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Archive - April 2024
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30 Apr 2024
Inaugural Blue Mountains Heritage Forum a success
Local heritage enthusiasts and experts enjoyed a day of talks, workshops and walks at the inaugural Blue Mountains Heritage Forum.
27 Apr 2024
Council continues landslip repair work at Mitchells Pass
Mitchells Pass, Glenbrook remains closed to pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicles, with one lane access open to Mitchell’s Pass residents only, as Council finalises plans for reconstruction work following the recent landslip.
25 Apr 2024
Growing Community at Blackheath’s Community Gardens
Blackheath is community garden central in the Blue Mountains, with three community gardens producing a year-round supply of produce and connecting the community through shared connection and learning experiences (and shared fruit and vegies!).
23 Apr 2024
Blue Mountains City Council launches community consultation on first stage of Neighbourhood Parks Program
The Blue Mountains community is invited to have your say on the upgrades of three neighbourhood parks – including Medlow Park, Golden Horizons in Hazelbrook and Thomas Park in Blaxland.
22 Apr 2024
Large hazard reduction burn in Blue Mountains National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning a 1500-hectare hazard reduction burn in Blue Mountains National Park from Tuesday 23 April, weather permitting.
22 Apr 2024
FUSION BOUTIQUE presents Dave Graney & Clare Moore "(strangely)(emotional)” Album Launch Tour Live in Concert at the Baroque Room, Katoomba - SAT 4th May
Coral Snakes Legends and prolific alt artists Dave Graney & Clare Moore Unveil New Album “(strangely)(emotional)”
21 Apr 2024
20 Apr 2024
LithGlow set to light up the valley in May
The Seven Valley’s annual festival of lights LithGlow is returning once again to the Blast Furnace Park on Saturday 11 May from 5:00pm until 9:00pm
19 Apr 2024
Megalong Road reopens to light vehicle traffic
Megalong Road has reopened to light vehicle traffic today, after a major landslide caused by heavy rain forced a two-week closure on the only sealed public access road into the valley.
19 Apr 2024
Express, empower, get loud at Lithgow Youth Week 2024
The “Valley of Sound 2024” music event, Lithgow’s official 2024 Youth Week event is happening at the Union Theatre Lithgow on Saturday 20 April.
17 Apr 2024
Zig Zag Railway full steam ahead for all ages
On Thursday 11 April it was Zig Zag Day all round with students from Zig Zag Primary and their grandparents riding the rails from Clarence Station right down to Bottom Points into Oakey Park.
16 Apr 2024
Lithgow’s ‘Seven Valleys Destination Action Plan’ on Public Exhibition
Lithgow City Council is inviting feedback on the ‘Seven Valleys Destination Action Plan’.
14 Apr 2024
Draft Community Net Zero Plan on public exhibition
Blue Mountains City Council has endorsed the public exhibition of the Draft Community Zero Plan 2024 – 2033, which sets out a vision for the Blue Mountains to become a low emissions community.
13 Apr 2024
Blue Mountains Mayoral Relief Fund announced for Megalong Valley
The Blue Mountains Mayoral Relief Fund was initiated Thursday to directly help the Megalong Valley community affected by the recent natural disaster that has again closed the only road into the valley.
13 Apr 2024
Improvement works enhance safety and visitor experience at Perrys lookdown
A major upgrade to the Perrys lookdown is now complete, enhancing safety and visitor amenities at the popular precinct.
12 Apr 2024
An all-new immersive experience in the Blue Mountains - Nocturnal - opens this weekend at Scenic World
For almost 80 years, people from around the world have visited Scenic World to experience the wonders of the Blue Mountains
12 Apr 2024
Megalong Valley needs major funding injection, after bearing brunt of multiple natural disasters since 2021
Blue Mountains City Council continues to work with the State and Federal governments in order to provide emergency support to the Megalong Valley community.
11 Apr 2024
Support continues for residents of the Megalong Valley following latest landslide
Blue Mountains City Council continues to coordinate the delivery of essential food, fuel and animal supplies to the Megalong Valley community, after a landslide shut the only road into the area.
10 Apr 2024
Proud young people of Lithgow raised their voices at Lithgow Youth Summit 2024
Planet Youth Lithgow Consortium hosted its highly anticipated Youth Summit 2024, on 26 March at Maldhan Ngurr Nurra Lithgow Transformation Hub.
9 Apr 2024
Evacuations and emergency food drops at Megalong Valley, following landslide
An evacuation of approximately 200 visitors trapped in the Megalong Valley is almost complete, after a landslide closed Megalong Road on Friday night.
9 Apr 2024
8 Apr 2024
Megalong Road closed after heavy rainfall causes landslide
Megalong Road is closed due to a landslide which Friday night, approximately 600 metres south of Shipley Road.
7 Apr 2024
6 Apr 2024
Celebrating Abilities event highlights resources for people with disability
Blue Mountains City Council is hosting an event called ‘Celebrating Abilities’,to highlight local supports available for people with disability.
5 Apr 2024
Lost City walking track approaches halfway point, April start date for Gardens of Stone Multi-Day walk construction
Planning and construction is well underway on a number of new walking experiences within the Gardens of Stone State conservation area.
4 Apr 2024
4 Apr 2024
Kremer Park Grandstand Restoration Works
Council is pleased to announce that restoration works to the grandstand, located at Kremer Park, Portland are now complete.
2 Apr 2024
The first accessible bushland track in the Lower Mountains opens for Easter
A range of accessibility upgrades to the Lapstone Zig Zag Track and Top Points Lookout are now complete and the popular walk is open.News Menu:
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