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This year NAIDOC Week is being held from 4-11 July. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia every July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  

Council is turning on the lights at 12 sportsgrounds across the City giving the community the chance to get outside and be active during current COVID-19 restrictions.

Council is re-igniting its popular Love Local campaign to boost support of local businesses following the latest COVID-19 restrictions.

Council has welcomed the announcement that three of its bushfire recovery projects, valued at $5.3 million, have been funded by the Australian and NSW governments.

Blue Mountains Library is encouraging residents to head online to read, watch and study during temporary COVID-19 closures.

Seniors and people with disabilities in the Blue Mountains who are self-isolating due to COVID-19, and have no access to essential supplies, will again receive Emergency Food Boxes thanks to a partnership between Council and the Rapid Relief Team. Council is also waiving rents for all tenants in Council buildings under commercial agreements during the current lockdown period, given the ongoing strain on local businesses following multiple crises.

Blue Mountains City Council will temporarily close facilities and some services, in response to escalating NSW Government restrictions due to the spread of COVID-19 in Greater Sydney.