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MEDIA RELEASE 30 July 2021

What’s News

Upper Macquarie County Council

The Upper Macquarie County Council intends to conduct an aerial spraying program in October - November this year.

Council will coordinate a helicopter and chemical to spray serrated tussock for participating landholders. To find out more information call Council on 0419 033 108.

Have Your Say

Brooke Moore Woodland Reserve Draft Plan of Management

Located adjacent to Alexander and Suttor Streets West Bathurst, Brooke Moore Woodland Reserve is a 5.8-hectare area of Crown Land managed by Council. The draft plan has been developed to facilitate the ongoing management of this highly significant woodland reserve and revered community asset.

Consultation closes 27 August.

Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) Survey

Council is undertaking community consultation to develop the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022 – 2027. The DIAP aims to improve and support the inclusion of people living with disability in the Bathurst community. Council recognises the importance of ensuring the local community’s perceptions, ideas and concerns are reflected in the DIAP. Copies of the survey are available at Council’s Civic Centre, Bathurst Library and on the Bathurst YourSay website. The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete. Easy-Read version available.

Submissions close midnight 20 August.

Community Park Upgrade incorporating “Everyone Can Play” design principles

Council has been awarded a grant proudly funded by the NSW Government under the Everyone Can Play program, designed to assist local Councils to enhance community playspaces for the use and enjoyment of all users, regardless of age, ability or background.

The grant provided by NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) has been targeted towards demonstrating opportunities that can be applied to small residential park playspaces to improve inclusivity in line with the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play Guidelines.

Two residential playspaces have been selected under this grant, Gormans Hill Park in Gormans Hill and Miller Park in Windradyne. Council is seeking input from the community by completing an online survey to help inform the proposed upgrade at Miller and Gormans Hill Parks.

Surveys close 9 August.

Access Improvement Grants

Bathurst Regional Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides grants to assist businesses and non-profit organisations improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation. Applications close 4pm on Friday 13 August 2021. For more information visit: bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 6333 6523.

Local Government Election Employment Opportunities

People who would like to work at the September local government elections can now submit

an application through the NSW Electoral Commission website. Applicants can work on the day (Saturday 4 September) in a polling place, or for longer periods in a returning office or in one of the pre-poll voting centres. Visit www.elections.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Candidate Nominations Advertisements

The NSW Electoral Commission has published a notice, the Candidates Nominations Advertisement, which includes information for those considering nominating as a candidate for the 2021 NSW Local Government elections. It includes general guidance about the process of nominating, and candidates’ obligations and responsibilities.

Council has included a link to the document on its website at https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/2021-local-council-elections.html

Candidate information sessions

The NSW Electoral Commission continues to run a series of online candidate information session in the lead up to the 2021 NSW Local Government elections.

Sessions include:

• 11am, Monday 9 August – iVote explained

• 11am, Thursday 19 August – Early voting and election day voting

• 6pm, Tuesday 31 August – Candidate workers, scrutineers, counting and results

More information and registration details can be found at https://elections.nsw.gov.au/Political-participants/Candidates-and-groups/Candidate-nominations-for-local-elections/Six-steps-to-being-a-candidate

Each webinar is recorded and placed on the NSWEC website for viewing at a later date if you are unable to attend at the scheduled time. The NSWEC will not be conducting face to face candidate information sessions.

State Library of NSW Interactive Display

The Drug & Alcohol Info Hub is coming to Bathurst Library in August. This interactive display

from the State Library of NSW includes interactive content and an online quiz to find out what you know (or thought you knew) about drugs, alcohol and your health. Visit the library during August to learn more.

Media Contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 23 July 2021

What’s News

Upper Macquarie County Council

The Upper Macquarie County Council intends to conduct an aerial spraying program in October - November this year.

Council will coordinate a helicopter and chemical to spray serrated tussock for participating landholders. To find out more information call Council on 0419 033 108.

Have Your Say

Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) Survey

Feedback on Disability Access Inclusion Plan (DIAP)

Council is undertaking community consultation to develop the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022 – 2027. The DIAP aims to improve and support the inclusion of people living with disability in the Bathurst community. Council recognises the importance of ensuring the local community’s perceptions, ideas and concerns are reflected in the DIAP. Copies of the survey are available at Council’s Civic Centre, Bathurst Library and on the Bathurst YourSay website. The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete.

Community Park Upgrade incorporating “Everyone Can Play” design principles

Council has been awarded a grant proudly funded by the NSW Government under the Everyone Can Play program, designed to assist local Councils to enhance community playspaces for the use and enjoyment of all users, regardless of age, ability or background.

The grant provided by NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) has been targeted towards demonstrating opportunities that can be applied to small residential park playspaces to improve inclusivity in line with the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play Guidelines.

Two residential playspaces have been selected under this grant, Gormans Hill Park in Gormans Hill and Miller Park in Windradyne. Council is seeking input from the community by completing an online survey to help inform the proposed upgrade at Miller and Gormans Hill Parks.

Access Improvement Grants

Bathurst Regional Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides grants to assist businesses and non-profit organisations improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation. Applications close 4pm on Friday 13 August 2021. For more information visit: bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 6333 6523.

Save the date

NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 4 September. Voting is

compulsory. For more information visit elections.nsw.gov.au/lge21

Local Government Election Employment Opportunities

People who would like to work at the September local government elections can now submit

an application through the NSW Electoral Commission website. Applicants can work on the day (Saturday 4 September) in a polling place, or for longer periods in a returning office or in one of the pre-poll voting centres. Visit www.elections.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Candidates Nominations Advertisements

The NSW Electoral Commission has published a notice, the Candidates Nominations Advertisement, which includes information for those considering nominating as a candidate for the 2021 NSW Local Government elections. It includes general guidance about the process of nominating, and candidates’ obligations and responsibilities.

Council has included a link to the document on its website at https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/2021-local-council-elections.html

Candidate information sessions

The NSW Electoral Commission continues to run a series of online candidate information session in the lead up to the 2021 NSW Local Government elections.

Sessions include:

• 11am, Tuesday 27 July Registration of Electoral Material (also known as how to vote material)

• 11am, Monday 9 August – iVote explained

• 11am, Thursday 19 August – Early voting and election day voting

• 6pm, Tuesday 31 August – Candidate workers, scrutineers, counting and results

More information and registration details can be found at https://elections.nsw.gov.au/Political-participants/Candidates-and-groups/Candidate-nominations-for-local-elections/Six-steps-to-being-a-candidate

Each webinar is recorded and placed on the NSWEC website for viewing at a later date if you are unable to attend at the scheduled time. The NSWEC will not be conducting face to face candidate information sessions.

State Library of NSW Interactive Display

The Drug & Alcohol Info Hub is coming to Bathurst Library in August! This interactive display

from the State Library of NSW includes interactive content and an online quiz to find out what you know (or thought you knew) about drugs, alcohol and your health. Visit the library during August to learn more.

ENDS

Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 16 July 2021

What’s News

Dual Naming

The Geographical Names Board is seeking community comment on the proposal to dual name the Fish River and Macquarie River as Wambuul.

The Board is accepting submissions through until 18 July further information can be found on the Geographical Names Board website https://proposals.gnb.nsw.gov.au/currentproposals

Have Your Say

Community Park Upgrade incorporating “Everyone Can Play” design principles

Council has been awarded a grant proudly funded by the NSW Government under the Everyone Can Play program, designed to assist local Councils to enhance community playspaces for the use and enjoyment of all users, regardless of age, ability or background.

The grant provided by NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) has been targeted towards demonstrating opportunities that can be applied to small residential park playspaces to improve inclusivity in line with the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play Guidelines.

Two residential playspaces have been selected under this grant, Gormans Hill Park in Gormans Hill and Miller Park in Windradyne. Council is seeking input from the community by completing an online survey to help inform the proposed upgrade at Miller and Gormans Hill Parks.

Draft Positive Ageing Strategy

Council has prepared a Draft Positive Ageing Strategy 2021 – 2026, which is on exhibition for

community feedback.

Library Survey

Bathurst Library is seeking your feedback. The survey is open to all Bathurst residents whether they are current users or not of the Library Service. Tell us what you want from your Library. Membership to Bathurst Library is free to all living, working or studying in the Bathurst LGA. It is also open to people from neighbouring councils with a membership to their local library. Bathurst library is located at 70-78 Keppel Street in Bathurst and it is open Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm.

Visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

CCTV Funding Program

Bathurst Regional Council is providing funding to assist local businesses improve security and community safety. Applications close 4pm on Friday 20 August. For further information and to apply visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 6333 6523.

Access Improvement Grants

Bathurst Regional Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides grants to assist businesses and non-profit organisations improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation. Applications close 4pm on Friday 13 August 2021. For more information visit: bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 6333 6523.

Save the date

NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 4 September. Voting is

compulsory. For more information visit elections.nsw.gov.au/lge21

Local Government Election Employment Opportunities

People who would like to work at the September local government elections can now submit

an application through the NSW Electoral Commission website. Applicants can work on the day (Saturday 4 September) in a polling place, or for longer periods in a returning office or in one of the pre-poll voting centres. Visit www.elections.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Candidates Nominations Advertisements

The NSW Electoral Commission has published a notice, the Candidates Nominations Advertisement, which includes information for those considering nominating as a candidate for the 2021 NSW Local Government elections. It includes general guidance about the process of nominating, and candidates’ obligations and responsibilities.

Council has included a link to the document on its website at https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/2021-local-council-elections.html

Candidate information sessions

The NSW Electoral Commission continues to run a series of online candidate information session in the lead up to the 2021 NSW Local Government elections.

Sessions include:

• 11am, Tuesday 27 July Registration of Electoral Material (also known as how to vote material)

• 11am, Monday 9 August – iVote explained

• 11am, Thursday 19 August – Early voting and election day voting

• 6pm, Tuesday 31 August – Candidate workers, scrutineers, counting and results

More information and registration details can be found at https://elections.nsw.gov.au/Political-participants/Candidates-and-groups/Candidate-nominations-for-local-elections/Six-steps-to-being-a-candidate

Each webinar is recorded and placed on the NSWEC website for viewing at a later date if you are unable to attend at the scheduled time. The NSWEC will not be conducting face to face candidate information sessions.

ENDS

Media contact: Media Contact

MEDIA RELEASE 9 July 2021

Bathurst Winter Festival

26 June - 11 July

This weekend is your last chance to enjoy the Bathurst Winter Festival featuring the McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink, the two storey carousel and the giant ferris wheel. The Winter Playground is open 9am to 9pm Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets to the carousel and ferris wheel and other carnival rides ($5 per person per ride) can be purchased in the Winter Playground at the main ticket stall.

We encourage you to pre-purchase tickets for the McDonald's Ice Skating Rink to avoid disappointment if tickets sell out for a session.

Visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au for more information.

Dual Naming

The Geographical Names Board is seeking community comment on the proposal to dual name the Fish River and Macquarie River as Wambuul.

The Board is accepting submissions through until 18 July further information can be found on the Geographical Names Board website https://proposals.gnb.nsw.gov.au/currentproposals

Have Your Say

Community Park Upgrade incorporating “Everyone Can Play” design principles

Council has been awarded a grant proudly funded by the NSW Government under the Everyone Can Play program, designed to assist local Councils to enhance community playspaces for the use and enjoyment of all users, regardless of age, ability or background.

The grant provided by NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) has been targeted towards demonstrating opportunities that can be applied to small residential park playspaces to improve inclusivity in line with the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play Guidelines.

Two residential playspaces have been selected under this grant, Gormans Hill Park in Gormans Hill and Miller Park in Windradyne. Council is seeking input from the community by completing an online survey to help inform the proposed upgrade at Miller and Gormans Hill Parks.

Off-leash hours

Council supports pet owners in the community by providing twelve designated off leash areas. One of the most popular is the Bicentennial Park/River Road Park area , as shown here(External link). The Bicentennial Park/River Road Park area is currently only off leash before 8.00am and after 5.00pm each day.

Members of the community have requested that Council consider amending these hours in the winter months to allow dog owners to walk their dogs off leash from 4.00pm. It is acknowledged that many members of the community will not be comfortable walking their dogs after dark. Council would like to seek feedback from the community for this proposal.

Draft Positive Ageing Strategy

Council has prepared a Draft Positive Ageing Strategy 2021 – 2026, which is on exhibition for

community feedback.

Library Survey

Bathurst Library is seeking your feedback. The survey is open to all Bathurst residents whether they are current users or not of the Library Service. Tell us what you want from your Library. Membership to Bathurst Library is free to all living, working or studying in the Bathurst LGA. It is also open to people from neighbouring councils with a membership to their local library. Bathurst library is located at 70-78 Keppel Street in Bathurst and it is open Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm.

Visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Bathurst CCTV Funding Program

Bathurst Regional Council is providing funding to assist local businesses improve security and community safety. Applications close 4pm on Friday 20 August. For further information and to apply visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 6333 6523.

Bathurst Access Improvement Grants

Bathurst Regional Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides grants to assist businesses and non-profit organisations improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation. Applications close 4pm on Firday 13 August 2021. For more information visit: bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 6333 6523.

Save the date

NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 4 September. Voting is

compulsory. For more information visit elections.nsw.gov.au/lge21

Local Government Election Employment Opportunities

People who would like to work at the September local government elections can now submit

an application through the NSW Electoral Commission website. Applicants can work on the day (Saturday 4 September) in a polling place, or for longer periods in a returning office or in one of the pre-poll voting centres. Visit www.elections.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Candidates Nominations Advertisements

The NSW Electoral Commission has published a notice, the Candidates Nominations Advertisement, which includes information for those considering nominating as a candidate for the 2021 NSW Local Government elections. It includes general guidance about the process of nominating, and candidates’ obligations and responsibilities.

Council has included a link to the document on its website at https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/2021-local-council-elections.html

Candidate information sessions

The NSW Electoral Commission continues to run a series of online candidate information session in the lead up to the 2021 NSW Local Government elections.

Sessions include:

• 2pm, Tuesday 13 July (rescheduled) - Nominations

• 11am, Tuesday 27 July Registration of Electoral Material (also known as how to vote material)

• 11am, Monday 9 August – iVote explained

• 11am, Thursday 19 August – Early voting and election day voting

• 6pm, Tuesday 31 August – Candidate workers, scrutineers, counting and results

More information and registration details can be found at https://elections.nsw.gov.au/Political-participants/Candidates-and-groups/Candidate-nominations-for-local-elections/Six-steps-to-being-a-candidate

Each webinar is recorded and placed on the NSWEC website for viewing at a later date if you are unable to attend at the scheduled time. The NSWEC will not be conducting face to face candidate information sessions.

MEDIA RELEASE 8 July 2021

The growth in housing developments in several sections of the city will see bin collection day change for a number of households.

Acting Mayor Cr Ian North said Council regularly reviews the numbers of bins due to be collected each day of the week to ensure the numbers are similar each day.

For around 1,250 properties across the city, it means a new bin collection day in the week starting Monday 19 July. Council collects bins from more than 18,250 properties each week.

“Council has written to each property impacted by the change. For most households the status quo remains; but for some residents the increased number of bins being collected in certain areas means we need to adjust the daily collection. Households have also been sent a new waste collection calendar showing their current and new bin collection days.

“Council’s crews are currently collecting more than 5,500 bins on a Monday compared to an average of around 3,000 on each other day of the week. These changes will even out these numbers and improve collection efficiency across the city,” Cr North said.

Council will also place signage in the impacted areas to remind people of the changes occurring.

What’s changing and where?

• Laffing Waters area: changing from Monday to Tuesday
• Raglan area: changing from Monday to Friday
• Cedar Drive & Cherrywood Cres area: changing from Tuesday to Wednesday
• Lower Havannah St area: changing from Tuesday to Thursday

Bins will still need to be put out the night before collection morning.

Maps showing the areas impacted by the change can be found on Council’s website bathurst.nsw.gov.au

No other changes to waste collection services are proposed.

MEDIA RELEASE 2 July 2021

Bathurst Winter Festival

26 June - 11 July

The Winter Playground opens at 9am on Saturday 26 June and run daily from 9am to 9pm. The playground will feature the McDonald's Bathurst Ice Rink, the two storey carousel and the giant ferris wheel.

Tickets to the carousel and ferris wheel and other carnival rides ($5 per person per ride) can be purchased in the Winter Playground at the main ticket stall.

We encourage you to pre-purchase tickets for the McDonald's Ice Skating Rink to avoid disappointment if tickets sell out for a session.

Visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au for more information.

Have Your Say

Community Park Upgrade incorporating “Everyone Can Play” design principles

Council has been awarded a grant proudly funded by the NSW Government under the Everyone Can Play program, designed to assist local Councils to enhance community playspaces for the use and enjoyment of all users, regardless of age, ability or background.

The grant provided by NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) has been targeted towards demonstrating opportunities that can be applied to small residential park playspaces to improve inclusivity in line with the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play Guidelines.

Two residential playspaces have been selected under this grant, Gormans Hill Park in Gormans Hill and Miller Park in Windradyne. Council is seeking input from the community by completing an online survey to help inform the proposed upgrade at Miller and Gormans Hill Parks.

Off-leash hours

Council supports pet owners in the community by providing twelve designated off leash areas. One of the most popular is the Bicentennial Park/River Road Park area , as shown here(External link). The Bicentennial Park/River Road Park area is currently only off leash before 8.00am and after 5.00pm each day.

Members of the community have requested that Council consider amending these hours in the winter months to allow dog owners to walk their dogs off leash from 4.00pm. It is acknowledged that many members of the community will not be comfortable walking their dogs after dark. Council would like to seek feedback from the community for this proposal.

Draft Positive Ageing Strategy

Council has prepared a Draft Positive Ageing Strategy 2021 – 2026, which is on exhibition for

community feedback.

Visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov

NAIDOC Week

Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony Council will host a NAIDOC celebration and flag raising ceremony to commemorate NAIDOC Week on Tuesday 6 July at Bathurst Memorial. Entertainment Centre from 11:00am – 1:00pm. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Bathurst CCTV Funding Program

Bathurst Regional Council is providing funding to assist local businesses improve security and community safety. Applications close 4pm on Friday 20 August. For further information and to apply visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 6333 6523.

Bathurst Access Improvement Grants

Bathurst Regional Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides grants to assist businesses and non-profit organisations improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation. Applications close 4pm on Firday 13 August 2021. For more information visit: bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 6333 6523.

Save the date

NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 4 September. Voting is

compulsory. For more information visit elections.nsw.gov.au/lge21

Local Government Election Employment Opportunities

People who would like to work at the September local government elections can now submit

an application through the NSW Electoral Commission website. Applicants can work on the day (Saturday 4 September) in a polling place, or for longer periods in a returning office or in one of the pre-poll voting centres. Visit www.elections.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Candidate information sessions

The NSW Electoral Commission continues to run a series of online candidate information sessions in the lead up to the 2021 NSW Local Government elections.

The following webinars are scheduled for July and August:

• 2pm, Thursday 1 July – Nominations

• 11am, Tuesday 27 July Registration of Electoral Material (also known as how to vote material)

• 11am, Monday 9 August – iVote explained

• 11am, Thursday 19 August – Early voting and election day voting

• 6pm, Tuesday 31 August – Candidate workers, scrutineers, counting and results

Please use the following link to register your attendance

Each webinar will be recorded and placed on the NSWEC website for viewing at a later date if you are unable to attend at the scheduled time. The NSWEC will not be conducting face to face candidate information sessions.

ENDS

Media contact: Corinne Boer Media & Communications Officer P: 6333 6179
M: 0448 685 340 E: corinne.boer@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

MEDIA RELEASE 25 June 2021

What’s News

Bathurst Winter Festival

26 June - 11 July

The Winter Playground opens at 9am on Saturday 26 June and run daily from 9am to 9pm. The playground will feature the McDonald's Bathurst Ice Rink, the two storey carousel and the giant ferris wheel.

Tickets to the carousel and ferris wheel and other carnival rides ($5 per person per ride) can be purchased in the Winter Playground at the main ticket stall.

We encourage you to pre-purchase tickets for the McDonald's Ice Skating Rink to avoid disappointment if tickets sell out for a session.

Visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au for more information.

Save the date

NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 4 September. Voting is

compulsory. For more information visit elections.nsw.gov.au/lge21

Local Government Election Employment Opportunities

People who would like to work at the September local government elections can now submit

an application through the NSW Electoral Commission website. Applicants can work on the day (Saturday 4 September) in a polling place, or for longer periods in a returning office or in one of the pre-poll voting centres. Visit www.elections.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Candidate information sessions

The NSW Electoral Commission continues to run a series of online candidate information sessions in the lead up to the 2021 NSW Local Government elections.

The following webinars are scheduled for July and August:

• 2pm, Thursday 1 July – Nominations

• 11am, Tuesday 27 July Registration of Electoral Material (also known as how to vote material)

• 11am, Monday 9 August – iVote explained

• 11am, Thursday 19 August – Early voting and election day voting

• 6pm, Tuesday 31 August – Candidate workers, scrutineers, counting and results

Please use the following link to register your attendance

Each webinar will be recorded and placed on the NSWEC website for viewing at a later date if you are unable to attend at the scheduled time. The NSWEC will not be conducting face to face candidate information sessions.

ENDS

Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 18 June 2021

What’s News

Free Technology Workshop

Thursday 24 June 10.30am - 12pm.

Join us for a free beginner’s tutorial to learn how to set up and use an email account.

Bring your own smart device or laptop and we’ll get you started in the world of electronic mail.

Places limited and bookings essential. Phone 6333 6281.

Music Talk Fest @ the Library

Friday 2 July - 6pm

Join ABC radio broadcaster Simon Marnie at the Bathurst Library for a lively panel discussion with a

group of music industry professionals and experts. Panellists include music composer Amanda Brown, rock music photographer Wendy McDougall, musician and producer of ABC rock history ‘Long

Way to the Top’, Greg Appel and hip hop artist and record label manager P. Smurf. Live music from

Andy Nelson, Genni Kane and Jon Wilby will also feature on the night with books and merchandise

available for sale. Bookings essential. Ph 6333 6281.

2021 Community Survey

Council reaches out to the community every two-three years to seek feedback on a range of local issues, Council's facilities and services. To provide your feedback visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/2021communitysurvey. The survey closes on 21 June.

Save the date

NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 4 September. Voting is

compulsory. For more information visit elections.nsw.gov.au/lge21

Local Government Election Employment Opportunities

People who would like to work at the September local government elections can now submit

an application through the NSW Electoral Commission website. Applicants can work on the day (Saturday 4 September) in a polling place, or for longer periods in a returning office or in one of the pre-poll voting centres. Visit www.elections.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Volunteer at the Bathurst Winter Festival

Volunteer at a signature event or in the Winter Playground during the Bathurst Winter Festival.

Visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au to register.

Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 11 June 2021

What’s News

Free Technology Workshop

Thursday 24 June 10.30am - 12pm.

Join us for a free beginner’s tutorial to learn how to set up and use an email account.

Bring your own smart device or laptop and we’ll get you started in the world of electronic mail.

Places limited and bookings essential. Phone 6333 6281.

Heritage assistance grants now open

Applications are now invited for small grants to assist property owners and community groups maintain, conserve and interpret the region’s heritage and history under Council’s heritage assistance funding programs.

Owners of older properties in the Bathurst Region, community groups with an interest in Bathurst’s local heritage and history and owners of properties in the CBD are encouraged to apply for funding.

Funding is available through the:

• Bathurst Region Heritage Fund 2021/2022
• Bathurst CBD Main Street Improvement Fund 2021/2022
• Bathurst Region Interpretation Fund 2021/2022

Application forms and guidelines are available on Council’s website or from Council’s Environmental, Planning and Building Services Department.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 18 June.

2021 Community Survey

Council reaches out to the community every two-three years to seek feedback on a range of local issues, Council's facilities and services. To provide your feedback visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/2021communitysurvey. The survey closes on 21 June.

Candidate information webinars

The NSW Electoral Commission is holding a series of online candidate information sessions in the lead up to the September Local Government Elections.

The next webinar will be held at:

Previous webinars can be viewed on the NSW Electoral Commission website. For more information visit elections.nsw.gov.au/lge21

Save the date

NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 4 September. Voting is

compulsory. For more information visit elections.nsw.gov.au/lge21

Local Government Election Employment Opportunities

People who would like to work at the September local government elections can now submit

an application through the NSW Electoral Commission website. Applicants can work on the day (Saturday 4 September) in a polling place, or for longer periods in a returning office or in one of the pre-poll voting centres. Visit www.elections.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Volunteer at the Bathurst Winter Festival

Volunteer at a signature event or in the Winter Playground during the Bathurst Winter Festival.

Visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au to register.

ENDS

Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 4 June 2021

What’s News

2021 Community Survey

Council reaches out to the community every two-three years to seek feedback on a range of local issues, Council's facilities and services. To take part and provide your feedback visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/2021communitysurvey

Feedback closes 21 June.

Free HSC study support sessions

The library will be hosting a series of free HSC study support sessions in June for students in their preliminary or final year of study. These online events will be streamed in the library on

the big screen from 4.30-5.30pm with study space made available. For more information on dates and bookings, visit the library website.

Library June Book Sale

Friday 4 June to Sunday 6 June

Grab a bargain at Bathurst Library’s next book sale. Choose from a great range of ex-library items and donated books, starting from just 50c.

Heritage assistance grants now open

Applications are now invited for small grants to assist property owners, and community groups maintain, conserve and interpret the regions heritage and history under Council’s heritage assistance funding programs.

Owners of older properties in the Bathurst Region, community groups with an interest in Bathurst’s local heritage and history and owners of properties in the CBD are encouraged to apply for funding.

Funding is available through the:

• Bathurst Region Heritage Fund 2021/2022
• Bathurst CBD Main Street Improvement Fund 2021/2022
• Bathurst Region Interpretation Fund 2021/2022

Application forms and guidelines are available on Council’s website or from Council’s Environmental, Planning and Building Services Department.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 18 June.

Community Animal Welfare Scheme

Council in partnership with the RSPCA is pleased to announce the next animal welfare scheme will commence on Monday 7 June. Please note that this scheme is only open to pensioners, Newstart/Jobseeker and Healthcare card holders who are residents of the Bathurst Local Government area.

Places are strictly limited and bookings are essential at the following veterinary practices. Stewart Street Veterinary Hospital 6331 1222 Bathurst Central Animal Hospital 6332 5800.

CareerLink

CareerLink is a new free career development service delivered by Skillset with support from the 11 councils of the Central West, Regional Development Australia Central West and the Australian Government. The program provides:

CareerLink Consultations

If you are 25 to 44 and live in one of the 11 Central West local government areas, including Bathurst, you may be eligible for a free career development session. This session can help with:

• Defining your individual career goals
• Reviewing your suitability for career options
• Ensuring you have all the job seeking tools you need
• Finding a job that is right for you.

Take the next step in your career - contact CareerLink to book in a one-on-one session today by visiting skillset.com.au or calling 1300 853 525.

Candidate information webinars

The NSW Electoral Commission is holding a series of online candidate information sessions in the lead up to the September Local Government Elections.

The next webinars will be held at:

• 11am, Thursday 10 June
• 6pm, Tuesday 15 June

Previous webinars can be viewed on the NSW Electoral Commission website. For more information visit elections.nsw.gov.au/lge21

Save the date

NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 4 September. Voting is

compulsory. For more information visit elections.nsw.gov.au/lge21

Volunteer at the Bathurst Winter Festival

Volunteer at a signature event or in the Winter Playground during the Bathurst Winter Festival.

Visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au to register.

ENDS

Media contact: Corinne Boer Media & Communications Officer P: 6333 6179
M: 0448 685 340 E: corinne.boer@bathurst.nsw.gov.au