What’s News

MEDIA RELEASE 14 August 2020

What’s News

Sunnybright Estate

Council has released Stage B of the Sunnybright Estate Residential Development. The ballot for Stage B will be live streamed on Council’s YouTube channel. Further details are on Council’s website or call the Property Section on 6333 6235.

Consultation for 16 Regional Cities Services Improvement Program

Transport for NSW is seeking feedback from public transport users and the wider community in the Bathurst area about how the local bus network is used, service needs and desires. This will help inform future planning to create a better bus network for Bathurst. Feedback can be submitted online at yoursay.transport.nsw.gov.au/better-bus-network-bathurst, by calling 1800 717 528, emailing regionalcitiesprogram@transport.nsw.gov.au or by post to 16 Regional Cities – Bathurst, Locked Bag 2030, Newcastle NSW 2300.

Comments close Sunday 16 August 2020.

Sporting Association Grants

Each year Council provides a grant scheme to assist local sporting organisations to undertake

specific works or purchase equipment for the advancement of sport in the Bathurst Region.

Sporting organisations that are affiliated with the Bathurst District Sport and Recreation Council

are eligible to apply for these grants. A total of $20,000 has been allocated to this scheme.

Further information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on

6333 6285 or Council’s website www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au Applications close on Tuesday 29 September.

Tourism Survey

Council needs the help of the community to better understand the impact of visiting friends

and relatives to the Bathurst region economy. You are invited to participate in a short survey

which will assist Council in tourism planning and in ensuring our region is meeting the needs of

visitors both today and into the future. All who complete the survey will go into the draw to win

one of 20 Buy Local Gift Cards to the value of $25. The survey can be accessed at the Tourism

Feedback project on YourSay Bathurst.

Learner Driver Workshops for Supervisors

Join one of the free online workshops full of practical advice and information for parents, carers and supervisors of learners drivers completing the Graduated Licensing Scheme.

Two sessions available.

Wednesday 19 August 6.00pm

Thursday 20 August 12.30pm

Bookings essential. Follow the links at Facebook.com/BBRoadSafety

Library

The library has returned to regular opening hours, Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am -3pm.

Small groups are now able to use the library, however groups of six or more must book ahead.

For more information or to make bookings phone 6333 6281 or email library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Author Talk - Isobelle Carmody

Thursday 20 August, 6pm

Australian author Isobelle Carmody started writing her acclaimed fantasy series ‘Obernewtyn Chronicles’ while she was still in high school. Since then she has gone on to win countless writing awards. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a fantasy fan or a long-time fan of Isobelle’s books, don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect across borders with this amazing author.

Online event, register via Bathurst Library website or Eventbrite.

BRAG

Three exhibitions will be presented at BRAG. The 2019 Archibald Prize, the Bathurst Young Archies Competition and Pictures of You will be on display from Saturday, August 15 to Sunday, October 11.

The Archibald Prize for portraiture is Australia’s most prestigious and oldest painting prize. Presented by the Art Gallery of New South Wales and ANZ, the annual prize features portraits of Australian public figures from artists, actors and musicians to politicians and media personalities and sports stars.

Exhibited alongside the Archibald will be the finalists of the Bathurst Young Archie Competition presented by ANZ. The exhibition of the Young Archie will consist the top five entries in each age categories.

The images in Pictures of You have been selected to represent the impact COVID-19 pandemic had on members of the central west community, they are taken during isolation or more recently.

Aerial Weed Spraying

The Upper Macquarie County Council (UMCC) will be conducting two aerial spraying programs in spring and autumn 2020/2021. UMCC will co-ordinate a helicopter and chemical to spray weeds for participating landholders at a competitive price. Spraying is conducted at a minimum of five hectares for serrated tussock (liquid), four hectares (granules) and three hectares for blackberry (liquid).

For more information contact UMCC on 6338 2875.

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