What's News 6 September
Published on 06 September 2024
NAIDOC Week
The Bathurst NAIDOC Committee will host a week of NAIDOC celebrations from Sunday 8 September 2024 - Saturday 14 September 2024.
Sunday 8 September | Family Fun Day, 10:00am - 2:00pm at Bathurst Adventure Playground
Monday 9 September | NAIDOC march, 10:00am starting at Haymarket Reserve
Tuesday 10 September | Elders luncheon, 11:00am - 1:00pm at Kelso Community Hub
Wednesday 11 September | Junior AECG Ball, 6:00pm - 10:00pm at Bathurst RSL Club
Thursday 12 September | Sports Day, 9:30am - 3:30pm at Cubis Park Eglinton
Friday 13 September | Family Bowls Day, 10:00am - 2:00pm at The Greens on William
Friday 13 September | Musical BINGO Night, 6:00pm - 8:30pm at Kelso High Campus
Saturday 14 September | NAIDOC Ball, 6:00pm at Bathurst RSL Club
Additionally, Manning Aquatic Centre will host an event on Friday 27 September from 4:00pm - 6:00pm.
Please contact Bathurst Regional Council (02 6333 6523) or Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council (02 6332 6835) for further information on September celebrations.
Household Chemical Cleanout
The annual Household Chemical Cleanout will be held on Sunday 20 October 2024, 10.00am – 1.00pm at the Cooke Hockey Complex Carpark. This cleanout event allows Bathurst residents to dispose of a range of household hazardous materials for free (household quantities only - up to 20L or 20kg).
The following items are accepted:
Garden chemicals
Pool chemicals
Household cleaners
Hobby chemicals
Poisons
Batteries
Paint
Motor oils, fluids, and fuels
Fluoro lights
Gas bottles
Fire extinguishers
Smoke detectors
Visit Council’s website for more information: www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/services/waste-recycling/household-chemical-cleanout
Financial Literacy Workshops
Bookings: 02 6333 6281
Join an educational officer from Mary MacKillop Today to learn more about your finances in a relaxed and informal environment. Questions are encouraged. Tea and coffee provided.
Workshop program
19 September – Accessing Equity
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/
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
Media contact: Lilli Reid Digital Communications Officer
P: 02 6333 6592
E: Lilli.Reid@bathurst.nsw.gov.au