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Archive - July 2022
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31 Jul 2022
Council celebrates National Tree Day with plantings and new “Tree Health” video series
This Sunday, 31 July is National Tree Day. With around 300,000 people around the country involved, it is Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature care event.
30 Jul 2022
29 Jul 2022
Blue Mountains City Council responds to Australia State of the Environment 2021
Blue Mountains City Council is devastated, but not surprised, by the facts revealed in the recently released Australia State of the Environment (SoE) 2021.
29 Jul 2022
Blue Mountains Grandfather Headed On Far North Queensland Adventure Announced As Winner Of Truck Raffled For Medical Research
A grandfather, planning to travel to Queensland’s Cape York, has been announced as the winner of a deluxe Expedition Truck, raffled to raise funds for medical research.
28 Jul 2022
Jodi Phillis & Band + King Curly In Concert At Baroque Room - 13th August
Legendary singer-songwriter, composer and artist Jodi Phillis (The Clouds, Dearhunters, Roger Loves Betty) is releasing her 6th solo album, ‘We Need To Be Free’ in June 2022 through Melbourne based Cheersquad Records.
27 Jul 2022
Our Place, Our Future - Options for a Sustainable Lithgow
Lithgow Council has commenced an extensive process of community engagement on two options to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the council.
24 Jul 2022
Farmers Creek Works Nearing Completion
A major program of shared walking and cycling pathway construction, environmental and other works that have been happening over the past 12 months along Farmers Creek is nearing completion.
23 Jul 2022
Mountains visit after release of grim report
Federal Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek has visited the Blue Mountains to see efforts to protect endangered ecological communities following the 2020 bushfires, just a day after the release of the latest State of the Environment Report, Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman said
22 Jul 2022
Delivering More GPs For Macquarie
The Albanese Government has acted on its promise to make it easier for people in Macquarie to see a doctor in their community.
19 Jul 2022
Laying the path for South Lawson Park improvements
One of the key upgrades planned for South Lawson Park is about to get underway with the first stage of the new accessible path almost ready to be laid.
18 Jul 2022
Violin Duo Play at Lithgow Library
Following on from the very successful and popular Community Orchestra performance at Lithgow Library, a violin duo performance by Peter Avery and Josh Mason will take place on Saturday 23 July 2022 at 10:00am.
17 Jul 2022
Labor cuts access to free Rapid Antigen Tests for concession card holders in Macquarie
The Albanese Government has decided to restrict access to free Rapid Antigen Tests for concession card holders in Macquarie, despite surging case numbers and rising cost-of-living pressures.
13 Jul 2022
Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan goes on public exhibition
The draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022-2026 is now on public exhibition and available for the community to provide feedback on.
11 Jul 2022
Blue Mountains Mayor criticises cynical post-flood politics; stands in solidarity with Wollondilly and the region
Blue Mountains Mayor, Councillor Mark Greenhill has supported his Wollondilly counterpart, Mayor Matt Gould, in calling for sensible discussion around flood mitigation, following the most recent natural disaster.
11 Jul 2022
Blue Mountains Tourism forum on sustainability
Tourism businesses can learn how they can help create a sustainable future for the region when Blue Mountains Tourism (BMT) hosts its next free industry forum on Tuesday, July 26.
10 Jul 2022
THE WEEPING WILLOWS + SMITH & JONES in Concert 30th July 2022
Fusion Boutique Presents THE WEEPING WILLOWS 'You Reap What You Sow' Album Launch Tour + SMITH & JONESLive in Concert at the Baroque Room, Carrington Hotel
9 Jul 2022
Raising the Aboriginal Flag for NAIDOC Week
The Mayor Maree Statham and Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Helen Riley raised the Aboriginal Flag outside Council Chambers to mark the commencement of NAIDOC Week 2022.
8 Jul 2022
WATER presence & absence 10 December 2022 - 29 January 2023
The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre have been successful in receiving over $84,000 in Create NSW funding to expand their range of programs relating to an upcoming water health exhibition, WATER presence & absence.
7 Jul 2022
7 Jul 2022
Regional Waste 2 Art Exhibition
The 2022 Regional Waste 2 Art Exhibition being hosted this year by Lithgow City Council, will showcase artworks from 12 councils across the NetWaste Region.
6 Jul 2022
The Blue Mountains declared a Natural Disaster Area following more record-breaking torrential rains
The Blue Mountains is again experiencing massive impacts from a severe wet weather event causing extensive landslips, tree falls, road closures, flooding, drainage problems and leaking buildings.
6 Jul 2022
Kerbside Chipping Service trialled during August 2022
From 1 August 2022, Blue Mountains City Council is trialling a Kerbside Chipping service for residents. Bookings for this service are open from 1 June - 27 July 2022.
4 Jul 2022
Council explores electric vehicle options
Council is launching a strategic transition to electric vehicles (EVs) for its fleet, beginning with a pilot program of four vehicles.
4 Jul 2022
3 Jul 2022
New stop on Blue Mountains antique trail opens with local and Sydney dealers
A new stop on the Blue Mountains antiquing trail has opened in Woodford, with the old Federation Building Materials store opening its doors as an antique centre earlier this month.
1 Jul 2022
Greening our City: Council will plant nearly 400 trees in lower Blue Mountains to combat urban heat
Council is planting hundreds of trees across three locations in the lower Blue Mountains to combat increased temperatures associated with loss of tree canopy cover.
1 Jul 2022
Queen Elizabeth Park Toilet Block Mural
Have you seen the mural that was currently painted on the Toilet Block at Queen Elizabeth Park?News Menu:
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Relax at Blue Gum House in Blackheath!
Enjoy the fresh air and the peacefulness of Blackheath!
Enjoy the fresh air and the peacefulness of Blackheath!
