News Centre

MEDIA RELEASE 10 July 2020

What’s News

Don’t Be Next!

Council and Chifley Police District are urging residents to secure their cars in a campaign aiming to reduce the number of steal from motor vehicle offences in the region.

To reduce your risk remember to:

• Lock It – close windows, lock doors and toolboxes. Never leave keys in the car
• Secure It – Keep your garage door locked or park in a well-lit area
• Hide It – If you are leaving valuables in the car hide them from sight or in the boot
• Report It – Report all criminal and suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000

Bathurst Schools to Get Grubby

Do you want your children to have fun and learn about sustainability? Council has joined @dirtgirlworld Australia’s best online sustainability program for children called Get Grubby. The program is free to all pre-schools, child and family day care centres and primary schools in the LGA. See the video http://www.dirtgirlworldgetgrubby.com for more information. Enquiries regarding your child’s centre involvement should be made to environment@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Backyard Rangers

Would you like a free nest box or insect hotel?

Make a pledge to be a Bathurst Backyard Ranger and keep an eye on the living things in and around your yard. Take a photo of birds, bugs, possums, flowers or trees and upload it via the iNaturalist app.

While you are there, join the Bathurst Backyard Ranger project and you can choose your own wildlife habitat box for your backyard. Once you have joined and uploaded your first photos, an insect hotel or nest box of your choice, plus a Backyards for Wildlife Booklet, will be delivered to your door. For more information visit the Sustainable Facebook page.

Bathurst Winter Festival

Drive-In Cinema

Tickets are still available for the Bathurst Winter Festival Drive-In Cinema, brought to you by

McDonald’s Bathurst. Comedy, children’s and family, romance, thriller and action will hit the screen every night of the festival. 1 ticket = 1 car for entry. You can have as many people in your car as legally allowed.

$45 per vehicle – single session $80 per vehicle – Saturday night’s double feature. To see the full list of movies and to book, visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

Illuminations

The illuminations are on every evening during the Winter Festival between sundown and 10.00pm at the following locations:

• Court House
• 84 George Street
• Tremain’s Mill
• 99 Keppel Street
• 173 George Street
• Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
• Doppio

Brighten up Bathurst

Residents have lit up their houses with decorative lights. They will be on each evening during the Winter Festival between sundown and 10.00pm at the following locations:

• 98 George Street, Bathurst
• 95 Morrisset Street, Bathurst
• 3 Colville Street, Windradyne
• 87 Lavelle Street, Windradyne
• 10 Musgrove Avenue, Kelso
• 8 Gormans Hill Road, Gormans Hill
• 24 Queen Street, Perthville
• 179 Blue Ridge Drive, White Rock
• 12 Sundown Drive, Kelso

BRAG

Pictures of You

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is delighted to announce a community photo portrait exhibition titled ‘Pictures of You’, with entries to the exhibition open to all members of the Bathurst community.

As restrictions ease, BRAG invites you to share a photographic portrait of someone significant to you.

The portrait could have been taken during isolation, or more recently. The portrait photographs will be black and white (greyscale) to convey sentimentality, nostalgia and unity in these uncertain and unprecedented times.

All entries will be assessed by BRAG staff and a selection will be printed onto high quality archival photo paper to be exhibited at BRAG and digitally on the BRAG website.

Entries to the exhibition are open now and close midnight Wednesday 29 July.

The exhibition will run from 15 August until 11 October. To submit an entry, visit the BRAG website complete the form and upload your image (at full resolution, not cropped, resized or reduced). Selected entries will be notified by Friday 7 August.

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 6 July 2020

This year’s Waste 2 Art winners have been announced with the entries available to view online on the Bathurst Regional Council YouTube channel.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said the exhibition is an innovate way to approach education about waste.

“We have received over 50 artworks which showcase the artistic abilities of people in the region that include some element of recycled waste,” he said.

“I would like to congratulate the winners and thank everyone took the time to create an artwork and enter the competition.”

Category Winners

Preschool 2 Dimensional – Candy Island Adventure by Isaac Wheatley

Preschool 3 Dimensional – Elmer has a Family by Elizabeth Chifley Preschool

Preschool Functional – Waste Not, Waterwise by Bathurst Children’s Services

Primary 3 Dimensional – Percy the Robot by Alexandra Attree

Primary Functional – Stop and Feed by Piper Henry

High School 3 Dimensional – Together in Art by Room 9, Carenne School

High School Functional – Light to the Max by Jake Henry

Open 2 Dimensional – Not with a bang but an ember by Bronwyn Ingersole

Open 3 Dimensional – Rusty by Joseph Lynch

Open Functional – Horse Shoe Gate by Joseph Lynch

Community 2 Dimensional – Rainforest by Julie Lucato

Community 3 Dimensional – Tin Dinner by Janet Wright

Community Functional – Lamp 1 by Larissa Cross and Pepsi 5 Earring Collection by Amy Fulthorpe – Joint Winners

Waste Theme Award – The Watchers by Kelly & Will Hazzard

To vote for the people’s choice award, email waste2art@bathurst.nsw.gov.au with your name, artwork hashtag and a contact phone number. By voting you will go into the draw to win a Dean Mobbs original artwork. Voting closes at 4.00pm on Friday, 24 July. For more information, visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call the Waste 2 Art coordinator on

6333 6544.

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 3 July 2020

Bathurst Schools to Get Grubby

Do you want your children to have fun and learn about sustainability? Council has joined @dirtgirlworld Australia’s best online sustainability program for children called Get Grubby. The program is free to all pre-schools, child and family day care centres and primary schools in the LGA. See the video http://www.dirtgirlworldgetgrubby.com for more information. Enquiries regarding your child’s centre involvement should be made to environment@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Machattie Lane Works

Machattie Lane is being converted to a pedestrian only walkway to provide easier access from the

CBD to the RSL carpark and to complement the redevelopment of the roundabout at the George and Howick Street intersection. The concreting for the central median is complete and the footpath adjacent to Machattie lane has been reinstated.

There will be minimal impact to traffic on George Street with traffic control measures in place to keep both directions of the street open. There will be some impact to carparking spaces with some to be temporarily removed to allow for traffic flow while works take place.

Backyard Rangers

Would you like a free nest box or insect hotel?

Make a pledge to be a Bathurst Backyard Ranger and keep an eye on the living things in and around your yard. Take a photo of birds, bugs, possums, flowers or trees and upload it via the iNaturalist app.

While you are there, join the Bathurst Backyard Ranger project and you can choose your own wildlife habitat box for your backyard. Once you have joined and uploaded your first photos, an insect hotel or nest box of your choice, plus a Backyards for Wildlife Booklet, will be delivered to your door. For more information visit the Sustainable Facebook page.

Bathurst Winter Festival Drive-In Cinema

Tickets are still available for the Bathurst Winter Festival Drive-In Cinema, brought to you by

McDonald’s Bathurst. Comedy, children’s and family, romance, thriller and action will hit the screen every night of the festival. 1 ticket = 1 car for entry. You can have as many people in your car as legally allowed.

$45 per vehicle – single session $80 per vehicle – Saturday night’s double feature. To see the full list of movies and to book, visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

Bathurst Library Events Online

Best-selling author Tony Park

Wednesday 8 July at 6pm

Author Tony Park will join Bathurst Library online for a special discussion about his latest book

‘Last Survivor’. Featuring popular character Sonja Kurtz and combining suspense, adventure and

crime ‘Last Survivor’ is a thrilling read from one of Australia’s best-known adventure writers. Don’t

miss this opportunity to ask the author questions and hear about his writing process and inspiration.

Any questions for the author can be sent through to the Bathurst Library by calling 6333 6281.

Registrations for the event can be made via the Library website or Eventbrite.

BRAG

Pictures of You

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is delighted to announce a community photo portrait exhibition titled ‘Pictures of You’, with entries to the exhibition open to all members of the Bathurst community.

As restrictions ease, BRAG invites you to share a photographic portrait of someone significant to you.

The portrait could have been taken during isolation, or more recently. The portrait photographs will be black and white (greyscale) to convey sentimentality, nostalgia and unity in these uncertain and unprecedented times.

All entries will be assessed by BRAG staff and a selection will be printed onto high quality archival photo paper to be exhibited at BRAG and digitally on the BRAG website.

Entries to the exhibition are open now and close midnight Wednesday 29 July.

The exhibition will run from 15 August until 11 October. To submit an entry, visit the BRAG website complete the form and upload your image (at full resolution, not cropped, resized or reduced). Selected entries will be notified by Friday 7 August.

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 3 July 2020

The Bathurst Winter Festival is on during the school holidays 4 – 19 July under the theme “Experience it Differently” with a combination of both online and physical experiences.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said while the event has a different format this year, it will still support local businesses and the entertainment industry as well as ensure the community feels connected in a safe way.

“Our favourite illuminations will return to the city centre every night from sundown and we’re extending the lights to residential brights with residents lighting up their own home and gardens,” he said.

“Another highlight will be the drive-in cinema brough to you by McDonald’s Bathurst, which will feature a range of movies including kids, family, comedies, thriller and retro.”

Program

Drive-in Cinema brought to you by McDonald’s Bathurst

When: Every night from 4 July to 19 July

Where: The pits at Mount Panorama

Tickets: $45 per vehicle – single session
$80 per vehicle – Saturday night’s double feature

Tickets available online only at www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

Illuminations

When: At sundown every night from 4 July to 19 July

Where: Bathurst Court House

84 George Street

Tremains Mill

99 Keppel Street

173 George Street

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

Brighten up Bathurst Region

Bathurst residents are encouraged to pull out some fairy lights and illuminate their own homes. Participant can register their details to be in the running for a prize via www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au. Lights must be on between 4 July and 19 July.

Bite Night every Friday during festival

Scents of regionally sourced food and beverages can fill your home every Friday for Bite Night. Support local businesses and get delicious food delivered to your door, pick it up or pre order early in the week. And don’t forget the drinks – pair your dish with locally sourced wine, beer or spirits.

Lunch Local every Wednesday during festival

Are you struggling to think about what to have for lunch now that you're back at work? Lunch Local will be providing you with the best lunch specials from our local cafes and eateries every Wednesday. Why not have a virtual team meeting and discover a new menu.

For a list of participating eateries, visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

Bathurst Live Music

Don’t miss Bathurst Live Music, live or at home, every weekend during the Bathurst Winter Festival in July from 7pm. Andy Nelson plays this Saturday, 4 July at El Guapo.

Bowman Dental Groove and Grill

This year Bowman Dental Groove and Grill will feature artists performing at cafes on weekdays for the duration of the festival

Upcoming acts:

6 July - Belle Whitwell at Doppio

7 July - Ben Rudgley at Venue Cafe Bar

8 July - Madi Pincott at Rockabilly Cafe

9 July - Cameron Russell at Harvest Cafe & Store

10 July - Lily Morgillo at El Guapo

Online Markets

When: 10 July - 19 July

Visit: www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

Explore the online artisan markets from the comfort of your own home. The markets will feature the regions finest clothing, footwear, jewellery, homewares, kids, outdoors and treats.

Kids Day

When: 8 July

There will be plenty on offer including online dance classes from Bathurst Academy of Dance (BAD) and story time with Pure Imagination Performing Arts (PIPA).

McDonald’s Colouring Competition

The competition is open to anyone aged 0 - 12 years old and 5 winners will be chosen. Visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au to download an entry form. Submit your entry at McDonald’s or Bathurst Regional Council by 17 July.

ISO-lympics at home

At home wishing the Olympics were on tv? Create your own at home with our ISO-lympics program. Bring out your fun competitive side against the rest of your family by creating your own flag, mascot and uniform. This program includes everything you need to have your very own Olympics at home with indoor and outdoor game ideas, an opening and closing ceremony and fun creative medal ideas.

To register for an ISO-lympics program visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

Glamping at the Rail Museum

In conjunction with Arthur and Co the Bathurst Rail museum will host Glamping at the Museum. On every weekend during the winter festival, visitors can have their very own furnished tent and receive hot drinks, food, dessert and exclusive access the Rail Museum after dark plus a free photo booth. Cost is $50 for adults and $25 for children. For more information visit the Bathurst Council events facebook page.

For more details on the Bathurst Winter Festival visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 26 June 2020

The Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, an independent body established by the State Government, makes annual determinations on fees payable to Councillors and Mayors.

In October last year, Council received an invitation from the tribunal to make a submission which included a newly created categorisation known as a ‘Regional Centre’.

Council through the General Manager made a submission to the tribunal, having regard to the independent tribunal’s criteria. The basis of this submission was that Bathurst LGA satisfied the majority of the criteria for the “Regional Strategic Area” with the exception of minimum population criteria.

On 18 June Council adopted the annual budget which included a resolution on Councillor remuneration. At the time that this resolution was passed, Council was unaware of the Tribunal’s determination.

Council received a circular from the Office of Local Government on 22 June advising the tribunal’s determination for the 2020/21 year which placed Bathurst Regional Council in the tribunal’s newly created Regional Centre category.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said the new regional category was applied to not only Bathurst Regional Council but to 24 other Councils including Albury, Armidale, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga.

“The increase is an automatic result of the reclassification of our Council by the tribunal to the new category of Regional Centre,” he said.

“It is important to note that this process is managed by an independent body that was established by that State Government.”

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 26 June 2020

What’s News

Bathurst Schools to Get Grubby

Do you want your children to have fun and learn about sustainability? Council has joined @dirtgirlworld Australia’s best online sustainability program for children called Get Grubby. The program is free to all pre-schools, child and family day care centres and primary schools in the LGA. See the video http://www.dirtgirlworldgetgrubby.com for more information. Enquiries regarding your child’s centre involvement should be made to environment@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Town Centre Masterplan

Council’s consultants Allen Jack + Cottier Architects will host a public webinar to talk through the current concept design work for the Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan. The webinar will be held on Thursday 2 July from 6pm to 7pm. To register visit https://btcmp.eventbrite.com.au(External link)

Machattie Lane Works

Machattie Lane is being converted to a pedestrian only walkway to provide easier access from the

CBD to the RSL carpark and to complement the redevelopment of the roundabout at the George and Howick Street intersection. The concreting for the central median is complete and the footpath adjacent to Machattie lane has been reinstated.

There will be minimal impact to traffic on George Street with traffic control measures in place to keep both directions of the street open. There will be some impact to carparking spaces with some to be temporarily removed to allow for traffic flow while works take place.

Backyard Rangers

Would you like a free nest box or insect hotel?

Make a pledge to be a Bathurst Backyard Ranger and keep an eye on the living things in and around your yard. Take a photo of birds, bugs, possums, flowers or trees and upload it via the iNaturalist app.

While you are there, join the Bathurst Backyard Ranger project and you can choose your own wildlife habitat box for your backyard. Once you have joined and uploaded your first photos, an insect hotel or nest box of your choice, plus a Backyards for Wildlife Booklet, will be delivered to your door. For more information visit the Sustainable Facebook page.

Bathurst Live Music

As restaurants and cafes begin welcoming back patrons to their business in limited numbers, Council has paired musicians with some venues to help reinvigorate the live music scene.

Talented local musicians will perform live in different venues, which is also livestreamed for those at home, every Saturday in June and July from 7pm.

Visit Bathurst Regional Council’s Event Page to join the fun and for more information.

Date: Saturday 27 June

Time: 7pm

Artist: Gabbi Bolt

Location: Vine & Tap

Bathurst Winter Festival

Business involvement

Want to get your business involved in this year’s Bathurst Winter Festival? There are various

options available to help promote your business during the July school holidays with the business

treasure hunt, decorating your shop for our Bring Winter into your Business competition and the

annual Program of Events where we showcase what events your business is offering. For more information on getting your business involved, please visit the Bathurst Winter Festival website or call the events team on 02 6333 6111.

Drive-In Cinema

Tickets are now on sale for the Bathurst Winter Festival Drive-In Cinema, brought to you by

McDonald’s Bathurst. Comedy, children’s and family, romance, thriller and action will hit the screen every night of the festival. 1 ticket = 1 car for entry. You can have as many people in your car as legally allowed.

$45 per ticket – single session $80 per ticket – Saturday night’s double feature. To see the full list of movies and to book, visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

Bathurst Library Events Online

Best-selling author Tony Park

Wednesday 8 July at 6pm

Author Tony Park will join Bathurst Library online for a special discussion about his latest book

‘Last Survivor’. Featuring popular character Sonja Kurtz and combining suspense, adventure and

crime ‘Last Survivor’ is a thrilling read from one of Australia’s best-known adventure writers. Don’t

miss this opportunity to ask the author questions and hear about his writing process and inspiration.

Any questions for the author can be sent through to the Bathurst Library by calling 6333 6281.

Registrations for the event can be made via the Library website or Eventbrite.

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 26 June 2020

Council has joined Australia’s best online sustainability program for children called ‘Get Grubby’. The program is free to all pre-schools, child and family day care centres, primary schools in the area.

Eco-warriors Dirtgirl, Scrapboy and Costa the Garden Gnome from ABC Kids, star in 50 online videos that explore a variety of activities for childcare centres and primary schools.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said the program will inspire children to go outside to explore and celebrate nature, and become great recyclers, composters, gardeners, worm-farmers and water savers.

“There are ten units in the program and most of them coincide with events such as World Environment Day and National Recycling Week,” he said.

The program includes plenty activities of to choose from on each topic including games, crafts, quizzes, music and drama. Get Grubby also enables centres to meet the sustainability outcomes for the National Quality Standard and Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care.

All child-care, day care, family day care centres and primary schools in the Bathurst region are eligible for free access to the program. Please email environment@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or visit the Sustainable Bathurst Facebook page for more information or to sign up.

See the video http://www.dirtgirlworldgetgrubby.com/

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Media contact: Media Officer

MEDIA RELEASE 19 June 2020

Manning Aquatic Centre Reopening

Following the announcement by the Government, the Manning Aquatic Centre will be operating in Stage 2 and open from Saturday, 20 June. Restrictions will be in place to support social distancing requirements. Visit the Manning Aquatic Centre Facebook page for more information.

Bathurst Schools to Get Grubby

Do you want your children to have fun and learn about sustainability? Council has joined @dirtgirlworld Australia’s best online sustainability program for children called Get Grubby. The program is free to all pre-schools, child and family day care centres, primary schools and libraries in the LGA. See the video http://www.dirtgirlworldgetgrubby.com/ for more information. Enquiries regarding your child’s centre involvement should be made to environment@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Town Centre Masterplan

Council’s consultants Allen Jack + Cottier Architects will host a public webinar to talk through the current concept design work for the Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan. The webinar will be held on Thursday 2 July from 6pm to 7pm. To register visit https://btcmp.eventbrite.com.au

Machattie Lane Works

Machattie Lane will be converted to a pedestrian only walkway to provide easier access from the

CBD to the RSL carpark and to complement the redevelopment of the roundabout at the George and Howick Street intersection. A mid-block pedestrian crossing will also be constructed on George Street. Works are expected to commence on Monday, 15 June weather permitting. There will be minimal impact to traffic on George Street with traffic control measures in place to keep both directions of the street open. There will be some impact to carparking spaces with some to be temporarily removed to allow for traffic flow while works take place.

Backyard Rangers

Would you like a free nest box or insect hotel?

Make a pledge to be a Bathurst Backyard Ranger and keep an eye on the living things in and around your yard. Take a photo of birds, bugs, possums, flowers or trees and upload it via the iNaturalist app.

While you are there, join the Bathurst Backyard Ranger project and you can choose your own wildlife habitat box for your backyard. Once you have joined and uploaded your first photos, an insect hotel or nest box of your choice, plus a Backyards for Wildlife Booklet, will be delivered to your door. For more information visit the Sustainable Facebook page.

Bathurst Live Music

As restaurants and cafes begin welcoming back patrons to their business in limited numbers, Council has paired musicians with some venues to help reinvigorate the live music scene.

Talented local musicians will perform live in different venues, which is also livestreamed for those at home, every Saturday in June and July from 7pm.

Visit Bathurst Regional Council’s Event Page to join the fun and for more information.

Date: Saturday 20 June

Time: 7pm

Artist: Kris Schubert

Location: Elephant and Castle

Date: Saturday 27 June

Time: 7pm

Artist: Gabbi Bolt

Location: Vine & Tap

Bathurst Winter Festival

Drive-In Advertising Opportunities

Promote your business on the big screen this winter. 15 second and 30 second commercial slots, limited spaces available. Contact the Events Team for more information events@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Business involvement

Want to get your business involved in this year’s Bathurst Winter Festival? There are various

options available to help promote your business during the July school holidays with the business

treasure hunt, decorating your shop for our Bring Winter into your Business competition and the

annual Program of Events where we showcase what events your business is offering. For more information on getting your business involved, please visit the Bathurst Winter Festival website or call the events team on 02 6333 6111.

Volunteer Opportunity

Council is seeking volunteers at the Drive-In Cinema as part of the 2020 Bathurst

Winter Festival. A range of duties will be on offer from ticketing, ushering and popcorn runner. Volunteers will receive free admission to the movie showing on the day they volunteer, plus food and drinks on the night. For more information visit Bathurst Winter Festival website and click volunteers.

Bathurst Library Events Online

Refugee Week Event with Mark Isaacs

Wednesday 24 June- 6pm

Join the online discussion with refugee advocate, writer and researcher Mark Isaacs as he describes

his experiences working with refugees. Register via Eventbrite or the library website.

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Media contact: Media Officer
M: 0448 685 340 E: corinne.boer@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

MEDIA RELEASE 19 June 2020

Tickets for the drive-in cinema at this year’s Bathurst Winter Festival will go on sale from Monday, 22 June at 12.00pm.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said Council had partnered with McDonald’s Bathurst to bring the drive-in cinema to the community.

“McDonald’s Bathurst has supported the Bathurst Winter Festival in previous years by sponsoring the ice rink and I’m very pleased this partnership will continue,” he said.

“The drive-in will offer a nostalgic, yet new experience for our community to enjoy some of their favourite movies,”.

Tickets will be available online only at www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

Movies:

• The Notebook
• Dirty Dancing
• Jumanji (1996)
• Black Hawk Down
• Ride Like a Girl
• The Hangover
• Emoji Movie
• Mad Max 2
• Mad Max Fury Road
• Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
• Wonder
• The Shining
• Jumunji – Welcome to the Jungle
• Friends with Benefits
• Oceans 11
• Karate kid (1984)
• Paddington 1
• Paddington 2
• 21 Jump Street
• 22 Jump Street
• The graduate (1967)
• Pulp Fiction
• Pet Semetery
• Charlies Angels (2000)

Details:

• Tickets single movie: $35 first release, $45 second release.
• Tickets Saturday double feature: $60 first release, $80 second release.
• Tickets are sold per vehicle.
• First release limited tickets available
• Total number of tickets available per session 100
• Location at Mount Panorama Pit Complex

For screening times and more information visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

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Media Contact Media Officer

Media contact: M: 0448 685 340 E: corinne.boer@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Machattie Lane Works

Machattie Lane will be converted to a pedestrian only walkway to provide easier access from the

CBD to the RSL carpark and to complement the redevelopment of the roundabout at the George and Howick Street intersection. A mid-block pedestrian crossing will also be constructed on George Street. Works are expected to commence on Monday, 15 June weather permitting. There will be minimal impact to traffic on George Street with traffic control measures in place to keep both directions of the street open. There will be some impact to carparking spaces with some to be temporarily removed to allow for traffic flow while works take place.

Heritage Advisory Service to Recommence

Council has a Heritage Advisory Service that operates on a fortnightly basis. The Heritage Advisor and Senior Heritage Planner can meet with you on site, free of charge, to discuss maintenance and provide conservation advice, development options, and signage and colour scheme proposals for older buildings within the Bathurst Region.

On-site meetings will recommence towards the end of June. For an appointment, please phone Council’s Environmental Planning and Building Services Department on 6333 6276. Social distancing measures will be followed at all site visits.

Backyard Rangers

Would you like a free nest box or insect hotel?

Make a pledge to be a Bathurst Backyard Ranger and keep an eye on the living things in and around your yard. Take a photo of birds, bugs, possums, flowers or trees and upload it via the iNaturalist app.

While you are there, join the Bathurst Backyard Ranger project and you can choose your own wildlife habitat box for your backyard. Once you have joined and uploaded your first photos, an insect hotel or nest box of your choice, plus a Backyards for Wildlife Booklet, will be delivered to your door. For more information visit the Sustainable Facebook page.

Bathurst Live Music

As restaurants and cafes begin welcoming back patrons to their business in limited numbers, Council has paired musicians with some venues to help reinvigorate the live music scene.

Talented local musicians will perform live in different venues, which is also livestreamed for those at home, every Saturday in June and July from 7pm.

Visit Bathurst Regional Council’s Event Page to join the fun and for more information.

Date: Saturday 13 June

Time: 7pm

Artist: Ryan and Izzy Music

Location: B-Town Bathurst

Date: Saturday 20 June

Time: 7pm

Artist: Kris Schubert

Location: Elephant and Castle

Date: Saturday 27 June

Time: 7pm

Artist: Gabbi Bolt

Location: Vine & Tap

Bathurst Winter Festival

Drive-In Advertising Opportunities

Promote your business on the big screen this winter. 15 second and 30 second commercial slots, limited spaces available. Contact the Events Team for more information events@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Register your stall for our online markets

The Bathurst Winter Festival markets will be held online and is a chance to showcase the region’s finest handmade items, woolly warmers, delicious treats and garden delights, it is a chance for regular market stall holders to be back in action. To register for a market stall, visit the Bathurst Winter Festival website. Registrations close 18 June.

Business involvement

Want to get your business involved in this year’s Bathurst Winter Festival? There are various

options available to help promote your business during the July school holidays with the business

treasure hunt, decorating your shop for our Bring Winter into your Business competition and the

annual Program of Events where we showcase what events your business is offering. For more information on getting your business involved, please visit the Bathurst Winter Festival website or call the events team on 02 6333 6111.

Volunteer Opportunity

Council is seeking volunteers at the Drive-In Cinema as part of the 2020 Bathurst

Winter Festival. A range of duties will be on offer from ticketing, ushering and popcorn runner. Volunteers will receive free admission to the movie showing on the day they volunteer, plus food and drinks on the night. For more information visit Bathurst Winter Festival website and click volunteers.

Bathurst Library Events Online

Invisiblising The Orphans

Tuesday 16 June, 6pm

Spanning across the 19th and 20th centuries, orphanages dominated town landscapes in large buildings across Orange, Goulburn and Sydney, and included St Joseph’s in Bathurst.

But what happened to the buildings and what happened to the orphans when these institutions became sources of shame? Join Jo Henwood for a fascinating presentation and

discussion around an often invisible part of history.

In Conversation with Katherine Firkin

Thursday 18 June, 6pm

Court and crime reporter Katherine Firkin’s debut crime novel ‘Sticks and Stones’ is inspired

by her career covering cases such as the funeral of underground figure Carl Williams and murder of hospitality student Renae Lau. Hear Katherine speak about the nature of crime

in Australia and the vicious cycles of offending that exist in our communities and how this has influenced her writing.

Bookings for these free events can be made on Eventbrite.

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Media contact: Media Officer