What's News 9 May
Published on 09 May 2025
Notice of Ordinary Council Meeting
An ordinary Council meeting for Bathurst Regional Council will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Bathurst on Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 6pm.
Public Forum will be held from 6pm to allow members of the public to raise any matters on the agenda with Council.
The meeting will be livestreamed on Council’s YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/3QIHAB7
National Simultaneous Storytime at Bathurst Library
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is where a story is read at the same time as thousands of other libraries, schools, and bookshops across Australia.
This year, Bathurst Library are reading 'Truck Cat' by Deborah Frenkel & Danny Snell followed by more stories, songs, rhymes, an interactive demonstration of the free kid’s databases and a take home craft.
Starting at 12pm sharp on Wednesday 21 May.
Bookings https://events.humanitix.com/host/bathurst-library or phone 6333 6281.
Community Tree Planting Day
A community tree planting day will take place along the banks of Queen Charlotte’s Vale Creek on Sunday 25 May. Commencing at 10am off Alpha Street levee and Police Paddock, the community are invited to help plant native trees, shrubs and grasses that once mature will provide habit for local wildlife, and improve the health and ecological function of this important urban waterway.
For more information contact Council's Community Environmental Engagement Programs Officer Bill Josh (Habitat Connect) on 0407 256 791 or Councils Recreation Section on 02 6333 6285.
National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Council will host a community run/walk on Friday 30 May 2025 for National Reconciliation Week.
The event will include participation certificates, free BBQ lunch and service stalls.
For more information, please visit https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Council/About-our-City/Aboriginal-Community/Community-Development-and-Events
Bathurst Careers Expo
Don’t miss the chance to explore your career prospects with over 80 exhibitors in attendance, ranging from educational institutions to large and small businesses based in the Central West.
Join us on Wednesday 30 July, 9am – 3pm at the Charles Sturt University Gymnasium.
Interested in being an exhibitor at the Bathurst Careers Expo?
The Bathurst Careers Expo attracts over 1000 job-seekers and school-leavers. It is an excellent opportunity to showcase career opportunities to a vast audience free of charge.
Download the 2025 Bathurst Careers Expo Exhibitor Info Pack
Bus stop closure
The Armada Bathurst shopping centre bus stop on Howick Street will be closed until the 19 May while the existing bus shelter is upgraded.
The works include the removal of the existing bus shelter and installing a new structure with upgraded seating, signage and roofing.
A temporary bus stop has been set up on Bentinck Street, near the corner of Howick Street for the duration of the works.
Bathurst NRL
Don’t miss the Penrith Panthers take on the Newcastle Knights at Carrington Park on Saturday 24 May.
www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Events/NRL
Play Like a Panther Clinic
Registrations are open for the Play Like a Panther Clinic, presented by Westfund Health Insurance.
The clinic will take place on Thursday 22 May, from 4pm, as part of the lead up to the Panthers v Knights NRL match at Carrington Park on Saturday 24 May.
Register here for the clinic: https://profile.mysideline.com.au/register/entity?data=eyJlbnRpdHlJZCI6NjAzNTQ2MzIsImVudGl0eVR5cGUiOiJwcm9ncmFtIn0%3D&source=rugby-league
Bathurst Panthers Sportsman’s Lunch Tickets on sale now
This 2-course dining experience is not to be missed! Enjoy a Q&A with Premiership Winning coach Ivan Cleary and CEO Matt Cameron along with special guest players to hear their insights into the upcoming NRL season. Exciting guest players will be announced closer to the event.
Tickets $90pp
https://www.123tix.com.au/.../panthers-sportsmans-lunch
All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Bathurst Junior Rugby League Clubs.
Friday 23 May
Doors open 12.30pm for 1pm start
Draft Bathurst Regional Community Strategic Plan (CSP) 2025-2045
From August 2024 to February 2025, we asked the community to share their thoughts on the future of the Bathurst Region. Over 2,800 people participated, contributing over 6,000 ideas and comments. We’ve worked closely with Councillors and staff to create the latest version of the Community Strategic Plan, which outlines a shared vision for our region.
The draft Community Strategic Plan is provided in the YourSay Document Library.
For more information and to make a submission visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/csp
The draft Plan is on public exhibition for 28 days from 22 April 2025 to 20 May 2025.
Draft Bathurst Region Community Heritage Plan 2025-2029
At the Council meeting held on 16 April 2025, Council resolved to place the Draft Bathurst Region Community Heritage Plan 2025-2029 on public exhibition and invite public submissions.
To view the full results obtained from earlier consultations and read the proposed actions that Council and the community can take toward managing heritage in the Region, navigate to https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/community-heritage-plan.
Written submissions in relation to the draft plan should be emailed to
council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Any submission that you make on the draft Plan may be included without alteration (including names and addresses) in reports that are available to the public and in Council business papers. Any person may make a submission to the Council in relation to the draft plan. Submissions close at 4pm on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2035, Draft Delivery Program 2025-2029 and Operational Plan 2025-2026
The Draft Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) 2025-2035 is a ten-year view of Council’s finances and has been developed under the NSW Government’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) Framework.
The Delivery Program & Operational Plan, incorporating the Revenue Policy, outlines the strategies and financial resources required over the next four years to implement the key directions identified by the community in the draft Bathurst Community Strategic Plan 2025-2045.
At the Council Meeting held Wednesday 16 April 2025, Council resolved to place the following documents on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days:
1. Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2035
2. Draft Delivery Program 2025-2029
3. Operational Plan 2025-2026
The draft plans are open for public submissions and can be viewed online at yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or at the Civic Centre or Bathurst Library.
Submissions are invited until 4pm on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Temporary Road Closure - Ribbon Gang Lane
Council advises that 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.
Any inconvenience is regretted.
Media contact: Lilli Reid Digital Communications Officer
P: 02 6333 6592 M: 0429 040 385 E: lilli.reid@bathurst.nsw.gov.au