What's News

MEDIA RELEASE 21 October 2022

What’s News

Coffee with a Councillor Catch Up

Join some of the Councillors for a coffee and chat about our region and the services Council provides. Morning tea will be provided.

Garage sale trail

There are two weekends lined up 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 Cross Country

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

Sports Afternoon

As part of the Marang Connections project, a sports afternoon will be held at the Kelso Community Hub on Thursday, 27 October from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. To organise transport or for more information, please call 6333 6523.

Marang Connections is funded under the joint Australian Government – NSW Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements 2018.

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.

An information session will be held 12.00pm on 11 October. RSVPs are essential. To book phone 6333 6211 or email council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

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.

- 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

Pet Desexing Program

Council, in partnership with the RSPCA, is hosting a community pet desexing program from Monday 7 November until Friday 18 November.

This program is open to pensioners and low-income earners who are residents of the Bathurst Regional Council Local Government Area.

The subsidised cost for this desexing program is as follows:

Dog - Female $70.00 - Male $55.00

Cat - Female $55.00 - Male $40.00

The cost of microchipping, first vaccination, pain relief and hospitalisation are included in the cost.

Places are strictly limited, and bookings are essential. To reserve a place you will need to contact one of the following surgeries:

- Stewart Street Veterinary Hospital 6331 1222

- Bathurst Central Animal Hospital 6332 5800

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Media contact: media@bathurst.nsw.gov.au