What's News 25 July
Published on 25 July 2025
Don’t miss the chance to explore your career prospects with over 70 exhibitors in attendance, ranging from educational institutions to large and small businesses based in the Central West.
Join us next Wednesday 30 July, 9am – 3pm at the Charles Sturt University Gymnasium.
Entry is free and no registration is required – just turn up and take the next step toward your future.
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
Contractors commenced the upgrade of the women’s changeroom at Manning Aquatic Centre in June and anticipate their completion by the end of July. 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. As part of the continued upgrades, a contract has been awarded to local contractors, Tablelands Builders, for the refurbishment of the male changerooms. Work 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.
Mount Panorama Temporary Circuit Closure
The Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit will be subject to temporary closures throughout Thursday 31 July and Friday 1 August to non-residents.
The temporary closure is for filming being undertaken by Sedona Pty Limited.
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.
Help Preserve Bathurst’s History – Nominate a Pillar of Bathurst
Do you know someone who made a lasting impact on the Bathurst Region? You can help honour their legacy by nominating them as a Pillar of Bathurst, with nominations for the 2025 Pillars now open. The Pillars of Bathurst project celebrates individuals who have made meaningful contributions to our community, offering inspiration to current and future generations. Bathurst Library is proud to preserve these stories as part of our shared local history.
Nominations can be made up until 1 August 2025.
Take on the Winter Quest this July!
With over 40 tasks capturing what’s iconic to the Bathurst Region including Museums, parks and gardens, villages and historic buildings, the Quest encourages visitors and locals to get out and about and discover Bathurst this winter.
Grab your friends or the whole family, crack the clues to earn points into the prize draw for the chance to win 1 of 6 $50 Buy Local gift cards.
- Every point you earn gives you an entry into the draw
- The more tasks you complete, the more chances you have to win!
- You can complete as many or as few tasks as you like.
- Save your progress and come back anytime to continue your quest, just make sure to hit submit once you’re done!
Entries open until midnight, Thursday 31 July 2025.
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