What's News 16 January 2026
Published on 16 January 2026
Australia Day in Bathurst
This Australia Day, reflect, respect and celebrate with our community with a range of events scheduled across the Bathurst Region.
Outdoor Cinema - Movie screening of Red Dog (PG)
Time: Movie starts at 7.30pm
Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre City Hall
Australia Day Awards Ceremony
Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre City Hall
Australia Day by the Pool
Location: Manning Aquatic Centre
-Free inflatable pool toys
-Water activities conducted by pool staff
Australia Day at the Villages
Free BBQ and community event/activities
Location: Thompson Street Reserve, Wattle Flat
Sofala’s 7th Annual Jerky Making Competition
Jerky competition, live music and yabby races
Location: The Royal Hotel, Sofala
Museum Selfie Day is on again!
Next Wednesday 21 January, enjoy FREE ENTRY to participating museums in Bathurst for the annual Museum Selfie Day. Strike a pose, take a selfie and tag #museumselfiebathurst
Barrack Lane (off Howick St) will be closed next Sunday 25 January between 9:00am and 1:00pm for emergency sewer works.
While the work is underway, access to vehicle to Coles and the Coles carpark will be from Durham Street only. Traffic control will be in place.
The 2026 Waste 2 Art competition is officially open for entries!
This year’s theme is ‘Shrink Your Footprint,’ focusing on the growing challenge of reducing humanity’s mass waste footprint. Reflecting this, every artwork this year is required to fit in a shoebox and must be made entirely out of recyclable or reused materials.
Entries close 3pm Monday 27 April.
Realignment of Suburb Boundary - Kelso and Laffing Waters
Council has undertaken a review of suburb boundaries in the Kelso and Laffing waters suburbs. Following that review it is proposed that the suburb boundary between Kelso and Laffing Waters be realigned so that it is clear of future proposed lots and associated roads. The proposed new alignment follows an existing watercourse that will ultimately become a drainage reserve and public open space corridor. The proposed suburb boundary realignment is on exhibition until 10 February 2026.
Naming of Roads - Roads Act 1993
Notice is hereby given that Bathurst Regional Council, in pursuance of Section 162 of the abovementioned Act, proposes to name the roads shown hereunder:
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For the new cul-de-sac off the northern end of Bunyan Drive, Emmett Drive and Foskett Drive created by the subdivision of Lot 179 DP 1304669, Kelso.
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Scheduled Maintenance Work on Russell Street
On 1-2 February, UGL Regional Linx will commence scheduled maintenance work on the bridge at Russell Street. The work will involve repairing bridge components to improve its structural integrity. Work will take place from 7am-5pm, with traffic control in place across both days. For more information, contact their team on 1300 661 390.
Tickets to the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail are on sale!
Tickets to the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail are now on sale. Watch blacksmiths forge iron, see saddlers at work, and discover trades that are disappearing from modern life.
Venue: Bathurst Showgrounds
Tickets for Round 2 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership between the Penrith Panthers and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks are on sale! Make sure you get in quick – Grandstand tickets have already sold out!
The game will take place Saturday 14 March, kicking off at Carrington Park at 7:30pm. For more details on the event week and to purchase tickets, head to: www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Events/NRL
Survey work detailing existing infrastructure is currently underway in various locations across the CBD. Work has commenced to detect and map the exact location of underground utilities including stormwater, sewer, water, telecommunications, gas and electricity. As many of the utilities are located within parking and traffic lanes within the CBD, there will be traffic control in place to ensure the safety of workers. There will be some impact on parking as the works occur, usually for around two-hour periods, but impacted businesses will be advised.
The work is the first project funded through the $1.72 million grant from the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication, Sport and the Arts through the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (RPPP), for our Connected Regional Neighbourhoods project.
All work is expected to be finished by February 2026.
Have Your Say – Regional Integrated Transport Plan
The NSW Government is paving the way for a transport system that reflects the unique character and needs of the Central West and Orana Region, and your input is needed.
The Draft Central West and Orana Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan provides a 20-year vision and defines the key transport priorities for the region to support community, land use and transport needs, now and into the future.
The consultation period has been extended until Friday 30 January 2026.
Media contact: Genevieve Green Media and Communications Officer