Blue Mountains City Council

15/09/2026

📢Pulpit Rock Reserve reopens
One of the Blue Mountains’ most popular destinations has reopened after an extensive upgrade. Pulpit Rock Reserve in Blackheath was closed for public safety after the 2019/2020 summer bushfires destroyed all visitor infrastructure at the site. Council delivered the careful restoration works in stages as funding became available, including improved access, formalised car parking, picnic facilities, accessible amenities, and upgraded lookouts.
To find out more about the project, the facilities and arrangements at this site: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/ward-1-projects/pulpit-rock-upgrade
Read the Media Release here: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/media-centre/pulpit-rock-reopens-after-major-upgrade
The Pulpit Rock Reserve upgrades and remediation works were proudly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments and delivered by the Blue Mountains City Council.

15/09/2026

🍽JOIN US AT PLATE TO PLANET: THE BLUE MOUNTAINS FOOD SECURITY FAIR🌏
🫶9am - 4pm Saturday 10 October, Blue Mountains Planetary Health, Katoomba
🌱With growing interest in food security, sustainable living and reducing household waste, this unique event offers something for everyone, whether you're an experienced gardener, a food lover, a wildlife enthusiast or simply looking for ways to live more sustainably.
🗣The extensive program features a mix of free and ticketed talks and workshops led by respected local and national speakers.
🛠Those keen to develop hands-on skills can join workshops.
🐝Throughout the day, visitors can browse stalls from local sustainable businesses, community organisations and environmental groups.
🎟Explore the program and book your tickets at: https://events.humanitix.com/blue-mountains-2026-food-security-fair

11/09/2026

Plant Local is here!
Council has launched a new Plant Local section on our website, making it easier to discover indigenous plants that naturally occur in our local bushland ecosystems.

From trees and shrubs to grasses and groundcovers, choosing plants suited to your local area can help create gardens that are resilient, environmentally friendly and connected to the surrounding landscape.

🌱 Discover plants suited to your local area and find the right species for your garden.
Learn more:

This online interactive selector can help you choose the best plants for your soil texture and use.

11/09/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity? Blue Mountains City Council has a range of exciting roles available across different areas.
Explore current opportunities and find your next role: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/jobs

Financial Reporting & Analytics Team Lead : https://bit.ly/4dqb1Gf (closing: 4 Oct 2026)
Resource Recovery Officer : https://bit.ly/4r3olWZ (closing: 4 Oct 2026)
Program Leader, Communications & Marketing : https://bit.ly/45OhQgS (closing: 20 September 2026)

Interested? Here's how to apply: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/jobs/how-to-apply

11/09/2026

There’s two more weeks left of our extra green bin collections to help you get ready for bushfire season. The weekly green bin service will end Friday 25 September.

You can also use our Booked Waste Service to help manage your green waste. Choose from a kerbside pick-up or facility drop-off to remove unwanted green waste from your property anytime during the year. Find out more about all our waste services www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/waste

11/09/2026

🐾 Dog of the Month: Chunky! 🐾

Chunky has come such a long way in care and is ready to find his forever home! ❤️ He’s a clever, strong and devoted boy looking for an experienced owner who can continue his training, provide structure, exercise and help build his confidence.

He’s best suited as the only dog and needs a home without small children.

Please share and help Chunky find his perfect match! 🏡

Chunky is available for adoption at the Blue Mountains Animal Care Centre, 121 Mort Street, Katoomba. Open daily 10am–4pm (closed Wednesdays). For enquiries, call (02) 4780 5791 or email [email protected].

09/09/2026

Have questions about your Propel: Performance Pathways application? Help is at hand!

Council’s Cultural Development Team are available for phone consultations to talk through your project and application 📞

Applications close midday Monday 14 September so get in touch and get those applications in!

APPLICATION SUPPORT - PHONE CONSULTS

It's not too late to schedule a phone chat to discuss any questions you have about your Propel Performance Pathways application. Get in touch via [email protected] to arrange a call over the coming days. We've already had a series of wonderful conversations with artists planning to apply, and look forward to having more in the lead up to the application close date. Just over 5 days to go!

Remember:

⏰ Applications due midday Monday 14 September.

👉 Guidelines, eligibility, FAQs and application form: bmcc.nsw.gov.au/propel

📩 Request a phone consult or ask questions: [email protected]

Image: 2022 Propel artist, Katya Petetskaya, performing 'Head Whale Figure Transfigure' at the Blue Mountains Theatre in 2023. 📸 Maja Baska Photography

Propel Performance Pathways -
Proudly funded by the NSW Government
With additional support from the Blue Mountains City of the Arts Trust, Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub and MTNS MADE

09/09/2026

GET IT RIGHT ON BIN DAY
Follow these simple requirements to ensure your bin is emptied.

✅ Completely close bin lids (no items next to / on top of the bin)
❌ No batteries, hot ash or chemicals
🕓 Put your bin out by 5am on your collection day
↩️ Return bins to your property promptly after being emptied
⬇️ Keep your bin under the maximum weight
↔️ Allow a full metre of space between bins, poles, trees and parked cars

To learn more about bin options visit www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/flexible-options

07/09/2026

Following recent severe weather and strong winds, we’re offering all residents 𝟭 additional 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 to help you clear fallen branches and vegetation. This is in addition to your two annual Booked Waste Services. The quickest option to manage your clean-up is to use a Facility Drop Off. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 by Wednesday 30 September.
Book now: www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/BookedWasteService

New waste services are now available. Get more information...

04/09/2026

Delve deeper into local history with this free Local Museum Talk.

📅 Wednesday 23 September 2026, 2pm
📍 Blue Mountains Theatre + Community Hub, Springwood
👉 Book your place at https://bit.ly/4ic9ya6

The Mountain Road Builders – Convicts and Surveyors
Join Tim Jones, Publicity Officer of Mount Victoria Museum, for an engaging talk exploring the early history of road building across the Blue Mountains. Discover the important contributions of the convicts who constructed the mountain roads and the surveyors who mapped their routes, including the construction of the Mount Victoria Pass in the 1830s.

Join us for a fascinating local history talk - another in our local museums series. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL