What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 03 August 2018

Tickets on sale now

Reserve your seat for Council's BizMonth Business Lunch with David Koch on 26 September, proudly sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank. David is one of Australia’s most recognised faces, as co-host of Seven Network's Sunrise for over 15 consecutive years and as a respected business commentator.

Tickets are $65 and can be purchased via www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Author Talks at the Library

Jeff Doherty

Join local children’s author Jeff Doherty on Friday 10 August at 4.30 pm to hear about his

second novel “Olivia Stone and Dread of the Dreamers”.

Carmel Bendon

Writer, academic and presenter of “All Things Medieval”, Carmel Bendon, will be visiting the

Library on Thursday 16 August at 6.15 pm to talk about her new novel “Grasping at Water”.

Ursula Dubosarsky

Award winning author, Ursula Dubosarsky will be discussing her new children’s book “Lead

Stone Beetle” on Friday 17 August at 10.30 am.

For all event bookings, contact Bathurst Library on 6333 6281. All author talks are free.

BMEC

There’s plenty left of the annual season at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre plus some extra shows coming to town.

Catch these shows:

· Ian Moss Solo, Acoustic and Intimate

Friday 10 August 2018 at 8.00 pm

· Madame Butterfly presented by Opera Australia

Thursday 16 August 2018 at 7.30 pm

· Monthly Band Night - Senor Cabrales

Friday 17 August 2018 at 8.00 pm

BRAG

Curator’s Talk

Hear from the Jam Factory’s Senior Curator, Margaret Hancock Davis, at a free talk

about the touring exhibition STEEL: art design architecture. The talk will be held on Saturday

4 August 2018 at 11.00 am.

RSVP by Wednesday, 1 August on 6333 6555.

Levee Ready Bathurst

The SES in partnership with Council is running an information session on Tuesday 14 August from 6.00pm-8.00pm at Panthers to learn more about levees and talk about options for actions if the levees fail or overtop. For more information or to RSVP phone 6334 8555.

Access Improvement for Small Business Grants

Grants are available to assist local small businesses and non-profit organisations improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation.

Businesses and non-profit organisations within the Bathurst region may apply for funding of either 50% of project costs, or up to a maximum of $5,000 on a dollar for dollar basis.

For further details, contact Council on 6333 6523 or visit Council’s website. Applications close at 4.00 pm on Friday 31 August 2018.

CCTV Funding Program

Council is providing funding to assist local businesses improve security and community safety. Businesses may apply for funding up to a maximum of $500 on a dollar for dollar basis. For more information or an application package, contact Council on 6333 6523 or visit Council’s website.

Applications close at 4.00 pm on Friday 17 August 2018.

Have YourSay

Bathurst Winter Festival Feedback

The Bathurst Winter Festival is in its fourth year and Council is seeking feedback on the different events and activities in planning for the future.

Community Safety Survey

Complete the survey and enter the draw for a chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Bathurst Buy Local Gift Cards.

Community safety is essential to the overall wellbeing of Bathurst Regional LGA residents. Bathurst Regional Council is currently undertaking a wide reaching community consultation to develop the Bathurst Community Safety Plan 2019 - 2023.

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ENDS

Media contact: Corinne Boer Media and Communications Officer P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: [email protected]