What’s News 14 February
Published on 14 February 2025
Cat Appointments Reopening at BARC
While BARC remains closed to the public, from Wednesday 12 February the facility is resuming cat appointments only, with specific conditions in place.
Two appointments will be available per day, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM, and no additional appointments will be scheduled outside these times. Walk-ins will not be permitted.
Begonia House blooms again in 2025
Bathurst’s historic Begonia House in Machattie Park opened this Thursday 13 February with the 2025 begonia display in full bloom.
The Begonia House is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm and on weekends from 11am to 3pm. The display will be closed Good Friday and is expected to run through until the end of April.
Bollywood Night for International Women's Day
Get ready for a night of nonstop music with DJ Vishal spinning the best tracks all night long. Join for an evening of vibrant rhythms, iconic hits, and unforgettable memories. Let your hair down and groove to the beats of Bollywood.
A women-only event. Open to girls 14 and above.
Location: Holy Trinity Church Hall, 75 Gilmour St, Kelso
Further Information: Shiela 0411570267 or Chandana 0466128422
Waste 2 Art Toys at Salvos
Are you looking for toys for your 2025 Waste 2 Art creation? Head to Bathurst Salvos!
A box filled with broken toys is available for you to choose what you need to create your work of art.
Reminder: Entries close 5 May 2025.
Temporary Road Closure | Bathurst Light Car Club - State Hillclimb Championships
The public is advised that part of Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit will be closed to traffic on Saturday 1 March and Sunday 2 March 2025, between the hours of 7am and 6pm, to allow the Bathurst Light Car Club to conduct two rounds of the NSW State Hillclimb Championships.
Esses Hillclimb – Saturday 1 March 2025 – from the high side of Bathurst Goldfields’ gates on Conrod Straight up to and including McPhillamy Park gates on Skyline. Alternate access to McPhillamy Park will be via Barry Gurdon Drive until 12 noon, thereafter via the rear access road off College Road near the Waste Management Centre.
Mountain Straight Hillclimb – Sunday 2 March 2025 – from the area known as Hell Corner at the commencement of Mountain Straight to the eastern side of McPhillamy Park entrance on Skyline. Alternate access to the top of Mount Panorama will be via Barry Gurdon Drive.
All enquiries regarding the Event should be directed to the Bathurst Light Car Club’s Clerk of the course, Mr David Robinson, on 0418 652 419.
NSW Seniors Festival | 3 - 16 March 2025
The NSW Seniors Festival is held annually and celebrates the valuable contribution seniors make to our community.
The Bathurst community is encouraged to come together to celebrate this year’s Seniors Festival from 3-16 March. More than 75 events and activities will be available for seniors to attend which have been developed in collaboration with the Seniors Festival Organising Committee.
Bathurst Regional Council has 3 rural premises available for rural licencing. The available lots are as follows:
For each premises, the licence term is proposed at three years.
For the successful applicant, a security deposit of $1,000.00 will be payable and held on trust by Council during the term of the licence. A Public Liability Insurance Policy of $20m over the licenced area will also be required prior to occupation of the site.
Applications will be accepted up until 10:00am Tuesday 25 February.
Business Information Session | 2025 Bathurst Winter Festival
Calling all Bathurst Businesses! On Wednesday 19 February, Council will be hosting a business information session ahead of the 2025 Bathurst Winter Festival.
Hosted by Bathurst Regional Council’s Economic Development, Events and Tourism teams, this session is tailored specifically to interested local businesses of the Bathurst Region.
When: Wednesday 19 February 2025
Where: Bathurst Rail Museum, 126 Havannah Street
Registrations are required, please visit:
Bathurst Region Active Transport Strategy
Council wants your ideas to shape the future of active transport in Bathurst.
Council has established an interactive map on the Bathurst YourSay site and invites members of the community to share suggestions for improving footpaths, shared paths, cycleways, and associated infrastructure for the current and future active transport network. Your suggestions will inform development of the Bathurst Region Active Transport Strategy (BRATS), the key planning document to guide the prioritisation, design and construction of the active transport network over the next decade.
Development of the Strategy is supported by a grant under the Get NSW Active Program.
Drop a pin on the interactive map and leave a comment describing your improvement ideas.
For further information, contact Council’s Strategic Planning Department on 6333 6211.
Road Closure | Hughes & Marsden Lane roundabout construction
Marsden Lane, between Ilumba Way and Sunbright Road will be temporarily closed to traffic until approximately 14 March 2025 for the construction of a roundabout.
Local resident access will be maintained.
For more information, call Hynash Constructions on 6332 4343.
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