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MEDIA RELEASE 26 October 2022

Council’s River Connections program has won the Indigenous Recognition category of the 2022 National Awards for Local Government.

River Connections is a nature-based program to connect school students with the Macquarie Wambuul River. It includes a program of hands-on activities to learn about the river from a range of perspectives, including Wiradyuri culture, science, geography, and arts. Council partnered with the Wiradyuri Elders and Traditional Owners of Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation, who deliver the cultural education sessions in the program.

Mayor Robert Taylor said the program has been enthusiastically received by teachers, students, and the community.

“In the first 18 months of the program, 325 students from six schools across the Bathurst region have participated in the program,” he said

“Students have been very creative, coming up with projects to help look after the river, including footpath signage, animations, a board game and even a podcast”.

Yanhadarrambal Uncle Jade Flynn said the students of this generation have so much respect and curiosity for our culture.

“It’s amazing how much information they were able to relay back to us in the form of their projects and reflections,” he said.

“With an army of River Warriors the health of the waterways is in good hands. This project and subsequent award would never of happened without the foresight and the respect shown to us and for our culture of Alice Blackwood from the Environment Team at Council.

“Congratulations Alice and congratulations to the rest of the team of the River connections project but most of all congratulations to all of the students who have participated and all of the students who will, we hope this will be an ongoing program.”

The River Connections project is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust.

ENDS Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 25 October 2022

The Bathurst Regional Youth Council has partnered with headspace Bathurst to promote healthy minds and lifestyles for Mental Health Month.

October is Mental Health Month and from 3pm Thursday 27 October to 3pm Friday 28 October headspace will take over the Bathurst Youth Instagram page to answer questions via video messages on managing mental health.

The focus of the project will include coping strategies, day-to-day life, psychoeducation, what anxiety and depression feel like, normalising feelings, how to access help, how to help friends, exam stress and explanation of therapies.

Mayor Robert Taylor said mental health wellbeing for young people has become particularly pertinent over the last couple of years.

“Taking the time to support mental wellbeing and perform self-care rituals is essential to having a good balance in life,” he said.

“This is a wonderful initiative from the Youth Council and headspace Bathurst and I encourage our community and especially our young people to get involved.”

Headspace Bathurst Community Engagement Coordinator Sam Bolt said headspace Bathurst is very excited to join forces with the Youth Council for this exciting opportunity during Mental Health Month.

“The Youth Council serves as a chief voice for young people in the Bathurst community, and for our clinical team to be given the opportunity to answer youth-centric questions around mental health via the Youth Council's Instagram page will allow for expanded discourse around maintaining a healthy mind and body through a social media platform that is favoured among high school students, " he said.

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 21 October 2022

What’s News

Coffee with a Councillor Catch Up

Join some of the Councillors for a coffee and chat about our region and the services Council provides. Morning tea will be provided.

Garage sale trail

There are two weekends lined up 12-13 and 19-20 November. If you have a garage full of stuff that you were planning to throw out, why not consider hosting a sale instead and save these items from landfill?

This year, Council presents the Trail Tutorials workshop series from 29 October to 5 November. Part of the @GarageSaleTrail festival, for a series of inspiring, educational, and free talks all about sustainability with renovation guru Barry du Bois, comedian and waste warrior Craig Reucassel and Walkley-award-winning journalist Annabel Crabb.

Register your sale and get tickets to the Trail Tutorials at www.garagesaletrail.com.au/

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

Sports Afternoon

As part of the Marang Connections project, a sports afternoon will be held at the Kelso Community Hub on Thursday, 27 October from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. To organise transport or for more information, please call 6333 6523.

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

Planning proposal on public exhibition

A Planning Proposal which seeks to insert a site-specific planning control into the Bathurst Regional Local Environmental Plan 2014 (LEP 2014) is on public exhibition. It relates to the following sites:

Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) site – at 252 Howick Street (privately owned)

George Street Carpark (GSC) site – Lot 11 in DP1160748 (Council owned).

The Planning Proposal seeks to amend the height and floor space ratio provisions of the LEP 2014 to facilitate development of a six-storey Integrated Medical Centre and a four-storey carpark.

An information session will be held 12.00pm on 11 October. RSVPs are essential. To book phone 6333 6211 or email council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Submissions are open until 4.00pm on 2 November. For more information visit YourSay Bathurst.

Library Events

‘The Rat Catcher’ by Kim Kelly

Kim Kelly talks about her latest book, The Rat Catcher - Wednesday 19 October, commencing at 6pm

On the Trail of the Ribbon Boys

Jeanette will discuss the research behind her book Bone and Beauty: The ribbon Boys’ Rebellion on Friday 28 October, commencing at 6pm.

For further information and program bookings contact the library on 6333 6281.

Aussie Backyard Bird Count - Save the Date

The Aussie Backyard Bird Count from 17 to 23 October. Just 20 minutes is all you need to count the birds in your backyard or favourite area. And every participant goes into the draw to win great prizes.

Visit aussiebirdcount.org.au to register.

Village Meetings

Council will hold meetings with residents in the rural areas during October and November. It is an opportunity to meet with Councillors and senior staff to discuss projects and other matters of interest.

- Yetholme | 31 October from 6.00pm @ Yetholme Community Hall

- Sofala | 3 November from 6.00pm @ Sofala Community Hall

- Peel | 7 November from 6.00pm @ Peel Schoolhouse

- Perthville | 8 November from 6.00pm @ St Josephs Church Meeting Room

- Hill End | 15 November from 6.00pm @ 'Hosies' 23 Clarke St

- Wattle Flat | 17 November from 6.00pm @ Wattle Flat Recreation Hall

- Trunkey Creek | 22 November from 6.00pm @ Trunkey Creek Community Hall

- Sunny Corner | 29 November from 6.00pm @ Sunny Corner Community Hall

FlyPelican

FlyPelican has commenced selling direct flights between Sydney and Bathurst. One-way fares start from $149 and can be booked now at www.flypelican.com.au or your local travel agent.

Love your leftovers

Love Your Leftovers is an initiative coordinated by NetWaste Councils to help tackle the food waste. The aim is to create a Love Your Leftovers online recipe book that is inspired by the community. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

New resident welcome 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: 30 October

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Where: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre.

Visit bathurstliveinvest.com.au for more information or to register by 23 October.

Spatial Digital Twin

The NSW Government is developing the Bathurst Spatial Digital Twin which showcases a digital model of Bathurst and surrounds. Released as a prototype, the Bathurst Digital Twin will continue to be developed and improved with your help. A digital twin’s primary purpose is to use the digital representation for insights and decision making. To help grow and improve this project the NSW Government is seeking your feedback. To have your say visit https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/bathurst-twin

Pet Desexing Program

Council, in partnership with the RSPCA, is hosting a community pet desexing program from Monday 7 November until Friday 18 November.

This program is open to pensioners and low-income earners who are residents of the Bathurst Regional Council Local Government Area.

The subsidised cost for this desexing program is as follows:

Dog - Female $70.00 - Male $55.00

Cat - Female $55.00 - Male $40.00

The cost of microchipping, first vaccination, pain relief and hospitalisation are included in the cost.

Places are strictly limited, and bookings are essential. To reserve a place you will need to contact one of the following surgeries:

- Stewart Street Veterinary Hospital 6331 1222

- Bathurst Central Animal Hospital 6332 5800

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Media contact: media@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

MEDIA RELEASE 14 October 2022

Garage Sale Trail

The Garage Sale Trail will run over two weekends on 12-13 and 19-20 November. If you have a garage full of stuff that you were planning to throw out, why not consider hosting a sale instead and save these items from landfill?

This year, Council presents the Trail Tutorials workshop series from 29 October to 5 November. Part of the @GarageSaleTrail festival, for a series of inspiring, educational, and free talks all about sustainability with renovation guru Barry du Bois, comedian and waste warrior Craig Reucassel and Walkley-award-winning journalist Annabel Crabb.

Register your sale and get tickets to the Trail Tutorials at www.garagesaletrail.com.au/

World Athletics Cross Country Championships

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

Marang Connections | Sports Afternoon

A sports afternoon will be held on Thursday 27 October from 3:30pm - 5:30pm at the Kelso Community Hub. The sports afternoon is suitable for young people aged 8-16 years. Registrations are not required; however, transport can be booked by calling 6333 6523.

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

Involved partners include:

• Bathurst Young Mob

• Bathurst Giants AFL Club

• Boys To The Bush

• Bathurst Goldminers Basketball

Planning proposal on public exhibition

A Planning Proposal which seeks to insert a site-specific planning control into the Bathurst Regional Local Environmental Plan 2014 (LEP 2014) is on public exhibition. It relates to the following sites:

Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) site – at 252 Howick Street (privately owned)

George Street Carpark (GSC) site – Lot 11 in DP1160748 (Council owned).

The Planning Proposal seeks to amend the height and floor space ratio provisions of the LEP 2014 to facilitate development of a six-storey Integrated Medical Centre and a four-storey carpark.

Submissions are open until 4.00pm on 2 November. For more information, visit YourSay Bathurst.

Library Events

‘The Rat Catcher’ by Kim Kelly

Kim Kelly talks about her latest book, The Rat Catcher - Wednesday 19 October, commencing at 6pm

On the Trail of the Ribbon Boys

Jeanette will discuss the research behind her book Bone and Beauty: The ribbon Boys’ Rebellion on Friday 28 October, commencing at 6pm.

For further information and program bookings contact the library on 6333 6281.

Aussie Backyard Bird Count - Save the Date

The Aussie Backyard Bird Count from 17 to 23 October. Just 20 minutes is all you need to count the birds in your backyard or favourite area. And every participant goes into the draw to win great prizes.

Visit aussiebirdcount.org.au to register.

Village Meetings

Council will hold meetings with residents in the rural areas during October and November. It is an opportunity to meet with Councillors and senior staff to discuss projects and other matters of interest.

- Raglan | 17 October from 6pm @ Raglan Community Hall

- Eglinton | 18 October from 6pm @ War Memorial Hall

- Rockley | 20 October from 6.30pm @ School of Arts Hall

- Yetholme | 31 October from 6.00pm @ Yetholme Community Hall

- Sofala | 3 November from 6.00pm @ Sofala Community Hall

- Peel | 7 November from 6.00pm @ Peel Schoolhouse

- Perthville | 8 November from 6.00pm @ St Josephs Church Meeting Room

- Hill End | 15 November from 6.00pm @ 'Hosies' 23 Clarke St

- Wattle Flat | 17 November from 6.00pm @ Wattle Flat Recreation Hall

- Trunkey Creek | 22 November from 6.00pm @ Trunkey Creek Community Hall

- Sunny Corner | 29 November from 6.00pm @ Sunny Corner Community Hall

FlyPelican

FlyPelican has commenced selling direct flights between Sydney and Bathurst. One-way fares start from $149 and can be booked now at www.flypelican.com.au or your local travel agent.

Love your leftovers

Love Your Leftovers is an initiative coordinated by NetWaste Councils to help tackle the food waste. The aim is to create a Love Your Leftovers online recipe book that is inspired by the community. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

New resident welcome 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: 30 October

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Where: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre.

Visit bathurstliveinvest.com.au for more information or to register by 23 October.

Spatial Digital Twin

The NSW Government is developing the Bathurst Spatial Digital Twin which showcases a digital model of Bathurst and surrounds. Released as a prototype, the Bathurst Digital Twin will continue to be developed and improved with your help. A digital twin’s primary purpose is to use the digital representation for insights and decision making. To help grow and improve this project the NSW Government is seeking your feedback. To have your say visit https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/bathurst-twin

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 7 October 2022

Planning proposal on public exhibition

A Planning Proposal which seeks to insert a site-specific planning control into the Bathurst Regional Local Environmental Plan 2014 (LEP 2014) is on public exhibition. It relates to the following sites:

Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) site – at 252 Howick Street (privately owned)

George Street Carpark (GSC) site – Lot 11 in DP1160748 (Council owned).

The Planning Proposal seeks to amend the height and floor space ratio provisions of the LEP 2014 to facilitate development of a six-storey Integrated Medical Centre and a four-storey carpark.

An information session will be held 12.00pm on 11 October. RSVPs are essential. To book phone 6333 6211 or email council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Submissions are open until 4.00pm on 2 November. For more information visit YourSay Bathurst.

Library Events

‘The Rat Catcher’ by Kim Kelly

Kim Kelly talks about her latest book, The Rat Catcher - Wednesday 19 October, commencing at 6pm

On the Trail of the Ribbon Boys

Jeanette will discuss the research behind her book Bone and Beauty: The ribbon Boys’ Rebellion on Friday 28 October, commencing at 6pm.

For further information and program bookings contact the library on 6333 6281.

Aussie Backyard Bird Count - Save the Date

The Aussie Backyard Bird Count from 17 to 23 October. Just 20 minutes is all you need to count the birds in your backyard or favourite area. And every participant goes into the draw to win great prizes.

Visit aussiebirdcount.org.au to register.

Village Meetings

Council will hold meetings with residents in the rural areas during October and November. It is an opportunity to meet with Councillors and senior staff to discuss projects and other matters of interest.

- Raglan | 17 October from 6pm @ Raglan Community Hall

- Eglinton | 18 October from 6pm @ War Memorial Hall

- Rockley | 20 October from 6.30pm @ School of Arts Hall

- Yetholme | 31 October from 6.00pm @ Yetholme Community Hall

- Sofala | 3 November from 6.00pm @ Sofala Community Hall

- Peel | 7 November from 6.00pm @ Peel Schoolhouse

- Perthville | 8 November from 6.00pm @ St Josephs Church Meeting Room

- Hill End | 15 November from 6.00pm @ 'Hosies' 23 Clarke St

- Wattle Flat | 17 November from 6.00pm @ Wattle Flat Recreation Hall

- Trunkey Creek | 22 November from 6.00pm @ Trunkey Creek Community Hall

- Sunny Corner | 29 November from 6.00pm @ Sunny Corner Community Hall

Tea with Lizzy Exhibition

To commemorate Chifley Home reopening and the birthday of Elizabeth Chifley, which was on 1 August 1886, Museums Bathurst is hosting a tea cosy exhibition at Chifley Home and Education Centre.

The exhibition will run to the end of November and a people’s choice award is available with a Buy Local Card going to the organisation that receives the most votes. Entry to the exhibition is included with entry fee to the Chifley Home and Education Centre which is open from 11.00-3.00pm every day except for Thursdays. For more information, visit museumsbathurst.com.au

FlyPelican

FlyPelican has commenced selling direct flights between Sydney and Bathurst. One-way fares start from $149 and can be booked now at www.flypelican.com.au or your local travel agent.

Love your leftovers

Love Your Leftovers is an initiative coordinated by NetWaste Councils to help tackle the food waste. The aim is to create a Love Your Leftovers online recipe book that is inspired by the community. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

New resident welcome 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: 30 October

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Where: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre.

Visit bathurstliveinvest.com.au for more information or to register by 23 October.

Market Stalls

Council is seeking expressions of Interest from market stalls for their upcoming events. To be involved visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/be-involved

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 30 September 2022

Dogs on leads

We know how much our community loves their dogs. We're asking dog owners for support and to walk dogs on leads when out in public. You must maintain effective control of your dog when you are out and about. Penalties do apply for having a dog off lead in a public place.

• Owner of a dog not under control in public place ($330)
• In charge of a dog not under control in public place ($330)

If you want to exercise your dog off lead, Council has 12 off-leash areas. When using these areas, your dog must be visible at all times and controlled by voice command.

For more information visit Council’s website and search off leash areas.

Aussie Backyard Bird Count - Save the Date

It's on again, 17-23 October 2022. The biggest citizen science project in Australia that everyone can join, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is on soon. Just 20 minutes is all you need to count the birds in your backyard or favourite local area. And every participant goes into the draw to win great prizes!
How can you participate?
Visit https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/ to register.
You can submit your counts online or via the mobile app.

Village Meetings

Council will hold meetings with residents in the rural areas during October and November. It is an opportunity to meet with Councillors and senior staff to discuss projects and other matters of interest.

• Raglan | 17 October from 6pm @ Raglan Community Hall
• Eglinton | 18 October from 6pm @ War Memorial Hall
• Rockley | 20 October from 6.30pm @ School of Arts Hall
• Yetholme | 31 October from 6.00pm @ Yetholme Community Hall
• Sofala | 3 November from 6.00pm @ Sofala Community Hall
• Peel | 7 November from 6.00pm @ Peel Schoolhouse
• Perthville | 8 November from 6.00pm @ St Josephs Church Meeting Room
• Hill End | 15 November from 6.00pm @ 'Hosies' 23 Clarke St
• Wattle Flat | 17 November from 6.00pm @ Wattle Flat Recreation Hall
• Trunkey Creek | 22 November from 6.00pm @ Trunkey Creek Community Hall
• Sunny Corner | 29 November from 6.00pm @ Sunny Corner Community Hall

Tea with Lizzy Exhibition

To commemorate Chifley Home reopening and the birthday of Elizabeth Chifley, which was on 1 August 1886, Museums Bathurst is hosting a tea cosy exhibition at Chifley Home and Education Centre.

The exhibition will run to the end of November and a people’s choice award is available with a Buy Local Card going to the organisation that receives the most votes. Entry to the exhibition is included with entry fee to the Chifley Home and Education Centre which is open from 11.00-3.00pm every day except for Thursdays. For more information, visit museumsbathurst.com.au

FlyPelican

FlyPelican has commenced selling direct flights between Sydney and Bathurst. One-way fares start from $149 and can be booked now at www.flypelican.com.au or your local travel agent.

Love your leftovers

Love Your Leftovers is an initiative coordinated by NetWaste Councils to help tackle the food waste. The aim is to create a Love Your Leftovers online recipe book that is inspired by the community. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

The Beanies are bringing their stage show to Bathurst these school holidays

An original children’s musical, featuring confetti cannons, sneaky robbers, and silly jokes ‘The Beanies EGG-straordinary Day’ is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for Mini-Beanies and their big people. Tickets are $25 and available at www.bmec.com.au for the 4 October 2022 show.

Great race festival off-track events

Children, families and friends can enjoy the excitement of the Repco Bathurst 1000 with a variety of off-track events in the lead up to the Great Race.

Race Week: 5 – 9 October

• B-Rock Super Wednesday in Kings Parade: Wednesday 5 October, 11.30am – 2.00pm
• Transport and Driver Parade: 11.30am – 12pm
• Driver Signings: Session one 12:15pm, Session two 1:15pm
• 2021 Winners Presentation: 1pm
• NMRM Legendary Moments Dinner: Thursday 6 October, 6.00pm – 9.30pm
• Saturday Street Fair in Kings Parade: Saturday 8 October, 11am – 5pm
• Business Window Display Competition: registration closes Friday 16 September
• Colouring In Competition: entries close 4pm Sunday 9 October

For more information on any of these activities visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

New resident welcome 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: 30 October

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Where: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre

Register at bathurstliveinvest.com.au by 23 October.

https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/welcome-to-bathurst-lunch-oct22/

Market Stalls

Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from market stalls for their upcoming events. To be involved visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au/be-involved

MEDIA RELEASE 23 September 2022

Tea with Lizzy Exhibition

To commemorate Chifley Home reopening and the birthday of Elizabeth Chifley, which was on 1 August 1886, Museums Bathurst is hosting a tea cosy exhibition at Chifley Home and Education Centre.

The exhibition will run to the end of November and a people’s choice award is available with a Buy Local Card going to the organisation that receives the most votes. Entry to the exhibition is included with entry fee to the Chifley Home and Education Centre which is open from 11.00-3.00pm every day except for Thursdays. For more information, visit museumsbathurst.com.au

Village Meetings

Council will hold meetings with residents in the rural areas during October and November. It is an opportunity to meet with Councillors and senior staff to discuss projects and other matters of interest.

- Raglan | 17 October from 6pm @ Raglan Community Hall

- Eglinton | 18 October from 6pm @ War Memorial Hall

- Rockley | 20 October from 6.30pm @ School of Arts Hall

- Yetholme | 31 October from 6.00pm @ Yetholme Community Hall

- Sofala | 3 November from 6.00pm @ Sofala Community Hall

- Peel | 7 November from 6.00pm @ Peel Schoolhouse

- Perthville | 8 November from 6.00pm @ St Josephs Church Meeting Room

- Hill End | 15 November from 6.00pm @ 'Hosies' 23 Clarke St

- Wattle Flat | 17 November from 6.00pm @ Wattle Flat Recreation Hall

- Trunkey Creek | 22 November from 6.00pm @ Trunkey Creek Community Hall

- Sunny Corner | 29 November from 6.00pm @ Sunny Corner Community Hall

Community Safety Plan

Council is undertaking community consultation to inform the development of the Community Safety Plan 2023 - 2028. The plan supports the development of a healthy, socially cohesive and safe community. Council recognises the importance of ensuring the community’s perceptions, ideas and concerns are reflected in the Community Safety Plan 2023 - 2028.

We invite the community to have their say by completing the Community Safety Survey. The survey is available until 30 September at yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Printed copies

are located at Council’s Civic Centre and Bathurst Library.

Love your leftovers

Love Your Leftovers is an initiative coordinated by NetWaste Councils to help tackle the food waste. The aim is to create a Love Your Leftovers online recipe book that is inspired by the community. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

The Beanies are bringing their stage show to Bathurst these school holidays

An original children’s musical, featuring confetti cannons, sneaky robbers, and silly jokes ‘The Beanies EGG-straordinary Day’ is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for Mini-Beanies and their big people. Tickets are $25 and available at www.bmec.com.au

Great race festival off-track events

Children, families and friends can enjoy the excitement of the Repco Bathurst 1000 with a variety of off-track events in the lead up to the Great Race.

Race Week: 5 – 9 October

Transport and Driver Parade: 11.30am – 12pm

Driver Signings: Session one 12:15pm
Session two 1:15pm

2021 Winners Presentation: 1pm

For more information on any of these activities visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Free Grant Writing Workshop

As part of the BizMonth calendar, Council is offering a free grant writing workshop. The workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about the grant writing process. The workshop will cover the key tips on how to prepare and submit funding applications, including:

• assessing if you are grant ready;
• how to search for the right grant;
• ensuring you meet the criteria
• And where to find support for your application.

The workshop will be held on 27 September between 3pm and 5pm at Bathurst Panthers.

For more information or to register go to bathurstliveinvest.com.au

New resident welcome 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: 30 October

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Where: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre

Register at bathurstliveinvest.com.au by 23 October.

https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/welcome-to-bathurst-lunch-oct22/

Council to mitigate climate change

Council has adopted an Emissions Reduction Plan for its operations. With the aim of reaching Net Zero Emissions by 2050, the plan includes interim targets of 25% reduction in emissions by 2025 and 60% reduction in emissions by 2035. The interim reduction targets are in comparison to the baseline year – 2019. Around 65% of Council emissions come from the city’s landfill. Importantly, the plan recommends actions which Council can undertake to allow it to meet the greenhouse gas abatement targets.

A copy of the Emissions Reduction Plan is available on Council’s website.

NSW Electoral Commission Recruitment

The Election Manager is responsible for the conduct of the election within a specific state electorate district. The Election Manager co-ordinates and manages a large- scale operation, within a short timeframe, delivering election specific activities within set legislated timeframes to meet the needs of stakeholders.

The role is a temporary full-time position from 13 February 2023 to 5 May 2023. You will be required to attend two days face-to-face training in January 2023.

To be successful in the role you will have:

1. Political neutrality with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/third party campaigners.

2. Australian citizen who is enrolled to vote.

3. Satisfactory criminal record check result.

For further information on the role, visit hudson.com/electionmanagers

Market Stalls

Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from market stalls for their upcoming events. To be involved visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au/be-involved

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 23 September 2022

Parking enforcement to escalate

Council will begin to escalate enforcement practice to ensure fair and equitable access to parking for all members of the community.

Director Environmental, Planning and Building Services Neil Southorn said Council had been focusing on high priority safety issues.

“The focus of enforcement activities was on issues that represented a genuine safety risk such as parking in no stopping zones or in bus zones near schools and use of disabled parking space without authorisation that have received PINs,” he said.

Enforcement practice will include restrictions in school zones, loading zones, bus zones, no parking areas and time restrictions in the carparks and on the streets.

For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 23 September 2022

Council has accepted the tender of Kingsline Pty Ltd to construct stage one of Centennial Park Landscape upgrade.

The works that will commence soon at Centennial Park are part of an upgrade of a large open space park within the Bathurst CBD.

In 2019 Council completed a landscape design masterplan of the proposed upgrade of Centennial Park, with the final adopted design having been guided by extensive studies and community input into the future look of this important community space, including consultation and input from the Friends of Centennial Park.

Mayor Robert Taylor said he had a lot of fond memories of Centennial Park and is committed to making this space a vibrant area for the community to enjoy.

“Centennial Park is part of our city’s history, and we want to preserve and improve this space for future generations to enjoy,” he said.

“The upgrade of Centennial Park will provide the necessary park infrastructure and services for the community and most importantly maintain and enhance the tree canopy cover that already exists.”

The works to be undertaken for the first stage of the Centennial Park landscape upgrade include:-

• Minor earth works / site leveling.
• Formalisation of the main cross paths with a concrete path network with stamped unit paving edging treatments.
• The installation of a formal avenue of trees along the cross path network
• Irrigation system for avenue trees
• Installation of new park lighting to the cross path network
• Park seating within the central axis of the cross paths.

Other works that are included within the master plan design, which will be undertake in future stages as funding permits, include additional tree plantings throughout the park, development of active and passive spaces, installation of an inclusive playground and picnic area, a car park and a fitness circuit. The project cost for stage one of the Centennial Park landscape upgrade is estimated to cost approximately $1M.

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MEDIA RELEASE 23 September 2022

A Planning Proposal has been submitted to Council to insert a site-specific planning control in the Bathurst Local Environment Plan (LEP) to facilitate the proposal for a six storey Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) and a four-storey carpark. The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has now authorised Council to formally commence community consultation.

Mayor Robert Taylor said the Planning Proposal does not approve the BIMC or the carpark as it remains state significant development.

“It only seeks to amend the planning controls for a new height and floor space ratio because the current planning controls do not permit the proposed development,” he said.

“The site-specific controls proposed in the planning proposal would first need to be in place before a development application for the proposed BIMC and carpark can be determined by the Department.”

The Planning Proposal will be on public exhibition for 28 days from 5 October to 2 November. A public information session will be held during the exhibition period.

A submission hearing will also be held at the end of the public exhibition period whereby those who have lodged a written submission with Council will be invited to attend.

Feedback can be made on YourSay Bathurst from 5 October.

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