What's News 10 January
Published on 10 January 2025
Wednesday 15 January is Museum Selfie Day!
Head to one of the participating museums, receive FREE ENTRY, snap a selfie and tag us with the hashtag: #MuseumSelfieBathurst
Selfie Day is celebrated by museums across the globe and was established in 2014 to raise awareness of and to encourage visitors to actively engage in their local museums by taking creative selfies and posting them on social media.
Bathurst Library – New Year Tech Help
In January, Bathurst Library is pleased to offer free Tech Support sessions to the local community through the Intergenerational Tech Support Program – Youngsters.
This innovative program brings tech-savvy young people (Youngsters) and learners together for one-on-one tech help sessions, including how to use smart phones, make video calls, connect on social media and more.
30-minute sessions are available to book on the following dates:
• Saturday, 11 January 2025 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Thursday, 16 January 2025 | 1:00 PM - 03:00 PM
• Saturday, 18 January 2025 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Thursday, 23 January 2025 | 1:00 PM - 03:00 PM
• Thursday, 30 January 2025 | 1:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Contact Bathurst Library on 6333 6281 to find out more, or book directly via youngster.co. Let’s start bridging the tech gap!
Section 356 donations EOI
Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding from Council to be included in the 2025/2026 budget.
Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
To apply, submit an application form which is available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre, 158 Russell Street, Bathurst by 4pm on Friday 7 February 2025.
Organisations/groups who have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding.
Marang Connections Cultural Day
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 12-24 years are invited to attend the free Marang Connections Cultural Day on Wednesday 22 January at Kelso Community Hub.
Council has partnered with the Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council to coordinate boomerang throwing, cooking, dancing, traditional woodworks, weaving and yarns with Elders.
Registrations are essential and transport is available by phoning Bathurst Regional Council on 02 6333 6523.
Marang Connections Cultural Day is fully funded by the NSW Government Regional Youth Holiday Break Program.
What’s on at Bathurst Library
Youth Holiday Program: Lego Robotics 12+
Tuesday 14 January | 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Youth Holiday Program: Big Science, Big Fun Show 12+
Wednesday 15 January | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Youth Holiday Program: CSI Forensic Science Workshop 12+
Wednesday 15 January | 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Behind The Books with Will Kostakis
Tuesday 21 January, Ages 14-24 years
Writing Workshop |1.30pm-2.30pm (snacks provided)
Have your say - Community Engagement Strategy
The Bathurst Regional Council Community Engagement Strategy is our commitment to quality consultation and actively involving our community in decision-making and information sharing.
This Strategy ensures that we approach all our engagement activities consistently, especially for projects that need community input. Our aim is to keep you well-informed about Council issues, strategies, projects, and plans, and to give you the chance to be part of the decision-making and policy development process.
Under the Local Government Act 1993 - Section 406 Integrated Planning and Reporting the IP & R framework (IP&R), Council is required to review its Community Engagement Strategy (CES) within three months of the election of the new Council.
Council is seeking the community's views on the draft Community Engagement Strategy.
Submissions close 4pm Tuesday 28 January 2025.
For more information and to provide your feedback visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/ces.
Have your say - Ngurang Arts Residency (BARN)
Bathurst Regional Council is seeking community feedback on the Ngurang Arts Residency (BARN) project to inform future decision making on the facility.
The intent of the Ngurang Arts Residency is to be a creative hub; a place for creative development, rehearsal and training utilised by a range of specialist and community groups supporting the expansion of the performing arts in the Central West.
Council is seeking broader community feedback on the project. Namely, to determine the level of local support, and the social and economic benefits the facility would bring to the community.
Submissions close 4pm today, Friday 10 January 2025.
2025 Waste 2 Art | The Year of the Toys
Bathurst’s 2025 Waste 2 Art theme is 'The Year of the Toys,' challenging participants to turn their used toys into artistic creations.
Australia's demand for toys and games is on the rise. Reports indicate that of the 200 thousand tonnes of imported toys in 2024, over 100 thousand tonnes of this will end up as waste. To combat this, we can choose to reuse, recirculate and recycle our toys – or turn them into art!
The Waste 2 Art competition is open to schools, community groups and individuals, with a range of categories catered to different age groups and art types.
Entries close Monday 5 May 2025.
Road Closure | Hughes & Marsden Lane roundabout construction
Marsden Lane, between Ilumba Way and Sunbright Road will be temporarily closed to traffic from Monday 21 October 2024 for approximately 14 weeks for the construction of a roundabout.
Local resident access will be maintained.
For more information, call Hynash Constructions on 6332 4343.
Australia Day Awards Nominations Open
Do you know of an exceptional individual in the Bathurst community who has contributed to the great city in which we live, or know of an event that highlighted our community spirit? Here is your chance to recognise them.
Nominations are open for the following awards that will be presented at the 2025 Australia Day Ceremony:
Event of the Year Awards – destination, community and new (nominations close today, Friday 10 January 2025)
Make sure you are signed up to Bathurst Regional Council’s monthly eNewsletter to stay up to date with everything happening at Council, from projects and major works to news and events.
Media contact: Genevieve Green Media and Communications Officer