What's News 4 September 2026
Published on 04 September 2026
Bathurst 1000 Business Activation Opportunities
Race Week is fast approaching, and Council invites local businesses to participate in several high impact promotional opportunities to boost visibility and drive foot traffic:
• Window Display Competition:
Dress your shopfront for a chance to win GA passes, promo shoutouts, and the major prize of 2 Corporate Box tickets plus merch and advertising packages. Participating businesses will receive 4 x 4 Day GA Passes courtesy of Repco!
Submit a special offer to be featured for free in the coupon book distributed to visitors and campers throughout Race Week.
Extend your hours on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October, when thousands of fans will be in the CBD for off track events.
• Fan Fest Tuesday Giveaways:
Donate a prize to be featured on stage in front of a huge crowd during the mega giveaway.
Kaleidoscope Festival - Request for Vendors
Bathurst has been successful in receiving funding from Multicultural NSW which will be used to deliver a new event for Bathurst ‘The Kaleidoscope Festival,’ to be held 7 November at Victoria Park.
To bring the event to life, Council is seeking a vibrant mix of food vendors, market stalls, performers and workshop facilitators that reflect the many cultures represented in our community.
Road Pavement Repairs – Brilliant St
Road pavement repairs will be undertaken in Brilliant St, between William St and Bentinck St, as part of Council's Resurfacing Program for 2026/27.
Council’s Bitumen crews are scheduled to commence repair works on Wednesday 2 September 2026. The repair works are expected to take approximately 2-3 weeks, weather permitting, and will involve multiple asphalt pavement repairs to restore the roadway to a safe condition.
During the repair period:
• Traffic control will be in place daily between 7:00am and 4:00pm
• Motorists may experience delays and temporary changes to traffic conditions
• Road users are asked to follow all signage and comply with directions from traffic controllers at all times
For further information or enquiries regarding these works, please contact Council’s Department of Engineering Services on (02) 6333 6100.
Public Consultation on Bathurst Flood Study Update – Submission Deadline Extended
Council, with the support of the NSW Government, is currently undertaking a Flood Study Update for the Macquarie Wambuul River floodplain in the Bathurst area.
Council invites written submissions in relation to the draft Bathurst flood study update. Any submission needs to be lodged with Council by 4pm on Friday 11 September 2026 and must include your name and address. Council appreciates that there is extensive information for residents to read and understand as part of this project, reasoning for the fortnight deadline extension.
Any submission that you make may be included without alteration (including names and addresses) in reports that are available to the public in Council business papers.
Written submissions can be lodged through Council’s YourSay page.
Bookings open for 'I Can't Believe It's Not Father's Day' Replica Race Car Laps
The National Motor Racing Museum's popular Father's Day event on Mount Panorama will this year be held one week later to accommodate on-track activity the weekend of Father's Day.
Dubbed the 'I can't Believe It's Not Father's Day' event and taking place Sunday 13 September, attendees can look forward to all the usual activities, including free entry for dads and father figures to the museum, passenger laps in the museum's replica cars and a look at an all-new special exhibition celebrating the incredible career of the King of the Mountain, Peter Brock.
Bookings for a replica race car lap have officially opened! Prices start from $15.00 per seat per lap. To book, contact the museum on 6332 1872 to secure your spot on The Mount.
Australia Day Awards | Nominate Today!
Nominations are open for the 2027 Australia Day Awards. Categories include Citizen of the Year, Living Legends, Youth Arts, Youth Service, and Event of the Year, covering Destination Event, Community Event, and Most Outstanding New Event.
Living Legends, Citizen of the Year, Youth Arts and Youth Service nominations close Friday 6 November 2026. Event of the Year nominations close Friday 8 January 2027.
Have your Say | Draft Active Transport Strategy
The draft Bathurst Region Active Transport Strategy (BRATS) is on public exhibition and Council wants to hear from the community.
The Strategy will guide actions for planning and building our active transport network, footpaths, shared paths, cycleways and associated infrastructure.
BRATS has also recommends Council start a speed limit review in the CBD so the exhibition also includes a draft Bathurst Urban Road Network Plan which looks at future 30km/hour speed limits in the Bathurst CBD.
Water Main Replacement Works – Bradwardine Road
Water main replacement works on Bradwardine Road, between Suttor Street and the Mitchell Highway, commenced on Tuesday 4 August and are expected to take 5 to 6 weeks to complete, subject to weather conditions. The works will involve the excavation, trenching and installation of a new 375mm cast iron water main along the western side of Bradwardine Road.
Construction activities will generally be undertaken between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. No weekend works are currently anticipated, however, they may be required should unforeseen circumstances arise. Traffic control will be in place throughout the works, and motorists are requested to obey all signage and directions from traffic controllers and drive to the changed road conditions. For further information, please contact Council's Engineering Department during business hours on (02) 6333 6100.
Want to boost your chances of grant success? Council’s Economic Development team is hosting a FREE Grant Writing Workshop for local businesses, community groups and individuals. Gain practical tips to strengthen your applications and feel more confident navigating the grant process.
-Wednesday 16 September 2026
-Skyline Room, Bathurst Panthers, 132 Piper Street, Bathurst
Have Your Say - Safer Cities Project
Council is seeking community involvement as part of the Safer Cities: Her Way 2 program to improve perceptions of safety and accessibility for women, girls and gender-diverse people in the Bathurst CBD.
Following our successful grant approval from the NSW Government’s Safer Cities: Her Way 2 program, we are starting engagement through our Gender-Inclusive Safety Research and Trial Program. The first stage of engagement is an interactive YourSay survey, allowing for pins to be dropped on a map of the CBD to identify areas of concern and share ideas for improvements. This will deepen our understanding of how women, girls and gender-diverse people perceive and experience safety in the CBD, informing future planning and public space investment.
More ways to be involved will be announced soon. Keep an eye out for upcoming day and night-time 'walkshops', pop-up trials and co-design workshop opportunities.
This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government, through Transport for NSW’s Safer Cities: Her Way 2 program.
Media contact: Genevieve Green Media and Communications Officer