What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 5 June 2020

Machattie Lane Works

Machattie Lane will be converted to a pedestrian only walkway to provide easier access from the

CBD to the RSL carpark and to complement the redevelopment of the roundabout at the George and Howick Street intersection. A mid-block pedestrian crossing will also be constructed on George Street. Works are expected to commence on Monday, 15 June weather permitting. There will be minimal impact to traffic on George Street with traffic control measures in place to keep both directions of the street open. There will be some impact to carparking spaces with some to be temporarily removed to allow for traffic flow while works take place.

Heritage Advisory Service to Recommence

Council has a Heritage Advisory Service that operates on a fortnightly basis. The Heritage Advisor and Senior Heritage Planner can meet with you on site, free of charge, to discuss maintenance and provide conservation advice, development options, and signage and colour scheme proposals for older buildings within the Bathurst Region.

On-site meetings will recommence towards the end of June. For an appointment, please phone Council’s Environmental Planning and Building Services Department on 6333 6276. Social distancing measures will be followed at all site visits.

Backyard Rangers

Would you like a free nest box or insect hotel?

Make a pledge to be a Bathurst Backyard Ranger and keep an eye on the living things in and around your yard. Take a photo of birds, bugs, possums, flowers or trees and upload it via the iNaturalist app.

While you are there, join the Bathurst Backyard Ranger project and you can choose your own wildlife habitat box for your backyard. Once you have joined and uploaded your first photos, an insect hotel or nest box of your choice, plus a Backyards for Wildlife Booklet, will be delivered to your door. For more information visit the Sustainable Facebook page.

Waste 2 Art

There’s still time to get creative for the 2020 Waste 2 Art exhibition. Entries have been extended until Tuesday, 9 June. Create your masterpiece using aluminium and steel cans, take three photos of your creation and submit them for the online exhibition.

For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw. gov.au or phone the Waste 2 Art coordinator on 6333 6544.

Bathurst Live Music

As restaurants and cafes begin welcoming back patrons to their business in limited numbers, Council has paired musicians with some venues to help reinvigorate the live music scene.

Talented local musicians will perform live in different venues, which is also livestreamed for those at home, every Saturday in June and July from 7pm.

Visit Bathurst Regional Council’s Event Page to join the fun and for more information.

Date: Saturday 6 June

Time: 7pm

Artist: Momentum

Location: Dogwood

Date: Saturday 13 June

Time: 7pm

Artist: TBA

Location: B-Town Bathurst

Date: Saturday 20 June

Time: 7pm

Artist: Kris Schubert

Location: Elephant and Castle

Date: Saturday 27 June

Time: 7pm

Artist: Gabbi Bolt

Location: Vine & Tap

Bathurst Winter Festival

Drive-In Advertising Opportunities

Promote your business on the big screen this winter. 15 second and 30 second commercial slots, limited spaces available. Contact the Events Team for more information events@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Bring Winter into your Business

Decorate your shop window, reception area, or even garden to celebrate the Bathurst Winter

Festival. $3,000 advertising prize up for grabs with the best displays and all decorated businesses that are registered to be listed on the Bathurst Regional Council Events Facebook page, giving your display and business great exposure. Register your business now through the Bathurst Winter Festival website.

Bathurst Library Events Online

Invisiblising The Orphans

Tuesday 16 June, 6pm

Spanning across the 19th and 20th centuries, orphanages dominated town landscapes in large buildings across Orange, Goulburn and Sydney, and included St Joseph’s in Bathurst.

But what happened to the buildings and what happened to the orphans when these institutions became sources of shame? Join Jo Henwood for a fascinating presentation and

discussion around an often invisible part of history.

In Conversation with Katherine Firkin

Thursday 18 June, 6pm

Court and crime reporter Katherine Firkin’s debut crime novel ‘Sticks and Stones’ is inspired

by her career covering cases such as the funeral of underground figure Carl Williams and murder of hospitality student Renae Lau. Hear Katherine speak about the nature of crime

in Australia and the vicious cycles of offending that exist in our communities and how this has influenced her writing.

Bookings for these free events can be made on Eventbrite.

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