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Archive - July 2024
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31 Jul 2024
Mayor to seek tenfold increase in Old Bathurst Road fines for oversized vehicles
Blue Mountains Mayor, Cr Mark Greenhill, is seeking a tenfold increase in fines for large, oversized vehicles breaching weight and length limits on Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland, following yet another spillage incident on the roadway.
30 Jul 2024
Community, empathy and inclusion celebrated at the 2024 Citizen of the Year Awards
A celebratory group of nominees, their friends and family, and local representatives gathered at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre for the 2024 Blue Mountains Local Citizen of the Year Awards.
29 Jul 2024
The toilet block at the newly upgraded Glow Worm Tunnel precinct has been damaged by vandals.
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) said it was disappointing to see facilities needed and appreciated by the visiting public senselessly damaged.
28 Jul 2024
Council launches artist studios and creative development spaces at Braemar House
Over the past six months, Blue Mountains City Council has been working on new opportunities to support Blue Mountains artists and creative people including affordable workspaces, studios, and even performance laboratories.
27 Jul 2024
Council funding assists locals to preserve heritage buildings in the Blue Mountains
For the fifth year running, the Local Heritage Assistance Fund (LHAF) has successfully aided Blue Mountains heritage property owners to look after their heritage buildings.
26 Jul 2024
Tony Abbott to plant tree in Prime Ministers’ Corridor of Oaks
Former Prime Minister Hon. Tony Abbott AC will be in the Blue Mountains next month for an official tree planting at the Prime Ministers’ Corridor of Oaks, Faulconbridge.
26 Jul 2024
Gordon Falls Reserve upgrades enter next phase
Work to construct the next stage of upgrades at Gordon Falls Reserve, Leura, is about to commence with a range of civil and landscaping improvements scheduled to start next week.
22 Jul 2024
New flavours for heritage favourite
Restaurants in famous venues often rest in the love diners have for the building itself
20 Jul 2024
Free Water Symposium for Future-proofing Homes and the City
To address the need to future-proof homes, businesses and the City against extreme weather events, Blue Mountains City Council’s Planetary Health Initiative has invited leaders in water management to share their expertise at a free Water Symposium on Friday, 26 July
19 Jul 2024
Art and environmentalism collide in a planetary health call to action
The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre will host a groundbreaking environmental art exhibition encouraging viewers to be the change they want to see in their own backyard.
16 Jul 2024
Jenolan Caves to remain closed during major road repair work
Essential road repairs by Transport for NSW will see the historic Jenolan Caves precinct remain closed for at least 18 months.
9 Jul 2024
Art therapy program for young people comes to Cultural Centre
Children and young people in the Blue Mountains will have access to free art therapy classes this year, to boost mental wellbeing and connection through art.
5 Jul 2024
Blue Mountains Animal Care Centre (BMACC) opens its doors
The Blue Mountains Animal Care Centre (BMACC) is open, with Council taking over the former RSPCA Mort Street shelter on Friday, 5 July.
3 Jul 2024
Lithgow Council makes significant investment to submit for Wolgan Road Replacement Funding
The permanent closure of the Wolgan Road in 2022 is one of the biggest challenges faced by Lithgow City Council.
2 Jul 2024
Be Amazed By The Wonder Of The Blue Mountains This Winter
Looking for last minute ideas for the school holidays or a winter adventure less than two hours from Sydney? We’ve got you covered.
1 Jul 2024
Blue Mountains wins exemption from new planning rules, ensuring the City and community within a World Heritage Area is protected
The Blue Mountains has been exempted from new state planning reforms that would have significantly increased building heights across the City, after years of advocacy.News Menu:
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