What's News 22 August
Published on 22 August 2025
Bathurst Library Tea & Talk: Raising Awareness About Gambling Harm
We invite the community to visit Bathurst Library on Thursday 4 September at 1pm for a special lunchtime event, Tea & Talk: Gamble Awareness. This catered session offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from someone with lived experience of gambling harm, alongside a professional gambling counsellor.
Presented by the Gambling Impact Society NSW, the talk will explore the personal journey of addiction and recovery and provide valuable insights into the impact of gambling on individuals, families and communities. Attendees will learn about current statistics, practical ways to support those affected, and the range of services available.
Enjoy a cup of tea and light refreshments while engaging in this important conversation.
This program is proudly funded by the NSW Government. Free and confidential support is available at 1800 858 858, or online at gambleaware.nsw.gov.au and gisnsw.org.au.
Bathurst Light Car Club – Mount Panorama Temporary Road Closure
The public is advised that part of the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit will be closed to traffic on Sunday 14 September 2025, between the hours of 7am and 5.30pm, to allow the Bathurst Light Car Club to conduct a Flying 1/5th.
Temporary road closures will be in place from the eastern side of McPhillamy Park gate to Conrod Straight at the intersection of Pit Straight and Conrod Straight (Murray’s Corner). Pit Straight will remain open.
All enquiries regarding the event should be directed to Bathurst Light Car Club’s Clerk of the Course, Mr David Robinson, on 0418 652 419. Any inconvenience is regretted.
BizMonth Business Breakfast
Bathurst Regional Council invites you to kickstart your morning with a delicious buffet breakfast, an inspiring guest speaker panel, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow local business owners and professionals.
7:00am, Thursday 18 September
Tickets are limited – don’t miss out!
Book now and be part of this great BizMonth celebration
Electricity Outage, Victoria Park
Council advises that Essential Energy plans to temporarily interrupt power supply services to Victoria Park on Sunday 31 August from 9am to 4pm.
The planned power outage is necessary to enable Essential Energy crews to safely carry out improvements to the electricity network.
For more information about this power outage, please call Essential Energy on 13 20 80 or visit essentialenergy.com.au/outages.
Essential Energy aims to stick to the planned outage times, but actual start and end times may vary. If the outage date changes, they will notify you at least four business days in advance.
The Great Spring Clean Up
The Great Spring Clean Up, in partnership with Bupa, is back and happening nationwide in September & October. This initiative will tackle litter in our cities, streets, parks and waterways and improve our shared environment.
This event is particularly important at this time of the year before the severe summer weather season kicks into gear across different parts of the country. Now is the perfect time to get involved with your family, friends, school, local community or work colleagues and do your bit to help Clean Up!
Get your Clean Up crew together and register to host your own local event!
Public Exhibition - Draft Villages Strategy
Bathurst Regional Council is inviting community feedback on its Draft Villages Strategy, which is on public exhibition until Monday 1 September 2025. The Draft Villages Strategy outlines a long-term vision and key planning priorities for the future of our villages, encompassing the local economy, Council leadership and collaboration, sustainability, and a caring resilient community. Community input is crucial to ensure the Strategy accurately reflects local values and aspirations.
Online at: yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au
In person at: Bathurst Civic Centre, 158 Russell Street, Bathurst
You can submit your feedback: Online at Council’s YourSay portal
By email: council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Bathurst Regional Council
Submissions must be received by 4.30pm, Monday 1 September 2025.
For more information, contact Maree Neary from Council’s Strategic Planning team on (02) 6333 6547.
From Taboo to Zeitgeist: Menopause Is Not a Use by Date
Join Bathurst Library and Central West Women’s Health Centre on Saturday 30 August, 3-7pm for an empowering Women's Health Week event challenging outdated views on menopause.
Panel Conversation (3-5pm, $5pp)
Explore how menopause is finding its voice in comedy, literature, and beyond, with authors leading a lively discussion on aging, vitality, and visibility.
Writing Workshop (5-7pm, $5pp)
Reflect, write, and connect in a supportive space where every story matters. This is facilitated by the panel authors.
Bathurst Region Active Transport Strategy – Community Drop-in Sessions
Council has been successful in receiving a grant under the NSW Get Active program for the development of the Bathurst Region Active Transport Strategy (BRATS). Council has engaged Bitzios Consulting to develop the BRATS over the next 12 months.
A range of community engagement activities are being prepared, to ensure the strategy reflects the needs of the wider Bathurst Region. The final drop-in session is as follows:
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Council encourages members of the community to participate by voicing your ideas for improving footpaths, cycleways, and associated infrastructure and identify any issues that we can amend for our current and future active transport network.
Look out for the Bathurst Region Active Transport stand at the date, time and location shown above and drop-in and have a chat to Council’s staff and staff from Bitzios Consulting. Appointments are not necessary.
Visit our YourSay page for more information: yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au
If you require any additional information, please contact Council’s Strategic Planning Section on 02 63 336 211 or contact council@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
Bathurst Access Improvement Grants 2025/2026
Bathurst Regional Council provides grants to assist small businesses, and non-profit organisations to improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation.
Small businesses and non-profit organisations within the Bathurst Region may apply for funding of 50% of project costs, up to a maximum grant amount of $5,000.
Projects must be completed within the 2025/2026 financial year to be eligible to apply for a grant. Retrospective funding can be considered providing the project is completed in the current financial year.
For further details of this fund, please refer to Council’s website: www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or contact Council’s Community Services Department on 02 6333 6523. Applications close at 4pm on Friday 5 September 2025.
Manning Aquatic Centre Changeroom Upgrades
Upgrade works to the men’s changerooms at Manning Aquatic Centre commenced on 11 August. 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 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.
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
Media contact: Genevieve Green Media and Communications Officer