Bathurst Wallabies Triathlon – Road Closures
Council advises residents, businesses, and visitors that the 2026 Bathurst Wallabies Triathlon will be held on Monday 26 January 2026 between 8am and 11am.
In order to ensure the safety of participants and the general public, the following roads will be temporarily closed during the event:
-William Street between Charlotte and Stanley Streets
-Stanley Street between William and George Streets
Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and follow all traffic management signage and instructions from event marshals on the day. Delays may occur in the vicinity of the event, and your cooperation is appreciated.
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
RSL carpark and Gallipoli Road
Approximately 25 parking spaces and adjacent access lanes in the RSL Carpark located at the rear of 114 Rankin Street / CityFit gym will be temporarily closed on Tuesday 27 January 2026 between 7am and 1pm. During this period, traffic conditions around Gallipoli Road will change, and access and egress may be more complicated than usual. Drivers may experience delays, altered entry points and reduced parking availability. Contact Twohill Services for more information on 0434 526 515.
2026 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour Track Closure
The Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit will be closed and traffic will be controlled for the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour, from approximately 7am Wednesday 11 February to approximately midday Friday 20 February 2026 (inclusive), to control the movement of spectators:
Mountain Straight: just above the entrance to the Paddock Camping Area
Conrod Straight: just above Murray’s Corner.
Persons with the correct ticketing/accreditation wishing to gain access to the Track should enter via Panorama Avenue and Pit Straight. This access is to be used by all persons with proper accreditation wishing to gain access to the Circuit.
Residents: Barriers will be set up at Murray’s Corner and Mountain Straight with security arrangements for residents to proceed to their homes.
2026 CLUBGRANTS SCHEME (Category 1)
Bathurst Regional Council invites community organisations to apply for funding from the 2026 ClubGRANTS Scheme, under CATEGORY 1 criteria.
Applications open on Sunday 1 February 2026.
Applications close on Sunday 31 May 2026.
All applications are required to be completed by ClubGRANTS Online. No manual applications can be received.
Further information and a link to ClubGRANTS online can be accessed from Council’s website: www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or the ClubsNSW website www.clubsnsw.com.au or by contacting the Cultural & Community Services team on 02 6333 6523.
Barrack Lane (off Howick St) will be closed Sunday 1 February 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.
Heritage Advice in Trunkey Creek
Meet Council’s Heritage Advisor in Trunkey Creek.
Drop in on Tuesday 10 March between 11am-1pm at the Trunkey Creek Community Hall.
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.