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25 Sep 2024
Asbestos conference creating a safer future for all
Front line asbestos safety management is the focus of the Australian Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Management Conference 2024, to be held in the Blue Mountains this October.
25 Sep 2024
Forecast rainfall triggers closure of Browns Gap Road
Due to the forecast rain event commencing from mid-week, Browns Gap Road will be closed from12 midday on Wednesday 25 September until further notice.
20 Sep 2024
Ever wondered where your waste goes once it’s out of sight?
To help raise awareness about waste management, Blue Mountains City Council has launched a new virtual tour along with a series of educational videos for its Resource Recovery and Waste Management Facilities (RRWMF).
17 Sep 2024
ClubGRANTS supports community organisations across the Blue Mountains
Representatives from Blue Mountains community organisations have welcomed a boost to their programs providing essential food support, arts programs and mental health services.
17 Sep 2024
More people visiting Blue Mountains libraries
Our Blue Mountains libraries are celebrating a remarkable year, with an increase in membership, visitation and loans.
13 Sep 2024
Bushfire Building Conference innovations keep communities safe
A decade of learnings, innovations and community safety improvements were celebrated at the 2024 Australian Bushfire Building Conference, held in the Blue Mountains this week.
13 Sep 2024
$20 000 donation to Wimlah Women's Refuge Katoomba
Blue Mountains Quilters at their September Stitchers’ gathering presented Nicky van Opdorp and Maria Dege of Wimlah Women’s Refuge with a cheque for $20 000
9 Sep 2024
Urban Canopee at the newly revitalised Katoomba Civic Centre
To help reduce waste to landfill, Council has launched the Blue Mountains Repair Network – a listing of skilled locals who can help others repair their clothes and possessions.
8 Sep 2024
Let it Glow and dance the night away
Blue Mountains Youth Council is launching a program of events for local young people, kicking things off with a flash of neon at the Let it Glow Dance Party.
8 Sep 2024
Upgrades deliver vibrant meeting place for Katoomba town centre
An extensive package of upgrades to the Katoomba Civic Centre precinct have been completed with all courtyard areas and community spaces now open for community use.
7 Sep 2024
Party in the Park to celebrate Mount Victoria
Come along and enjoy a morning of colour, fun and music to celebrate the revitalisation and unique character of historic Mount Victoria at Party in the Park.
6 Sep 2024
To Market, To Market
What could be a better way to start a crisp morning than strolling in the sunshine, gathering farm-fresh produce or stocking up on unique handcrafted gifts as you sip on a barista-pulled coffee while a busker entertains nearby?
6 Sep 2024
Improved connectivity and library access for Megalong Valley community
The Megalong Valley community is celebrating a major boost in connectivity and library access with the recent launch of the high-speed Satellite WiFi and the Library 2U Lockers.
3 Sep 2024
Blue Mountains National Park hazard reduction burn
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Blue Mountains National Park starting Tuesday 3 September, weather permitting.
3 Sep 2024
TAFE NSW Kingswood plugging the gap in a dental health skills shortage
More people are being encouraged to take up a career in the oral health sector as the demand for dentists, dental technicians, and dental hygienists continues to grow according to Jobs and Skills Australia 2023 Skills Priority List.
31 Aug 2024
Council installs energy efficient hot water systems at community facilities
Eight community facilities have brand new heat pump water heaters, as part of Council’s journey towards achieving theCommunity Towards Net Zero Plan.
28 Aug 2024
Blue Mountains sees huge boost to online delivery speeds
From today, Blue Mountains locals will have improved access to fast and free delivery, with Amazon expanding its Prime Free One Day delivery offering across the region.
27 Aug 2024
Blackheath Village Centre upgrades complete
The range of liveability, safety and accessibility upgrades across Blackheath Village Centre are now complete, enhancing how locals and visitors experience this popular Blue Mountains village.
27 Aug 2024
Completion of upgrades to Whitton Park and Leura Oval Dog off-leash areas
Blue Mountains City Council is thrilled to formally announce the completion of upgrades to the dog off-leash areas at Whitton Park and Leura Oval.
25 Aug 2024
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