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Archive - June 2023
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29 Jun 2023
Phone addiction leads to film award
Enforced screen-free time ironically provided the impetus to create an award-winning silver screen movie for Katoomba’s Ethan Gelao and dad Andrew.
28 Jun 2023
Treeline Lurline
Blue Mountains City Council is excited to be working with the Treeline Lurline Steering Committee and the Katoomba Chamber of Commerce & Community to create a landmark boulevard of trees, seasonal colour, heritage, art and story along Lurline Street, Katoomba
27 Jun 2023
Western Sydney Airport flight plans a deep concern for the Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains Mayor Cr Mark Greenhill has vowed to fight the proposed Western Sydney Airport flight paths, released today by the Federal government, which he says will be a massive concern for the community and environment.
24 Jun 2023
NAIDOC Week 2023 - For Our Elders
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia every July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
23 Jun 2023
Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan – Lithgow's strengths and opportunities
Lithgow City Council is bringing the community's attention to their opportunity to shape the future of the city.
21 Jun 2023
$50 million upgrade set to further improve flora and fauna in Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment area
A $50 million upgrade to the Winmalee Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) at the foot of the Blue Mountains is nearing completion with the surrounding flora and fauna within the Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment set to benefit.
21 Jun 2023
Two garden events in June to celebrate Mary’s Garden heritage project at Eskbank House Museum
Two garden events are being held to mark the completion of the Eskbank House and Museum Heritage Garden Project.
20 Jun 2023
Visitor Pay Smart Parking locations from July 2023
Visitor play smart parking is being rolled out in Blackheath, Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls town centres in July.
19 Jun 2023
Discover bush tucker treats and survival skills this NAIDOC Week
Visit the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah this winter school holidays for fun-filled family adventures
17 Jun 2023
David Beschi - Exhibition of Watercolour Paintings
It is a great privilege to unveil this collection of new David Beschi watercolour paintings, in this, his 83rd year.
16 Jun 2023
Finding Freedom in Lithgow to Celebrate Refugee Week 2023
To live without the fear of war, to have your basic human rights upheld, to live in equality and without the fear of persecution – these are just some of the examples of what freedom can entail. Lithgow offers that and more.
15 Jun 2023
Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan – Open for public review and comment
Lithgow City Council is bringing the community's attention to their opportunity to shape the future of the city.
14 Jun 2023
Community spirit celebrated at 2023 Citizen of the Year Awards
It was an evening to celebrate kindness, care and community when the winners of the 2023 Blue Mountains Citizen of the Year Awards were announced.
12 Jun 2023
Birdie’s Tree series launches in the Blue Mountains to help young children cope with natural disasters
Birdie’s Tree, a series of children’s books, puppets and animations which help young children prepare for, and cope with natural disasters as well as other disruptive events like sickness will soon be available in Blue Mountains schools and libraries.
11 Jun 2023
Five grants awarded in 2023 Blue Mountains City of the Arts Trust Grants Program
The 2023 Blue Mountains City of the Arts Trust Grants Program has awarded $46 585 in grants to support the projects of five local artists and organisations.
10 Jun 2023
Council promotes dog off-leash areas and responsible dog ownership
Blue Mountains City Council is reminding residents of their responsibilities as dog owners while enjoying its 14 dog off-leash areas, and other public spaces.
10 Jun 2023
“I will vote no:” Darug elder objects to the Voice
Darug elder Uncle Colin Locke intervened at the end of a Blue Mountains Town Hall Meeting to express concerns about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament despite panellists’ view that the proposed body will strengthen indigenous self-determination.
9 Jun 2023
Emirates One&Only Resort announces closure with suppliers facing access difficulties
Lithgow City Council Mayor, Maree Statham has expressed extreme disappointment with the news that the Emirates One and Only Resort in the Wolgan Valley is to close for the fore-seeable future.
5 Jun 2023
Govetts Leap Lookout - Re-opening Wednesday 7 June
Govetts Leap Lookout in Blue Mountains National Park Blackheath, will re-open to visitors Wednesday 7 June with vehicle access from mid-morning.
5 Jun 2023
5 Jun 2023
Lithgow Mayor attends meetings with Mayors and Federal Government Ministers
Lithgow City Council’s Mayor, Maree Statham travelled to Canberra last week to join with other mayors from across the Central West in meetings with Federal Government Ministers.
4 Jun 2023
Public exhibition of the Draft Parking Precincts Plan
Blue Mountains City Council has endorsed the public exhibition of the Draft Parking Precincts Plan, that outlines the plan for nine high demand visitation sites that will have smart parking infrastructure operational by November 2023.
3 Jun 2023
Visitor Pay Smart Parking to get underway in July 2023
Permits will be available for Blue Mountains residents, ratepayers, businesses and their employees for FREE parking, when Stage 1 of the Visitor Pay Smart Parking Scheme commences.
2 Jun 2023
Hazard reduction burn in Blue Mountains National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct a hazard reduction burn in Blue Mountains National Park on Saturday 3 June 2023, weather permitting.
2 Jun 2023
Glow up for Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is continuing to improve access to the popular Glow Worm Tunnel precinct in Wollemi National Park.News Menu:
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