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Archive - December 2024
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22 Dec 2024
Blast Furnace Lighting becomes a permanent attraction
The brand-new lighting system recently unveiled at the Blast Furnace Park is set to become a permanent fixture of the Lithgow skyline, with Lithgow City Council announcing that the Blast Furnace Park lighting will now remain switched on until 10:30pm every night during daylight saving hours.
21 Dec 2024
Lost City Walking Track in Lithgow open for school holidays
The new Lost City Walking Track is now open in the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area (SCA), providing visitors with another great option to get out and explore the Lithgow region these summer holidays. The track is part of the $2.3 million Lost City Visitor Precinct project.
20 Dec 2024
TAFE NSW Kingswood empowers young men to break stereotypes and pursue nursing
TAFE NSW Kingswood is encouraging more males to take up a career in nursing and challenge outdated stereotypes.
16 Dec 2024
TAFE NSW Graduates Celebrate High Scores In An Alternative Pathway To Uni
As school leavers across the state receive their HSC results, 50 TAFE NSW graduates are celebrating their success in a university preparation course that provides access to universities without the HSC.
14 Dec 2024
Council encouraging drivers to slow down in our streets
‘Slow Down in My Street’ is a local road safety initiative running from 16 December to 11 January. The campaign encourages motorists to slow down on local roads and drive to the conditions, because there is no such thing as safe speeding.
13 Dec 2024
Make a Plan B to stay safe over the festive season
With the silly season upon us, Council is urging the community to stay safe as they attend celebrations and summer gatherings.
11 Dec 2024
Traffic management trial at Echo Point
Council is conducting a trial of traffic management and compliance technology at two locations in Katoomba’s Echo Point precinct.
11 Dec 2024
Community all aboard for Lapstone Hill Tunnel community open days
The Lapstone Hill Tunnel lit up last weekend as around 1,500 people from across the Blue Mountains and beyond took the opportunity to walk or cycle through this impressive state heritage listed structure.
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre exhibition takes out prestigious award
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre’s 2022 exhibition, sensorial, has been named winner of the Accessible Arts Award for Access at the 2024 IMAGinE awards, held by Museums and Galleries of NSW.
6 Dec 2024
CHARGE IT!
Electric vehicle owners are now spoilt for choice in the Blue Mountains with more than 50 chargers now available for use.
4 Dec 2024
Exciting opportunity for local youth to be a voice for their community
Applications are now open for the 2025 Blue Mountains Youth Council.
3 Dec 2024
Construction to start on Buttenshaw Park Small Pump Track
The design for the much-anticipated Buttenshaw Small Pump Track has been finalised, and construction is set to begin in January/February 2025.
3 Dec 2024
Council undertaking works on Mount Wilson Road
Blue Mountains City Council is undertaking geotechnical investigation work on Mount Wilson Road, after the road sustained damage during the April 2024 severe weather event.News Menu:
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