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MEDIA RELEASE 28 August 2020

Positive Ageing Strategy

Council is developing a Positive Ageing Strategy that will aim to improve the region’s ability to

cater for an ageing population. For more information on the strategy, to register your interest to attend planned focus groups or to provide feedback visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/positiveageing.

Tree Planting Day

Flying Fox Habitat - Macquarie River - 10am, Sunday 6 September

The meeting point is at the end of Morrisset Street (just near the Wastewater Treatment Plant).

To ensure safe hygiene practices, please bring your own gardening gloves. Council will provide hand washing facilities. Due to COVID Safe Guidelines, volunteers must register prior. For further information or to register please contact Bill Josh on 0407 256 791 or Kristie Kearney on 6333 6233.

Applications to join the Youth Council are open

Apply now to be part of the 2020/2021 Bathurst Regional Youth Council. The Youth Council consists of 14 members aged between 15 and 18 years and is an opportunity for young people to engage with Council and other youth service providers. Application forms are available from school coordinators or Council’s website Applications close 4:00pm on Tuesday, 15 September. For more information please call Council’s Community Services section on 6333 6523.

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.

Access Improvement Small Business Grants

Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides grants to assist local small businesses and non-profit organisations improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation.

Businesses and non-profit organisations within the Bathurst region may apply for funding of either

50% of project costs, or up to a maximum of $5,000 on a dollar for dollar basis.

Projects must be completed within the 2020/2021 financial year to be eligible to apply for a grant.

Retrospective funding will be considered providing the project is completed in the current financial

year.

For further details and/or application packages, phone 6333 6523 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday, 2 October.

Library

Author Talk Julie Ankers

In-person author talks are now back at the library. On Wednesday, 2 September at 6pm Julie will discuss her latest book, Bold, Brave & (bloody) Brilliant - the third instalment in her trilogy exploring life for over 50s. Capturing stories from 15 different people, it paints an inspiring picture of what it’s like living today as a ‘third ager’.

Bookings can be made via Eventbrite or by calling the library on 6333 6281.

BRAG

“The Archibald Prize 2019 is now open at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery.

Eagerly anticipated and often controversial, 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.

Some notable high-profile Australians in the 2019 Archibald Prize include media personalities Annabel Crabb, Benjamin Law and Leigh Sales, Paralympian Dylan Alcott, rugby league star Greg Inglis and musician Megan Washington.

The 2019 Archibald Prize was awarded to Tony Costa for his portrait of fellow artist Liny Lee. This was Costa’s fourth time as a finalist for the prize. The packing room prize was awarded to Tessa MacKay’s portrait of actor David Wenham and a highly commended honour went to Jude Rae’s portrait of actor Sarah Peirse. When visiting the 2019 Archibald Prize at BRAG don’t forget to vote for the ANZ People’s Choice Award for your chance to win $500 courtesy of ANZ. Voting is now open and closes 5pm Friday 18 media@bathurst.nsw.gov.auSeptember with the announcement of the winner on Saturday 3 October.

For more information visit www.bathurstart.com.au

Easing of Water Restrictions

As a result of recent rainfall, high level water restrictions will apply for all residents, businesses

and community services.

The following restrictions apply at the high level;

• Watering of lawns and gardens is allowed up to 60 minutes in total per day before 10am or after 4pm using the odds and evens system
• Cars can be washed on the lawn with a trigger nozzle before 10am or after 4pm
• Swimming pools can be filled for a maximum of 15 minutes per day before 10am or after 4pm, a pool cover must be used
• Garden features, bird baths and children’s pools can be filled

For more information please visit the council website www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/

waterrestrictions or phone the water restrictions hotline on 6333 1683.

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