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MEDIA RELEASE 14 October 2022
Garage Sale Trail
The Garage Sale Trail will run over two weekends on 12-13 and 19-20 November. If you have a garage full of stuff that you were planning to throw out, why not consider hosting a sale instead and save these items from landfill?
This year, Council presents the Trail Tutorials workshop series from 29 October to 5 November. Part of the @GarageSaleTrail festival, for a series of inspiring, educational, and free talks all about sustainability with renovation guru Barry du Bois, comedian and waste warrior Craig Reucassel and Walkley-award-winning journalist Annabel Crabb.
Register your sale and get tickets to the Trail Tutorials at www.garagesaletrail.com.au/
World Athletics Cross Country Championships
Spectator tickets and entries for mass participation races at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 2023 are now on sale. Hosted by Athletics Australia, the World Athletics Cross Country Championships will see up to 500 of the world’s best athletes from across the globe descend upon Mount Panorama in New South Wales, in what promises to be one of the most gruelling, ‘back to basics’ event of the World Athletics Series.
For more information visit https://raceroster.com/registration/63595/entry
Marang Connections | Sports Afternoon
A sports afternoon will be held on Thursday 27 October from 3:30pm - 5:30pm at the Kelso Community Hub. The sports afternoon is suitable for young people aged 8-16 years. Registrations are not required; however, transport can be booked by calling 6333 6523.
Marang Connections is funded under the joint Australian Government - NSW Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements 2018.
Involved partners include:
• Bathurst Goldminers Basketball
Planning proposal on public exhibition
A Planning Proposal which seeks to insert a site-specific planning control into the Bathurst Regional Local Environmental Plan 2014 (LEP 2014) is on public exhibition. It relates to the following sites:
Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) site – at 252 Howick Street (privately owned)
George Street Carpark (GSC) site – Lot 11 in DP1160748 (Council owned).
The Planning Proposal seeks to amend the height and floor space ratio provisions of the LEP 2014 to facilitate development of a six-storey Integrated Medical Centre and a four-storey carpark.
Submissions are open until 4.00pm on 2 November. For more information, visit YourSay Bathurst.
Library Events
‘The Rat Catcher’ by Kim Kelly
Kim Kelly talks about her latest book, The Rat Catcher - Wednesday 19 October, commencing at 6pm
On the Trail of the Ribbon Boys
Jeanette will discuss the research behind her book Bone and Beauty: The ribbon Boys’ Rebellion on Friday 28 October, commencing at 6pm.
For further information and program bookings contact the library on 6333 6281.
Aussie Backyard Bird Count - Save the Date
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count from 17 to 23 October. Just 20 minutes is all you need to count the birds in your backyard or favourite area. And every participant goes into the draw to win great prizes.
Visit aussiebirdcount.org.au to register.
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
FlyPelican
FlyPelican has commenced selling direct flights between Sydney and Bathurst. One-way fares start from $149 and can be booked now at www.flypelican.com.au or your local travel agent.
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
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.
Visit bathurstliveinvest.com.au for more information or to register by 23 October.
Spatial Digital Twin
The NSW Government is developing the Bathurst Spatial Digital Twin which showcases a digital model of Bathurst and surrounds. Released as a prototype, the Bathurst Digital Twin will continue to be developed and improved with your help. A digital twin’s primary purpose is to use the digital representation for insights and decision making. To help grow and improve this project the NSW Government is seeking your feedback. To have your say visit https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/bathurst-twin
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