Blue Mountains City Council in Katoomba, New South Wales | Community organisation

Blue Mountains City Council

Locality: Katoomba, New South Wales

Phone: 4780 5000

Address: 2-6 Civic Place 2780 Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 The Blue Mountains City of the Arts Trust was set up to support the arts in the Blue Mountains. It has an Advisory Committee that administers an annual arts program and we are seeking new members. If you would like to support our artists and help the arts thrive then you should consider contributing your talents and expertise to the Committee. Applications close on Wednesday 18 November 2020. More information can be found here: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/city-of-the-arts-trust

24.01.2022 The greatest gift you can give your loved ones is to arrive home safe. Talk to your family, friends and colleagues about your intention to drive more safely and why. Displaying a yellow ribbon can help spark this conversation. #DriveSOS! #NRSW2020 #TowardsZero #DriveSoOthersSurvive #BMCCRoadSafety

23.01.2022 Nominations for the Blue Mountains Australia Day Awards have been extended to Sunday 13 December. Don't miss out on this chance to say 'thank you' to someone you know who has served our community in this extraordinary year. Nominate here: yoursay.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/citizenawards

20.01.2022 We are celebrating #NAIDOC2020 week to acknowledge the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Always Was, Always Will Be #bluemountains #NAIDOC

19.01.2022 Learn about the wide range of Blue Mountains volunteer activities you can get involved in - and what a giving bunch we are, look out for new wildlife signs around town to protect our native animals and construction is underway on the major upgrade of Glenbrook Park - all in this week's Community News Snapshot. #communitynewssnapshot https://bit.ly/3kNg7hR

19.01.2022 Love Local Live 11) EAGLE & THE WOLF Proudly presented and supported by Blue Mountains City Council in partnership with Fusion Boutique and Shelter Studios: LOVE LOCAL LIVE Series 2 a 2nd showcase of live streamed music performances by local artists held at a local recording and rehearsal studio with production by KFM Media. Every Thursday 7:30-8:30pm for 5 weeks from 15th October....Continue reading

18.01.2022 There is just one week left to submit your creative entry to Blue Mountains Stories.. a year like no other. We are a community of incredible storytellers, and as this year draws to a close we want you to share your unique perspective and help us capture a snapshot of the year that was. Bushfires, floods and COVID-19 have tested us all. We’ve faced challenges of isolation, instability, fear for our safety and that of those we love, as well as the future of our beautiful part o...f the world. Entries close 15 December 2020. Tell us the story of your year: https://yoursay.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/blue-mountains-stories

18.01.2022 Engagement for the Blue Mountains’ first Economic Development and Tourism Strategy is underway! Our community workshops and consultation sessions with key stakeholders have been off to a fantastic start. Thank you to everyone who has been involved so far. There’s still time to get involved and have your say on the future of economic development and tourism in the Blue Mountains by completing this short survey here: https://yoursay.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/EDTS

18.01.2022 Proudly presented and supported by Blue Mountains City Council in partnership with Fusion Boutique and Shelter Studios: LOVE LOCAL LIVE Series 2 a 2nd showcase of live streamed music performances by local artists held at a local recording and rehearsal studio with production by KFM Media. Every Thursday 7:30-8:30pm for 5 weeks from 15th October. Love Local Live 10) DEE (ANDIE) Thursday 5th November 7:30-8:30pm...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Nominations for the Blue Mountains Australia Day Awards are now open. Say 'thank you' to someone you know who has served our community in this extraordinary year. Nominating is easy! Go to: yoursay.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/citizenawards

17.01.2022 Join Sue and her puppet visitors for simple stories, rhymes and songs! Babytime is for carers and their children aged 0 - 2 years.

15.01.2022 If you are unsure if something contains asbestos, do not disturb it, drill it, cut it or break it. Have it assessed by an asbestos assessor. #asbestossafety Information on how to manage asbestos can be found here: www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/asbestos/asbestos-management

14.01.2022 Have your say on the future of tourism and economic development in the Blue Mountains, see the exciting new creative opportunity we have just launched for residents, and acknowledge those who have served our community in an extraordinary year, in our annual Australia Day Awards. All in this week's Community News Snapshot. #communitynewssnapshot https://bit.ly/364D8HI

13.01.2022 Give the gift of handmade this festive season to support your local artisans. Did you know that a broad range of upcoming Blue Mountains makers are launching their @MTNS MADE products at our Visitor Information Centres at Glenbrook and Echo Point as well as from the @Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Shop where Insight members receive a 10% discount on items in the shop? Know a local artisan? Tell us your favourite handmade gift idea in the comments. ... For more Christmas gift ideas go to: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/love-local-festive-season. #lovelocal #lovelocalbluemountains #bluemountains #bluemountainscitycouncil #lovebluemountains #mtnsmade #bluemtnsmakers @mtvicandme Lorraine Brownlee Designs @bluemtnsmake Paudha Healing Bee Tempted Honey Mallee Scrub MTNS

12.01.2022 Is your tummy rumbling? You must be hungry! If that's the case then we have the perfect themed Storytime for you this week. Join Catherine for stories, rhymes, songs and craft all about food / cooking. Plus learn how to make some healthy pin-wheel scones for lunch... Mmmmmm - so yummy!

11.01.2022 We are running our final waste workshop for this year. Take advantage of our free interactive Zoom workshop that could help you save up to $4,000 per year by simply planning and making clever choices when buying food, and using leftovers? Make this a family event, and include the kids! It will leave the whole family with some practical tips, prizes and further insight into our waste services in the Blue Mountains. Register at: https://bit.ly/357G4nI

11.01.2022 Blue Mountains City Council continues to proudly support Yellow Ribbon National Road Safety Week. National Road Safety Week highlights the lives lost and damaged in traffic injury and reminds us of our shared responsibility to ensure our roads are safe for all road users. We can all make a difference for ourselves, our colleagues, our families and our local community. #DriveSOS! #NRSW2020 #TowardsZero #DriveSoOthersSurvive #BMCCRoadSafety

11.01.2022 Join us to help shape the future of Katoomba. We will be in various locations in the City tomorrow and Saturday to ask you to complete our survey about how we can enhance the liveability and vibrancy of Katoomba. Come along to have your say and find out more about the project:... Friday 6 Nov Hazelbrook, Lawson, Wentworth Falls and Katoomba. Saturday 7 Nov East Blaxland, Glenbrook, Springwood, Leura and Katoomba. Get more information on the times we will be at these locations at: https://yoursay.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/katoomba-masterplan

09.01.2022 Don't miss out on tomorrows free online workshop! The session will be full of practical advice and information for parents, carers and supervisors of learner drivers completing the Graduated Licensing Scheme. The workshop will be held via Zoom - from the comfort and safety of your own home. Dates: Thursday 10 December, 2020 at 6pm Wednesday 24 February, 2021 at 6pm... Register here for more details: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/helping-learner-driver-work

09.01.2022 Don't forget to bring your chemicals to the Resource Recovery and Waste Management Facility this weekend. Safely dispose of hazardous household items such as batteries, paints fluorescent bulbs and tubes, pesticides, cleaning products, solvents and gas bottles. For more information go to bmcc.nsw.gov.au/waste

08.01.2022 If you're wondering what to do on this cold, rainy night look no further than to tune into our live stream of Love Local Live with the beautiful sounds of Mountains local soul/jazz/folk musician DEE.. Tonight at 7.30pm. #lovelocal #lovelocalbluemountains

07.01.2022 Do you have any bulky household items that don't fit in your domestic bins? Well each residential property can receive two booked waste services per financial year, at no extra cost. To book a waste service go to: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/BookedWasteService

04.01.2022 Come and take advantage of a free wellness program that is being run between 3 November 2020 4 March 2021. Hosted at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, the aim is to support our bushfire affected community by offering a series of activities within a peaceful and safe setting. Yoga, Pilates and Tai chi are just a few of the sessions being offered under the guidance of health and wellness specialists. ... Bookings are essential. Please email [email protected]

04.01.2022 Don't miss the chance to apply to participate in the Stakeholder Reference Group for Katoomba Masterplan. We're taking applications until tomorrow (11 November). Get more information https://yoursay.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/katoomba-masterplan

04.01.2022 Blue Mountains Stories launched this week so get involved and share your 2020 experiences from a year like no other. Words, images and combinations of both can be submitted for a chance to be exhibited as well as to win some generous prizes. There are three categories for prizes: Open, High School & Primary School and the major prize is $1,000. Entries close on 15 December, 2020. More details can be found at https://yoursay.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/blue-mountains-stories

03.01.2022 We have a very special Storytime for you today to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2020! Aunty Pat Field joins us as a guest presenter to tell us the story of Dinewan the ...Emu (a Gamilaroi story); Susan reads us two stories illustrated by local Indigenous artists - Jacinta Tobin and Charmaine Ledden-Lewis; And we learn how to sing Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes in the local Darug and Gundungurra languages. Here is the link to the craft activity for today's Storytime Online: NAIDOC 2020 Poster - Shape of Land, designed by Tyrown Waigana, a Noongar and Saibai Islander man https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2020-poster The Darug video for Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes can be accessed via this link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=431952664397251 Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2020 with us - Always Was. Always Will Be!

01.01.2022 Ho-Ho-Ho! Join Sue and Catherine for stories, rhymes, songs and craft all about Christmas. Learn how to make some beautiful Christmas decorations out of paper and glue, perfect to decorate your Christmas Tree. What a jolly theme to end Storytime Online for the year!