What's News 16 August 2024
Published on 16 August 2024
Grant Writing Workshop
Join Bathurst Regional Council for a FREE grant writing workshop and empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to secure the resources your project deserves.
Time: 3.00pm-5.00pm
Date: Wednesday 11 September 2024
Where: Bathurst Panthers, 132 Piper Street Bathurst
Cost: FREE
To register visit https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/grant-writing-workshop-6/
2024 BizMonth Lunch
The lunch is a great opportunity for business professionals to network with each other in a relaxing atmosphere. The 2024 lunch will be held at the beautiful Bathurst Goldfields on Mount Panorama.
Time: 11.45am to 2.30pm
Date: Tuesday 24th September 2024
Where: Bathurst Goldfields, Mount Panorama
Cost: Earlybird $60 per ticket – $550 table of 10
Tickets https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/2024-bizmonth-business-lunch/
Bathurst Access Improvement Grants
Bathurst Regional Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides grants to assist local businesses, community organisations and sporting groups in the local area to improve access for all members of the community.
Businesses, community organisations and sporting groups within the Bathurst region may apply for funding of 50% of project costs up to a maximum of $5,000 on a dollar for dollar basis. Bathurst Regional Access Committee provide recommendations to Council for consideration to allocate the funding.
Projects must be completed within the current 2024/2025 financial year to be eligible to apply for a grant.
Applications close at 4pm on Friday 6 September 2024.
To apply > https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Council/Grants-Donations/Bathurst-Access-Improvement-Grants
2024/25 Sporting Association Grants
Each year Bathurst Regional Council provides a grant scheme to assist local sporting organisations to undertake specific works or purchase equipment for the advancement of sport in the Bathurst Region.
Sporting organisations that are affiliated with the Bathurst District Sport and Recreation Council are eligible to apply for these grants. A total of $10,000 has been allocated to this scheme.
Applications must be submitted by 10am Tuesday 24 September 2024.
To apply > https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Council/Grants-Donations/202425-Sporting-Association-Grant
For further information contact Council’s Recreation Section on (02) 6333 6285.
2024 Local Government Elections
The 2024 NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 14 September 2024, so it’s time to plan your vote.
Find your voting options: https://bit.ly/3Wt7KwB
Windradyne 1100 Subdivision
Ideally located in the picturesque western gateway to Bathurst, Council is pleased to release the Windy 1100 subdivision (stage 1) consisting of 72 single service lots.
These lots are situated on the western side of the city in close proximity to amenities such as Westpoint shopping centre (1.5km) and schools including West Bathurst (2.9km), Assumption School (3.7km) and Bathurst High (4.2km).
For more information and to apply www.windy1100.com.au
Pillars of Bathurst
2024 nominations are now open for the Pillars of Bathurst project which recognises people who have played an important part in the development of our community.
Information is available on the Bathurst Library website and submissions close 31 August 2024. For more information: https://library.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Research-History/Pillars-of-Bathurst
What’s on at the Library
Author Event: 'The Rewilding' - Donna Cameron
Friday 30 August | 6pm
Bookings essential: (02) 6333 6281
Local award-winning author Kim Kelly will lead debut novelist Donna Cameron in a conversation about her book. 'The Rewilding', a passionate intimation of hope in our time of climate change, part thriller, part odd-couple love story, capturing the essence of what it means to be alive today.
Tech help at the Library
Are you struggling with technology? Book in with a youngster tutor for a 30-minute one-on-one tech session at the library.
Thursdays from 1pm - 3pm.
https://library.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Services/Technology-help
Media contact: Lilli Reid Digital Communications Officer
P: 02 6333 6592
E: Lilli.Reid@bathurst.nsw.gov.au