On Friday afternoon, 4 April 2025, almost 100 concerned members of the Bathurst community, as well as local Regional Council members, enjoyed a pleasant and relaxed time together at South Bathurst's Milltown Park, catching up on the latest developments regarding the contentious local housing proposal.

This was a free community event organised by the local community for the local community. There was great friendly, positive intermingling from everybody.

➽ The Proposed Development

History or High-Rise?

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Wayne Feebrey and Jessie Davidson from the South Bathurst Action Group joined Damian on 'Live and Local' to discuss their concerns over two major housing projects.

2BS Bathurst, 4 April 2025

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WIN News 8 April 2025

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The opening of St. Joseph’s Mount Circa 1908

St. Joseph’s Mount c.1919

Even Milltown Park has its own little slice of history: Robert Menzies attended a memorial gathering for the late PM Ben Chifley on this site. The historic Ben Chifley Home is physically 5 house sites away from the planned development.

Here are various images of some of the locals at our "Picnic in the Park" on the day

(sourced by myself and Facebook)

A tree was planted (with Council permission) in Milltown Park, South Bathurst, as a sign of hope for a sensible outcome, and for future generations long after we are all gone.

Thanks to Alex from Garden Starters Nursery for bringing down a glorious maple from his College Rd sale. I’ve been passing that lonely seat that was placed out in the blazing sun thinking why would anyone sit there through summer if they wanted to avoid skin cancer? The canopy and autumn colour will lift everyone’s spirits and be a beacon of hope for South Bathurst. Please pour a bottle of water on it as you walk past until she gets established. Thank you Kate and Steve for digging that hole 🌳🍂🎉🍁🤩🌧🙏🏼😍