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Archive - July 2025
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31 Jul 2025
Blue Mountains Animal Care Centre (BMACC) invites the community to its one-year anniversary
Since Council’s official opening of the Blue Mountains Animal Care Centre (BMACC) in August 2024, we have found suitable homes for more than two hundred abandoned dogs and cats.
30 Jul 2025
Council tree works progress at Wentworth Street Blackheath
Council is making progress with its tree works at Wentworth Street, Blackheath to improve the safety and restoration of this significant Blue Mountains streetscape.
29 Jul 2025
Weather closures in Wollemi National Park including Glow Worm Tunnel
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is advising visitors to check conditions before travelling to the Glow Worm Tunnel, Newnes and Deep Pass areas in Wollemi National Park, as recent weather has prompted temporary closures for public safety.
25 Jul 2025
Open Streets Program heralds the return of two beloved Blue Mountains festivals
Council will breathe new life into our town centres with plans to close key streets to vehicles for a day, or a series of days, for community events.
24 Jul 2025
Sip, Savor, and Celebrate at Wines of the West 2025
Wine lovers, mark your calendars! From 15–17 August 2025, experience the flavour and flair of the annual Wines of the West Festival - a spectacular weekend celebrating the finest wines from the Blue Mountains and Central West wine region of NSW, all hosted at the iconic Carrington Hotel in Katoomba.
23 Jul 2025
Lithgow’s famous Halloween event evolves into a week-long festival of fun, frights, and family entertainment.
Lithgow’s iconic Halloween celebration is now in its 12th year, and 2025 is set to be the most memorable yet!
22 Jul 2025
Echoes of Grandeur: Mount Victoria’s Historic Mansions and Their Storied Guests
Nestled in the serene, elevated embrace of Mount Victoria, the highest point in the majestic Blue Mountains, stand two substantial homes that whisper stories of Australia’s past.
22 Jul 2025
Council invites community to help reimagine the future of Murray Park
Council is calling on Blue Mountains residents to help shape the first Plan of Management (PoM) and Masterplan for Murray Park in Wentworth Falls.
20 Jul 2025
Don’t miss acclaimed local artist Jerrah Patston at the Blue Mountains Theatre
Acclaimed musician Jerrah Patston is returning to the Blue Mountains Theatre in August to perform his latest album, Abandoned Cricket Games, along with a selection of fan favourites from his career.
19 Jul 2025
Give Peace a Chance: The Blue Mountains Peace Symposium and Picnic
Council’s Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative and the Blue Mountains Peace Collective are hosting an all-day Peace Symposium and Community Peace Picnic to commemorate 80 years since the first devastating use of nuclear weapons.
15 Jul 2025
Council completes 38km of road repairs and sets sights on 2025-2026 program
Blue Mountains City Council has resealed 76 roads across the city during the 2024-2025 financial year, enhancing the safety and resilience of the city’s local road network.
12 Jul 2025
Council invites community feedback on Draft Cemeteries Policy
A draft policy outlining the future of Council-managed cemeteries is now open for public feedback.
10 Jul 2025
Concept designs for Katoomba Falls Reserve upgrade to improve safety, amenity and accessibility
Concept designs and information detailing the upcoming improvements to Katoomba Falls Reserve are now available for the community to review
9 Jul 2025
Blackheath’s New Bathhouse Sanctuary
In the heart of Blackheath, Aqua Ignis Bathhouse has opened its doors, welcoming visitors and locals with an opportunity to embrace mindfulness and calm. It’s a space that honours relaxation and rejuvenation, allowing you to sink into the beauty of slow, considered wellness.
8 Jul 2025
Mount Wilson community celebrates hall upgrades and launch of Library 2U
The Mount Wilson community gathered on Sunday 29 June to celebrate the completion of upgrades to the Mount Wilson Village Hall and to officially launch Library 2U, a new outreach service providing easier access to Blue Mountains Library resources.
6 Jul 2025
Space to create: Council invites local artists to new studio program
Council is proud to launch its new visual arts program, the Katoomba Artist Studios (KAS), offering dedicated maker spaces at subsidised rates for local artists.
5 Jul 2025
Council to undertake tree restoration works at Wentworth Street Blackheath
The trees along Wentworth Street Blackheath will be restored by Council to maintain one of the best-known streetscapes in the Blue Mountains.
4 Jul 2025
Council adopts new Burning of Vegetative Waste Policy
A revised framework to define where residents can burn vegetation in a low-impact manner on their property is now in effect, following community consultation and Council endorsement in 2024.
4 Jul 2025
Council offers additional green waste support following severe weather
Following this week’s severe weather and high winds, Blue Mountains City Council is offering residents an additional FREE green waste service to help clear vegetation.News Menu:
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