What's News 1 August
Published on 01 August 2025
Coffee with a Councillor | Local Government Week 2025
Catch up with Councillors on Tuesday 5 August from 10.30am to 11.30am at the Bathurst Rail Museum.
These information sessions are part of Local Government Week and allow residents to chat to Councillors about projects or issues in an informal setting.
Award-Winning Crime Author Matthew Spencer to Visit Bathurst Library
Bathurst Library is set to host a thrilling evening with acclaimed crime fiction author and former journalist Matthew Spencer, who will be in town as part of his regional tour promoting his gripping new novel, Broke Road. Join us on Thursday 14 August at 6pm for an inspiring literary event.
The evening will feature a live conversation with the author, offering insights into his writing process, his transition from journalism to fiction, and the real-life inspirations behind his stories. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet Spencer and have their books signed before he continues his extensive tour across NSW.
For more information about this event, visit library.bathurst.nsw.gov.au.
VIV! A Play for Children | BMEC Local Stages
ViV! – is a children’s theatre show about an adventurous, tough and sassy girl who lives with disabilities and her little sister ‘Lil’. ViV! merges digital landscapes, puppetry and choreography with an original score played live.
Local professional playwright and director Catherine McNamara has assembled a stellar team of highly regarded arts industry creatives, locally and from across Australia, to share the story of her real-life nieces ViV! and Lil’ – her inspiration for the play.
The play is running from 21 – 23 August and will be AUSLAN interpreted.
Expressions of Interest: West of Central 2 | BRAG
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) invites artists living and working across Wiradjuri Country to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for West of Central 2, the second iteration of this chaptered exhibition celebrating regional practice.
Exhibition dates: 22 November 2025 – 18 January 2026
EOI closing date: 24 August 2025
Artwork delivery deadline: 27 October 2025
The Regional Songwriting Contest | BMEC Local Stages
Join us as we unearth new and exciting talent from the Central West!
The annual ‘Regional Songwriting Contest – Finalist Showcase,’ is a fabulous night of live entertainment, showcasing incredible local talent, and the 12 finalists have just been announced!
When: Saturday 9 August, 7:30pm
Where: BMEC Showroom, 105 William St, Bathurst
Manning Aquatic Centre Changeroom Upgrades
The upgrades to the women’s changerooms at Manning Aquatic Centre Bathurst are now complete, with work now commencing on the men's changerooms. Upgrade works include the replacement of shower and toilet partitioning, installation of new shower heads & taps, basins, waterproofing, new toilets, wall tiling, and a new floor surfacing treatment. Refurbishment of the male changerooms is scheduled to begin on 11 August and is expected to be completed in time for the outdoor pool’s reopening ahead of the 2025 summer season.
Changes will be in place during the upgrade works in order to ensure that changeroom options are provided to all pool patrons utilising the Centre. Signage detailing temporary alternative changerooms will be displayed throughout the Centre.
Big Oaky Creek Bridge Sofala | Upgrade
Works commenced on Thursday 17 July to complete the road approaches of the newly constructed Big Oaky Creek Bridge. The work will involve the construction of new road to both sides of the bridge including new bitumen spray seal, and the removal and site remediation of the current temporary bypass road.
Works will be conducted Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm. Saturday work may be required subject to weather conditions or delays. Minor traffic delays may be in place.
Works are anticipated to be completed by 30 September 2025, weather dependent.
Thinking about trying yoga but not sure where to start? Why not try chair yoga! It’s a gentle, beginner-friendly way to move your body—all from the comfort of a chair. No need to get down on the floor!
Join Mind Alive Chair Yoga at Bathurst Library, 10:30am on Monday, 4 August and strengthen your connections. Run by instructors from Studio Benefit, this FREE session is the perfect way to see if chair yoga is for you.
After the class, enjoy a cuppa and chat with local organisations about other ways to stay stay moving, connected, and mindful as you age. Bookings essential—visit Bathurst Library or call 6333 6281.
Animals for Adoption | BARC
Are you looking for a new furry friend to add to your family?
Bathurst Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC) cares for a range of pets that are looking for their forever homes, and there may be one waiting just for you! Have a look through the animals currently in Council's care via the link below and get in touch with the BARC team to organise a meet and greet with one or a few of their animals: https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Services/Animals-for-Adoption
Temporary Road Closure: Ribbon Gang Lane
Ribbon Gang Lane will be closed from Thursday 20 March 2025 for a period of approximately 12 weeks. During this time access will be maintained for pedestrians and adjacent properties. The temporary closure is for scaffolding works completed by DSL Construction with enquiries to be directed to 0400 096 505.
Media contact: Genevieve Green Media and Communications Officer