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Sustainable Bathurst

Locality: Bathurst, New South Wales

Phone: 6333 6111

Address: 158 Russell St 2795 Bathurst, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 1001 observations and counting! We have reached an exiting milestone - over 1000 Bathurst Backyard Ranger observations on iNaturalist. This is something to be celebrated- weve more than tripled the observations and doubled the species observed in the region since the start of the project. A huge thanks to all the Backyard Rangers who have been sharing their observations. Each and every observation is helping to build knowledge of the natural heritage of our region. After al...l, we cant protect what we dont understand. Keep taking and uploading photos!

25.01.2022 Schools can be Backyard Rangers too! Over 100 people have already joined the Bathurst Backyard Ranger project and been able to receive a FREE nest box or insect hotel plus a Backyards for Wildlife booklet! Did you know that schools can also get involved? Its simple: teachers sign up through the normal process (see below), choose a bird or mammal nest box or insect hotel and up to 5 will be delivered to your school. Its a great way for students to get involved in creating wil...dlife habitat as well as observing the plants and animals that they see in the school yard. To sign up: Sign up to iNaturalist (online or download the app) https://www.inaturalist.org/proje/bathurst-backyard-rangers Share a photo of a plant, animal or fungus Fill in the online form to request your nest box or insect hotel. https://bit.ly/backyard_rangers_form For more information, go to https://bit.ly/BackyardRanger_About or call 6333 6568. #backyardranger #backyardsforwildife #hollowsashomes

25.01.2022 Native vegetation - not just the trees! The Bathurst Plains were known as the treeless plains due to the extensive grasslands that existed here. Thanks to good rainfall across the region over summer and autumn many of our native grasses are taking advantage of the improved seasonal conditions to grow, flower and seed, bringing many of our native grasslands back to life after years of drought. Not only are native grasslands hardy and adapted to drought, they are also very pro...ductive and can support livestock if managed well. The Central Tablelands Local Land Services have developed a fact sheet helping you do identify and look after native grasslands. https://bit.ly/CTLLS_Grasslands

25.01.2022 National Threatened Species Day 2020 Did you know that the Bathurst region is home to more than 90 threatened plant and animal species including Australias largest bat the Grey-headed Flying Fox. Threatened Species Day is when we turn the spotlight on native plants, animals and ecosystems that are under threat and reflect on how we can better protect them into the future. ... Although it is a day of commemoration and reflection it is also a day that recognises the amazing work that is being done in our region to save them by passionate conservationists, researchers, government and non-government agencies, universities and of course volunteers. Just like this group of amazing people. Yesterday, on the eve of Threatened Species Day, volunteers from the local Bathurst community banded together to replant important habitat for the threatened Grey-headed Flying Fox. Listed as vulnerable under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW), the Grey-headed Flying Fox population in NSW has declined by 30% in the last decade with populations estimated to be at less than 400,000. This decline is due to habitat loss from land clearing, human related impacts and extreme weather events as a result of climate change. The work of volunteers is important in the recovery of the Grey-headed Flying Fox and here at Sustainable Bathurst we cant thank them enough! #NationalThreatenedSpeciesDay #ThreatenedSpeciesDay2020 #SavingOurSpecies #BathurstBiodiversity #Nature #Conservation #volunteersareworththeirweightingold #NationalBiodiversityMonth #BiodiversityMonth2020 Department of Planning, Industry and Environment WIRES William Josh - Community Engagement Officer

24.01.2022 Check out this great little feature on the Purple Copper Butterfly from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. "On a wing and a prayer" - Saving the Purple Copper Butterfly features some very familiar sites from throughout the Bathurst and neighbouring Lithgow regions and the amazing scientists, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service staff and property holders who are working together to help save the Purple Copper Butterfly from extinction. To learn more head to www.environment.nsw.gov.au #PurpleCopperButterfly #SavingOurSpecies

24.01.2022 Have you received your free nest box yet? Why not post a photo of it in place and tag @sustainablebathurst in the photo. Or you can upload a photo in the comments below. Would you like to receive a free nest box or insect hotel? You can receive a new home for insect, birds or mammals for your backyard simply by joining the free Bathurst Backyard Ranger project. They are going quick so make sure you sign up soon. ... Click here for more information: https://www.inaturalist.org/proj/bathurst-backyard-rangers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZcwXCZyVHU See more

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Bathurst Backyard Ranger Sharon-Lee for her great photo of a Spotted Grass Frog uploaded to iNaturalist. She has won the Backyard Ranger pic of the month for May! Sharon-Lee has received a Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia. The June pic of the month will be announced soon. If you would like to be in the draw to win a prize, just join the Bathurst Backyard Ranger project via the details below. ... The June pic of the month will be announced soon. If you would like to be in the draw to win a prize, just join the Bathurst Backyard Ranger project here: Sign up to iNaturalist (online or download the app) https://www.inaturalist.org/proje/bathurst-backyard-rangers Share a photo of a plant, animal or fungus Fill in the online form to request your nest box. https://bit.ly/backyard_rangers_form For more information, go to https://bit.ly/BackyardRanger_About

23.01.2022 Recycling myths debunked! Recycling can be confusing and there are a number of recycling myths that add to this. One myth is that Council simply sends recycling to landfill. ... This is not true - when residents use the yellow lid recycling bin correctly all of that material is reprocessed at a facility in Australia. Residents can be confident in the integrity of recycling systems here in Bathurst and across Australia. We've busted a couple of other myths below. Do you know another myth that needs busting? Let us know in the comments.

22.01.2022 Throughout September weve been looking at the many wonderful examples of biodiversity in our region. From the important role that healthy riparian vegetation plays in the life cycle of the native Trout Cod, to the symbiotic relationship between the Purple Copper Butterfly, attendant ant species and native blackthorn. Its all in celebration of Biodiversity Month. Sadly, there are numerous threats to these wonderful examples of biodiversity including invasive plant and anima...l species, poor fire management, habitat loss, and climate change. Invasive species such as plants and animals are often introduced from other areas and lack the usual predators that control their population. This upsets the natural balance and results in the loss of the native species and sometimes whole communities, thereby reducing overall biodiversity and the ecological health of an area. The feral cat (Felis catus) is an example of an introduced predator that poses a major threat to biodiversity not only in our region but throughout Australia. Feral cats are the same species as domestic cats but live, hunt and breed in the wild. They are highly efficient hunters and eat a wide range of prey and colonise and survive in a wide range of habitats. Feral cats are an invasive species because they threaten biodiversity by hunting and killing native wildlife such as small marsupials, ground nesting birds and even reptiles. They are also known to spread disease such as toxoplasmosis to livestock, pets and even humans. Feral cats are one of the primary causes of the decline and extinction of many native species over the last 200 years including local species of bettongs, bilbies and bandicoots. It is this that has lead to predation by feral cats being listed as a key threatening process by the NSW Scientific Committee. To learn more about feral cats head to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment website https://bit.ly/3htjzMI Feral cats - Australias native animal annihilators | Meet the Ferals Ep 2 | ABC Australia #NationalBiodiversityMonth #BiodiversityMonth2020 #Biodiversity2020 #BathurstBiodiversity #Nature #Conservation #InvasiveSpecies #FeralCats #BiodiversityThreats

22.01.2022 At Sustainable Bathurst we've been waiting in eager anticipation at the hatching of baby Magpies out front of the Post Office Building on Howick Street. Perched high up in a native Kurrajong tree, the female had layed three greenish-blue eggs in a large bowl-shaped nest in early November. Finally after an incubation of three weeks, one baby has hatched. Mum and Dad have been busily tending to their little chick, ensuring its getting all the food it needs to grow and providi...ng a bit of shelter and protection from the hot sun and predators. We can't wait to see the rest of the chicks hatch and will be sure to keep you posted of any developments. #BathurstBiodiversity #Magpies #MagpieChicks #SustainableBathurst #Bathurst #BirdIsTheWord #Kurrajong #UrbanBirds

22.01.2022 Bathurst has a butt problem! Councils Environmental Officers have recently surveyed CBD smoking hotspots. 3,548 discarded cigarette butts were counted across five sites which are regularly cleaned by Council. This equates to a minimum of 184,496 littered butts per year! Discarded butts wash into the storm water system and Macquarie River which has adverse impacts on aquatic life. Lets change our habitats and bin those butts! #BinYourButts #BanishingBathurstButts #BehaviourChange

22.01.2022 Hot weather: save energy and money! The hot weather has returned already. Use these great tips to reduce energy costs and keep your house cooler during summer: 1. Use fans instead of air conditioning where possible 2. Adjusting the air con by 1C will cut 10% of the cost to use it... 3. Close gaps and cracks to stop cool air escaping 4. Only cool the areas of the house that you use 5. Close curtains and blinds during the day 6. Open up windows to allow through flow of air when it is cooler at night and in the morning Download the summer helpful hints fact sheet here: https://energysaver.nsw.gov.au/media/1686/download And find out the top tips to save energy and money year round here: https://energysaver.nsw.gov.au/media/1831/download #sustainablebathurst #saveenergy #summer #climatechange

21.01.2022 With the increased inflow into Chifley Dam, Council will shift from extreme water level restrictions down to high level water restrictions as of Friday, 28 August. Under high level water restrictions: - Lawns and gardens can be watered by irrigation systems or hoses fitted with trigger nozzles for up to 60 minutes total per day before 10am or after 4pm on an odds and evens basis.... - Car washing is permitted on lawns with bucket and hose with trigger nozzle. - Topping up of pools is limited to 15 minutes per day and is to be before 10am and after 4pm. Pool covers need to be in place and be managed according to the supplier/pool expert recommendations. For more information about water restrictions visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterrestrictions. Full media release https://bit.ly/3jfrkr3

21.01.2022 Create a Backyard for Wildlife - its easy. The Backyard for Wildlife booklet is a free resource for local residents wanting to make their backyards more suitable for native wildlife species. Developed in partnership with local nurseries and ecologists, the booklet will help you choose the right plant species and design a yard or rural property that will not only be a home for you, but native birds, mammals, reptiles, frogs and insects! Pick one up from the Civic Centre, or r...eceive a booklet AND a nest box or insect hotel when you join the Backyard Ranger project here: https://www.inaturalist.org/proje/bathurst-backyard-rangers #backyardranger #backyardsforwildlife

21.01.2022 Heatwaves are the deadliest weather event we see in Australia, and one is coming this weekend! How do you prepare you and your household to best cope for ongoing hot weather? The ABC has produced a short video guide so that you, those most at risk and your pets can stay safe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8q1FgYifFk&feature=youtu.be More detailed information can also be found here: https://www.abc.net.au//bom-warns-heatwave-on-the/12914532... #climatechange #heatwave #staycool #staysafe

20.01.2022 The recycling from your yellow lid recycling bin is sent to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Smithfield Sydney. The MRF is the place where all co-mingled recycling is separated into different streams for resource recovery, from paper to glass and aluminium. The first step in the process is often hand sorting of materials so please think carefully about what you place in your recycling bin food, nappies and broken glass should all go into the red lid waste bin. Help MRF workers to help you, by recycling correctly.

20.01.2022 Before you start, be aware asbestos lurks in more places than you'd think.

17.01.2022 Happy National Wattle Day! Did you know that the Bathurst Region is home to over sixty species of wattles (Acacias) including this beauty Acacia buxifolia! Now is the perfect to explore them in all their glory, so get out there and catch them at their blooming best! #NationalWattleDay #Wattle #Acacia #Acaciabuxifolia #BathurstWattles #FirstDayOfSeptember

17.01.2022 September is Biodiversity Month! Todays feature and wonderful example of the interdependent web of life is the intricate relationship between the threatened Purple Copper Butterfly (Paralucia spinifera), attendant ant species (Anonychomyrma itinerans) and host plant Native Blackthorn (Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla). Only foun...d in the Central Tablelands of NSW, the Purple Copper Butterfly is one of the rarest butterfly species in Australia. The butterfly feeds exclusively on the Native Blackthorn and relies on a mutualistic or symbiotic relationship with the ant, and the presence of Native Blackthorn. After mating, the female lays her eggs on Native Blackthorn near nests of the attendant ants. During the 14 to 17 days they take to hatch, the attendant ants constantly patrol the Native Blackthorn. As the larvae hatch and mature, the attendant ants keep them underground in their nest during the day, shepherding them out at night to continue grazing on the Native Blackthorn leaves. The ants efforts are rewarded with a sugary honeydew from a gland on the larvaes backs. When fully grown, the larvae return to the ants nest to pupate from January until the butterflies emerge between August and November. The Purple Copper Butterfly is so reliant on the Native Blackthorn for its life cycle that sadly the primary threats to the butterfly are those that impact on the abundance of this host plant. Threats include competition from weeds, loss of habitat from land clearing, and inadequate fire management. To learn more about the Purple Copper Butterfly check out this beautiful short film from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. You may even see some familiar faces! https://vimeo.com/424412843 Stuart Cohen #PurpleCopperButterfly #NativeBlackthorn #Paraluciaspinefera #Bursariaspinosa #AttendantAnt #Anonychomyrmaltinerans #NationalBiodiversityMonth #BiodiversityMonth2020 #BathurstBiodiversity #Nature #Conservation #SavingOurSpecies

17.01.2022 Microbats - free pest control for your backyard! Microbats are the small bats you may occasionally see flying around streetlights or you may hear their ting-ting call as they search for flying insects. Despite their tiny size (they can easily fit in the palm of your hand) they can eat 50% of their body weight - thats up to 1,000 insects every night! You can help microbats by installing a FREE bat box in your Bathurst Region backyard. Its easy:... Sign up to iNaturalist (online or download the app) https://www.inaturalist.org/proje/bathurst-backyard-rangers Share a photo of a plant, animal or fungus Fill in the online form to request your nest box. bit.ly/backyard_rangers_form For more information, go to bit.ly/BackyardRanger_About or contact 6333 6568 #backyardranger #backyardsforwildlife #habitatsforhollows #microbats #backyardbuddies

16.01.2022 Bringing back Perthville’s threatened Black Gums Important civil works that protect our communities from natural disasters such as floods, can often have an impact on the conservation values of our regions native flora and fauna. At Perthville, the recent construction of the Perthville Floodwater Mitigation Works in 2017 required the removal of four mature Black Gums (Eucalyptus aggregata) from along the banks of Queen Charlotte Vale Creek. In NSW, Black Gums are identified a...s a threatened species under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW) due to land clearing, competition with weed species, and hybridisation with related species which increases their risk of extinction. To compensate for or ‘offset’ the removal of this threatened species, 144 genetically pure Black Gums have been grown locally and replanted at Councils North Street Offset Site where they will be maintained and monitored until they reach maturity. The site will also have a special ‘in-perpetuity conservation agreement’ placed on the land ensuring the ongoing protection of the site. These offset actions will provide a positive long-term environmental outcome for the Black Gum population by ensuring its survival in Perthville and throughout the Bathurst Region. To learn more about Councils Perthville Black Gum Offset Project visit bit.ly/PerthvilleBlackGums #BathurstBiodiversity #SavingOurSpecies #BlackGums #EucalyptusAggregata #Perthville #Bathurst Black Gum (Eucalyptus aggregata) dominated woodlands Rainer Rehwinkel NSW DPIE

16.01.2022 Garage Sale Trail 2020 Registrations are open for @GarageSaleTrail and this year, its the recovery edition dedicated to helping you make or save some money. Its one gigantic weekend of money-making, planet-saving fun happening here in Bathurst, across Australia and online on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2020. Host a sale and make some money from your unwanted stuff or shop the trail and find a bargain. Register now at the Garage Sale Trail website https://bit.ly/3m10Uvq

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Bathurst Backyard Ranger bluebilby. Their great photo of an Eastern Blue-tongued Skink has won the June photo of the month! Monthly winners each receive a field guide for native plants or animals worth around $50. Will you be our photo of the month winner for July? #backyardranger #backyardsforwildlife #sustainablebathurst #inaturalist #citizenscience

14.01.2022 Waste 2 Art 2020 - Online Exhibition This years Waste 2 Art exhibition had to be moved online, yet despite this challenge Council received 50 entries across 13 categories which is a great result. Artworks in every category were judged last week and the list of winners is below. To view the online exhibition and vote in the Peoples Choice Awards please click here:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PX4JBKX58O4... By voting for your favourite artwork you will go into the draw to win a Dean Mobbs original artwork. Voting will remain open until 4pm on Friday 24 July. Category Winners Preschool 2 Dimensional Candy Island Adventure by Isaac Wheatley Preschool 3 Dimensional Elmer has a Family by Elizabeth Chifley Preschool Preschool Functional Waste Not, Waterwise by Bathurst Childrens Services Primary 3 Dimensional Percy the Robot by Alexandra Attree Primary Functional Stop and Feed by Piper Henry High School 3 Dimensional Together in Art by Room 9, Carenne School High School Functional Light to the Max by Jake Henry Open 2 Dimensional Not with a bang but an ember by Bronwyn Ingersole Open 3 Dimensional Rusty by Joseph Lynch Open Functional Horse Shoe Gate by Joseph Lynch Community 2 Dimensional Rainforest by Julie Lucato Community 3 Dimensional Tin Dinner by Janet Wright Community Functional Lamp 1 by Larissa Cross and Pepsi 5 Earring Collection by Amy Fulthorpe Joint Winners Waste Theme Award Waste Theme Award The Watchers by Kelly & Will Hazzard

14.01.2022 September is Biodiversity month! Biodiversity is the variety of all living things on Earth. From the macro invertebrates or water-bugs in our waterways to the kangaroos that browse on the plains, biodiversity forms part of an intricate and interdependent web of life in which we are all a part of. ... Follow us throughout September to learn about biodiversity and the flora and fauna that call the Bathurst Region home. #NationalBiodiversityMonth #BiodiversityMonth2020 #BathurstBiodiversity #Nature #Conservation DJM Photography Australia

13.01.2022 "Here in Australia were fortunate enough to have one of the richest and oldest continuing cultures in the world. This is something we should all be proud of and celebrate. The Share Our Pride website helps everyday Australians better understand the history and perspective of First Nation peoples. It is a great resource for learning more about the amazing culture of Aboriginal Australians and provides tools to work towards a future together. http://www.shareourpride.org.au/... #reconciliation #respect #firstnations #wiradyuri #wiradjuri

13.01.2022 Recycling correctly is one of the most important and easiest everyday actions we can do to reduce waste to landfill, help recover valuable resources and reduce contamination in our recycling bin. For more information on what goes in which bin download the free app Bathurst Waste Services Guide which has an A-Z of waste showing where to place common items for disposal, this is also available on the Waste Hub located on the Council website https://bit.ly/3paqyPX

11.01.2022 Garage Sale Trail Tutorials - Tickets Available Now! Bathurst Regional Council has partnered with Garage Sale Trail in 2020 to host a series of events with a focus on second-hand. There are some great online masterclass options worth checking out below.

10.01.2022 Waste 2 Art has now wrapped up for 2020 Council received over 50 entries into this years online exhibition and the quality and diversity of entries was truly inspiring. The online exhibition is still available on the Council website https://bit.ly/3frCDdy and is well worth checking out. This years Peoples Choice award went to Lamp #2 by Larissa Cross and Kath Attree was the winner of the artwork generously donated by Dean Mobbs for voting in this years Peoples Choice Award.

09.01.2022 ASBESTOS DUMPING: Councils Environmental Officers investigated an incident at Kirkconnell on 11 August 2020 and observed 25 professionally wrapped and bagged parcels of asbestos. The estimated volume of illegally dumped asbestos totalled 0.75 cubic meters (500kg) or 35 square meters of material. Due to the nature of the dumping Council would like to encourage anyone who has recently engaged a contractor to remove and dispose of similar volumes to contact Council. Dumping of asbestos poses significant health and environmental risks that arise from the inhalation of airborne asbestos fibres. Anyone with further information regarding the Kirkconnell asbestos illegal dumping incident is encouraged to contact Bathurst Regional Council on 02 6333 6111.

09.01.2022 Keep an eye out for the upcoming release of collectable stamps from Australia Post. Some of the Bathurst regions threatened wildlife feature including the Purple Copper Butterfly, Regent Honeyeater and Koala. The Wildlife Recovery" series are a set of six stamps featuring endangered species that were impacted by last summers bushfires. The bushfires were responsible for the conservatively estimate loss of 1.25 billion animals, bringing many native animal and plant species e...ver closer to the brink of extinction. Immediately in the wake of the fires, conservationists, scientists, government agencies, land managers, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation groups, and individual carers galvanised into action to rescue and rehabilitate animals. They quickly put provisions in place to support the recovery of wildlife, including triage centres, evacuations, appropriate supplementary food and water drops, feral predator controls, and fencing of remnant vegetation. Data collection and monitoring was also increased to determine the severity of impact on species. It is a long road to recovery for many animals, but the stories of success provide a source of optimism for the survival of our much-loved wildlife. The stamps in this issue show six animal species that the NSW Governments Wildlife and Threatened Species Bushfire Recovery Expert Panel identified for immediate conservation management, in the wake of the fires. To learn more head to the Australia Post website bit.ly/3hZsoyx #SavingOurSpecies #PurpleCopperButterfly #Koala #RegentHoneyeater

09.01.2022 Waste 2 Art - Peoples Choice Voting Closes Friday Vote now for your favourite artwork in this years Waste 2 Art Peoples Choice Awards. To view the online exhibition and vote in the Peoples Choice Awards please click here:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PX4JBKX58O4 By voting for your favourite artwork you will go into the draw to win a Dean Mobbs original artwork. Voting will remain open until 4pm on Friday 24 July.

08.01.2022 Close the loop and buy recycled. Recycling doesn't just stop at our recycling bin - we need to help close the loop. Closed-loop recycling refers to the process of collecting, recycling and re- manufacturing recyclable materials into new products.... By buying products with recycled content, we fully close the loop and help support the market for recycled products and the growth of local industries aiming to close the loop within Australia. There are many products in Australian supermarkets made from recycled products, by purchasing these items you are supporting the recycling industry in Australia and conserving valuable natural resources. Check out Planet Ark recycled product directory for recycled product options. https://bit.ly/2TYvmJC

08.01.2022 It is Magpie swooping season again! And that means that our favourite walks, rides or runs may be less enjoyable for a little while. DID YOU KNOW that Magpies can remember faces and will teach their young about problem people or animals? That means that if you once threw a stick at a Magpie because it swooped you, it will remember you next year! Thats the reason why Magpies seem to target a particular type of person (school children, postal staff, cyclists) all the time. So... make friends with your local Magpie and youll be rewarded next breeding season. Click on the link below to learn more about these amazing animals. http://bit.ly/aboutmagpies See more

07.01.2022 The call has been put out by the Central Tablelands Local Land Services to be on the lookout for this beautiful but sadly endangered plant species Zieria obcordata. Flowering from August through to October, the Zieria obcordata is known to occur at only two locations including here in the Bathurst region. With less than 1000 plants left in the wild, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and Central Tablelands Local Land Services need your help. If you see a Zie...ria obcordato, please let them know by emailing [email protected] #SavingOurSpecies #Zieriaobcordato #Biodiversity

06.01.2022 The Queen Charlotte Vale Creek Royal Rehabilitation Treatment Project has finally got underway with the installation of 700m of wildlife friendly rural fencing along Queen Charlotte Vale Creek. Installed by local business Sunset Fencing, the fence will reduce the impacts of grazing livestock on riparian vegetation condition, aquatic habitat and creek bank stability. To learn more about the Queen Charlotte Vale Creek Royal Rehabilitation Treatment Project and find out how you ...can get involved head to bit.ly/3f3PTWi . The Queen Charlotte Vale Creek Royal Rehabilitation Treatment Project is supported by the NSW Governments Environmental Trust and Bathurst Regional Council. Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

06.01.2022 The importance of resource recovery Resource recovery saves virgin materials, water, oil and other precious resources as well as reducing energy use by reducing the need to collect raw materials. Using your yellow-lid kerbside bin is the easiest way for residents to contribute to recovering valuable resources for future manufacturing. There are a number of simple steps we can take to recover more and waste less.... www.recyclingnearyou.com.au/nationalrecyclingweek/

06.01.2022 September is Biodiversity Month! We couldnt go past this great example of the interdependent web of life as demonstrated by healthy native riparian vegetation, the threatened Macquarie River Trout Cod (Maccullochella macquariensis), and native aquatic macro-invertebrates (waterbugs). ... Healthy riparian vegetation zones comprise of tree species such as River She-oak (Casuarina cunninghamiana), Ribbon Gum (Eucalyptus viminalis), and River Red Gum (Eucalytpus camaldulensis) and a variety of native shrubs, grasses, reeds and rushes. Close to half of the food that makes up the diet of Trout Cod comes from healthy native riparian vegetation zones either through insects or from leaves and fine litter. Fallen branches or snags from these trees provide refuge and habitat for the Trout Cod as well as the native aquatic macro-invertebrates. A diverse range of native aquatic macro-invertebrates have evolved over the last 30 million years to break down the leaves of native vegetation, providing important inputs into the aquatic food chain and native riparian vegetation. Sadly, the biggest threat to this living web is the clearing of this all important native riparian vegetation, instream structures such as dams and weirs that block fish passage, removal of fish habitat in the form old large woody debris, competition by the highly invasive fish species the European Carp (Cyprinus carpio), and invasive riparian weeds such as willow, poplar and blackberry that deposit large amounts of organic material during autumn. The leaves of deciduous trees are often soft and decompose very readily, far more quickly than native aquatic macro-invertebrates can process. The large load of organic material, combined with rapid breakdown by microbes, results in an excessive release of nutrients into a waterway, leading to poor water quality and eutrophication. @SofalaBranchCASFishing NSW Department of Primary IndustriesDepartment of Planning, Industry and Environment Macquarie River - DJM Photography Australia Tina Hansen with a catch and release Macquarie River Trout Cod - Matthew Hansen Freshwater Shrimp - Jiri Lochman/Australian Museum Water Bug Detective Guide - Waterwatch NSW #NationalBiodiversityMonth #NativeRiparianVegetation #TroutCod #MacquarieRiverTroutCod #RiverSheOak #RibbonGum #RiverRedGum #MacroInvertebrates #WaterBugs #HealthyRivers #Biodiversity2020 #BathurstBiodiversity #Nature #Conservation #SavingOurSpecies #SofalaBranchCASFishing

06.01.2022 The Garage Sale Trail is happening across Bathurst on 21 & 22 November. There is still time to plan a sale, follow the link below for more information or to register an in-person or online sale. Its is a great way to clear out unwanted items and make some extra cash for Christmas.

06.01.2022 Illegal Dumping Update: Incidents in Bathurst Local Government Area have increased in June and July. Environmental Officers were recently called to Windburndale Rivulet on the Sofala Road to investigate the dumping of asbestos. The offenders could not be identified, which required rate payers to bare the clean-up costs. If you witness illegal dumping please contact Council on (02) 6333 6111 or [email protected].

05.01.2022 Support for installing an Electric Vehicle charger at your business A new toolkit to help businesses as well as Councils meet the growing need for electric vehicles has been developed. This toolkit helps to explain the ins and outs so that chargers can be installed to attract new tourists or customers, incorporate electric vehicles into business fleets or support staff who drive electric cars. It has been produced by the Central NSW Joint Organisation and is available now. ... https://www.centralnswjo.com/ See more

05.01.2022 The Australasian Recycling Label - taking the confusion out of recycling. Check it! Before you chuck it! The new Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) helps take the confusion out of recycling by telling you how to dispose of each part of a products packaging. By correctly disposing of your waste, we reduce contamination in the recycling bin and divert recyclable ,material from landfill. Check the label today!

04.01.2022 September is Biodiversity Month! Why is biodiversity so important you may ask? Healthy ecosystems rich in biodiversity are fundamental to human existence. We look at biodiversity as being our ecological life support. It sustains human life in many ways such as providing food, clean air to breath and even purifying the water that we drink. ... Economically, biodiversity provides humans with raw materials for consumption and production. Many livelihoods in our region, such as those of farmers, and timber workers, are dependent on biodiversity. Our regions tourism industry also depends on biodiversity with many recreational pursuits such as birdwatching, bushwalking, camping and fishing relying on the unique biodiversity of our region. Any loss or deterioration in the condition of biodiversity can compromise these values and affect the wellbeing of us all. Visit Bathurst NSW #NationalBiodiversityMonth #BiodiversityMonth2020 #BathurstBiodiversity #Nature #Conservation #BathurstTourism #AbercrombieRiver #MtPanorama #Wahluu #FishRiver

04.01.2022 Water Smart Gardening in Spring With recent rainfall and the easing of water restrictions across the Bathurst Region now is the perfect time to get into the garden. There are some great resources available on the Council website to show you how to prepare your garden for the warmer weather ahead whilst being water smart at the same time. Click on this link to to get some great tips and advice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_J2EFvPaXA

03.01.2022 September is Biodiversity Month! Did you know that pollinators such as bees and beetles sustain our ecosystems and produce our natural resources by helping plants reproduce? Without them we wouldnt have the delicious fruit, nuts and vegetables that we enjoy each day. But did you know that pollinators are not just the little guys such as insects? It also includes the larger pollinators such as birds, small marsupials and bats. Flying-foxes or bats play an important role in Au...stralian environments because they disperse the pollen and seeds of a wide range of native plants. A flying-fox may travel up to 100km and disperse 60,000 seeds in a single night. This long distance seed dispersal and pollination plays an important role in the health and biodiversity of the forests in our region in particular the locally occurring but threatened Box-Gum Grassy Woodlands. They also provide food for other native animals such as owls. Sadly, bats such as the Grey-headed Flying Fox are threatened due to loss of roosting and foraging sites, electrocution from power lines, conflict with humans and heat stress during Summer. But all hope is not lost. Don your gardening gloves and join us this Sunday 6th September on the banks of the Macquarie River to help rebuild habitat for our citys Grey-headed Flying Fox population. Due to COVID Safe Guidelines, numbers are strictly limited and volunteers must register prior to these activities. For further information and/or to register please contact Bill Josh on 0407 256 791 or Kristie Kearney (Environmental Programs Coordinator) on (02) 6333 6233 or email [email protected] . UPDATE 4/9/2020 - THIS EVENT IS NOW BOOKED OUT! #NationalBiodiversityMonth #Biodiversity2020 #BathurstBiodiversity #Nature #Conservation #Pollinators #GreyHeadedFlyingFox #ThreatenedSpecies #SavingOurSpecies DJM Photography Australia

03.01.2022 July photo of the month! This lovely photo of Common Bonnet fungi taken by Bathurst Backyard Ranger @dmunns was chosen as the pic of the month. With all the wet weather, there is a lot of interesting fungi appearing. Have you seen something unusual or new? Try and upload a photo to iNaturalist - you could win too! And whilst there, why not select your free nest box or insect hotel to place in your garden. inaturalist.org

02.01.2022 Mulching is one of the very best things gardeners can do for their gardens. Locking in that winter rainfall before spring really takes off is a high priority for gardens right now. Effective mulching can reduce soil moisture loss by as much as 60% whilst also keeping soils cooler in summer and helping nutrient cycling in soils. Sugarcane mulch is excellent for vegetable gardens and bedding annuals as it is a light mulch well suited to seedlings. It decomposes fairly quickly... which is a bonus for vegetable gardens where the aim is to develop soils with high organic matter that help to hold water for plant roots. For larger gardens woodchip mulches are durable and less prone to being tossed about by birds. Aim to lay woodchip mulch about 8cm deep and keep a small area around stems and trunks free of mulch to prevent stem rot. Place fertiliser under the mulch to reduce the loss of nutrients to the air. WATCH: Water Smart Gardens with Dhyan Blore - Mulching https://bit.ly/33wNLll Advice by Natural Splendour Gardening and Horticulture

01.01.2022 Roadside reserves - support wildlife, part of our landscape and belong to everyone. Remember that road reserves are protected. Road safety and fire risks are assessed on an ongoing basis but firewood collection, littering, dumping of waste and vehicle access is not allowed.

01.01.2022 A beautiful Red-rumped Parrot! They are also often called Grass Parrots as they feed on the grass seeds found in sporting fields and parks. On the ground, they look plain green, but on the wing their red rump and blue wings become more obvious. You can provide a home for Red-rumped Parrots by receiving a FREE nest box by joining the Bathurst Backyard Ranger project. Its easy:... Sign up to iNaturalist (online or download the app) https://www.inaturalist.org/proje/bathurst-backyard-rangers Share a photo of a plant, animal or fungus Fill in the online form to request your nest box. https://bit.ly/backyard_rangers_form For more information, go to https://bit.ly/BackyardRanger_About #backyardranger #backyardsforwildlife #habitatsforhollows

01.01.2022 Do you have innovative ideas for sustainable or regenerative agriculture? GRANT OPPORTUNITY: NATIONAL LANDCARE PROGRAM SMALL FARMS SMALL GRANTS ROUND 4 OPEN The Australian Government is inviting applications for projects to deliver services under the National Landcare Program Smart Farms Small Grants Round 4. ... The purpose of Smart Farms Small Grants is to support land manager practice change that will deliver more sustainable, productive and profitable food, fibre and forestry business while protecting Australias biodiversity; protecting and improving the condition of natural resources; and assisting Australia meet its international obligations. Applications close at 11pm AEDT on 9 October 2020 https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants/smart-farms