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Archive - December 2021
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29 Dec 2021
Choose Your Own Adventure These School Holidays
Lithgow City Council and a range of local organisations have a fantastic line up of school holiday activities and events planned for these summer holidays.
28 Dec 2021
#AYearInADay campaign launches on 1 January 2022 to inspire action to restore Planetary Health
From 1 January 2022, Blue Mountains City Council’s Planetary Health Initiative will be launching a new campaign to help grow local action for planetary health.
27 Dec 2021
FREE Permaculture and Social Enterprise Design Course offered to Blue Mountains Youth in January
Young residents of the Blue Mountains aged between 16 – 24 years are being offered the opportunity to participate in a free, three-day Permaculture and Social Enterprise Design Course which will start on 5 January, 2022.
26 Dec 2021
Koala habitat planted in Yellow Rock
In 2020, when local Girl Guide, Grace George, learned of a koala that walked 40 kilometres from Kurrajong to Glenbrook to find suitable habitat, she was inspired to act.
25 Dec 2021
New Councillors sworn in following Local Government Election
The newly elected Councillors of Blue Mountains City Council took an Oath (or Affirmation) of Office Thursday night (23 December 2021), following the 2021 Local Government Election.
24 Dec 2021
Leave the feasting to non-furry friends and family this Christmas
RSPCA NSW asks pet owners to remain vigilant over what they feed their pets over the holidays.
23 Dec 2021
Blue Mountains Sports Receive Christmas Bonus
Blue Mountains sporting organisations have received a Christmas bonus from the NSW Government following the awarding of grants in the Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund.
23 Dec 2021
Driver Reviver urges road safety for Christmas wish list
As Aussies emerge for post-lockdown road trips, drivers are urged to put road safety at the top of their Christmas wish list.
22 Dec 2021
Lithgow Pump Track Officially Opened
Lithgow Pump Track was officially opened by the Deputy Premier and State Member for Bathurst Paul Toole MP on Saturday 18 December 2021 in front of a crowd of bike enthusiasts of all ages.
22 Dec 2021
Blue Mountains City Council launches new emergency resource for residents
Being prepared and knowing what to do in the event of a natural disaster such as a bushfire, extreme storm or a flood, is one of the best ways that you can protect yourself and your family.
21 Dec 2021
Blue Mountains Grammar School Art & Design Awards goes virtual
Blue Mountains Grammar School (BMGS) is celebrating the 21st year of the prestigious Art and Design Awards sponsored by Dr Ken Marshall. The Awards acknowledge innovative and creative excellence in works produced by students in Visual Arts, Industrial Technology (Timber) and Design and Technology.
21 Dec 2021
Exciting Blue Mountains school holiday activities with National Parks
Expect a buzz of excitement when National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) education rangers showcase the wonderful world of nature during special sessions in Blue Mountains National Park over the summer holidays.
20 Dec 2021
Myst Takes Delivery Of New Vehicle
Young people in need have a safer ride to important appointments and outdoor activities after Mountains Youth Services Team (MYST) took charge of a new van thanks in part to a $20,000 grant recommended by Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman.
20 Dec 2021
Get Ready for summer: Plan now for seasonal hazards
Lithgow City Council is encouraging families, friends and neighbours to use the start of summer as the start of a conversation about being aware of and prepared for seasonal hazards.
19 Dec 2021
James Chapman OLY Announced as Lithgow’s 2022 Australia Day Ambassador
Join Australia Day Ambassador James Chapman OLY at Lithgow's Australia Day event at Queen Elizabeth Park Lithgow from 10:00am on Wednesday 26 January 2022.
17 Dec 2021
Be Sure To Have A Plan B This Festive Season
Now that party season has arrived many plans are being made; planning where you will go to celebrate, planning who you will see, and planning what you will wear – but have you made a Plan B for getting home safely?
17 Dec 2021
Make your Christmas a low waste Christmas
Christmas is a time of family, food, joy and gift-giving, and it shouldn’t cost the earth. With a little care and planning, you can enjoy all the Christmas trimmings and traditions you love without a hefty toll on the environment.
17 Dec 2021
Lachlan Sharp recognized for sporting achievement at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Lithgow City Council General Manager, Craig Butler, was pleased to meet recently with hockey champion Lachlan Sharp to recognise his achievements and present him with a gift to remind him of his hometown.
15 Dec 2021
Telehealth here to stay in the Blue Mountains
The Morrison Government is making telehealth a permanent feature of Australia’s health care system, in a move endorsed by the Blue Mountains’ primary healthcare provider.
14 Dec 2021
14 Dec 2021
Disability Afternoon Tea at Lithgow Library
People living with disability, their families, carers, and friends are invited to share stories, experiences and enjoy community life every second Thursday of the month starting 13 January 2022 at Lithgow Library
14 Dec 2021
Online TAFE NSW Animal First Aid Course To Help Owners Become ‘Pet Paramedics’
With 62 per cent of Australian households owning at least one pet, a new virtual short course at TAFE NSW can give local pet owners the skills to potentially save their animal’s life in a medical emergency.
12 Dec 2021
Tell us your vision for the future of the Lithgow region
Lithgow City Council is inviting the community to share its vision for the future of the Lithgow local government area to inform the Community Strategic Plan 2035 – Our Place, Our Future and supporting documents.
10 Dec 2021
Wolgan Road Storm Damage – Natural Disaster
Over the past two months, Lithgow like much of NSW has been subject to heavy rainfall, with a natural disaster now declared for the area. There has been widespread damage to the road network.
9 Dec 2021
New Nursery Provides Care Close To Home
Specialised neonatal care for the youngest of Blue Mountains residents is now available closer to home with the opening of a dedicated Special Care Nursery at Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital.
8 Dec 2021
’The Silver Tunnel’ - A hell of a play in a holy place - Free
The surprise theatre hit of 2020 is set to tour 12 NSW suburban and regional centres in early 2022 with free performances, carrying its inspiring message of ‘choosing life’.
7 Dec 2021
Smoke Between Trees finally screens
Leura filmmaker Michael Joy has finally launched his long-awaited feature film, Smoke Between Trees, after a two-year Covid-19 delay.
6 Dec 2021
6 Dec 2021
Lithgow Pump Track Opening Event
An opening event is being held at the new Lithgow pump track on Saturday 18 December 2021 with music, food, prizes and plenty of riding.
6 Dec 2021
Blue Mountains City Council's End of Term Report 2016-2021 highlights achievements
The outgoing Council has delivered its End of Term Report 2016-2021, highlighting achievements over the last five years and the delivery of improved core services to the community.
5 Dec 2021
Council and CSIRO launch school STEM program
Blue Mountains City Council is teaming with Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO to launch the STEM Community Partnerships Program (STEM CPP) in 2022 in the Blue Mountains region.
5 Dec 2021
Eat local, shop local, support local
With Covid-19 restrictions now easing for most people, Blue Mountains businesses are encouraging residents to continue spending locally.
5 Dec 2021
Lithgow City Orchestra Live in the Library!
Lithgow City Orchestra will be playing live at Lithgow Library on Saturday 11 December 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am.
4 Dec 2021
Visitor Information Centres to return to normal operating hours
From 13 December, both Visitor Information Centres at Glenbrook and Echo Point will return to normal operating hours.
4 Dec 2021
Blue Mountains Wins Seniors Festival Grant
Seniors in Blue Mountains will have even more reason to celebrate during the 2022 Seniors Festival with Springwood and District Citizens Boys and Girls Club winning a share of $200,000 in NSW Government funding to host a community event.
3 Dec 2021
Council to be powered by 100% renewable energy
Blue Mountains City Council is delighted to announce it has secured a contract for renewable energy to power all Council’s large sites and streetlights – replacing its reliance on fossil fuel powered electricity.
3 Dec 2021
Lithgow City Council commissions local artist to design Christmas banners for Main Street
Lithgow based artist Linda Hine has designed Australian themed banners for this year’s Christmas commission which will be on display along Main Street throughout December.
2 Dec 2021
ReNew Exhibition pays tribute to the 2019/20 bushfires
The community has offered a collection of amazing, high-quality works that respond to the bushfires and subsequent journey to recovery and resilience for the ReNew exhibition.
2 Dec 2021
Tafe NSW Offers Thousands Of Free Training Places
School leavers and jobseekers in the Blue Mountains now have access to thousands of free course places in the NSW Government funded Summer Skills, Lockdown Learning, and Job Trainer programs at TAFE NSW.
1 Dec 2021
Cullenbenbong Road Causeway Reconstruction
On Monday 29 November 2021, Lithgow Council will start work on the replacement of a concrete causeway on Cullenbenbong Road, Kanimbla Valley.
1 Dec 2021
Free Library shuttle bus during Springwood Library refurbishment
Blue Mountains City Council is pleased to announce the start of a weekly Library bus service.News Menu:
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