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Blue Mountains News
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20 Sep 2020
Blue Mountains City Council welcomes SafeWork NSW apology
Blue Mountains City Council welcomed SafeWork NSW’s apology this week in regards to its compliance activity that was found, by the NSW Ombudsman last month, to be unlawful or unreasonable.
19 Sep 2020
Fun, safe, affordable, local, Creative School Holiday Activities
October School Holiday WorkshopsPenrith Regional Gallery
18 Sep 2020
Author Talk by Chris Hammer
Lithgow Library Learning Centre will be participating in an online collaborative author talk presenting Chris Hammer’s new novel, “Trust”.
18 Sep 2020
Temporary Closure of Lake Wallace Amenities Block
Council wishes to advise that the Lake Wallace (Wallerawang Dam) amenities block will be temporarily closed from Monday 21st September through to Friday 25th September to allow for retiling and painting.
17 Sep 2020
Nominations Open for Lithgow Ability Awards
Nominations are now open for the Lithgow Ability Awards, which showcase the many outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the Lithgow region who make positive contributions towards social inclusion.
17 Sep 2020
Animal Lovers Called On to Join Campaign
Animal lovers in the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury regions are being called on to join a new campaign on factoring their furry friends into their emergency management plans.
17 Sep 2020
New Exhibition - Landscapes from the Anthropocene
Blue Mountains Art Exhibition to explore the Anthropocene
16 Sep 2020
Local Business Mum Wins 2x Bronze at 2020 Ausmumpreneur Awards
Kylie King, from Faulconbridge who also runs her business in Penrith, who founded The Phoenix Within business has been named Leadership Award third place winner not only in Judges Choice but also People’s Choice as well.
16 Sep 2020
Lithgow Halloween Goes Digital in 2020!
Lithgow Halloween is going Digital in 2020 with an online Best Dressed Competition and the 2nd year of the Smartphone Film Competition – and there’ll be major prizes to be won.
16 Sep 2020
Temporary Closure: Wentworth Falls Area Walking Tracks - 17 September 2020
*** Helicopter operation planned for tomorrow, 17 September, have been postponed. ***
15 Sep 2020
Temporary Closure: Wentworth Falls Area Walking Tracks - 16 September 2020
National Parks & Wildlife ServiceBlue Mountains National Park – Wentworth Falls Area
Wednesday 16th September – weather dependent
15 Sep 2020
Council Adopts Draft Masterplan for Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park
Over the last two years, Council has been developing a draft Masterplan for Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park with extensive community input.
15 Sep 2020
Locals Urged to Prepare for Bushfire Season
September 19 - 20 is the Rural Fire Service’s (RFS) annual Get Ready Weekend. Get Ready Weekend is an opportunity to prepare for the bushfire season and start a broader conversation about being aware of hazards.
14 Sep 2020
Support Stepped Up for Bushfire Affected Community
Blue Mountains communities who felt the full force of bushfires last year continue to be supported to rebuild their lives.
14 Sep 2020
Margaret Davis' Story Inspired by Blackheath to premiere in Come To Where I Am - Australia
Critical Stages Touring Commissions Sixteen New Australian Stories for Stage and Screen - COME TO WHERE I AM - AUSTRALIA –
14 Sep 2020
Temporary Closure of Hassans Walls Road, Lithgow
Council wishes to advise residents of the temporary closure of Hassans Walls Road, Lithgow, from Rutherford Lane to Hassans Walls Lookout.
13 Sep 2020
Bushcare Restores Fairy Bower Reserve
Council has teamed up with community Bushcare volunteers, Sydney Trains and local environmental restoration contractors to restore Fairy Bower Reserve at Mount Victoria.
13 Sep 2020
Tender Release for Upgrade at Lapstone Public School
Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith announced that the upgrade at Lapstone Public School a step closer with a call made for the construction tenders.
12 Sep 2020
Council Assists those who Need Help after Rates Increase
Blue Mountains City Council has implemented compassionate measures to assist those who may be struggling to pay their rates, following an increase in land valuations determined by the NSW Valuer General’s office.
12 Sep 2020
Behind Closed Doors - Woodford Academy Blue Mountains, NSW
Shut to visitors and volunteers for four months, a new resident has been stirring up dust behind closed doors at the oldest building in the Blue Mountains.
12 Sep 2020
Accessible Fishing Pontoon for Lake Wallace
Lithgow Council Mayor Ray Thompson recently joined Adam Marshall MP Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW and local Member Paul Toole MP at Lake Wallace to announce a NSW Recreational Fishing Trust grant for an accessible fishing pontoon suitable for fishers facing mobility difficulties.
11 Sep 2020
Temporary Closure: Perrys Lookdown and Anvil Rock - Friday 11th September 2020
National Parks & Wildlife ServiceBlue Mountains National Park – Blackheath Area
Friday 11th September, 2020 - weather permitting
11 Sep 2020
Rally for Buses on the Brink
Dozens of family-owned and independent buses are on the brink of collapse, thousands of drivers could lose their jobs and "Mum and Dad" operators stand to lose their homes as an impact of COVID-19 restrictions.
11 Sep 2020
Author Talk by Monica McInerney
Lithgow Library Learning Centre will be participating in an online collaborative author talk presenting Monica McInerney’s new novel, “The Godmothers”.
10 Sep 2020
Street Notes by Penrith Con: Inviting Musicians aged 18 - 26yrs for Mentorship and Performance Program
8 x places available for audition
10 Sep 2020
An Evening of Jazz with Emma Pask
Spend an enchanting evening with award winning vocalist Emma Pask as she interweaves storytelling through timeless swinging jazz standards, upbeat Latin rhythms, tender ballads and of course, some raucous tunes.News Menu:
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