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MEDIA RELEASE19 October 2018

Aussie Backyard Bird Count

The Backyard Bird Count will run from 22 -28 October. The initiative involves spending

20 minutes counting birds in a backyard or somewhere in the local area. To download

the app or for more information, visit aussiebirdcount.org.au.

Council will also host a guided bird walk at Albens Reserve on Sunday 21 October at 8.00 am. To book phone 6333 6217. For more information visit the Sustainable Bathurst Facebook page.

Pet Desexing Program

The next community pet desexing program for pensioners and low-income earners that reside in the Bathurst LGA will run from 19-30 November. The subsidised cost for this desexing program is as follows:

Dog

Female $65.00

Male $50.00

Cat

Female $50.00

Male $35.00

The cost of microchipping is included for both dogs and cats. First vaccinations are included for dogs only. Pain relief and hospitalisation are included in the cost for both dogs and cats. Places are limited and bookings are essential. To book contact one of the following surgeries:

Stewart Street Veterinary Hospital6331 1222

Durham Street Veterinary Clinic6334 2009

Dr Tom’s Veterinary Practice6332 3222

Bathurst Veterinary Hospital6332 5800

Be Water Wise – Looking after your lawn

Being water wise doesn’t mean you have to neglect your lawn. Just remember to water after 6pm or before 9am to avoid wasting water in the heat of the day. And remember to check the weather forecast before you start – you may not need to water at all. For more water wise tips visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterwise.

Garage Sale

Reduce your environmental footprint and support your community by shopping sustainably and ethically at this year’s Garage Sale on Sunday, 9 December. Enjoy preloved homewares, fashion and furniture and rehome formerly loved books and children’s items. Stalls are $40 each and registration opens on Monday, 15 October and close Friday, 23 November. To register, or for more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Author Talks at the Library

Defending Human Rights

Speakers from the United Nations Canberra office and Amnesty International will discuss

human rights and where we stand in regards to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

When: Friday 26 October at 1.00pm

Ron McCarthy

Author Ron McCarthy will discuss his book Journey to Minnie. The book is part memoir, part

fiction and a heart-warming story of the search for connection and meaning in a chaotic world.

When: Friday 9 November at 6.15 pm.

To book or for more information phone 6333 6281.

NMRM Celebrating 50 Years of Holden

This year marks 50 years since Holden’s first outright victory in the October touring car classic at Mount Panorama. To mark this anniversary, the National Motor Racing Museum (NMRM) will feature a special exhibition of some classic race winning Holden race cars.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the cars that forged the Holden legend at Mount Panorama. This exhibition will run until December. For more information visit www.nmrm.com.au or call 6332 3349.

Free water for Primary Producers

Council is providing limited free bulk water to primary producers. Applicants need to own a farmland rated parcel of land and be a registered as a Primary Producer with a current Property Identification Code. To apply or for a full list of terms and conditions go to www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au website or phone 6333 6111.

Council has also reduced the cost of water from the Hereford Street standpipes by 50 per cent. The charge of $5/kl has been reduced to $2.50kl under a provision in Council’s water pricing policy for drought affected areas.

Village visits

Village meetings will be held on the following dates:

•Trunkey Creek (Community Hall) – 25 October at 6pm

•Rockley (School of Arts Hall) – 29 October at 6pm

•Yetholme (Community Hall) – 8 November at 6pm

•Hill End (Royal Hall) – 15 November at 6pm

•Sofala (Memorial Hall) – 20 November at 6pm

•Wattle Flat (Recreation Hall) - 22 November at 6pm

Inland Sea of Sound

Inland Sea of Sound is on 30 November and 1 December. Artists include The Cat Empire and Deborah Conway. Tickets are available at www.inlandseaofsound.com.au

Bathurst Skate Park Expansion

Planning has commenced to expand Bathurst Skate Park. The extension will provide more obstacles that will cater to different skill levels and riding disciplines. The contractor, Convic, will host a workshop at 5.30pm on Thursday, 25 October at BMEC to seek input from the community and ideas of what should be included in the design. For more information contact Chris Middap from Convic on 03 9486 9899.

HaveYourSay

Draft CBD CCTV Policy Public Exhibition

Council has prepared a Draft Bathurst Central Business District (CBD) Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy, which is on exhibition for community feedback. Hard copies of the Draft Policy are available for viewing at the Civic Centre and Bathurst Library, or can be downloaded from the Your Say Bathurst website. Submissions can be lodged via Your Say Bathurst or in writing to The General Manager, Private Mail Bag 17, Bathurst, NSW, 2795. Submissions can be made until 4.00pm Thursday 15 November 2018.

To have YourSay visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

For more news visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/newscentre

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