant writing workshop. The workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about the grant writing process. The workshop will cover the key tips on how to prepare and submit funding applications, including:

• assessing if you are grant ready;
• how to search for the right grant;
• ensuring you meet the criteria
• And where to find support for your application.

The workshop will be held on Thursday 22 September between 3pm and 5pm at Bathurst Panthers.

For more information or to register go to bathurstliveinvest.com.au

New resident welcome lunch

New to Bathurst? Let us welcome you with a free lunch.

Come along and meet your new golf buddy, coffee pal, tennis partner, or playground friend.

When: 30 October

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Where: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre

Register at bathurstliveinvest.com.au by 23 October.

https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/welcome-to-bathurst-lunch-oct22/

Sporting Association Grants

Each year Council provides a grant scheme to assist local sporting organisations to undertake specific works or purchase equipment for the advancement of sport in the Bathurst region. Sporting organisations that are affiliated with the Bathurst District Sport and Recreation Council are eligible to apply for these grants. A total of $20,000 has been allocated to this scheme. Further information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on 6333 6285 or Council’s website bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close on Tuesday 27 September.

Council to mitigate climate change

Council has adopted an Emissions Reduction Plan for its operations. With the aim of reaching Net Zero Emissions by 2050, the plan includes interim targets of 25% reduction in emissions by 2025 and 60% reduction in emissions by 2035. The interim reduction targets are in comparison to the baseline year – 2019. Around 65% of Council emissions come from the city’s landfill. Importantly, the plan recommends actions which Council can undertake to allow it to meet the greenhouse gas abatement targets.

A copy of the Emissions Reduction Plan is available on Council’s website.

NSW Electoral Commission Recruitment

The Election Manager is responsible for the conduct of the election within a specific state electorate district. The Election Manager co-ordinates and manages a large- scale operation, within a short timeframe, delivering election specific activities within set legislated timeframes to meet the needs of stakeholders.

The role is a temporary full-time position from 13 February 2023 to 5 May 2023. You will be required to attend two days face-to-face training in January 2023.

To be successful in the role you will have:

1. Political neutrality with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/third party campaigners.

2. Australian citizen who is enrolled to vote.

3. Satisfactory criminal record check result.

For further information on the role, visit hudson.com/electionmanagers

Market Stalls

Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from market stalls for their upcoming events. To be involved visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au/be-involved

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