What's News 9 August 2024

Published on 09 August 2024

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

Flood study update

Bathurst Regional Council is inviting the community to share their experiences, stories and views about flooding and past storm events as part of the Bathurst flood study update.

Council has received financial support under the NSW Floodplain Management Program to undertake a flood study for Bathurst.

More information on the flood study can be found at yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/bathurst-flood-study-update

Completed questionnaires/shared imagery must be submitted by Friday 16 August 2024.

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

Book Launch: ‘Dirrayawadha: Rise Up’ – Anita Heiss

Tuesday 13 August | 10.30am for 11am start

Bookings essential: (02) 6333 6281

Join award winning Wiradyuri author Anita Heiss and Dinawan Uncle Bill Allan in celebrating the launch of 'Dirrayawadha: Rise up', a historical novel about resistance, resilience and love during the Bathurst frontier wars

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