What's News 31 January
Published on 31 January 2025
Bathurst Library Book Sale
Bathurst Library’s monthly book sales are back in full swing and are a great way to top up your home library collection.
Next month’s sale will be held from Friday 7 February to Sunday 9 February, during library opening hours.
Choose from a fantastic selection of pre-loved donated books and former library items, as well as a great range of DVDs. Most items are only $2-3, and the sale is open to everyone but why not join up while you’re there?
For more information, call 6333 6281.
Computer Coffee Club calling for new members
Bathurst Library’s popular Computer Coffee Club is calling for new members as the monthly, free sessions commence their third year and aim to help people build skills and confidence with digital devices.
The first Computer Coffee Club meeting will be held on Wednesday 19 February from 2-4pm in the library and includes free afternoon tea. Bookings can be made by calling the library on 6333 6281.
The program is supported by a Tech Savvy Seniors grant and acknowledges the important role public libraries play in helping people who feel left behind by technology.
Great Western Highway | Safety upgrade works
Transport for NSW will be carrying out drainage works, kerb, asphalt barrier and line-marking works and installing safety barriers on the Great Western Highway at Kirkconnell from Tuesday 28 January.
Works will be carried out from Tuesday 28 January, Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm. Traffic control will be in place.
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 $20 million 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:
2025 Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour - Temporary Road Closure - Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit
The Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit will be temporarily closed, and traffic will be controlled for the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour, from approximately 7am Wednesday 29 January to approximately 6pm Thursday 6 February 2025 (inclusive), to conduct the motor racing event and to control the movement of spectators.
Track Closure: Mountain Straight- just above the entrance to the Paddock Camping Area
Conrod Straight: just above Murray’s Corner
Persons with the correct ticketing/accreditation wishing to gain access to the track should enter via Panorama Avenue and Pit Straight. This access is to be used by all persons with proper accreditation wishing to gain access to the circuit.
Residents: Barriers will be set up at Murray’s Corner and Mountain Straight with security arrangements for residents to proceed to their homes.
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.
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 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.
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 22 weeks 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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