What's News 21 June 2024
Published on 21 June 2024
NAIDOC Week 2024
An invitation is extended to the Bathurst Community to attend Council’s 2024 NAIDOC Week celebrations on Wednesday 3 July 2024.
The event will include a local film screening of Miil Bulal (both eyes – Wiradjuri), flag raising ceremony and lunch.
Date: Wednesday 3 July 2024
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre.
For more information, please contact Council’s Community Services Sections on 02 6333 6523.
Community tree planting days
A community tree planting day will be held on and Sunday 30 June, starting at 10am, long the banks of Hawthornden Creek in Jaques Park.
Lend a hand by planting native trees, shrubs and grasses that once mature will provide important habitat for local wildlife and improve the health of this much loved and important waterway. After the planting activities, Bathurst Regional Council will host a free BBQ lunch for all participants.
For more information phone 0407 256 791 or (02) 6333 6100.
ALGWA election forum
The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) will host a forum in Bathurst for women interested in standing for Council in this year’s local government elections. The ALGWA NSW executive members will share their knowledge and experience to support women attendees.
The forum will be held on from 2pm – 5pm on Saturday 29 June at the Council Chamber in Russell Street.
To register call (02) 6333 6205.
2024 Local Government Elections | Nominations webinars
The NSW Electoral Commission will host a series of webinars will be held for Councils and political participants in the lead-up to the 2024 NSW Local Government elections.
For more information and to sign up to the webinars https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/local-government-elections/2024-nsw-local-government-elections
2024 Bathurst Careers Expo
The annual Bathurst Careers Expo provides the chance for job-seekers and school-leavers to explore their career prospects with over 80 exhibitors in attendance, ranging from educational institutions to large and small businesses based in the Central West.
When: Wednesday 31 July 2024
Time: 9am – 3pm
Location: Charles Sturt University Gymnasium
Interested in being an exhibitor? Register here https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/2024-bathurst-careers-expo
The Bathurst Winter Festival is back
The Bathurst Winter Festival is almost here and it’s time to start planning your Winter adventure this July school holidays! Tickets to the McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink are on sale from Wednesday the 8th of May. Make sure to follow the festival on Facebook and Instagram, and head to www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au to keep up to date with all the exciting festival program announcements.
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
Author Talks @ the Library
Graeme Simison and Anne Buist In Conversation
Saturday 29 June 2024 | 5.30pm
Bookings: (02) 6333 6281
Anne is professor of psychiatry, Chair of Women’s Mental Health at the University of Melbourne, and author of five psychological thrillers. Graeme is author of the Rosie Project series and other bestsellers.
Graeme’s Rosie Project series has sold over six million copies. Anne’s five crime novels have been published in Australia and overseas. Their first joint effort was an international bestseller. Their latest novel The Glass House, is set in an acute psychiatric ward: illuminating Anne’s 35 years' experience as a psychiatrist and Graeme’s deft handling of weighty topics.
Join the authors in conversation with actor, playwright and former ABC journalist, Dr Kay Nankervis.
They will talk about their books, writing as a couple and their mission to visit every bookshop in Australia.
July School Holiday Program | bookings open
Multiple events for school aged children and families throughout 8-18th July.
See program flier or Bathurst Library website site for further details.
Bookings essential: via Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/host/bathurst-library
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