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2 Jun 2022
Official Opening of Lake Pillans Boardwalk
Lithgow City Council Mayor Maree Statham officially opened the Lake Pillans Boardwalk on Saturday 28 May 2022 in front of a hardworking group of land care volunteers.1 Jun 2022
Refreshed Yulefest in the Blue Mountains
The most famous season in the Blue Mountains has experienced a renaissance and refresh, with new businesses embracing the festival and traditional venues renewing offerings with gusto.1 Jun 2022
Reducing Winter Air Pollution
With winter on the way, residents can assist in reducing winter smoke and ensure their fires are burning correctly.31 May 2022
New collaborative mural grows at headspace Katoomba
A new work of distinctive Street Art has flourished over two levels and on multiple sides of the headspace Katoomba premises on Waratah Street, painted by internationally renowned artist Alex GRiLS in collaboration with local young people.30 May 2022
Recognising Outstanding Blue Mountains Citizens
Each year our community celebrates the achievement and contribution of notable local residents through the Blue Mountains Local Citizen of the Year Awards.29 May 2022
$10m Transport Infrastructure Program proposed in 2022/23 Lithgow Council Operational Plan
We invite all residents of the Lithgow LGA to get involved and have their say on the Transport Infrastructure Program in the Draft 2022/23 Operational Plan.28 May 2022
June Long Weekend Cracker Night And Twilight Markets
It's Back!! The June Long Weekend will once again see the big bonfire and fireworks spectacular building on last years successful event.27 May 2022
Lithgow Council stays focussed on “endgame”
This week the NSW Government announced that they will not make provision for the former Wallerawang power station site to be considered for an energy from waste facility.26 May 2022
New online resource for Blue Mountains families
While having children and starting a family is a joyful time for many, it also brings about seismic life changes which can be equally stressful, isolating and overwhelming.25 May 2022
Transport infrastructure of the future – Lithgow’s electric vehicle strategy
Transport for NSW’s Draft Central West Orana Regional Transport Plan was recently exhibited for public comment. Lithgow Council made a substantial submission relating to electric vehicles.24 May 2022
Jenolan Caves Rural Fire Brigade Station rebuilt from the ashes of 2019 fire
It's a return home for the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Jenolan Caves Fire Brigade as they celebrated the official opening of the fire station on Saturday.24 May 2022
Have your say on the future of Leura Village traffic management
Help us shape the future of traffic management in Leura by providing further feedback on the Leura Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study, now on exhibition.23 May 2022
Accelerated road works program to commence in Blue Mountains following natural disaster
Blue Mountains City Council is again embarking on an escalated road works program across the City, following the third flooding event in three years.22 May 2022
Blue Mountains Emergency Conference
Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics are invited to come join us for a unique 5 day conference held at the incredible Fairmont Resort and Spa in Leura, NSW.21 May 2022
Lithgow City Orchestra Live in the Library!
Lithgow City Orchestra will be returning to play live in the Lithgow Library on Saturday 4 June 2022 from 10am to 11am.19 May 2022
Council shows support for LGBTQIA+ community
Council raised the flag for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) at a celebration at Civic Place, Katoomba, on 17 May.18 May 2022
17 May 2022
Much needed resilience funding for Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre
A re-elected Morrison Government will provide more than $578,000 to convert the Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre (BANC) into an energy secure facility, for use as a community refuge during natural disasters.16 May 2022
Labor Infrastructure Package To Benefit Mountains
An Albanese Labor Government will deliver significant investment in roads and infrastructure to benefit residents of the Blue Mountains, Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman has said.15 May 2022