What's News
MEDIA RELEASE 3 February 2023
What’s News
Smoke Testing
From Monday 13 February, Council will conduct smoke testing on the sewer network in the CBD and Eglinton.
As part of the work smoke may be visible within the sewer maintenance chambers (manholes) near your property or in public spaces.
Council has engaged Fitt Resources to undertake this work and smoke testing is a common test method. During the test a dense white smoke will be blown into the sewer system and the smoke will escape again through openings such as manhole covers and vent pipes, smoke will also escape through cracks and breaks in the pipework. If you detect smoke please do not be alarmed, the smoke is odourless, non-toxic and will dissipate quickly. The smoke will not harm pets or plants. Local fire personnel will be working with field staff and will be able to identify any smoke that may result from an unrelated issue.
For more information phone 6333 6111.
Seniors Festival
Bathurst will be celebrating the Seniors Festival from 1 to 12 February with an array of events and activities for Bathurst Seniors. Council has developed a program of activities, in collaboration with the Seniors Festival Organising Committee.
Activities include informative workshops, exercise classes, a concert, morning teas and information sessions at various businesses and services within Bathurst. The program is available from Bathurst Library and Council's Civic Centre.
Section 356 Donations
Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding from Council to be included in 2023/2024 budget. Funding is available from 1 July 2023 to June 30, 2024. To apply, submit an application form which is available on the Council website or from the Civic Centre by 4pm Tuesday 7 February.
Organisations/groups who have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding. For more information call 6333 6257 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Waste 2 Art
Waste 2 Art is an annual community art exhibition and competition open to all residents of the Bathurst region. It showcases creative works made from reused waste materials. The aim is to challenge perceptions about waste and to celebrate the reuse and recycling of waste through arts and crafts. This year’s theme is Year of Textiles.
Council is inviting individuals, schools, and community groups to take up the challenge and create a new life for materials that would otherwise have been thrown away.
Entry forms and further information are available on Council’s website. Entries close 20 March.
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
Host Live Music
Council is looking for public dining venues (pubs, cafes and restaurants) to register to host live music with an international flavour at their venue over the weekend, 17 - 19 February.
Venues will be allocated live music acts, free of charge, with the World Cross Country association funding artist fees.
A full schedule of live music across the weekend will be promoted by Bathurst Regional Council.
Allocation of music acts will be on a first in first served basis. Venues will be required to provide adequate space and access to power. To find out more and to register your business please contact Council's Events Team via Email or call 6333 6189.
Inland Sea of Sound
Tickets for Inland Sea of Sound February 23 -25 are now on sale. Featuring Gordi, Ash Grunwald, Owen Campbell, Karen Lee Andrews, Jude Perl and many more. Capacities for ticketed events will be limited so get in early and purchase tickets today - http://bit.ly/3BBrx3s
Coffee with a Councillor
Catch up with the Mayor and Councillors in a relaxed and casual setting. Light refreshments provided.
Friday, 10 February from 11.00am to 1.00pm Bathurst Rail Museum
Monday, 15 May from 9.00am – 11.00am at BMEC
@The Library
Rainbow Families Storytime
A special story time with Betty Confetti will be held at the Library celebrating diversity and inclusion on Friday, 17 February at 10.30am. Phone 6333 6281 to book.
Literary Trivia and Bingo
A trivia night hosted by Betty Confetti will be held at the Library on Friday 17 February at 6.00pm. The event is for 18 plus and a complimentary drink will be available on arrival. Tickets are $5pp. For more information visit 6333 6281.
Archie 100: A Centenary of the Archibald Prize
January 26 – March 26
The exhibition at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery includes the work of Australia’s most famous artists including William Dobell, Wendy Sharpe, Ben Quilty and Vincent Namatjira – the first Indigenous artist to win the Archibald Prize in its history in 2020.
Ralph Cameron Oval Community Feedback
Council is seeking community feedback for plans for the Ralph Cameron Oval play space upgrade concept design. Council has prepared concept designs that will support future grant funding applications for a play space upgrade. Council is seeking input from the community on the indicative plans that have been developed.
To review the plans and provide feedback, visit the Ralph Cameron Oval play space project at https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/. Submissions close 3 March 2023.
Welcome to Bathurst 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: 26 March
TIME: 11:30am-1:30pm
WHERE: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Register by 19 March
Bathurst Bike Show
The Bathurst Bike show is on Saturday, 25 February from 10am to 2pm in Russell Street. There will be a show shine, trade displays, food, jumping castle and much more.
For more information visit bathurstbikeshow.com or call 0418 411 046.
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