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MEDIA RELEASE 11 February 2022

What’s News

NRL

Penrith Panthers V Newcastle Knights. The Penrith Panthers return to Carrington Park for a round 3 block buster against the Newcastle Knights on Saturday 26 March.

Tickets on sale at BathurstNRL.com.au

International Women’s Day

A dinner will be held at Rydges on Tuesday 8 March from 5.30pm featuring special guest speaker, author, broadcaster and social commentator Jane Caro and MC Betty Confetti. Tickets cost $45 and are available online at tinyurl.com/23zwy6cj

Inland Sea of Sound

Tickets are on sale for Inland Sea of Sound which will feature a series of events at KeyStone 1889, The Victoria and BMEC. The event will run from 23 – 26 February 2022.

Headliners Vika & Linda Bull will perform at BMEC on Saturday 26 February.

The festival also features the Regional Song Content Showcase. Song writers from across the Central West are encouraged to submit original songs for the content. Entries close 5pm 4 February. The top songs will be performed at Keystone on 23 February.

• Saturday 19 - Sunday 27 February. BMEC Conference Rooms 3 & 4 10am until 4pm. Sea of Light is a free activity, no booking required.
• Wednesday 23 February. KeyStone 1889 6pm. Regional Song Writing Contest. Dinner and show options.
• Thursday 24 February. KeyStone 1889 8pm. Lachy Doley Group and Andy Baylor
• Thursday 24 February. BMEC City Hall 8pm. Hot Potato Band and Worlds Collide.
• Thursday 24 February The Victoria Bathurst 8pm Eagle & the Wolf
• Friday 25 February. The Victoria Bathurst 8pm. Marz.
• Friday 25 February. BMEC Theatre 8pm. Caribé
• Friday 25 February. BMEC City Hall 10:30pm. Carla Lippis
• Saturday 26 February. BMEC Theatre 7:30pm. Vika & Linda and This Way North.
• Saturday 26 February. BMEC City Hall 10:30pm. Carla Lippis.

Tickets are on sale via https://www.inlandseaofsound.com.au/tickets/ticket-information.html or contact BMEC 6333 6161.

Have Your Say

CSP

Council is developing a new Community Strategic Plan, Our Region Our Future. The plan is the community's long-term vision for the Bathurst region. We are seeking your views on what you see is important in what type of infrastructure Council provides as our community continues to grow, and how this should be funded.

Submissions close Monday 28 February.

Tafe Precinct EOI

Council has extended the deadline for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Redevelopment of the former TAFE Precinct to Thursday, 31 March. This extension is in consideration of Covid disruptions experienced in the EOI timeframe to date and is to ensure high-quality proposals are received.

Code of Meeting Practice

The Code of Meeting Practice for Bathurst Regional Council is made under Section 360 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government Regulation 2005. The code applies to all meetings of Council and Council’s committees of which all the members are councillors.

Submissions close Monday 28 February.

Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Councillors

Council is required to adopt a policy for the payment of expenses and provision of facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors. The policy identified expenses that will be paid and facilities that will be provided in relation to discharging the functions of civic office.

Council is seeking feedback on the payment of expenses and provision of facilities for councillors policy.

Submissions close Monday 28 February.

Aboriginal Commitment Strategy

Council is undertaking community consultation to develop the Aboriginal Commitment Strategy. The strategy will guide Council in working effectively and collaboratively with the Aboriginal community of Bathurst.

Stakeholder workshops will be held on Friday, 18 February.

10.00am-12.00pm Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council
1.00pm – 3.00pm Kelso Community Hub

Yarning circles will be held on Saturday, 19 February 2022

9am – 11am West Bathurst Public School

12.30pm – 2.30pm Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council

4pm – 6pm Kelso Community Hub

For catering purposes, please register by Friday, 11 February by emailing council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or calling 6333 6523.

You can also complete the strategy survey to provide your thoughts and views. The survey is open until Friday 4 March. Complete the survey and go in the draw for your chance to win one of five $100 Bathurst Buy Local Gift cards.

For more information: www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/acs

To provide feedback visit YourSay Bathurst.

Section 356 Donations

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding to be included in the 2022/2023 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

Application forms are available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre. Organisations or groups that have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding.

Applications close 4.00pm on Tuesday, 8 February. For more information, phone 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website.

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 region.

Further information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on 6333 6285 or visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Applications close on Tuesday 29 March.

Community Tree Planting

A community tree planting day will be held at Queen Charlotte Vale Creek, off Alpha Street, Bathurst on Sunday 13 February from 10am – 12noon.

For more information visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Theo Barker Lecture

Council and the Bathurst District Historical Society present the ninth Theo Barker Lecture at BMEC on Thursday, 17 March at 6pm. Award winning historian, Stephen Gapps, will tell of the occupation of Wiradyuri Country and the resistance warfare between 1822 and 1824 around the Bathurst region. The lecture is free to attend. Bookings are essential and can be made through the BMEC box office. Please phone 6333 6161 for more information.

Library events

My Brilliant Career Week

A series of free workshops will be held at the library during 14-19 February covering various aspects of careers, resumes and volunteering. The workshops will feature presenters from The Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre and Kirsten Brumby who is a career coach and author.

For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library. Bookings can be made by calling 6333 6281.

Library Events

‘Manly Beach’ on the river digital display 14 - 19 February. Celebrate summer in Bathurst with this digital display at the library and online. ‘Manly Beach’ on the river features historical photos and newspaper articles about the Macquarie-Wambuul River, particularly the swimming spot nicknamed ‘Manly Beach’.

RDA Backing Business Forum

Hosted by Regional Development Australia Central West and sponsored Council. The theme for the forum is Rediscover and Relaunch, looking at the year that has been, what worked and what did not, and rediscover new tools to help businesses relaunch into the new business age.

Held over two days, the event will feature a pre-forum networking dinner at The Victoria on Thursday, 17 February, followed by the main event at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC) on Friday, 18 February. For more information and to purchase tickets:

rdacentralwest.org.au/projects/backing-businessforum-2022/

Temporary Closures

Ribbon Gang Lane

Council advises that Ribbon Gang Lane Bathurst will be closed adjacent to the old TAFE building on Sunday 13 February 2022 from 6.00 am to 12.00 pm. The temporary closure is for works undertaken for the upgrading of electrical infrastructure.

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MEDIA RELEASE 7 February 2022

A major mural by Wiradyuri artist Birrunga Wiradyuri has been installed on the Post Office Building on Howick Street as part of the Streets As Shared Spaces Program.

Mayor Robert Taylor said the ambitious mural project marks a significant moment for Bathurst.

“Public art is all about storytelling and connection to place. This mural tells an important creation story, highlights the role native bees play in the environment, and celebrates the diverse cultural heritage of our community,” he said.

The mural was painted by Birrunga Wiradyuri with Kane Brunjes and Stevie O’Chin, young First Nations artists who Birrunga mentors through the Birrunga Gallery’s three-year Cultural Creative Residential program. This mural was undertaken in consultation and collaboration with the Bathurst Wiradyuri Elders, the Traditional Custodians of the Bathurst region.

Birrunga Wiradyuri’s mural tells the creation story of the blue banded bee as told to him by his Elders:

The bees come from gibirrgan (the southern cross). They fall down to earth from these stars and when they first begin falling from the sky, they are bright white balls of light. As they fall and get closer to earth they become glowing golden balls and when those golden balls land on earth they become our bees.

The important role the blue-banded bee plays in the ecosystem holds special significance for the Wiradyuri. Other elements of the mural design explore the five aspects of the Wiradyuri central lore of Yindyamarra: to do slowly - to be polite - to be gentle - to honour - to respect.

Council received $767,884 grant funding under the NSW Government’s Streets as Shared Spaces (SASS) program to test and pilot new and innovative ideas for streets as safe, shared public spaces.

The program aims to improve public spaces in urban areas to create places for social interaction, improve health and wellbeing, and offer communities a sense of identity and character.

For more information about the mural visit: www.bathurstart.com.au/public-art

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 4 February 2022

What’s News

Inland Sea of Sound

Tickets are on sale now for Inland Sea of Sound which will feature a series of events at KeyStone 1889, The Victoria and BMEC. The event will run from 23 – 26 February 2022.

Headliners Vika & Linda Bull will perform at BMEC on Saturday 26 February.

The festival also features the Regional Song Content Showcase. Song writers from across the Central West are encouraged to submit original songs for the content. Entries close 5pm 4 February. The top songs will be performed at Keystone on 23 February.

• Saturday 19 - Sunday 27 February. BMEC Conference Rooms 3 & 4 10am until 4pm. Sea of Light is a free activity, no booking required.
• Wednesday 23 February. KeyStone 1889 6pm. Regional Song Writing Contest. Dinner and show options.
• Thursday 24 February. KeyStone 1889 8pm. Lachy Doley Group and Andy Baylor
• Thursday 24 February. BMEC City Hall 8pm. Hot Potato Band and Worlds Collide.
• Thursday 24 February The Victoria Bathurst 8pm Eagle & the Wolf
• Friday 25 February. The Victoria Bathurst 8pm. Marz.
• Friday 25 February. BMEC Theatre 8pm. Caribé
• Friday 25 February. BMEC City Hall 10:30pm. Carla Lippis
• Saturday 26 February. BMEC Theatre 7:30pm. Vika & Linda and This Way North.
• Saturday 26 February. BMEC City Hall 10:30pm. Carla Lippis.

Tickets are now on sale via https://www.inlandseaofsound.com.au/tickets/ticket-information.html or contact BMEC 6333 6161

Have Your Say

Code of Meeting Practice

The Code of Meeting Practice for Bathurst Regional Council is made under Section 360 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government Regulation 2005. The code applies to all meetings of Council and Council’s committees of which all the members are councillors.

Council is seeking feedback on the Code of Meeting Practice.

Submissions close Monday 28 February.

Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Councillors

Council is required to adopt a policy for the payment of expenses and provision of facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors. The policy identified expenses that will be paid and facilities that will be provided in relation to discharging the functions of civic office.

Council is seeking feedback on the payment of expenses and provision of facilities for councillors policy.

Submissions close Monday 28 February.

Aboriginal Commitment Strategy

Council is undertaking community consultation to develop the Aboriginal Commitment Strategy. The strategy will guide Council in working effectively and collaboratively with the Aboriginal community of Bathurst.

Stakeholder workshops will be held on Friday, 18 February.

10.00am-12.00pm Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council
1.00pm – 3.00pm Kelso Community Hub

Yarning circles will be held on Saturday, 19 February 2022

9am – 11am West Bathurst Public School

12.30pm – 2.30pm Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council

4pm – 6pm Kelso Community Hub

For catering purposes, please register by Friday, 11 February by emailing council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or calling 6333 6523.

You can also complete the strategy survey to provide your thoughts and views. The survey is open until Friday 4 March. Complete the survey and go in the draw for your chance to win one of five $100 Bathurst Buy Local Gift cards.

For more information: www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/acs

Section 356 Donations

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding to be included in the 2022/2023 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

Application forms are available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre. Organisations or groups that have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding.

Applications close 4.00pm on Tuesday, 8 February. For more information, phone 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website.

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 region.

Further information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on 6333 6285 or visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Applications close on Tuesday 29 March.

Community Tree Planting

A community tree planting day will be held at Queen Charlotte Vale Creek, off Alpha Street, Bathurst on Sunday 13 February from 10am – 12noon.

For more information visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Theo Barker Lecture

Council and the Bathurst District Historical Society present the ninth Theo Barker Lecture at BMEC on Thursday, 17 March at 6pm. Award winning historian, Stephen Gapps, will tell of the occupation of Wiradyuri Country and the resistance warfare between 1822 and 1824 around the Bathurst region. The lecture is free to attend. Bookings are essential and can be made through the BMEC box office. Please phone 6333 6161 for more information.

Temporary Road Closures

Goldsby Street

Goldsby Street West Bathurst will be closed on the corner of Macquarie Street on Tuesday 1 February 2022 from 8am to 4pm. The water main at the intersection will be replaced during the temporary closure.

Part Road Closure - Howick Street

As part of the Streets as Shared Spaces project to install a mural, part of Howick Street will be closed this weekend from 6am Saturday 5 February to 8pm Sunday 6 February.

My Brilliant Career Week

A series of free workshops will be held at the library during 14-19 February covering various aspects of careers, resumes and volunteering. The workshops will feature presenters from The Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre and Kirsten Brumby who is a career coach and author.

For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library. Bookings can be made by calling 6333 6281.

Computers for beginners

Starting 8 February sign up for 4 free classes at the library and learn basic computer skills including internet searching, email, file storage, security tips and much more. Bookings essential, phone 6333 6281.

RDA Backing Business Forum

Hosted by Regional Development Australia Central West and sponsored Council. The theme for the forum is Rediscover and Relaunch, looking at the year that has been, what worked and what did not, and rediscover new tools to help businesses relaunch into the new business age.

Held over two days, the event will feature a pre-forum networking dinner at The Victoria on Thursday, 17 February, followed by the main event at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC) on Friday, 18 February 2022. For more information and to purchase tickets:

rdacentralwest.org.au/projects/backing-businessforum-2022/

Welcome to Bathurst Lunch

Do you know someone who has recently moved to Bathurst? The Welcome to Bathurst Lunch is an event held to welcome new residents to Bathurst. It’s an the opportunity to meet the Mayor, Councillors and other new residents to Bathurst.

The lunch will be held behind the Bathurst Visitors Information Centre on Sunday 27 March commencing at 11.30am. A free lunch will be provided. RSVP to business@bathurst.nsw.gov.au by 24 March.

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 4 February 2022

The Bathurst Visitor Information Centre (BVIC) has taken out the top honour with Gold at the prestigious NSW Tourism Awards announced at a virtual ceremony to an audience of over 650 industry guests on Thursday, 3 February.

The Awards are the peak annual tourism industry event and recognise the best tourism and hospitality operators and events from all over NSW with 116 entrants competing across 29 categories. BVIC took out the Gold Award in the category of Visitor Information Services, beating other category finalists including Mudgee, Shoalhaven and Eden. It is the first time that Bathurst has claimed the top prize at the State Awards.

Bathurst’s success continued at the Awards with The Bathurst Winter Festival being awarded Silver in the highly competitive ‘Festivals and Events’ category.

Mayor Robert Taylor said the awards were a tremendous achievement and recognition for the hard work and commitment of Council’s tourism and events staff.

“Tourism is a strong focus for Council with the sector contributing $245 million annually to the local economy prior to the disruptions caused by Covid” he said.

“The Bathurst Visitor Information Centre really is the heart of tourism for the region and the team there is passionate about what they do, ensuring the best experience for all who visit as well as working every day to keep those visitors coming and staying for longer. A great experience begins with great people, and Council is fortunate to have such a dedicated team at BVIC”.

“The Bathurst Winter Festival has transformed what was traditionally one of the quietest times in Bathurst to one of the most vibrant and eagerly anticipated. Despite the difficulties of the past two years Council’s events team has worked hard with local businesses and the community to find new and creative ways to deliver this sensational event, and to see it receive the Silver Award is an outstanding recognition of this hard work and of the quality of the Winter Festival as a signature event”.

BVIC will now go on as the NSW winner to compete as a finalist at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards to be held at Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on 18 March.

The Bathurst Visitor Information Centre at 1 Kendall Avenue is open 363 days a year and is an outstanding resource for both visitors and the local community. The centre is committed to growing the Bathurst region visitor economy and working with the regional industry and operators to improve the visitor experience and to market the Bathurst region as a destination of choice.

The Bathurst Winter Festival has become one of the most popular and celebrated events in regional NSW will return in 2022 from 2 -17 July.

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 2 February 2022

The Bathurst Careers Expo, scheduled for 15 February 2022, has been cancelled.

The Expo, set to be held at Charles Sturt University for the first time, was initially scheduled to be held in August 2021, but was postponed until the new year in a hope that COVID restrictions would have eased.

With the return to school, and current restrictions in place until at least the end of February, a decision has been made to cancel the February event and focus on the return of the Careers Expo in its original August timeslot.

Mayor of Bathurst Robert Taylor said in the last week a number of stallholders and schools had contacted Council to withdraw from the event, while Council has also been closely monitoring the current situation.

“Given the high level of interaction between stall holders and expo attendees, the decision has been made to cancel the February event. We will focus on the return of the Careers Expo in its usual August timeslot and we will work with our sponsors, stallholders and schools to deliver an event for students and other job seekers.”

To help those who are currently in the job market, the contact details for each of the stall holders who were going to take part in the February events will be listed on the Bathurst Business Hub website (bathurstbusinesshub.com.au), so they can get in touch for any employment opportunities.

Details on the August 2022 Bathurst Careers Expo will be announced in coming months.

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 28 January 2022

Inland Sea of Sound

Tickets are on sale now for Inland Sea of Sound which will feature a series of events at KeyStone 1889, The Victoria and BMEC. The event will run from 23 – 26 February 2022.

Headliners Vika & Linda Bull will perform at BMEC on Saturday 26 February.

The festival also features the Regional Song Content Showcase. Song writers from across the Central West are encouraged to submit original songs for the content. Entries close 5pm 4 February. The top songs will be performed at Keystone on 23 February.

• Saturday 19 - Sunday 27 February. BMEC Conference Rooms 3 & 4 10am until 4pm. Sea of Light is a free activity, no booking required.
• Wednesday 23 February. KeyStone 1889 6pm. Regional Song Writing Contest. Dinner and show options.
• Thursday 24 February. KeyStone 1889 8pm. Lachy Doley Group and Andy Baylor
• Thursday 24 February. BMEC City Hall 8pm. Hot Potato Band and Worlds Collide.
• Thursday 24 February The Victoria Bathurst 8pm Eagle & the Wolf
• Friday 25 February. The Victoria Bathurst 8pm. Marz.
• Friday 25 February. BMEC Theatre 8pm. Caribé
• Friday 25 February. BMEC City Hall 10:30pm. Carla Lippis
• Saturday 26 February. BMEC Theatre 7:30pm. Vika & Linda and This Way North.
• Saturday 26 February. BMEC City Hall 10:30pm. Carla Lippis.

Tickets are now onsale via https://www.inlandseaofsound.com.au/tickets/ticket-information.html or contact BMEC 6333 6161

Have Your Say

Code of Meeting Practice

The Code of Meeting Practice for Bathurst Regional Council is made under Section 360 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government Regulation 2005. The code applies to all meetings of Council and Council’s committees of which all the members are councillors.

Council is seeking feedback on the Code of Meeting Practice.

Submissions close Monday 28 February 2022.

Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Councillors

Council is required to adopt a policy for the payment of expenses and provision of facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors. The policy identified expenses that will be paid and facilities that will be provided in relation to discharging the functions of civic office.

Council is seeking feedback on the payment of expenses and provision of facilities for councillors policy.

Submissions close Monday 28 February 2022.

Aboriginal Commitment Strategy

Council is undertaking community consultation to develop the Aboriginal Commitment Strategy. The strategy will guide Council in working effectively and collaboratively with the Aboriginal community of Bathurst.

Stakeholder workshops will be held on Friday, 18 February.

10.00am-12.00pm Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council
1.00pm – 3.00pm Kelso Community Hub

Yarning circles will be held on Saturday, 19 February 2022

9am – 11am West Bathurst Public School

12.30pm – 2.30pm Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council

4pm – 6pm Kelso Community Hub

For catering purposes, please register by Friday, 11 February by emailing council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or calling 6333 6523.

You can also complete the strategy survey to provide your thoughts and views. The survey is open until Friday 4 March. Complete the survey and go in the draw for your chance to win one of five $100 Bathurst Buy Local Gift cards.

For more information: www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/acs

Section 356 Donations

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding to be included in the 2022/2023 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

Application forms are available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre. Organisations or groups that have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding. Applications close 4.00pm on Tuesday, 8 February. For more information, phone 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website.

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 region.

Further information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on 6333 6285 or visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close on Tuesday 29 March 2022.

BizMonth Launch

Registrations are open for the BizMonth Launch.

Join us for a panel discussion with IBM, Charles Sturt University, Leading Edge Data Centres and NBN Australia on the digital transformation underway in Bathurst. Hosted by Council and the Bathurst Business Chamber in partnership with NBN, this free event is open to all Chamber and non-Chamber members. The event will be held on 8 February at 6pm at Upstairs Co-Working on Russell Street. Limited places are available. Visit www.bathurstbusiness.com.au/events to register.

BizMonth Business Lunch

The BizMonth Business Lunch, sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank, will be held on February 10 at Bathurst Goldfields.

The lunch will feature Shane Jacobson who is an award-winning actor, presenter and entertainer. Shane will deliver a highly entertaining and engaging presentation about his unique life. His keynote centres around his best-selling book The Long Road to Overnight Success and talks about the quintessential Australian sense of humour and the dying art of joke and yarn telling.

Tickets are $75 per person and available from www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Bathurst Careers Expo

The Bathurst Careers Expo will be held on Tuesday, 15 February at the Charles Sturt University Gymnasium, commencing at 9.00am. If you are looking for a change in careers or to see what employment opportunities are available in Bathurst (including Bathurst Regional Council) then mark this date in the calendar. Please note, CSU has advised that all visitors must be double vaccinated or have a medical exemption to attend this activity. For more information visit bathurstbusinesshub.com.au

Community Tree Planting

A community tree planting day will be held at Queen Charlotte Vale Creek, off Alpha Street, Bathurst on Sunday 13 February 2022 from 10am – 12noon. For more information visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Theo Barker Lecture

Council and the Bathurst District Historical Society present the ninth Theo Barker Lecture at BMEC on Thursday, 17 March at 6pm. Award winning historian, Stephen Gapps, will tell of the occupation of Wiradyuri Country and the resistance warfare between 1822 and 1824 around the Bathurst region. The lecture is free to attend. Please phone 6333 6161 for more information or to book.

Temporary Road Closures

Goldsby Street

Goldsby Street West Bathurst will be closed on the corner of Macquarie Street on Tuesday 1 February 2022 from 8am to 4pm. The water main at the intersection will be replaced during the temporary closure.

My Brilliant Career Week

A series of free workshops will be held at the library during 14-19 February covering various aspects of careers, resumes and volunteering. The workshops will feature presenters from The Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre and Kirsten Brumby who is a career coach and author. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library. Bookings can be made by calling 6333 6281.

Computers for beginners

Starting 8 February sign up for 4 free classes at the library and learn basic computer skills including internet searching, email, file storage, security tips and much more. Bookings essential, phone 6333 6281.

MEDIA RELEASE 26 January 2022

Tickets to the NRL clash between the Penrith Panthers and Newcastle Knights at Carrington Park on Saturday 26 March, will go on sale this Thursday 27 January. The round 3 match will be played at 3pm.

Mayor of Bathurst Cr Robert Taylor said the match is sure to attract a good crowd of local and visiting rugby league enthusiasts.

“Bathurst first hosted a round of the NRL in 2014, and since then our supporter base for the Panthers has continued to grow. Bathurst is the Panthers’ second home and I am sure fans will be out in force for this match.”

Cr Taylor said tickets will be available from 11am Thursday 27 January from 123Tix and through BathurstNRL.com.au.

“This year a new ticketing category has been added, the picnic pass, which includes four general admission tickets, a grazing box and beverage package. You simply turn up and enjoy the atmosphere of the game with your catering supplied. These are only available to purchase prior to game day.”

Ticketing information:

Family Pass:

Includes 2 x Adult + 2 x Child or 1 x Adult + 3 x Child

Picnic Pass:

4 x GA tickets, grazing box & 12 beverages

Corporate:

Premier reserved area for viewing the match on the halfway line; gourmet food and beverage package; priority parking and game entry, private amenities

MEDIA RELEASE 21 January 2022

What’s News

Australia Day

Celebrations will include an award and citizenship ceremony at 9.30am at BMEC where new citizens will be welcomed while the awards recognise community achievements throughout 2021. Grab a barbecue breakfast at Eglinton War Memorial Hall at 8am, provided by the Lions Club of Bathurst or a barbecue lunch in Kings Parade at 12 noon, provided by the Rotary Club of Bathurst. There will be free entry to the Manning Aquatic Centre between 11.00am and 5.30pm.

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

Be waste wise

Now’s the time to make simple waste-wise resolutions to decrease the amount of material going into landfill. Some simple waste-wise resolutions could include collecting soft plastics such as shopping bags, food wrappers and packets and taking them to REDcycle collection points at your local supermarket for specialised recycling.

Buying in bulk, looking for product options with minimal or no packaging, choosing packaging that can be recycled, or supplying your own containers or shopping bags are other ways we can avoid unnecessary waste creation.

For food scraps, plate scrapings or food past its use-by date, consider using your green lid food and garden waste bin or establishing a compost bin or worm farm. For more waste wise tips visit Council’s website.

Section 356 Donations

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding to be included in the 2022/2023 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

Application forms are available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre. Organisations or groups that have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding. Applications close 4.00pm on Tuesday, 8 February. For more information, phone 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website.

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 region.

Further information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on 6333 6285 or visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close on Tuesday 29 March 2022.

Aboriginal Commitment Strategy

Council is undertaking community consultation to develop the Aboriginal Commitment Strategy. The strategy will guide Council in working effectively and collaboratively with the Aboriginal community of Bathurst. Stakeholder workshops will be held on Friday, 18 February.

10.00am-12.00pm Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council
1.00pm – 3.00pm Kelso Community Hub

For catering purposes, please register by Friday, 11 February by emailing council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or calling 6333 6523.

For more information: www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/acs

Museums Bathurst

The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, National Motor Racing Museum and the Bathurst Rail Museum will be open 7 days a week during the January school holiday period.

For more information visit museumsbathurst.com.au

Summer Reading Club

Keep the kids engaged in reading this summer with the library’s reading challenge. Read and log the books or complete extra activities to win tickets in a prize draw. Running until 31 January. Anyone aged 0-17 years can register via the library website bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library

My Brilliant Career Week

A series of free workshops will be held at the library during 14-19 February covering various aspects of careers, resumes and volunteering. The workshops will feature presenters from The Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre and Kirsten Brumby who is a career coach and author.

For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library. Bookings can be made by calling 6333 6281.

Computers for beginners

Starting 8 February sign up for 4 free classes at the library and learn basic computer skills including internet searching, email, file storage, security tips and much more. Bookings essential, phone 6333 6281.

BizMonth Launch

Registrations are open for the BizMonth Launch.

Join us for a panel discussion with IBM, Charles Sturt University, Leading Edge Data Centres and NBN Australia on the digital transformation underway in Bathurst. Hosted by Council and the Bathurst Business Chamber in partnership with NBN, this free event is open to all Chamber and non-Chamber members. The event will be held on 8 February at 6pm at Upstairs Co-Working on Russell Street. Limited places are available. Visit www.bathurstbusiness.com.au/events to register.

BizMonth Business Lunch

The BizMonth Business Lunch, sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank, will be held on February 10 at Bathurst Goldfields.

The lunch will feature Shane Jacobson who is an award-winning actor, presenter and entertainer. Shane will deliver a highly entertaining and engaging presentation about his unique life. His keynote centres around his best-selling book The Long Road to Overnight Success and talks about the quintessential Australian sense of humour and the dying art of joke and yarn telling.

Tickets are $75 per person and available from www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Bathurst Careers Expo

The Bathurst Careers Expo will be held on Tuesday, 15 February at the Charles Sturt University Gymnasium, commencing at 9.00am. If you are looking for a change in careers or to see what employment opportunities are available in Bathurst (including Bathurst Regional Council) then mark this date in the calendar. Please note, CSU has advised that all visitors must be double vaccinated or have a medical exemption to attend this activity. For more information visit bathurstbusinesshub.com.au

Have Your Say

EOI Former TAFE Precinct

Council has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the redevelopment of the former TAFE Precinct.

The precinct will be a once in a generation opportunity for the Bathurst region. The precinct will include a new public plaza and new buildings, adaptive reuse of the former TAFE and headmaster’s buildings. It is informed by previous community consultation and conservation management plans.

Council is seeking development interest in the precinct with private (not Council) funding. Private funding allows for the full precinct to be developed, it also allows money from the development of new private buildings to fund the new ‘plaza’ and the adaptive reuse of the heritage buildings.

Living Legends

Nominations are now open for the Living Legends. The title, Living Legend, recognises the achievements of individuals and their contributions to the community. To nominate someone as a Living Legend, visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Nominations close Friday 28 January.

Community Tree Planting

A community tree planting day will be held at Queen Charlottes Vale Creek (off Alpha Street) on Sunday, 23 January from 10 am to 12pm.

For more information visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Theo Barker Lecture

Council and the Bathurst District Historical Society present the ninth Theo Barker Lecture at BMEC on Thursday, 17 March at 6pm. Award winning historian, Stephen Gapps, will tell of the occupation of Wiradyuri Country and the resistance warfare between 1822 and 1824 around the Bathurst region. The lecture is free to attend. Please phone 6333 6161 for more information or to book.

Temporary Road Closures

Logan Street

Logan Street in Eglinton will be closed opposite 98 Logan Street until Friday 6 May. The temporary closure is for works undertaken by Hynash Constructions.

Vehicle certification testing

A section of Lloyds Road between Vale Road and Gormans Hill Road will be temporarily closed on Tuesday 25 January between 9.00am and 4pm.

MEDIA RELEASE 14 January 2022

Australia Day

Celebrations will include an award and citizenship ceremony at 9.30am at BMEC where new citizens will be welcomed while the awards recognise community achievements throughout 2021. There will also be a free barbecue lunch in Stevens Park at Rockley from 11.00am and free entry to the Manning Aquatic Centre between 11.00am and 5.30pm.

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

Section 356 Donations

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding to be included in the 2022/2023 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

Application forms are available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre. Organisations or groups that have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding. Applications close 4.00pm on Tuesday, 8 February. For more information, phone 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website.

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 region.

Further information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on 6333 6285 or visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close on Tuesday 29 March 2022.

Aboriginal Commitment Strategy

Council is undertaking community consultation to develop the Aboriginal Commitment Strategy. The strategy will guide Council in working effectively and collaboratively with the Aboriginal community of Bathurst. Stakeholder workshops will be held on Friday, 18 February.

10.00am-12.00pm Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council
1.00pm – 3.00pm Kelso Community Hub

For catering purposes, please register by Friday, 11 February by emailing council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or calling 6333 6523.

For more information: www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/acs

Museums Bathurst

The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, National Motor Racing Museum and the Bathurst Rail Museum will be open 7 days a week during the January school holiday period.

For more information visit museumsbathurst.com.au

Summer Reading Club

Keep the kids engaged in reading this summer with the library’s reading challenge. Read and log the books or complete extra activities to win tickets in a prize draw. Running until 31 January. Anyone aged 0-17 years can register via the library website bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library

My Brilliant Career Week

A series of free workshops will be held at the library during 14-19 February covering various aspects of careers, resumes and volunteering. The workshops will feature presenters from The Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre and Kirsten Brumby who is a career coach and author.

For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library. Bookings can be made by calling 6333 6281.

Computers for beginners

Starting 8 February sign up for 4 free classes at the library and learn basic computer skills including internet searching, email, file storage, security tips and much more. Bookings essential, phone 6333 6281.

BizMonth Launch

Registrations are open for the BizMonth Launch.

Join us for a panel discussion with IBM, Charles Sturt University, Leading Edge Data Centres and NBN Australia on the digital transformation underway in Bathurst. Hosted by Council and the Bathurst Business Chamber in partnership with NBN, this free event is open to all Chamber and non-Chamber members. The event will be held on 8 February at 6pm at Upstairs Co-Working on Russell Street. Limited places are available. Visit www.bathurstbusiness.com.au/events to register.

BizMonth Business Lunch

The BizMonth Business Lunch, sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank, will be held on February 10 at Bathurst Goldfields.

The lunch will feature Shane Jacobson who is an award-winning actor, presenter and entertainer. Shane will deliver a highly entertaining and engaging presentation about his unique life. His keynote centres around his best-selling book The Long Road to Overnight Success and talks about the quintessential Australian sense of humour and the dying art of joke and yarn telling.

Tickets are $75 per person and available from www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Bathurst Careers Expo

The Bathurst Careers Expo will be held on Tuesday, 15 February at the Charles Sturt University Gymnasium, commencing at 9.00am. If you are looking for a change in careers or to see what employment opportunities are available in Bathurst (including Bathurst Regional Council) then mark this date in the calendar. Please note, CSU has advised that all visitors must be double vaccinated or have a medical exemption to attend this activity. For more information visit bathurstbusinesshub.com.au

Have Your Say

EOI Former TAFE Precinct

Council has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the redevelopment of the former TAFE Precinct.

The precinct will be a once in a generation opportunity for the Bathurst region. The precinct will include a new public plaza and new buildings, adaptive reuse of the former TAFE and headmaster’s buildings. It is informed by previous community consultation and conservation management plans.

Council is seeking development interest in the precinct with private (not Council) funding. Private funding allows for the full precinct to be developed, it also allows money from the development of new private buildings to fund the new ‘plaza’ and the adaptive reuse of the heritage buildings.

Living Legends

Nominations are now open for the Living Legends. The title, Living Legend, recognises the achievements of individuals and their contributions to the community. To nominate someone as a Living Legend, visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Nominations close Friday 28 January.

Community Tree Planting

A community tree planting day will be held at Queen Charlottes Vale Creek (off Alpha Street) on Sunday, 23 January from 10 am to 12pm.

For more information visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Theo Barker Lecture

Council and the Bathurst District Historical Society present the ninth Theo Barker Lecture at BMEC on Thursday, 17 March at 6pm. Award winning historian, Stephen Gapps, will tell of the occupation of Wiradyuri Country and the resistance warfare between 1822 and 1824 around the Bathurst region. The lecture is free to attend. Please phone 6333 6161 for more information or to book.

Temporary Road Closures

Logan Street

Logan Street in Eglinton will be closed opposite 98 Logan Street until Friday 6 May. The temporary closure is for works undertaken by Hynash Constructions.

Vehicle certification testing

A section of Lloyds Road between Vale Road and Gormans Hill Road will be temporarily closed on Tuesday 25 January between 9.00am and 4pm.

Corner Peel & Morrisset Streets

Council is upgrading storm water pipes at this location and the intersection of Peel and Morrisset Streets will be closed to traffic from Monday 17 January for approximately two days while the works are undertaken.

Business and resident access will be available while the works are undertaken.

ENDS

Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 7 January 2022

Section 356 Donations

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding to be included in the 2022/2023 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

Application forms are available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre. Organisations or groups that have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding. Applications close 4.00pm on Tuesday, 8 February. For more information, phone 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website.

Museums Bathurst

The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, National Motor Racing Museum and the Bathurst Rail Museum will be open 7 days a week during the January school holiday period.

For more information visit museumsbathurst.com.au

Summer Reading Club

Keep the kids engaged in reading this summer with the library’s reading challenge. Read and log the books or complete extra activities to win tickets in a prize draw. Running until 31 January. Anyone aged 0-17 years can register via the library website bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library

My Brilliant Career Week

A series of free workshops will be held at the library during 14-19 February covering various aspects of careers, resumes and volunteering. The workshops will feature presenters from The Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre and Kirsten Brumby who is a career coach and author.

For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library. Bookings can be made by calling 6333 6281.

BizMonth Launch

Registrations now open for the BizMonth Launch.

Join us for a panel discussion with IBM, Charles Sturt University, Leading Edge Data Centres and NBN Australia on the digital transformation underway in Bathurst. Hosted by Council and the Bathurst Business Chamber in partnership with NBN, this free event is open to all Chamber and non-Chamber members. The event will be held 8 February at 6pm at Upstairs Co-Working on Russell Street. Limited places are available. Visit www.bathurstbusiness.com.au/events to register.

BizMonth Business Lunch

The BizMonth Business Lunch, sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank, will be held on February 10 at Bathurst Goldfields.

The lunch will feature Shane Jacobson who is an award-winning actor, presenter and entertainer. Shane will deliver a highly entertaining and engaging presentation about his unique life. His keynote centres around his best-selling book The Long Road to Overnight Success and talks about the quintessential Australian sense of humour and the dying art of joke and yarn telling.

Tickets are $75 per person and available from www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Bathurst Careers Expo

The Bathurst Careers Expo will be held on Tuesday, 15 February at the Charles Sturt University Gymnasium, commencing at 9.00am. If you are looking for a change in careers or to see what employment opportunities are available in Bathurst (including Bathurst Regional Council) then mark this date in the calendar. Please note, CSU has advised that all visitors must be double vaccinated or have a medical exemption to attend this activity. For more information visit bathurstbusinesshub.com.au

JP Services

The community JP Desk in the Bathurst City Centre is open to assist clients face to face who need JP services.

The service is available at Bathurst City Centre on Tuesday afternoon (3.30pm to 6pm) Thursday evenings (5pm to 7pm) and Saturday mornings (9am to 12 noon).

For more information email bathurst@nswja.org.au

Have Your Say

EOI Former TAFE Precinct

Council has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the redevelopment of the former TAFE Precinct.

The precinct will be a once in a generation opportunity for the Bathurst region. The precinct will include a new public plaza and new buildings, adaptive reuse of the former TAFE and headmaster’s buildings. It is informed by previous community consultation and conservation management plans.

Council is seeking development interest in the precinct with private (not Council) funding. Private funding allows for the full precinct to be developed, it also allows money from the development of new private buildings to fund the new ‘plaza’ and the adaptive reuse of the heritage buildings.

Concept Playground Designs – Gormans Hill And Miller Parks

These enhancement projects will ensure enjoyment and participation in play for all users, regardless of their age, ability or background.

Concept designs for the two play spaces, which include a range of new play and

natural elements to improve inclusivity in line with the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play Guidelines. Council is now seeking input from the community on the concept designs that have been developed for Miller and Gormans Hill Parks.

Feedback closes Friday 14 January.

Living Legends

Nominations are now open for the Living Legends. The title, Living Legend, recognises the achievements of individuals and their contributions to the community. To nominate someone as a Living Legend, visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Nominations close Friday 28 January.

Community Tree Planting

A community tree planting day will be held at Queen Charlottes Vale Creek (off Alpha Street) on Sunday, 23 January from 10 am to 12pm.

For more information visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au

ENDS

Media contact: Media Officer