What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 22 March 2019

Harmony Day

Celebrations for Harmony Day will be held on Saturday, 23 March at the Library Art/Gallery forecourt from 10.00am to 12 noon. The event will include morning tea, a barbecue, dancing, young musicians, drumming, and bagpipes. For more information call 6333 6523.

Sustainable Living Expo

Craig Reucassel, host of ABC television’s popular series “The War on Waste” will be the guest speaker at this year’s Sustainable Living Expo on Saturday, 23 March. The expo runs from 8.00am to 12.30pm and will be held in conjunction with the Bathurst Farmers’ Markets at the Bathurst Showgrounds. It will also feature family entertainment Zoo to You and The Radical Recyclers. Entry is by gold coin donation to Bathurst Lions Club. For more information visit or like @sustainablebathurst on Facebook.

Waste2Art

Entries for this year’s Waste2Art exhibition and competition are now open. Waste 2 Art is a recycled art competition which challenges the way we think about waste, there are categories for everyone from pre-school aged children through to aspiring and professional artists.

For more information and to obtain an entry form please visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

NRL - Penrith Panthers Vs Melbourne Storm

Tickets are still available

Tickets are now on sale for the round three NRL clash between Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm at Carrington Park on Saturday, 30 March.

Sportsman’s Lunch

The sportman’s lunch will be held at Panthers Bathurst on Friday, 29 March from 12pm to 3pm. The event will include special guest Panther’s Coach Ivan Cleary and a range of other speakers. There will also be a silent auction. Tickets are $60 each and includes drinks and a 2-course meal.

Play Like a Panther Super Clinic

Rub shoulders with the Penrith Panthers NRL squad at the ‘Play Like a Panther Super Clinic’. The clinic is open to children 5-12 years of age to learn rugby league skills and drills. All participants must register online at www.bathurstnrl.com.au. The clinic will be held on Thursday 28 March, from 4pm-5pm at the Bathurst Sports Ground.

Village Meetings

Sunny Corner - 6 pm - 8 April - Sunny Corner Memorial Hall

Peel - 6 pm - 9 April - Peel Hall

Raglan - 6 pm - 30 April - Raglan Hall

Eglinton - 6 pm - 9 May - Eglinton Memorial Hall

Perthville - 6 pm - 14 May - Perthville School of Arts Hall

Land Ballot

Council has released a new residential land development to be known as Sunnybright Estate (off Limekilns Road, Kelso). The first stage release will be way of public ballot and registration for the ballot is now open and closes at 4.00pm on Friday 5 April.

For more information please see Council’s website bathurst.nsw.gov.au/landsales or call Council’s Property Officer on 6333 6235.

George and Howick Street Roundabout Upgrade

The upgrade of the George and Howick Street roundabout is continuing. This project will significantly improve safety and enable smoother flow of traffic at the intersection. For regular project updates visit https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Yjam In The Park

YJAM in the Park will be held Friday 5 April from 6:00pm-10:00pm in Machattie Park.

YJAM in the Park is a youth music event featuring performances from several young local musicians.

Free entry, with food and drinks available for purchase.

This is a fully supervised, drug and alcohol free event that aims to promote youth inclusion in the

Bathurst region. YJAM in the Park is part of NSW Youth Week – an annual celebration of young people. For information about this and other Youth Week events, please call Council’s Community Services department on 6333 6523 or visit Council’s website www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Welcome Wagon Mayoral Reception

Have you recently relocated to Bathurst or know someone who has? Bathurst Regional Council, in partnership with Bathurst Business Chamber invites you to the next Welcome Wagon Mayoral Reception on Thursday, 11 April at 5.30pm at the Bathurst Visitors Information Centre. The Welcome Wagon provides a great opportunity to meet the Mayor and other new residents. You will also receive a Welcome Pack to help you settle in to your new life in Bathurst. Please call 6333 6182 or email [email protected] for more information.

Construction of new taxi shelter

A new shelter on Howick Street near the Stockland Shopping Centre is being constructed. Temporary changes to pedestrian and taxi access will be in place while works are underway. The taxi zone will be relocated towards Bentinck Street to the unused bus zone. There will be minimal impact to traffic in the area.

Have YourSay On….

Free Public WiFi Trial

Council has installed a free public WiFi system in the CBD and access is also available at Chifley Dam near the picnic area. We are asking the community to test the system and provide feedback before it is launched later this year.

Visit the Smart Community page on Council’s website for details on the WiFi system and where it is available. Fill in the quick survey and tell us about your experience. Open until 30 March.

To provide feedback visit https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

ClubGRANTS

Council invites local community organisations to apply for funding from the 2019

ClubGRANTS Scheme, under Category 1 criteria.

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 26 April. Further information regarding ClubGRANTS

funding guidelines or to download application forms are available at www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or the ClubsNSW website www.clubsnsw.com.au, or contact Cultural & Community Services on 6333 6523.

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