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Archive - November 2024
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30 Nov 2024
Community carols and light show at Blast Furnace Park
We are excited to announce the official opening event to celebrate the recent completion of works at Blast Furnace Park and Lake Pillans Wetlands will be held on Friday 13 December 2024 and everyone is invited!
29 Nov 2024
Rockfall closes section of track in Blue Mountains National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has closed a 2 km section of the historic Federal Pass track in Blue Mountains National Park following a significant rockfall.
29 Nov 2024
Concern over closure of Community Justice Centres
Blue Mountains City Council will write to the NSW Government seeking assurance that Community Justice Centres (CJCs) will continue to provide free mediation services to help people resolve disputes without going through the court system.
28 Nov 2024
Take the Lead campaign encourages owners to keep dogs on leads in public spaces
Blue Mountains City Council is continuing its Take the Lead campaign, reminding dog owners to keep their pets on a leash, unless in designated off-leash areas, and to properly dispose of the dog’s waste.
26 Nov 2024
Mayor launches 16 Days of Activism against Gendered Violence
The Blue Mountains said ‘No to Violence’ on Monday 25 November, with more than 80 people attending the Mayoral Breakfast to launch the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign.
26 Nov 2024
Lapstone Hill Tunnel community open days
The gates of the Lapstone Tunnel will temporarily open to the public across the weekend of 7-8 December, to let the community experience the potential of the tunnel as a historical, recreational and visitor experience, pedestrian and cycling link and to show first-hand the impact of the flooding events of April this year.
24 Nov 2024
The Summer Reading Challenge is set for adventure again this December
Kids and teens can choose their own adventure this summer with Blue Mountains Library’s Summer Reading Challenge.
23 Nov 2024
New active transport links a step closer
A critical step to improving connections between key destinations across the Blue Mountains has begun, with concept designs for seven new priority pathways now open for community feedback.
22 Nov 2024
Weekday roadworks to begin in Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
Work to improve road access to the new Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area will begin next week.
21 Nov 2024
Celebrating sustainable Blue Mountains businesses
Blue Mountains City Council has celebrated the achievements of local businesses at the 2024 Local Business Awards
21 Nov 2024
State of the City Report highlights 25 years of community achievements
Blue Mountains City Council has published a snapshot of community achievements over the last 25 years, with the release of the State of the City 2024 report.
19 Nov 2024
First stage of Mount Victoria Park upgrade designs unveiled
Council is presenting the first draft designs of the much-anticipated Mount Victoria Memorial Park Court and Playspace Upgrade to the community for feedback.
17 Nov 2024
17 Nov 2024
Free artist-led creative sessions for under-5s
Free artist-led creative sessions for children under five will be starting at Katoomba and Springwood these school holidays.
16 Nov 2024
Katoomba Street to receive significant revamp
Katoomba Street is set to be transformed thanks to a program of works delivering improvements for residents, businesses and visitors along the length of the street and adjacent laneways.
15 Nov 2024
Battery safety highlighted after fires in trucks
Blue Mountains City Council is raising awareness of how to properly dispose of batteries, following a number of fires in waste collection trucks and processing facilities across NSW due to improper disposal.
14 Nov 2024
Seniors Expo: Connecting seniors and community
More than 300 local seniors connected with each other and the community at two free Seniors Expos held on 10 and 17 October.
14 Nov 2024
TEMPORARY CLOSURE: Cripps and Breakfast Rock Lookouts - Blackheath, Blue Mountains National Park - Friday 15 November
** UPDATE. Closure has been POSTPONED **The areas below will remain open tomorrow.
12 Nov 2024
Concern over outcome of final EIS on airport
No major changes are proposed to airspace design or draft flight paths for Western Sydney International (WSI) airport despite significant concerns expressed by the Blue Mountains community, the newly-published final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has revealed.
9 Nov 2024
Sound Bites live and local free music Fridays
Fridays are coming alive at Katoomba Civic Centre Arcade, as Blue Mountains City Council presents Sound Bites, a celebration of live and local music.
8 Nov 2024
Road trip ready: NSW continues to expand regional EV charging network
The NSW Government is making it easier than ever to explore regional NSW in an electric vehicle by funding 945 new EV charging ports at hundreds of tourism destinations in regional areas.
4 Nov 2024
Further remediation work underway at Lapstone Hill Tunnel
Work to repair significant damage along the eastern cutting track, which leads to the Lapstone Hill Tunnel, will start tomorrow, Tuesday 5 November.News Menu:
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