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Archive - August 2024
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31 Aug 2024
Council installs energy efficient hot water systems at community facilities
Eight community facilities have brand new heat pump water heaters, as part of Council’s journey towards achieving theCommunity Towards Net Zero Plan.
28 Aug 2024
Blue Mountains sees huge boost to online delivery speeds
From today, Blue Mountains locals will have improved access to fast and free delivery, with Amazon expanding its Prime Free One Day delivery offering across the region.
27 Aug 2024
Blackheath Village Centre upgrades complete
The range of liveability, safety and accessibility upgrades across Blackheath Village Centre are now complete, enhancing how locals and visitors experience this popular Blue Mountains village.
27 Aug 2024
Completion of upgrades to Whitton Park and Leura Oval Dog off-leash areas
Blue Mountains City Council is thrilled to formally announce the completion of upgrades to the dog off-leash areas at Whitton Park and Leura Oval.
25 Aug 2024
20 Aug 2024
Work to begin on Glenbrook Oval’s upgrade
Blue Mountains City Council has released the designs for the transformative upgrade of Glenbrook Oval amenities building and carpark.
19 Aug 2024
TAFE NSW school-based apprentice helping solve hospitality skills shortage in the Blue Mountains
As National Skills Week kicks off today, data shows a consistent skills shortage for qualified chefs, with high demand for workers in the Blue Mountain’s hospitality industry.
19 Aug 2024
Blue Mountains libraries make it easy for all to get library cards and access to library services
Traditionally, people have been unable to get a library card due to their lack of a fixed address for many reasons.
18 Aug 2024
FUSION BOUTIQUE presents CLOSE TO FOREVER (Supergroup) Live in Concert at the Baroque Room SAT 14/9/24
Close to Forever is a collective of some of Australia’s most acclaimed and talented musicians.
16 Aug 2024
Blue Mountains Animal Care Centre (BMACC) officially opens; adoption service launches
About 30 volunteers joined the official opening of Blue Mountains Animal Care Centre (BMACC) on Friday, 16 August.
16 Aug 2024
Western Sydney Airport could see Lithgow economy soar to new heights
Last Friday, a delegation of representatives from Lithgow City Council, as well as local tourism operators and businesses from across the LGA, visited the site of the Western Sydney International Airport which is currently under construction.
14 Aug 2024
Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre is turning 20
The community is invited to celebrate Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre’s 20th birthday.
13 Aug 2024
New streetscape works start for Treeline Lurline
New trees, gardens, footpaths, paving and the first leg of a cycleway are some of the exciting streetscape upgrades about to be rolled out in the next phase of the Treeline Lurline project.
12 Aug 2024
Upgrades to boost accessibility and amenity at Leura Cascades
Work to improve the accessibility and amenity of the Leura Cascades Recreation Precinct is about to commence, with construction of a new amenities building the first piece of the upgrade program to get underway.
9 Aug 2024
Road renewal and repair program underway for 2024-25
Blue Mountains City Council has commenced its citywide road repair and renewal program for the 2024-2025 financial year.
6 Aug 2024
Tony Abbott plants 28th tree in Prime Ministers’ Corridor of Oaks
Former Prime Minister, the Hon. Tony Abbott AC, on Monday planted a tree at the Prime Ministers’ Corridor of Oaks in Faulconbridge, in front of a crowd of around 150.
6 Aug 2024
HUBBUB a celebration of Blue Mountains creativity and community
Springwood Library, Braemar House, and Blue Mountains Theatre + Community Hub will come together on Saturday August 17 for HUBBUB, a celebration of creativity and community spirit featuring free activities, artisan markets, exhibitions, workshops, and more.
5 Aug 2024
TAFE NSW Delivering Training To Upskill Independent Support Workers
TAFE NSW is delivering accredited training to independent support workers and carers in the aged care industry, ensuring they have the skills to navigate the complexities of the disability and aged care sector.
4 Aug 2024
4 Aug 2024
Get Ready to slam at the 2024 Blue Mountains Poetry Slam Heat
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live performance with the return of the annual Blue Mountains heat of the Word Travels National Poetry Slam, hosted by Katoomba Library.
3 Aug 2024
Council seeks Interim Heritage Order for The Clarendon in Katoomba
Blue Mountains City Council has resolved to issue an Interim Heritage Order for The Clarendon Guesthouse and Theatre in Katoomba, following concerns about unauthorised works.
2 Aug 2024
Council to keep fighting airport flight paths
Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill has called today’s announcement that night flights over Linden would be decreased a “step in the right direction”, however he said there still a long way to go and vowed to keep fighting.
2 Aug 2024
The 'turtally' terrific 2024 Waterways Snapshot
Council’s annual waterways health snapshot is now available, giving the community insight into the ecological health and recreational quality of our water.News Menu:
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