BATHURST GIANTS PAVING THE WAY

Bathurst’s AFL club the Giants are set to benefit from $6,000 in funding thanks to the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grants Program.

Member for Bathurst Paul Toole said the club plans to construct accessible pathways at George Park 1 with the funding.

“It is so important we continue supporting our local sporting clubs. They are the life-blood of our communities and key to ensuring our kids live a healthy and happy lifestyle,” Mr Toole said.

“The new footpaths will mean better access in and around the playing fields and amenities so that everyone can pariticpate.”

Giants Club President Kathy Sloan said this is a win for the AFL community.

“The new pathways will significantly improve the facilitites and make it easier for everyone to get around,” Mrs Sloan said.

“The club is very grateful for this funding and the support from Paul Toole.”

Grants of between $2,000 and $10,000 per project were available with up to $50,000 available in each electorate.

Minister for Sport Alister Henskens said the program will encourage people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of sport and active recreation.

“This funding will provide a cash injection to help improve sport facilities, enhance accessibility and hold new and exciting events and development programs,” Mr Henskens said.

“No government has invested in community sport like the Liberal and Nationals, and this program is another example of the more than $1 billion we’ve pumped into grassroots community facilities and infrastructure.”

Temporary Road Closures

Notice Of Proposed Development

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO 2023/38 Lot 161 DP750357, Lot 2 Sec 118

Exhibition period: 27 February to 13 March 2023

Plans and documentation submitted with this application can be viewed on Council’s online DA tracking system (http:// masterview. bathurst.nsw.gov.au) or at the Civic Centre during business hours. Any submissions may be included without alteration in public reports, on Council’s website and to the applicant for comment.

EVENTS

LIBRARY

Author Talk - Mawunyo Gbogbo Saturday

HERITAGE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS

2023/24

Applications are now invited for small grants, under Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, under Council’s Heritage Assistance Funds. Applications for funding must be made on Council’s application form which is available on at: https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/heritage-assistance-funds

Applications close Friday 9 June 2023.

For further information or assistance contact Council’s Strategic Planning Section, on 6333 6211.

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS’ DAY

eastern side of McPhillamy Park entrance on Skyline. Alternate access to the top of Mount Panorama will be via Barry Gurdon Drive.

All enquiries please phone Bathurst Light Car Club’s Clerk of the Course, Mr David Robinson, on 0418 652 419.

DRAFT COUNCIL POLICIES

Council resolved at its meeting held 15 February 2023 to place the following Policies on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

- Draft Mount Panorama – Resident Access Policy

- Draft Council-Related Development Application Conflict of Interest Policy

The draft Policies are on public exhibition for 28 days from Monday 20 February until Monday 20 March 2023 and can be found at https:// yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/draftpolicies

11 March at 3pm Join ex CSU Bathurst student and current ABC journalist Mawunyo Gbogbo for a talk about her 2022 memoir Hip Hop & Hymns. Hear about Mawunyo’s experience growing up in the sleepy coal mining town of Muswellbrook, NSW and how her love of storytelling, and budding journalism career took her to New York City, and back home to the ABC.

Bookings Essential: Contact 6333 6281

ART GALLERY

Archie100: A Centenary of the Archibald Prize

26 January – 26 March The exhibition at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery includes the work of Australia’s most famous artists including William Dobell,Wendy Sharpe, Ben Quilty and Vincent Namatjira – the first Indigenous artist to win the Archibald Prize in its history in 2020.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING EXPO APPLICATIONS OPEN

Applications are now open for anyone wishing to be an exhibitor, market stall or hold a second-hand sale at the 2023 Bathurst Sustainable Living Expo. The Expo will be held on Saturday 25 March from 8am – 12pm at the Bathurst Showground. To apply, visit Council’s website.

Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 on Wednesday 8 March from 11am to 2pm at Bathurst City Hall and Courtyard BMEC Bathurst.

- 11.30am Dindima - Aunty Gloria Rogers, A warming to country

- 11.45am Guest speaker, Julie Fairley, IBM

- 12pm Smith & Jones

- 1pm Harriet Fahey

There will be a free barbecue, coffee cart, ice-cream cart and photo booth, as well as interactive arts and crafts activities.

For more information visit Council’s website.

2022/2023 BATHURST CCTV FUNDING PROGRAM

Council is providing funding to assist local businesses improve security and community safety. Businesses may apply for funding up to a maximum of $500 on a dollar-for-dollar basis, under the criteria of the Bathurst CCTV Funding Program.

For further information, contact Council’s Cultural & Community Services Department on 6333 6523 or Council’s website www. bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close 4pm Friday 17 March 2023.