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20 Dec 2020
Protecting our World Heritage Area Remains More Critical than Ever
As 2020 draws to a close, protecting our World Heritage Area remains more critical than ever19 Dec 2020
Blue Mountains Theatre secures funding for Wanderlust Concert Series
Blue Mountains City Council is delighted to announce that Blue Mountains Theatre has received funding of $37,869 from Live Music Australia for an exciting new concert series and new speakers.19 Dec 2020
Seven Great Reasons to Stay Home this Summer
Blue Mountains families who decide to beat the heat, crowds and costs by staying home this Summer, will have a whole range of fun, affordable and local Summer holiday programs to choose from.18 Dec 2020
Arts and Cultural Grant Announced for Blue Mountains Artists
Government Member of Parliament and Blue Mountains resident Shayne Mallard MP announced an early Christmas present for Blue Mountains artists receiving $25,000 in NSW Government funding for local arts and cultural activities.18 Dec 2020
Plan Your Hike Like Your Life Depends On It – Because It Does
I’ve been bushwalking most of my life and I prepare for every hike as if it’s my first. If I don’t, it might well be my last.17 Dec 2020
Local High School Students Unleash their Potential at TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW is giving local high school students a taste of where a career in vocational education can take them after launching a new program that encourages pursuing employment in the creative and construction industries.17 Dec 2020
Blue Mountains Region to Benefit from $100 Million Boost to TAFE NSW
The TAFE NSW campuses in the Blue Mountains, which has campuses at Wentworth Falls and Katoomba, are set to benefit from their share of a $100 million state-wide investment in TAFE NSW facilities and equipment.16 Dec 2020
Special Delivery of Christmas Spirit to our Older Residents
Each year the Mayor calls on the Lithgow community to donate a present to the Mayor’s Christmas gift appeal for residents of Lithgow’s aged care facilities.14 Dec 2020
Have your say on the new play space at Wentworth Falls Lake Park
A new accessible and nature-based play space is now a step closer at Wentworth Falls Lake Park.13 Dec 2020
TAFE NSW Partners with BaptistCare to Deliver Crucial Training
TAFE NSW has partnered with BaptistCare to deliver crucial training to the next generation of aged care workers at a time when the industry is experiencing a major skills shortage.12 Dec 2020
Have your say on draft Plan of Management and amended Masterplan for South Lawson Park
The final designs for the fenced dog off leash area and accessible pathways at South Lawson Park (known as Lawson Parklands), as well as the draft Plan of Management and amended Masterplan, are now on public exhibition.12 Dec 2020
Register to Have Your Say on Nepean Hospital Stage 2
Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith and Tanya Davies MP, Member for Mulgoa are inviting community members to participate in the planning and design of Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, which includes a transformation of hospital and community-based health services.10 Dec 2020
Monkey Shoulder Brings Australia’s Largest Cocktail Mixer to the Blue Mountains
Monkey Shoulder brings Australia's largest cocktail mixer to deliver festive spirit to hard-hit Aussie communities10 Dec 2020
Lake Pillans Boardwalk being replaced after bushfires
Lithgow City Council has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the Lake Pillans Boardwalk, destroyed in the December 2019 bushfire event.10 Dec 2020
Link Housing and Wentworth Community Housing merger given the green light
Thursday, December 3, 2020 - Two of Australia’s leading Tier 1 community housing providers, Link Housing and Wentworth Community Housing, have announced they are joining forces. The two organisations have signed a merger agreement with the intention to formally become Link Wentworth Housing Ltd (Link Wentworth), on 31 March 2021.9 Dec 2020
What’s your Plan B? If you’re drinking don’t drive.
This December, patrons at participating pubs, clubs and bottle shops across the Blue Mountains can win a swag valued at $250, just by having a Plan B for getting home.8 Dec 2020
Calls for Better Health Outcomes for the Blue Mountains
Council is calling on the State Government to ensure improved health services for the City. A submission is currently being prepared for a Parliamentary Inquiry into health outcomes and access in rural, regional and remote NSW.7 Dec 2020
Council and RSPCA to Negotiate New Agreement for the Provision of Pound Services
Blue Mountains City Council will negotiate a new Deed of Agreement with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals NSW (RSPCA NSW) for the provision of companion animal pound services in the City.7 Dec 2020
Temporary Closure: Section of Prince Henry Cliff Walk, Leura
National Parks & Wildlife ServiceBlue Mountains National Park – Katoomba-Leura Area
Wednesday 9 – Thursday 10 December 2020 – weather dependent
6 Dec 2020