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Archive - May 2023
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31 May 2023
Local TAFE NSW graduate turns love of bushwalking into award-winning career
A Katoomba local has credited TAFE NSW’s Mature Age Workers’ Scholarship program with helping her land her dream job as an outdoor guide at the age of 50.
30 May 2023
Lithgow lifestyle expo success good sign for investor event
The success of the recent Lithgow Business & Lifestyle Expo is a positive indication of the town’s ability to reinvent itself as a tourist destination and green industry hub.
28 May 2023
Reducing Winter Air Pollution
With winter well and truly on the way, residents can assist in reducing winter smoke and ensure their fires are burning correctly.
28 May 2023
Propel Projects – Emerging performers residency call out
Following the success of the Propel Projects – Emerging Performers Residency Showcase at the Blue Mountains Theatre in May, Council is now calling for the next crop of emerging artists to apply to the 2023 residency program.
27 May 2023
As Bilingarra Indigenous Art & Culture Leura closes its doors a window opens at Echo Point
Wiradjuri born artist and businessman Brett Groves, with a deep connection to Dharug and Gundungurra country, took a risk for what he believes in.
26 May 2023
Local mum forges creative career with help of new TAFE NSW course
A local mum-of-three has credited a new course with helping her forge a career in the arts, having made her mark on the Blue Mountains’ booming arts sector during her studies.
26 May 2023
Council teams with research students to gather key business information
Council teams with research students to gather key business information
25 May 2023
New amenities building and accessible pathway completed at Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park
A brand new amenities building and accessible pathway at Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park have been completed, making it easier for everyone in the community to use the park.
24 May 2023
bentART Exhibition 2023
The 18th annual bentART exhibition (LGBTQIA+ artists) will be held from June 10 – 12, 2023 @ Rex-Livingston Art + Objects, 182 Katoomba St Katoomba.
22 May 2023
19 May 2023
Volunteers Week celebrates community ‘Change Makers’
National Volunteer Week is an annual event which recognises the vital contribution that millions of volunteers around our country make to their communities.
19 May 2023
Notice of Fire Restrictions - Lake Wallace
The Lithgow area has an abundance of environmental areas that are a drawcard for visitors. Lake Wallace is an example. During holiday periods, the lake foreshores and water are heavily used. This requires careful management of some of the issues that can arise.
17 May 2023
Diversity embraced on IDAHOBIT as Blue Mountains City Council flies the Pride flag
A rainbow-clad crowd gathered at Civic Place, Katoomba, as Blue Mountains City Council raised the Progress Pride flag on Wednesday 17 May, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
17 May 2023
National Road Safety Week reminds us of everyone’s right to get home safely
National Road Safety Week is an annual initiative of the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group established by Peter Frazer after his daughter Sarah was tragically killed in a road crash on the Hume Highway in 2012.
16 May 2023
Successful trial waste services to stay in a win for the community
Council is pleased to announce a range of new waste services from 1 July, following the extremely successful trial of new waste services in 2022, and receiving positive feedback from the community.
15 May 2023
14 May 2023
Waste 2 Art Community Recycled Textiles Competition and Exhibition: Change of key dates and exciting new venue
The 2023 Lithgow Waste 2 Art competition and public exhibition has found an exciting venue to showcase our local creations at Lithgow Library and Learning Centre, 157 Main Street Lithgow, and will start a little earlier than previously stated with all welcome to a special opening event on Wednesday 31May from 5.00pm -7.00pm.
14 May 2023
Have Your Say about community and cultural facilities in the Blue Mountains
Council is currently calling for feedback about community and cultural facilities in the Blue Mountains as an important part in preparing a new Community Facility Strategic Plan.
13 May 2023
Come to LithGlow 2023 and win prizes for dressing up and entering your photos
LithGlow is just around the corner. The visually stunning Seven Valleys calendar favourite will feature all of the light-candy it is known for, as well as an overture of fireworks, plus live music from ‘Ska-ramouche’ and ‘Lounge Pantha’, as well as great food and shopping.
11 May 2023
Council to start work on the first accessible bushland track in the Lower Mountains
Blue Mountains City Council will start upgrading the Lapstone Zig Zag Walking Track, including Siding Lookout and the parking area at the Knapsack Street cul-de-sac, in late May 2023, providing the first accessible bushland track in the Lower Mountains.
10 May 2023
Biggest Morning Tea Lithgow Library
Lithgow City Council Library staff are inviting the community to join them in raising money for the Cancer Council at Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at Lithgow Library on Tuesday 16 May from 11:00am.
9 May 2023
Blue Mountains community check out new Springwood Library at Grand Opening Day
People from across the Mountains stopped by to explore the impressive new Springwood Library during the much-anticipated Grand Opening Day on Saturday.
8 May 2023
Spooky Men come home to the Blue Mountains! National Tour - from 24 June
The Spooky Men are coming your way. Be afraid.Well, be entertained, excited, confused… and delighted!
7 May 2023
LithGlow 2023 gets its ‘Glow On’
The ever-popular LithGlow festival is just around the corner on Saturday 13th May 2023, and the event is bigger and better this year.
5 May 2023
South Lawson Park signs removed in act of vandalism
Some of the much anticipated and recently installed permanent signage at South Lawson Park has been deliberately removed in an act of vandalism.
4 May 2023
Power on: Blaxland’s electric vehicle charging stations are now live
Blue Mountains City Council continues to support a more sustainable and accessible Blue Mountainswithnew electric vehicle (EV) charging stations now ready to use at Blaxland.
4 May 2023
Blue Mountains City Council encourages residents to electrify everything!
Blue Mountains City Council is encouraging residents to electrify their homes and reap the benefits of clean energy as part of a co-ordinated campaign delivered by councils across Australia.
3 May 2023
'Slow Down In My Street' Campaign to keep local roads safe
Council is encouraging drivers travelling on Blue Mountains roads to slow down and make our local roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and motorists, with its ‘Slow Down In My Street’ Campaign.
2 May 2023
Lithgow Youth Week 2023 Was a Real Thrill
Great things happen when our young people feel listened to and seen.
1 May 2023
Council opposes rates increases following land valuation assessments
Blue Mountains City Council is opposing any increases to residents’ rates as a result of the Valuer General’s 2022 land valuation assessments.News Menu:
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