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1 Sep 2019
History Week 2019 Events at the Library
The theme for History Week 2019 is ‘Memory & Landscapes’ and to celebrate, the Library is remembering Lithgow’s landscapes by holding an exhibition of panorama photographs, hosting a guest speaker and a history walk and talk of the CBD.
1 Sep 2019
Elevenses at The Joan September Insights: Romanticism in Music and The Romantic Landscape
This September, Lecturer of Music Dr Paul Smith (University of New England); and Penrith Regional Gallery Director, Sheona White will guide you through four enlightening mornings of insight and discovery as they explore Romanticism in both Music and Art with The Composer’s Voice on Monday 9 September and A Conversation with Nature on Monday 23 September.
31 Aug 2019
Saving Our Threatened Species at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre will host a free event on Saturday, 7 September in support of Threatened Species Day – with talks, activities, an environment market and an eco-cinema.
31 Aug 2019
Construction Commences on New Nepean Hospital Childcare Centre
Work has begun on the new childcare centre at Nepean Hospital, with Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith joining NBMLHD Chief Executive Kay Hyman and District Board Chair Peter Collins to turn the first sod on construction.
31 Aug 2019
Saving the Environment One Mobile at a Time!
During 2018-19 Lithgow Residents have contributed to recycling 14 kilograms of mobile phone components.
30 Aug 2019
McIntosh and Assistant Minister Delivering CCTV in Lindsay
The Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs, Mr Jason Wood MP joined the Federal Member for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh MP on Tuesday to announce the $1 million Community Safety Package to install lighting along the Great River Walk from Jamison Road to Nepean Avenue.
30 Aug 2019
Council Supports Jobs & Training With Latest Cadets, Apprentices & Trainees Intake
Council is providing opportunities for members of the community to earn while they learn with a variety of trainee, cadetships and apprenticeships just advertised.
29 Aug 2019
Portland Pool Celebrating 60 Years with a Fundraising Gala Night.
Portland Pool this year celebrated its 60th season, an amazing milestone for the facility which is still community owned and operated. Even though the pool is not operational in the winter months, the committee is always hard at work on the pool and getting it ready for the next season.
29 Aug 2019
Gifting Exhibition Celebrates the Story of Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of the Lewers Bequest
Gifting is an exhibition of works from the collections of Penrith Regional Gallery, Wollongong Art Gallery, Mosman Art Gallery and Bathurst Regional Art Gallery which acknowledges and commemorates the significance of gift-giving to regional galleries, opening Saturday 7 September and showing until 17 November 2019.
28 Aug 2019
Mayor To Endorse Submission Opposing Commercialisation of Katoomba Airfield
Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill will endorse a submission to the State Government that opposes commercialisation of Katoomba Airfield.
28 Aug 2019
New Police Recruits Join Nepean and Blue Mountains Area Commands
Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith welcomes the announcement that 269 new recruits join the NSW Police Force following an attestation ceremony in Goulbourn last Friday.
28 Aug 2019
Blue Green Algae Red Alert at Lake Lyell
Blue Green Algae has bloomed at Lake Lyell with a red alert issued by the NSW Office of Water.
27 Aug 2019
Taking University to the Streets
The region’s first ‘Street University’ will be established in Penrith by the end of the year and will provide a free community space that embraces young people’s art, music and culture while providing early intervention for addiction and mental health issues.
27 Aug 2019
Building Community Resilience through Bushfire Preparation
If you’re living in a bushfire prone area – that’s all of Blue Mountains residents – then now is the time to get ready and prepare your home for the warm and dry bushfire season ahead.
26 Aug 2019
Community Liaison Officer Creates Positive Impact at Katoomba High School
Katoomba High School is one of only two schools across the Blue Mountains to include a Community Liaison Officer and the impact of the position has brought the school forward in leaps and bounds in recent years.
25 Aug 2019
Community has Their Say on Glenbrook Park Stage 2
More than 600 people used Council's interactive, digital tool to select their favourite playground equipment for Glenbrook Park Stage 2 – a new inclusive, interactive playground for kids aged seven to 12 years.
25 Aug 2019
Lithgow Celebrates Wattle Day
Once the wattles start to bloom and spring is nigh, it’s the perfect time to celebrate Wattle Day at Lithgow Library with a special morning tea, entertainment and talks on Monday 2 September from 11.00am.
24 Aug 2019
Funding Available for War Memorials in Blue Mountains
Government Member of the Legislative Council and Blue Mountains resident Shayne Mallard MP is calling for applications in the latest round of funding to protect historical war memorials and support activities that enhance veteran’s wellbeing.
24 Aug 2019
Tarana Station Back on Track
A community celebration will be held bright and early on Monday September 16 at Tarana Station to celebrate the arrival of the Bathurst Bullet Train.
23 Aug 2019
Spencer - New Australian Comedy Drama Perfect for the Whole Family
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