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13 May 2021
Dan Murphy's in Katoomba Gets Solar Power
The Katoomba Dan Murphy's is no longer just green by its trademark signature colour - it has now been fitted out with 222 solar panels to reduce the store’s environmental footprint and cut energy costs.
12 May 2021
Temporary Closure: Fairfax Track - Blackheath - 13-14 May 2021
*** This operation has been postponed ***
12 May 2021
$354 Million to Support the Health and Wellbeing of Women and Girls in the Blue Mountains
The Morrison Government is investing $353.9 million over the next four years as part of the 2021-22 Budget to support women’s health, including funding for cervical and breast cancer, endometriosis and reproductive health.
11 May 2021
Have Your Say on Local Strategic Plans
Landholders across the state can now have their say on Local Strategic Plans developed by Local Land Services, with all 11 regional plans on exhibition until early June.
11 May 2021
Primary Schools Futsal Gala Day
The Primary School Futsal Gala Day was held recently with the seniors of the schools participating. It was exciting to again hold this event and Mt Majik Futsal Club are grateful to the great support shown from the local mountains schools and the amazing teachers who encourage and manage the teams on the day.
10 May 2021
$16.4 Million to Improve Mobile Connectivity on the Urban Fringe
Bushfire-prone areas on the outskirts of our major cities, including the Blue Mountains, will be better connected through the Morrison Government’s $16.4 million Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP), to be unveiled in the 2020-21 Budget.
10 May 2021
Hazardous Waste: Focusing on Protecting Your Business
An education campaign by Blue Mountains City Council is focusing on protecting your business when dealing with asbestos.
9 May 2021
Blue Mountains City Council Continues Commitment to Gender Equity
Blue Mountains City Council has further committed to gender equity by establishing a Gender Equity Working Party and drafting a Gender Equity Strategy, to raise awareness and promote gender equity across the organisation and in the wider community.
9 May 2021
Footpath Refresh for Wentworth Falls Village
Blue Mountains City Council is renewing the Station Street footpath at Wentworth Falls Village, to improve access and safety.
8 May 2021
Council seeks Final Community Input on Designs for New Youth Play Space at Buttenshaw Park
Blue Mountains City Council invites the community to provide final feedback on the designs for the new Youth Play Space at Buttenshaw Park in Springwood.
7 May 2021
New snap COVID restrictions announced for Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains
Council is alerting all residents that new COVID-19 restrictions are now in place across Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains.
7 May 2021
Fire And Rescue Open Day – 15 May
Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith encourages local residents to take a behind the scenes look of their local station for the Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day on Saturday, 15 May 2021.
7 May 2021
Submissions Extension - Draft Hassans Walls Mountain Bike Trails Strategy
Lithgow City Council has recently extended the timeframe for the community to have their say on the draft Hassans Walls Mountain Bike Trails Strategy.
6 May 2021
HUMAN NATURE The AAA Australian Regional Tour coming to Springwood
HUMAN NATUREThe AAA Australian Regional Tour
Saturday 24 July, 8pm & Sunday 25 July, 2pm
6 May 2021
Reducing Winter Air Pollution
With winter well and truly on the way, residents can assist in reducing winter smoke and ensure their fires are burning correctly.
5 May 2021
Proposed tunnel will 'affect the quality of life of Blue Mountains residents': Mayor
A State Government announcement of an 11km tunnel between Blackheath and Mount Victoria has been condemned by Blue Mountains City Council.
5 May 2021
Faulconbridge Volunteers Celebrate New Tanker and Medal Recipients
NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Blue Mountains District recently celebrated the official handover of a new fire truck to Faulconbridge Rural Fire Brigade that will assist volunteers to provide an even greater level of fire protection to the local community, as well as recognising six exceptional long serving members.
4 May 2021
Australia’s longest road tunnel proposed for Great Western Highway Upgrade
Investigations are now underway to make an 11-kilometre tunnel the central component of an upgraded Great Western Highway between Katoomba and Lithgow, forming the longest road tunnel in Australia.
4 May 2021
Making Child Care more Affordable and Boosting Workforce Participation in Macquarie
Around 5850 local families in the electorate of Macquarie will reap the benefits from an additional $1.7 billion investment in child care as part of the 2021-22 Budget.
4 May 2021
Join Lithgow Library in conversation with Michael Duffy & Candice Fox
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