What's News 31 May 2024
Published on 31 May 2024
Bathurst Steam Weekend 8-10 June
At the Rail Museum
All weekend: Music, coffee, 20% off entry for steam train ticket holders
Saturday: Working steam machines on display
Sunday: Markets
Steam train rides on beyer-garratt 6029 locomotive.
Tickets: https://www.thnsw.com.au/bathurst
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.
Bathurst Airport Master Plan | Stakeholder Consultation
Bathurst Regional Council has engaged Arup Australia Pty Ltd to undertake a new Airport Master Plan for the Bathurst Aerodrome.
Council wishes to achieve the following outcomes from the study:
As part of the information gathering component, a stakeholder consultation session will be held on Thursday, 06 June 2024 at the RAAF complex. The session will commence at 10.00am and go for approximately 2 hours.
For more information email david.flude@bathurst.nsw.gov.au.
Local Government Elections
The 2024 Local Government elections will be held on Saturday 14 September 2024.
For more information visit https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections
Bathurst Regional Youth Council 2024/2025 applications open
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 Bathurst Regional Youth Council. The Bathurst Regional Youth Council consists of young people aged between 12 and 24 years and is an opportunity for them to engage with the Bathurst Regional Council and other youth service providers. Members of the Bathurst Regional Youth Council have the opportunity to develop and promote youth-friendly activities, voice young people’s opinions and concerns, raise awareness of youth issues, and develop an understanding of Local Government’s planning and operational processes.
Application Forms are available from schools or Council’s website bathurst.nsw.gov.au/youth. Applications open Monday 20 May 2024 and close 4:00pm on Monday 17 June 2024. For more information please call Council’s Community Services section on (02) 6333 6523.
Lantern Making Workshop and Parade
Registrations are now open to take part in the lantern making workshop and parade at this year’s Bathurst Winter Festival. Learn how to make awe inspiring lanterns with Phil Relf on Saturday 6 July from 10am – 3.30pm then join the lantern parade at the Bathurst Winter Festival Opening Night. All are welcome to come along and join in the fun. The lantern making workshop is free to attend however participants are require to register at: https://www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au/Festival-Program/Around-Town/Lantern-Making-Workshops-Parade
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
Village Meetings
Hill End, Hosie’s 23 Clarke Street, 6 June 5pm
Author Talks @ the Library
Deep listening to Nature
Friday 14 June 2024 | 11am
Bookings: (02) 6333 6281
Master nature sound recordist, Andrew Skeoch, will guide you into hearing the languages of nature; developing your auditory awareness, identifying species by ear, recognising behaviours and repertoire, and finding empathy with the voices of other beings.
Deeper listening allows us to discern the integrity of entire ecosystems, the influence of evolution and earth time, and reveal what the communications of the biosphere tell us about how nature functions to sustain itself. Andrew’s presentations are accompanied by vibrant recordings and spectrogram analysis that shows the beauty of birdsong. You’ll hear the environment around you in a whole new way.
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.
Media contact: Lilli Reid Digital Communications Officer
P: 02 6333 6592
E: Lilli.Reid@bathurst.nsw.gov.au