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MEDIA RELEASE 5 February 2021

Inland Sea of Sound

The Inland Sea of Sound is on from 24 to 28 February with a series of fantastic concerts in town, both indoors and outdoors featuring C.W Stoneking and Kate Ceberano. For the full program and to purchase tickets visit www.inlandseaofsound.com.au. This will be a COVID safe event.

Annual Funding/Donations Program 

Section 356 Donations 

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding from Council to be included in the 2021/2022 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.  

Apply via an application form which is available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre, 158 Russell Street, Bathurst by 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 9 February.

Organisations/groups that have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding.   For more information, phone 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website. 

Library

Children’s programs

Memoir Workshop

Saturday 13 February 3 - 5pm

Bathurst Library will be hosting a series of monthly interactive memoir workshops from February to June to help you connect with others on a similar writing journey. Delivered by Kerry Chater, the workshops will cover topics from getting started with writing, identifying what makes a story interesting, bringing stories to life and key editing tips to help people write and develop their stories.

Each workshop costs $10 and bookings are essential as spaces are limited.

History Talk with Robyn Hardina

6pm-7.30pm on Tuesday 2 March.

Join family history author Robyn Hardina as she discusses the role her fifth great uncle, John Rowley played in exploring routes to Bathurst and the Central West. While researching her book A Gentleman of the Rum Corps: The biography of Captain Thomas Rowley and his descendants, she uncovered her ancestor John Rowley’s part in an 1819 expedition to find a new route from the Southern Highlands to Bathurst. Bookings essential.

To book or for more information phone 6333 6281.

BRAG  

NEW PERSPECTIVES: ART AND LIFE IN THE BATHURST MIGRANT CAMP 

Saturday 6 February @ 2.30pm 

This panel discussion looks at life in the Bathurst Migrant Camp through the experience of Jurgis Miksevicius, a Lithuanian born artist who immigrated to Australia in 1948 and spent nine months as camp artist. The panel brings together his daughter Carolyn Leigh, Bathurst historian Christopher Morgan, architect Henry Bialowas, and Bathurst Historical Society Museum Curator Samantha Friend in a lively discussion about life in the Bathurst Migrant Camp, and its significance in the story of Australian migration. 

Capacity limited, RSVP essential via EventBrite, $8 BRAGS, $12 non-members. 

Bathurst Cycling Classic 

The Bathurst Cycling Classic will be held 12 – 14 March and includes the Hill Climb, Criterium and B2B (Bathurst to Bathurst) 100km road race. The event will be held over three days from Friday to Sunday. 

Dates: Friday 12 March Hill Climb on Mount Panorama twilight event  

Saturday 13 March Criterium  

Sunday 14 March B2B 100km fully closed roads throughout course 

Registration is limited due to current NSW Health advice. For more information visit www.bathurstcyclingclassic.com.au 

Library

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 29 January 2021

Inland Sea of Sound

The Inland Sea of Sound is on from 24 to 28 February with a series of fantastic concerts in town, both indoors and outdoors featuring C.W Stoneking and Kate Ceberano. For the full program and to purchase tickets visit www.inlandseaofsound.com.au. This will be a COVID safe event.

Annual Funding/Donations Program 

Section 356 Donations 

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding from Council to be included in the 2021/2022 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.  

Apply via an application form which is available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre, 158 Russell Street, Bathurst by 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 9 February.

Organisations/groups that have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding.   For more information, phone 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website. 

Library - memoir writing workshops 

Are you planning to write or are in the process of writing a memoir? Do you want to learn further tips and techniques to bring your writing to life? Bathurst Library will be hosting a series of monthly interactive workshops from February to June to help you connect with others on a similar writing journey. 

Delivered by Kerry Chater, the workshops will cover topics from getting started with writing, identifying what makes a story interesting, bringing stories to life and key editing tips to help people write and develop their stories. Each workshop costs $10 and bookings are essential as spaces are limited. The first workshop will be held on Saturday 13 February 3 – 5 pm. 

BRAG  

NEW PERSPECTIVES: ART AND LIFE IN THE BATHURST MIGRANT CAMP 

Saturday 6 February @ 2.30pm 

This panel discussion looks at life in the Bathurst Migrant Camp through the experience of Jurgis Miksevicius, a Lithuanian born artist who immigrated to Australia in 1948 and spent nine months as camp artist. The panel brings together his daughter Carolyn Leigh, Bathurst historian Christopher Morgan, architect Henry Bialowas, and Bathurst Historical Society Museum Curator Samantha Friend in a lively discussion about life in the Bathurst Migrant Camp, and its significance in the story of Australian migration. 

Capacity limited, RSVP essential via EventBrite, $8 BRAGS, $12 non-members. 

Bathurst Cycling Classic 

The Bathurst Cycling Classic will be held 12 – 14 March and includes the Hill Climb, Criterium and B2B (Bathurst to Bathurst) 100km road race. The event will be held over three days from Friday to Sunday. 

Dates: Friday 12 March Hill Climb on Mount Panorama twilight event  

Saturday 13 March Criterium  

Sunday 14 March B2B 100km fully closed roads throughout course 

Registration is limited due to current NSW Health advice. For more information visit www.bathurstcyclingclassic.com.au 

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 27 January 2021

Council has created an educational program to deliver water conservation and water use lessons to preschool aged children across the region.

The free program is designed to be used by early learning educators in a range of settings including day care centres and family day care.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said the program links to the Early Years Learning Framework and includes videos, activities, and other online resources and was created in collaboration with early learning educators, artists, and other key stakeholders.

“Each module is broken into key learning elements and uses fun activities, guided discussions, an array of activity sheets, support resources and videos to engage children in the learning,” he said.

Topics include:

• The water cycle
• How do we use water?
• Water in Bathurst
• Being conservative with water and
• Keeping our waterways clean and healthy

“The program continues Council’s commitment to providing information and education to the community on the importance of water conservation and preserving this precious resource.”

Local educators are invited to attend a free one-hour webinar on Wednesday February 10 to learn more about the early learning water education program. For more information and to register visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/early-learning-water-education-program

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 26 January 2021

Bathurst’s Australia Day Awards have recognised the work and achievements of individuals and groups at the Awards Ceremony today at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre.

Mayor of Bathurst Cr Bobby Bourke said it was an honour to be able to thank this year’s award recipients for their hard work and dedication to the Bathurst community.

“Congratulations to all of our Australia Day Award recipients for 2021 and thank you for your hard work and contribution to the Bathurst community.”

“It’s wonderful to be able to recognise the achievements of those within our community on this day.”

The following awards were presented:

Recognition of the Youth Council 2019-2020

Being part of the Youth Council involves attending regular meetings, voicing ideas, developing, and working on projects, promoting the work of the Youth Council, and assisting with the running of Youth Council events. The 2019-2020 group were faced with challenges and restrictions enforced by COVID-19 and the majority of their events were cancelled. In light of this they were still able to use their creative skills and deliver new ways to engage the community.

2019-2020 members

• Angus Cooke
• Benjamin Davis
• Bethany Donaldson
• Bonnie-Skye Wright
• Grace Lynch
• Jack Lynch
• Jennessa Eggins
• Joshua Borland
• Maddison Sufong
• Natalia Burgess
• Nyoaki Pearce
• Travis Barrie
• Tristen West
• Zoe Peters

The Jo Ross Memorial Award - Greening Bathurst

This award is made to an individual, group or institution in recognition of their ongoing efforts to improve the local environment. Congratulations Tracey Sorensen for being the 2021 recipient of this award.

Australia Day Medallion

The Australia Day Achievement Medallion Program is a new award introduced in 2021. This program recognises members of the public whose hard work and contributions have shaped and benefited the Bathurst Community. The bushfires, drought and COVID-19 pandemic saw multiple changes in day to day practise and proved challenging on a number of levels. Individuals and groups receiving this award have gone above and beyond for their community.

This year’s award recipients are:

Bathurst Seymour Centre

• Bernadette Sinclair
• Darren Sturgiss
• David Sherley
• Donna Sollorz
• Eglinton Rural Fire Service
• Gwendoline Laird
• Jan Hudson
• NSW Ambulance (Bathurst Division)

A number of awards that are traditionally presented on Australia Day did not proceed due to COVID-19, these include:

• Youth Awards Award
• Event of the Year (Community and Destination)
• Bathurst Regional National Trust Heritage Award

The Citizen of the Year for 2020 Bob Cassidy and Young Citizen of the Year 2020 Natalia Burgess will also hold their title for another 12 months.

MEDIA RELEASE 22 January 2021

What’s News

Inland Sea of Sound

The Inland Sea of Sound is back from 24 to 28 February with a series of fantastic concerts in town, both indoors and outdoors featuring C.W Stoneking and Kate Ceberano. For the full program and to purchase tickets visit www.inlandseaofsound.com.au. This will be a COVID safe event.

High water restrictions remain in place across the region

This means:

- Lawns and gardens can be watered by irrigation systems or hoses fitted with trigger nozzles for up to 60 minutes total per day before 10am or after 4pm on an odds and evens basis.

- Car washing is permitted on lawns with bucket and hose with a trigger nozzle.

- Topping up of pools is limited to 15 minutes per day and is to be before 10am and after 4pm. Pool covers need to be in place and be managed according to the supplier/pool expert recommendations.

For more information about water restrictions visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterrestrictions.

Operation Cat Bathurst

If you are a resident of Bathurst Regional Council LGA and hold a valid Australian Government issued health care card, you can have your cat or kitten desexed, F3-vaccinated and microchipped for just $50! This program ends 29 January or until spots have been filled, whichever comes first.

Bookings for the program must be made by calling the Cat Protection Society NSW on 9519 7201 (Monday - Friday, between 9am and 5pm).

Australia Day 

Rotary breakfast

In celebration of Rotary's 100 years of achievements, the three Rotary Clubs of Bathurst invite the community to join in a free breakfast and some light entertainment from 8am – 9.30am in Kings Parade on Australia Day. The breakfast is brought to the community by the Rotary Club of Bathurst, Rotary Club of Bathurst East and Rotary Club of Bathurst Daybreak.

Celebrate Australia Day in Bathurst with a range of events and activities. Enjoy free entry to the Manning Aquatic Centre from 11am on Australia Day and join us in rewarding members of the Bathurst community at the Australia Day Awards Ceremony from 12pm at BMEC. The Fun Fair is back at the Bathurst Showground from 23 – 26 January. Tickets on sale now.  Visit Council’s website for more information. 

Annual Funding/Donations Program 

Section 356 Donations 

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking  funding from Council to be included in the 2021/2022 budget. Funding is available for the  period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.  

Apply via an application form which is available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre, 158 Russell Street, Bathurst by 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 9 February. Organisations/groups who have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding.  

For more information, phone 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website. 

Online Lodgement of Planning Applications 

The NSW Government is requiring Councils to move toward digital lodgement of planning applications, including development applications, complying development certificates, construction certificates and Section 68 (Local Government Act) approvals.  

 From 1 January 2021 Council will be requiring these applications to be lodged online. Council has also developed information to assist you with the process of lodging applications. It can be found at the YourSay Project Page yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/eplanning 

  This will be updated regularly as more information is being clarified. 

 Library Events 

 Summer Reading Club 

 The Library’s summer reading club is underway.  celebrate reading this summer with ‘Tales of wonder – Myths, legends and fairytales’.   

Participate by reading your favourite stories, completing an online quiz or a take home challenge sheet.  There are prizes up for grabs so the more you read, the more opportunities you get to go into to the draw to win some fabulous prizes!    

Summer Reading Club runs from 1^st December 2020 till 31^st of January 2021. 

Memoir writing workshops 

 Are you planning to write or are in the process of writing a memoir? Do you want to learn further tips and techniques to bring your writing to life? Bathurst Library will be hosting a series of monthly interactive workshops from February to 

June to help you connect with others on a similar writing journey. 

Delivered by Kerry Chater, the workshops will cover topics from getting started with writing, identifying what makes a story interesting, bringing stories to life and key editing tips to help people write and develop their stories. Each workshop costs $10 and bookings are essential as spaces are limited. The first workshop will be held on Saturday 13 February 3 – 5pm 

BRAG  

JURGIS MIKSEVICIUS: EXHIBITION TOURS 

Saturdays 16 & 23 January @ 11am 

Join author Carolyn Leigh as she discusses her father’s paintings and presents insights into the artist’s life and work, drawing on conversations, audio recordings and published works over a 20-year period. Capacity 10, RSVP essential via EventBrite, Free. 

NEW PERSPECTIVES: ART AND LIFE IN THE BATHURST MIGRANT CAMP 

Saturday 6 February @ 2.30pm 

This panel discussion looks at life in the Bathurst Migrant Camp through the experience of Jurgis Miksevicius, a Lithuanian born artist who immigrated to Australia in 1948 and spent nine months as camp artist. The panel brings together his daughter Carolyn Leigh, Bathurst historian Christopher Morgan, architect Henry Bialowas, and Bathurst Historical Society Museum Curator Samantha Friend in a lively discussion about life in the Bathurst Migrant Camp, and its significance in the story of Australian migration. 

Capacity limited, RSVP essential via EventBrite, $8 BRAGS, $12 non-members. 

Bathurst Cycling Classic 

The Bathurst Cycling Classic will be held 12 – 14 March 2021 and includes the Hill Climb, Criterium and B2B (Bathurst to Bathurst) 100km road race. The event will be held over three days from Friday to Sunday. 

Dates: Friday 12, Saturday 13, and Sunday 14 March 

Friday 12 March Hill Climb on Mount Panorama twilight event  

Saturday 13 March Criterium  

Sunday 14 March B2B 100km fully closed roads throughout course 

Registration is limited due to current NSW Health advice for more information visit www.bathurstcyclingclassic.com.au 

YourSay 

Draft Social Media Policy - Councillors 

The Office of Local Government has advised that due to the increased use of social media by elected representatives it intends to introduce a requirement for NSW Councils to develop a Social Media Policy for Councillors. Council has developed a draft Social Media Policy for Councillors which Council is seeking feedback on. Submissions close 4.00pm 29 January. 

MEDIA RELEASE 21 January 2021

Council has been successful in obtaining an innovation grant from Local Government NSW for a pilot project aimed at keeping food waste out of the landfill.

The Closing the Gap on Food Waste project aims to trial new models of domestic and commercial food waste collection to divert an increasing amount of food waste from limited landfill space. This could not only increase the life of our landfill but also turn the food waste into a re-usable organic product.

ANL Blaney will compost the material, the same location our lime green lidded food and garden waste bin service currently goes to for processing.

Mayor of Bathurst Cr Bobby Bourke said the project will build on the successful residential Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) waste collection service Council introduced in 2016 and will see commercial food waste collected by Council from some of the hospitality premises in Bathurst which will be composted rather than taken to landfill with general waste.

“The trial is expected to start in April and run for four months with food waste collected from a number of hospitality businesses daily. The trial will allow Council to test whether removing this waste from landfill helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Landfill is one of the big contributors to emissions and food waste is a significant contributor to that.”

In 2019-20 an estimated 2.3 million kg of food waste was taken to landfill, generating a potential 4,800 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent of greenhouse gasses.

“Council will work with businesses as part of the trial to provide them with dedicated food waste bins, education and support to help drive separation of food waste from general waste. If a business would like to participate in the trial, I’d encourage them to get in touch with Council via phone or email to discuss the project.”

“Since the food and garden waste bin was introduced in April 2016, 15.5 million kilograms of food and garden waste has been diverted from landfill. The residential trial is aimed at increasing these numbers even more.”

Council will trial new methods of capturing waste and encouraging diversion of food waste through a wide range of techniques to help target the best organic waste collection service for residents and businesses of Bathurst. This pilot is a trial that will help shape the future of waste services across the region.

MEDIA RELEASE 19 January 2021

The Christmas holidays are providing a boost to the city’s cultural facilities with visitor numbers and retail sales at an all time high.

Border restrictions and a focus on holidaying close to home is paying off for the city with destination marketing reaping rewards, with travellers heading to the city to explore all that it has to offer.

Mayor of Bathurst Cr Bobby Bourke said Council’s investment in its cultural facilities and our tourism brand is reaping rewards.

“Council’s cultural facilities recording exceptional visitation and sales during the Christmas holiday period, with the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre achieving the highest monthly retail sales ever recorded in December 2020 and welcoming almost 4,000 visitors since the start of the school holidays.

“Numbers through the door at BVIC for the Christmas/New Year period are 40 percent higher than for the same period last year, from Christmas Eve through until New Year’s Day.”

“That is reflected across other facilities. Visitation to the National Motor Racing Museum was up more than 70 percent, while the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum was up a staggering 210%. This year more than 2,700 visitors walked through the doors of the museum compared to around 900 for the same period last year.”

“Visitors from Sydney are a huge part of our market these school holidays while understandably interstate visitors are less than 10 percent of those holidaying in the city.”

“These numbers reflect the success of Council’s ongoing marketing and promotion of the city. The team at BVIC regularly host media visits and familiarisation tours with journalists which keep the region before those planning holidays and day trips.

“In recent months we have had representatives from QANTAS magazine, Womens Weekly, The Weekend Australian and the crew from Better Homes and Gardens in the city and this will provide valuable ongoing media exposure in coming weeks and months,” Cr Bourke said.

*BRAG closed for one week with exhibition installation

The period covered in the table above is from Christmas Eve through until New Year’s Day

Social media feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with the following included among the reviews received on facility Facebook pages.

Australian Fossil and Mineral Museums - “Kids love this place. Recommend to buy pass for 3 museums. Staff was nice and friendly. Impressive with all the fossils and minerals they have.”

Bathurst Rail Museum - “This museum is a must if you have young kids, there is an incredible play room which our 4 year old spent 2 hours in. There is a cafe connected to the playroom as well which is very much appreciated. The rest of the museum was interesting for all ages.”

National Motor Racing Museum - “You cannot go to Bathurst and not see the National Motor Racing Museum. It is located just before you would enter the track, and is an easy 10 minute drive from the middle of town. It is a dedication to Australian racing and its drivers.”

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery - “This is a must-see attraction in Bathurst. It is just next to the local library and on the main eat street in the town. Fascinating free exhibitions showcasing local talent with inventive kids activities and programs. Take time out of your day to wander in and change the way you see the world.”

MEDIA RELEASE 19 January 2021

Valentines Day is fast approaching and our Council’s Museums are giving you a chance to take your sweetheart to one of our museums for a date with a difference.

Mayor of Bathurst Cr Bobby Bourke said the National Motor Racing Museum, the Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum and Bathurst Rail Museum would make a unique venue to head to this Valentine’s Day.

“Council is offering one lucky couple a chance to win a double pass to one of the Museums this Valentine’s Day, and the winner will also receive a red rose and chocolates for their date.”

To enter, visit the Museums Bathurst website, or any of the Museum Facebook pages and join the Museum’s newsletter mailing list.

Anyone who registers to receive the newsletter before 9am Wednesday 10 February will go into the draw.

If you’re heading to our Museums this Valentines Day why not show your love for the facility with a photo and use the hashtag #loveyourmuseum so we can share the love. The three museums will be open Valentines Day 9am to 4.30pm.

For more information visit https://museumsbathurst.com.au/

MEDIA RELEASE 15 January 2021

Australia Day

Celebrate Australia Day in Bathurst with a range of events and activities. Enjoy free entry to the Manning Aquatic Centre from 11am on Australia Day and join us in rewarding members of the Bathurst community at the Australia Day Awards Ceremony from 12pm at BMEC. The Fun Fair is back at the Bathurst Showground from 23 – 26 January. Tickets on sale now. Visit Council’s website for more information.

Annual Funding/Donations Program

Section 356 Donations

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding from Council to be included in the 2021/2022 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. Apply via an application form which is available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre, 158 Russell Street, Bathurst by 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 9 February. Organisations/groups who have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding. For more information, phone 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website.

Online Lodgement of Planning Applications

The NSW Government is requiring Councils to move toward digital lodgement of planning applications, including development applications, complying development certificates, construction certificates and Section 68 (Local Government Act) approvals. From 1 January 2021 Council will be requiring these applications to be lodged online. Council has also developed information to assist you with the process of lodging applications. It can be found at the YourSay Project Page yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/eplanning

This will be updated regularly as more information is being clarified.

Living Legends

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Bathurst Living Legends. The title, Living Legend, recognises the achievements of individuals and the way they have contributed positively to the community.They could be proven leaders amongst their peers, promote the positive qualities of Council, the community and local businesses. To nominate a person you think is worthy of inclusion as a Living Legend, visit the YourSay Bathurst website. Nominations close Friday, 29 January 2021.

Library Events

Summer Reading Club

The Library’s summer reading club is underway. celebrate reading this summer with ‘Tales of wonder – Myths, legends and fairytales’. Participate by reading your favourite stories, completing an online quiz or a take home challenge sheet. There are prizes up for grabs so the more you read, the more opportunities you get to go into to the draw to win some fabulous prizes! Summer Reading Club runs from 1^st December 2020 till 31^st of January 2021.

Memoir writing workshops

Are you planning to write or are in the process of writing a memoir? Do you want to learn further tips and techniques to bring your writing to life? Bathurst Library will be hosting a series of monthly interactive workshops from February to June to help you connect with others on a similar writing journey. Delivered by Kerry Chater, the workshops will cover topics from getting started with writing, identifying what makes a story interesting, bringing stories to life and key editing tips to help people write and develop their stories. Each workshop costs $10 and bookings are essential as spaces are limited. The first workshop will be held on Saturday 13 February 3 – 5pm

BRAG

MAKE & DO: YOU DO YOU WITH ADRIENNE DOIG

Wednesday 20 January @ 6–7.30pm

Part workshop, part informal artist talk, join in this hands-on artist talk with Adrienne Doig and create your own portrait inspired by the work Everyday Me! Limited capacity, RSVP essential via EventBrite, $20 BRAGS Members, $25 Non-members. Includes light refreshments.

JURGIS MIKSEVICIUS: EXHIBITION TOURS

Saturdays 16 & 23 January @ 11am

Join author Carolyn Leigh as she discusses her father’s paintings and presents insights into the artist’s life and work, drawing on conversations, audio recordings and published works over a 20-year period. Capacity 10, RSVP essential via EventBrite, Free.

NEW PERSPECTIVES: ART AND LIFE IN THE BATHURST MIGRANT CAMP

Saturday 6 February @ 2.30pm

This panel discussion looks at life in the Bathurst Migrant Camp through the experience of Jurgis Miksevicius, a Lithuanian born artist who immigrated to Australia in 1948 and spent nine months as camp artist. The panel brings together his daughter Carolyn Leigh, Bathurst historian Christopher Morgan, architect Henry Bialowas, and Bathurst Historical Society Museum Curator Samantha Friend in a lively discussion about life in the Bathurst Migrant Camp, and its significance in the story of Australian migration. Capacity limited, RSVP essential via EventBrite, $8 BRAGS, $12 non-members.

Bathurst Cycling Classic

The Bathurst Cycling Classic will be held 12 – 14 March 2021 and includes the Hill Climb, Criterium and B2B (Bathurst to Bathurst) 100km road race. The event will be held over three days from Friday to Sunday.

Dates: Friday 12, Saturday 13, and Sunday 14 March

Friday 12 March Hill Climb on Mount Panorama twilight event

Saturday 13 March Criterium

Sunday 14 March B2B 100km fully closed roads throughout course

Registration is limited due to current NSW Health advice for more information visit www.bathurstcyclingclassic.com.au

YourSay

Draft Social Media Policy - Councillors

The Office of Local Government has advised that due to the increased use of social media by elected representatives it intends to introduce a requirement for NSW Councils to develop a Social Media Policy for Councillors. Council has developed a draft Social Media Policy for Councillors which Council is seeking feedback on. Submissions close 4.00pm 29 January.

MEDIA RELEASE 13 January 2021

Holidaying at home this January? There’s never been a better time to explore all our region has to offer, including Bathurst’s wineries.

Bathurst is the site of the first grapes grown in Australia and the unique topography of Bathurst creates a special drop.

Mayor of Bathurst Regional Council, Bobby Bourke, said now is the time to be supporting producers in the Bathurst region who are showcasing local produce in innovative ways.

“There are many reasons to visit Bathurst, our wine is certainly one of them. The Bathurst Vignerons have been working hard during the past 12 months to bring visitors a personalised experience at their cellar doors that is unlike any other.”

“All Bathurst vineyards are family-run. Visiting the cellar door is where you will meet the vignerons and hear the inspiring stories of how they came to be producing exceptional small-batch wines of the Bathurst region, pouring their passion into their product.

“2020 was a tough year for many local businesses but Bathurst is open for business and there’s plenty here to surprise and delight locals and visitors alike.”

Sample the wines of Bathurst by appointment at the cellar doors or ask for local wine when dining at Bathurst restaurants, where chefs are expertly pairing their menus with the distinctive, cool climate flavours created by the Bathurst winemakers.

For all you need to know about our local wineries visit www.bathurstregion.com.au/things-to-do/toast-bathurst/ for the full list of Bathurst vignerons, and the local bars and restaurants where you can try Bathurst’s cool climate wines.