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Archive - September 2021
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30 Sep 2021
Jm Robson Aquatic Centre Outdoor Pool Re-opening
Lithgow City Council are excited to announce that the outdoor swimming pool will reopen on Saturday 2nd October 2021!
30 Sep 2021
Tradies support local youth
Youth at Mountains Youth Services (MYST) can shoot hoops and hang out in style at a new basketball court and conversation area at the back of the Waratah St, Katoomba, centre thanks to caring tradies.
30 Sep 2021
Lithgow - Residential Kerbside Bin Audit in October 2021
As part of Council’s ongoing waste education strategy and objective of diverting waste from landfill, a contractor will be conducting surveys of Lithgow City Council’s residential kerbside bin contents in October 2021.
29 Sep 2021
Blue Mountains Mayor: Warragamba Dam EIS could mean end to World Heritage listing
Blue Mountains Mayor, Cr Mark Greenhill, has condemned the release of the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the raising of the Warragamba Dam wall.
29 Sep 2021
COVID-19 Testing Clinic Opening Today
Commencing Wednesday 29 September, Lithgow’s drive-through testing clinic at Tony Luchetti Showground will re-open once more!
28 Sep 2021
Blue Mountains tourism prepares to re-open
Blue Mountains tourism businesses and locals have been encouraged to prepare for a huge surge in visitors when the long Greater Sydney lockdown ends.
27 Sep 2021
26 Sep 2021
Magnificent Cloak of Hope installed at Katoomba Civic Centre
Local artist Kevina-Jo Smith’s striking knitted installation, entitled Cloak of Hope, has been draped over the northern wall of the former Katoomba Library.
26 Sep 2021
Lithgow LGA COVID Vaccinations increasing
The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to be a challenging time for the community but there is light at the end of the tunnel as the Lithgow LGA vaccination rates continue to increase.
25 Sep 2021
Work to begin on lower Blue Mountains first accessible bushland track
In a first, the lower Blue Mountains is set to have a fully accessible bushland track, opening up the natural beauty and significant heritage features of the area to more people.
24 Sep 2021
Blackheath Station Upgrade One Step Closer
Work to improve accessibility and safety for all customers at Blackheath station is one step closer, with Arenco awarded the contract to carry out the upgrade of one of the state’s oldest railway stations.
23 Sep 2021
Council to upgrade lighting at Leura pedestrian crossing
Council is upgrading the lights at a pedestrian crossing on Leura Mall, north of the train station, to improve safety.
23 Sep 2021
Digital Drop-ins provide a free helping hand during Covid for business challenges and recovery
Each fortnight Lithgow City Council, in partnership with the Strengthening Business Service, part of the Australian Government Entrepreneurs’ Programme, has been providing free 30 minute online masterclasses for local business owners to become equipped with the appropriate skills and resources needed to manage complex economic environments with confidence, now and in the future.
22 Sep 2021
Join us in Conversation with Judy Nunn
Lithgow Library Learning Centre will be participating in an online collaborative author talk presenting Judy Nunn’s new novel, “Showtime” on Wednesday 6 October 2021.
21 Sep 2021
Pools to reopen soon in the Blue Mountains
Following the Premier's announcement, Council's Leisure Centre team is working to reopen public pools from Monday 27 September - just in time for the warmer weather.
21 Sep 2021
Lithgow Citizenship Ceremony 17 September 2021
On Friday 17 September 2021, Lithgow City Council celebrated Australian Citizenship Day by holding an online citizenship ceremony for 15 conferees of our communities’ newest Australian citizens.
19 Sep 2021
Online Community Waste Education Workshops on 12 October 2021
Online waste workshops help educate residents on how to declutter, live sustainably and reduce waste to landfill.
18 Sep 2021
New mental health service to support people doing it tough in the Nepean Blue Mountains region
A Head to Health Pop Up service has launched in the Nepean Blue Mountains region to support people whose mental health is being affected by the current COVID-19 outbreak and restrictions.
18 Sep 2021
Blue Mountains City Council to resume Click & Collect library service
Blue Mountains City Council is now permitted to offer a Click and Collect library service, following changes to the Public Heath Order. The service will recommence from 27 September at Katoomba and Springwood Libraries.
17 Sep 2021
Wild Dog And Foxes Targeted In Spring Campaign
BIOSECURITY experts have again joined forces with landholders in the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains regions to launch a pest animal control campaign throughout spring.
16 Sep 2021
Marketing manager for Blue Mountains Tourism
Blue Mountains Tourism has engaged a marketing manager to develop and roll out a strategic marketing plan to lure visitors back to the region after lockdown and drive the visitor economy back to pre-pandemic levels and higher.
16 Sep 2021
Click & Collect at Your Library
Following recent public health order changes, Lithgow Library is pleased to offer the community a next day "Click & Collect" service for library items.
15 Sep 2021
New Aussies to be welcomed on Australian Citizenship Day
The conferees from eight countries including, Italy, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Ireland, Cambodia and New Zealand, will become Australian citizens as part of an online ceremony.
14 Sep 2021
Last chance to have your say about plans for Buttenshaw Park, Springwood
New artist impressions for the proposed play space at Buttenshaw Park, Springwood are now available and the Blue Mountains community is encouraged to make final comments on plans for the play space and park
13 Sep 2021
Apply for a 2022 Cadetship, Apprenticeship or Traineeship at Blue Mountains City Council to kick start your career
The Blue Mountains Council Cadets, Apprentices and Traineeship (CATs) Program will commence in early 2022. Take this opportunity to start a career and earn while you learn!
12 Sep 2021
Locals Urged To Have A Say On GP Shortages
The shortage of GPs across the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury will be under the microscope in a new Senate Inquiry, and Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman is urging locals to have their say.
10 Sep 2021
Upcoming Vaccination Hub - Lithgow
For the period of 12, 13 and 14 September 2021, Lithgow will be hosting its own pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic, operated by NSW Health.News Menu:
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