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Archive - July 2023
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30 Jul 2023
Babies and Dental Health
Did you know that babies should see the dentist every six months just like older children and adults? Find out why and more about child dental health at a special information session to be held at Lithgow Library on Monday 31 July from 11.00am.
30 Jul 2023
Community Assistance Program 2023 recipients announced
Community assistance donations are to be distributed to organisations across the Blue Mountains, as part of the Community Assistance Program 2023.
28 Jul 2023
NPWS Wentworth Falls picnic area upgrade - CLOSED to vehicles from 14 Aug 2023
The National Parks and Wildlife Service plans to improve the car park area at Wentworth Falls picnic area (at the end of Falls Road). The planned construction period is mid-August 2023 to end of November 2023.
28 Jul 2023
Frogs the focus of Council’s latest Waterways Health Snapshot
Council regularly monitors our local waterways throughout the Blue Mountains to determine the ecological health and recreational quality of our water. The annual Waterways Health Snapshot reveals the results of this monitoring
27 Jul 2023
National Tree Day 2023
Did you know that healthy shade trees in an urban landscape benefits mental health, improve air quality and can reduce daytime heat by up to 10 degrees Celsius?
16 Jul 2023
Community to collaborate on upgrade of playgrounds in Wallerawang
Lithgow Mayor, Maree Statham has said that “Lithgow City Council is planning to build back better when public infrastructure is damaged.”
15 Jul 2023
Council secures funding for the design of two major off-road connections
Blue Mountains City Council has successfully secured funding for the design of major improvements to the City’s cycle and pedestrian connections at two key locations.
14 Jul 2023
Christmas comes to Jenolan Caves
Yule be disappointed if you miss out on Yulefest at Jenolan Caves
12 Jul 2023
Western Sydney International airport community information and feedback sessions
Two Western Sydney International Information and feedback sessions are planned across the Blue Mountains at Springwood and Blaxland.
10 Jul 2023
Playspace upgrade at Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park
The new playspace upgrade at Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park is another step closer with Better View Landscapes Pty Ltd now on board to construct the new play additions.
9 Jul 2023
Technology used to provide a snapshot of tree health
Soundwave technology that produces a detailed snapshot of a tree’s interior without making a single cut is now being regularly used by Blue Mountains City Council to help guide preservation plans.
8 Jul 2023
Council’s weed program helps restore Glenbrook Lagoon to former beauty
Blue Mountains City Council’s Natural Area Management and Healthy Waterways teams have claimed a significant victory in tackling a massive weed infestation at Glenbrook Lagoon and helping restore it to its former beauty.
8 Jul 2023
Lithgow City Council’s Street Tree Replacement Program
Lithgow Council will soon commence a staged program of replacing Robinia “mop top” street trees throughout Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland.
6 Jul 2023
"For our Elders", Flag Raising and Morning Tea at Lithgow City Council
As part of National NAIDOC week celebrations Lithgow Council organised a flag raising ceremony and morning tea on Tuesday 4 July with a number of Aboriginal people and agencies represented.
5 Jul 2023
4 Jul 2023
Jenolan Caves welcomes Hotel Etico trainees
Historic Jenolan Caves has teamed up with social enterprise Hotel Etico to offer valuable on-the-job work experience to hospitality trainees who are ready to enter the workforce.
4 Jul 2023
Selection of Lithgow City Council’s Art Collection Opens at the Seven Valley’s Visitors Information Centre
A new exhibition showcasing a selection from Lithgow City Council’s art collection will be open to the public to enjoy for free at the Seven Valleys Visitors Information Centre gallery from Saturday 1 July 2023.
3 Jul 2023
Visitor Pay Citywide Parking Scheme underway
Permits for FREE parking are now available for Blue Mountains residents, ratepayers, businesses and their employees as Stage 1 of the Visitor Pay Citywide Parking Scheme has commenced.
1 Jul 2023
Rejection of amendment to Wentworth Falls wildlife park proposal welcomed
Blue Mountains City Council Mayor Mark Greenhill and Blue Mountains Member Trish Doyle have welcomed news that the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) has denied an amendment to a wildlife park and tourism development proposed for Wentworth Falls.News Menu:
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National Trust Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum
National Trust Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum
National Trust Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum
