What's News

MEDIA RELEASE 10 February 2023

What’s News

Marang Connections

Bike and Scooter safety Workshop

A bike and scooter safety workshop will be held on Thursday 23 February from 4.00pm – 5.30pm at Bathurst Skate Park. The session will include an information briefing, scoot and ride, free afternoon tea and a gift card draw for participants. Suitable for ages 8-16 years. For more information or to arrange transport phone 6333 6523.

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

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.

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

Free live music

Bathurst will soon welcome athletes and supporters to town for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships with more than 500 athletes from 68 countries to compete at Mount Panorama. To celebrate, free live music will be held in Kings Parade and in venues around town across four big days, 16-19 February. Hear the sounds of the world with a huge line-up of both local and international artists.

To view the full schedule visit https://bit.ly/WXCBathurst23

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.

@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.

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

https://bit.ly/3DguuHt

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.

Dementia Workshop

Dementia Australia will present a workshop for local businesses called Supporting your customers living with dementia on 1 March from 2:30pm -3:30pm at BMEC.

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