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Archive - April 2025
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30 Apr 2025
Gordon Falls Reserve reopens
Gordon Falls Reserve, Leura, is now open for the community to enjoy after the completion of works to improve accessibility and rejuvenate this beautiful natural area.
26 Apr 2025
22 Apr 2025
Golden hues of the Blue
You might be familiar with the shades of green and blue of our Mountains... but have you experienced the gold, red and copper tones of our heritage gardens and wild places?
22 Apr 2025
Meg Washington W/ Special Guest Live In Concert At The Baroque Room
MEG WASHINGTON w/ Special Guest TBA Live in Concert at the Baroque Room, Carrington Hotel - THUR 15/5/25
21 Apr 2025
Council presents first designs of Neighbourhood Parks program
Blue Mountains City Council is inviting the community to have their say on the next stage of the Neighbourhood Parks Program, as draft designs are released for upgraded playgrounds in three local parks.
20 Apr 2025
Calling all artists to apply for grant funding
Council invites Blue Mountains artists and arts organisations to apply for grants up to $10,000 for their artistic projects.
19 Apr 2025
Council calls on community to share their experiences of dogs in public spaces
Council is inviting the community to take part in an important survey to help shape the future of how dogs are managed in public spaces.
18 Apr 2025
Final design unveiled for new accessible toilet block at South Lawson Park
The project to build a new toilet block at South Lawson Park has moved to the next stage, with the final design now on display.
11 Apr 2025
Megalong Road restored ahead of schedule
Two lanes are now open to traffic along Megalong Road, following complex works to repair the damage caused by a major landslip in April last year.
9 Apr 2025
Prestigious Wynne Prize comes to Katoomba
Australia’s oldest art prize, the Wynne Prize 2024, will be on display at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre from 22 April to 15 June 2025.
8 Apr 2025
6 Apr 2025
Blue Mountains receives boost for FOGO rollout
Blue Mountains City Council has been successful in receiving a key grant from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
5 Apr 2025
Draft designs released for Blaxland’s new pedestrian mall and central town square
Plans are underway for the much-anticipated revitalisation of Blaxland town centre, with the release of the draft designs for the new Station Street Mall.
4 Apr 2025
Council awarded for effective data use
Council was named ‘Resilience Data Champion’ by Resilient Sydney, a collaboration of 33 councils in Greater Sydney.
4 Apr 2025
Applications open for the Community Assistance Program
Applications are now open for Blue Mountains City Council’s 2025 Community Assistance Program (CAP) grants.
2 Apr 2025
See the Blue Mountains in a new light - Nocturnal returns to Scenic World with an all-new immersive nighttime experience
After a sold-out debut season, Nocturnal returns re-imagined – holographic native creatures, projection mapping across ancient rock formations and an illuminated interpretation of the secret language of the forest will transform the rainforest into an unforgettable after-dark experience exclusive to Scenic World.
1 Apr 2025
Construction to commence on Lomatia Park clubhouse upgrade
Better accessibility, improved sustainability and a versatile design to support a range activities are all part of the Lomatia Park clubhouse upgrade, which has now begun the next phase of construction.News Menu:
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Stargazing tour with an Astrophysicist
Stargazing tour with an Astrophysicist
