Telling Your Truths: Writing about Illness and Disability
2025-11-18 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
FREE. Limited Spaces. Bookings Essential – 6333 6281
In this workshop, Kim Kelly and Michelle Hamadache will share their stories of writing about and with illness and disability with practical writing advice.
Participants will also be encouraged to experiment with how they might express themselves, and how to give themselves permission to write their truths in the ways that suits them best, be that through life-writing, fiction or poetry – to say the things we can’t say or the things that aren’t heard within doctors’ offices or even among friends.
Living with illness or disability, or caring for a loved one living with health challenges, can be isolating. We’re given lots of medical advice and helpful and not-so-helpful opinions on how to get through, but at the end of the day we’re alone with our thoughts and experiences.
We’re often told of the therapeutic benefits of creativity and sharing our stories, but how do we go about accessing the creative part of ourselves?
There’s also often a little voice in our heads saying, ‘Why bother?’ or ‘I don’t have anything important to say’. But everyone has something important to say about their unique experience of life.
Tea and coffee provided.
About the writers
Dr Michelle Hamadache teaches Creative Writing at Macquarie University and is editor of the magazine Mascara Literary Review. Her story on her father’s dementia appears in the anthology Writing Illness and Disability: Poised on the Pointe of Pain: Nureyev’s Foot and Other Essays.
Kim Kelly is the author of several novels. She is also currently in the midst of Creative Writing PhD research at Macquarie University. Her essay on kidney donation appears in the anthology Writing Illness and Disability: Poised on the Pointe of Pain: Nureyev’s Foot and Other Essays. She lives in Millthorpe.

Very Open Mic Night @ The Victoria Bathurst
2025-11-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The Victoria Bathurst, 3 Keppel Street, Bathurst, 2795
We’re making Tuesdays great again with a very open mic night that is open to all types of performance. Come and share your thing in front of a supportive audience! Sign up from 6pm

MUSICAL BINGO
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Family Hotel, Cnr Russell & Bentinck Street, Bathurst, 2795, Australia
Drop Beats Not Balls
This one is for the music lovers! Rock into the #FamBams newest night on the the Bathurst calendar with Musical Trivia every Wednesday from 7pm! Entry is free & you’ll have the chance to win prizes whilst bopping along to tunes over the ages! See how easy it is to play below & the tasty bites & booze on offer.

Wednesday night is Schnitty Night! Enjoy $18 Schnitzel with your choice of $3 topper (parmi, mexican, boscaiola or texan)

Challenge Bathurst
2025-11-20 08:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 | Mount Panorama, Mountain Straight, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Conquer the Mountain!

Experience the thrill of driving your street or track racing car on Mount Panorama at Challenge Bathurst, a unique and exclusive opportunity.

Challenge Bathurst is designed specifically to allow experienced motorsport competitors and owners of performance road registered cars to drive at Bathurst.

More information can be found at www.challengebathurst.com

Monthly Muster
2025-11-20 19:30 | Bathurst Uniting Church Activities Hall, William Street, Bathurst, nsw
Hear Roger Thornback of the Antique Arms Collectors Society of Australia talk on the Bathurst Volunteer Rifles on Thursday 20 November 2025, 7:30 PM.

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Monthly Muster - The Bathurst Volunteer Rifles with Roger Thornback
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Bathurst Uniting Church Activities Hall, William Street, Bathurst, nsw
The Bathurst District Historical Society presents this month’s muster. The Bathurst Volunteer Rifles: Civic Pride & Defence of the Empire with Roger Thornback. Come along to find out why Bathurst petitioned the Governor General, twice, to allow it to finally form a Volunteer Rifle Corps in 1868. Bathurst has a strong military history, this talk will talk about this and identify some lines of local research to elucidate the Bathurst Volunteer Rifles Story.

Bathurst Grange Distillery Tour & Tasting
2025-11-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-22 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Bathurst Grange Distillery, Bathurst Grange Distillery, 3249 O'Connell Rd, Bathurst, Bathurst, 2795, Australia
Friday Tour Time: 4pm

Saturday Tour Times: 11am, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm

Book tours here http://bit.ly/4o2mTBx

Join a tour at the Bathurst Grange Distillery and see surrounding gardens and farmland on the heritage property, The Grange, established in 1823.

Share the passion for distilling Whisky and Gin as they explain the techniques and craft of making the premium spirits.

​Learn the art of distillation.

Taste premium small batch spirits

See farmland & friendly animals

Discover the history of the region

Cost : $20 per person

Bathurst Grange Distillery

Bathurst Grange Distillery, 3249 O’Connell Rd, Bathurst02 7228 79130413 632 643www.bathurstgrange.com.au

OPENING // Summer Exhibitions at BRAG
2025-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
OPENING NIGHT // Summer at BRAG!

Join us to celebrate the opening of five new exhibitions at the Gallery – RSVP

Main Gallery | West of Central 2 + Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

Foyer Gallery | Bella Fenton: The Bogeyman

OUT THERE Forecourt Projector | Children’s Voices Centre: Children Draw Health

OUT THERE TAFE Screens | Nicole Welch: Transformation: the prelude

Friday 21 November 2025, 6-8pm

Welcome to Country

Auslan interpreted opening speeches (VRI)

Performance by Genevieve Carroll for West of Central 2

Catering by BRAGS

Beverages by sponsors Grass Parrot Vineyard, Renzaglia Wines, Cosmo Brewing

FREE, all welcome, RSVP essential

About the Exhibitions

West of Central 2

Conceived as an exhibition responding to place, West of Central embraces artists who live and work across Wiradjuri Country in Central West NSW.

This Earth-centric exhibition honours artists’ care, concern, and respect for Country. Home to an increasing cohort of contemporary artists seeking connection, respite and balance, regional Australia is a place where artists have space to create, experiment and challenge. West of Central celebrates those who live and work regionally, positioning the regional as central to their practice.

First realised at BRAG in 2023, this second chapter, West of Central 2, invited artists from LGAs of Lachlan, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin, Cabonne, Cowra, Blayney, Orange, Mid-Western, Bathurst, Oberon and Lithgow to respond to the ecologies, histories, and communities of these places.

Artists: Adam Rish (Hill End), Gabrielle Bates (Kandos), Genevieve Carroll (Hill End), Graham Lupp (Bathurst), Gus Armstrong & Peter Swain (Kandos), Jonathan Jones (Bathurst), Laura Baker (Blayney), Nicola Mason (Napoleon Reef), Ros Auld (Borenore), Simone Darcy (Forbes), Steven Cavanagh (Hill End), Susan Baird (Hill End), the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh) (Bathurst), Vicky Browne (Nullo Mountain).

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Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents the 2025 Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

In 2025, BRAG partnered with Wiradyuri Elders, Artists, and Community to develop and deliver the Our Ngurang (Home) Program – an education program for students and teachers across Wiradyuri County in the Bathurst Region.

With a local focus on our shared home of Wiradyuri Country, students from Blayney Public School participated in a year-long learning program of art, culture, and language workshops with Wiradyuri/Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones, Wiradyuri Elder Wirribee Aunty Leanna Carr, Wiradyuri artist Jessica Leffley, and Yiri Sue Rice.

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Bella Fenton: The Bogeyman

BRAG presents Foyer Gallery Exhibition The Bogeyman by Bella Fenton, Winner of the 2023 Bathurst Grange Distillery x BRAG Summer Gin Art Competition.

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Nicole Welch: Transformation: the prelude

BRAG presents Transformation: the prelude by Nicole Welch on the OUT THERE Digital Platforms | TAFE Screens, down Ribbon Gang Lane.

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Children’s Voices Centre: Children Draw Health

BRAG presents Children Draw Health by the Children’s Voices Centre on the OUT THERE Digital Platforms | Forecourt Projector.

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In Conversation - Professor Toby Walsh
2025-11-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Join world-leading artificial intelligence expert Professor Toby Walsh for an evening of conversation. Joined in conversation by ABC Senior Journalists Gavin Fang and Tracey Kirkland.
Free, bookings essential: 6333 6281.
Don’t miss this rare and thought-provoking event with Professor Toby Walsh as he comes to Bathurst for an exclusive evening of conversation.
Joining him are respected ABC journalists Gavin Fang and Tracey Kirkland, who will guide the discussion through the groundbreaking possibilities of AI, its impact on our lives, and the urgent challenges of misinformation and disinformation in today’s world.
About Toby Walsh
Toby Walsh is Professor of AI at UNSW Sydney and Chief Scientist of UNSW.AI, UNSW Sydney’s AI Institute. He has been banned from Russia for his advocacy on using AI responsibly. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Science and was named on the international Who’s Who in AI list of influencers. He has written five books on AI for a general audience, the most recent is The Shortest History of AI: Six ideas are all you need to know.
In conversation with…
Tracey Kirkland is an Australian news journalist who has worked in broadcast and print for more than 30 years.
She is currently the Continuous News Editor in charge of TV and video at ABC News Channel, and was previously the ABC’s national senior newsgathering editor.
Gavin Fang is an Australian journalist with more than thirty years’ experience in broadcast and print media. He is currently Editorial Director at the ABC and was previously deputy director of news. Gavin is a former correspondent for the ABC in Indonesia.
Tracey and Gavin are the editors of the 2025 book
Age of Doubt: Building Trust in a World of Misinformation

West of Central 2 // Curator & Artist Talk
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
West of Central 2 // Curator & Artist Talk

Saturday 22 November, 11am-12pm

Join BRAG Exhibitions Coordinator, Camille Gillyboeuf, and five artists for a walkthrough of West of Central 2 : the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh), Laura Baker, Jonathan Jones, and Steven Cavanagh.

FREE, all welcome, RSVP essential

About the Exhibition

West of Central 2

Conceived as an exhibition responding to place, West of Central embraces artists who live and work across Wiradjuri Country in Central West NSW.

This Earth-centric exhibition honours artists’ care, concern, and respect for Country. Home to an increasing cohort of contemporary artists seeking connection, respite and balance, regional Australia is a place where artists have space to create, experiment and challenge. West of Central celebrates those who live and work regionally, positioning the regional as central to their practice.

First realised at BRAG in 2023, this second chapter, West of Central 2, invited artists from LGAs of Lachlan, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin, Cabonne, Cowra, Blayney, Orange, Mid-Western, Bathurst, Oberon and Lithgow to respond to the ecologies, histories, and communities of these places.

Artists: Adam Rish (Hill End), Gabrielle Bates (Kandos), Genevieve Carroll (Hill End), Graham Lupp (Bathurst), Gus Armstrong & Peter Swain (Kandos), Jonathan Jones (Bathurst), Laura Baker (Blayney), Nicola Mason (Napoleon Reef), Ros Auld (Borenore), Simone Darcy (Forbes), Steven Cavanagh (Hill End), Susan Baird (Hill End), the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh) (Bathurst), Vicky Browne (Nullo Mountain).

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West of Central 2 // Curator & Artist Talk
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
West of Central 2 // Curator & Artist Talk
Saturday 22 November, 11am-12pm
Join BRAG Exhibitions Coordinator, Camille Gillyboeuf, and five artists for a walkthrough of West of Central 2 : the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh), Laura Baker, Jonathan Jones, and Steven Cavanagh

FREE, all welcome, RSVP essential

West of Central 2

Conceived as an exhibition responding to place, West of Central embraces artists who live and work across Wiradjuri Country in Central West NSW.
This Earth-centric exhibition honours artists’ care, concern, and respect for Country. Home to an increasing cohort of contemporary artists seeking connection, respite and balance, regional Australia is a place where artists have space to create, experiment and challenge. West of Central celebrates those who live and work regionally, positioning the regional as central to their practice.

First realised at BRAG in 2023, this second chapter, West of Central 2, invited artists from LGAs of Lachlan, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin, Cabonne, Cowra, Blayney, Orange, Mid-Western, Bathurst, Oberon and Lithgow to respond to the ecologies, histories, and communities of these places.

Artists: Adam Rish (Hill End), Gabrielle Bates (Kandos), Genevieve Carroll (Hill End), Graham Lupp (Bathurst), Gus Armstrong & Peter Swain (Kandos), Jonathan Jones (Bathurst), Laura Baker (Blayney), Nicola Mason (Napoleon Reef), Ros Auld (Borenore), Simone Darcy (Forbes), Steven Cavanagh (Hill End), Susan Baird (Hill End), the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh) (Bathurst), Vicky Browne (Nullo Mountain).

Tour of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon
2025-11-22 11:15 - 12:30 | Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, 3 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
22 November is St Cecilia’s Day, the Patron Saint of Music. We invite you to take this opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, and meet one of our local carillonists while enjoying the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room.
After the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a recital in honour of Saint Cecilia.
Special requirements: tour participants must wear flat shoes, be able to climb 61 steps in the tower (20 to the landing, 21 to first floor, 20 to playing level) and have nothing in their hands to hold onto the handrails.
Tour duration: 1 – 1.5 hours.

Bookings through Bathurst Visitor Information Centre on 1800 68 1000.

Tours of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon during the Carillon Spring Recital Series 2025
2025-11-22 11:15 - 12:45 | Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, 3 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
Meet near the Russell Street entrance. Purchase your tickets here!

Saturday 23 August: Enjoy the Beatlesfest carillon recital at 10am before taking the opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room.

Sunday 21 September: 21 September is World Peace Day, a day observed annually to promote peace and the absence of violence worldwide. On World Peace Day 2025, we invite you to take the opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, a Peace Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, and meet one of our local carillonists while enjoying the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. After the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a recital in honour of World Peace Day.

Saturday 18 October: This is a rare opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, meet Canberra Senior Carillonist Peter Bray and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. After the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a recital performed by Peter.

Saturday 22 November: 22 November is St Cecilia’s Day, the Patron Saint of Music. We invite you to take this opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, and meet one of our local carillonists while enjoying the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. After the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a recital in honour of Saint Cecilia.

Special requirements: tour participants must wear flat shoes, be able to climb 61 steps in the tower (20 to the landing, 21 to first floor, 20 to playing level) and have nothing in their hands to hold onto the handrails.

Tour duration: 1 – 1.5 hours.

O'Connell Hotel Bush Dance
2025-11-22 19:00 | O’Connell Hotel, 2408 O'Connell Road, O'Connell, New South Wales, 2795

THE 8TH ANNUAL BATHURST WOMEN’S TRIATHLON (& Support Events)
2025-11-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Stanley Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Stanley Street, Bathurst, 2795
This event is legendary in NSW for introducing the sport of triathlon to thousands of women. In 2018 Bathurst club management (including Richard & Anna Blackie) decided to create an event specifically targeting female participants, a grant was organised and Anna Blackie took on the Race Director role. The event would be a great success and grew rapidly receiving great praise from the sports management body, Triathlon NSW. State CEO Adam Wicks and NSW President Glenn Schwarzel so impressed they promoted the format to other clubs. In 2024 NSW Triathlon stated “that the Bathurst Event inspired the entire program! Over 3000 first time ladies have now gone through the program and tried a triathlon, all thanks to the concept born in Bathurst Wallabies Triathlon Club”….
Don’t miss the opportunity to do this famous & historic event!!
The Main Senior event will be the 8th Running of the Annual Bathurst Women’s Triathlon will start around 8:10 to 8:15am and allows competitors to select between two cycle courses – No.1 -The Standard “Historic” 11mile track or No2. a 10-lap ride on a 600m Closed Road circuit. The event will have a rolling start with the participants who doing the 11-mile Drive Course, followed by those in the Stanley Street Lap Course.
The Men’s Triathlon is a support event and will also start in the rolling start at Approx 8am. NOTE participants seeding themselves at the start.
Junior Events start after the Senior Racing – Juniors to be split into Joeys (5-8yrs) and Boomers (8-12yrs). The distances for the junior events can vary depending on the participants and conditions.
The general guide for the basic Boomers course is 100m swim then 3.5km (6 laps) Bike and then 900m run. (Depending on entries the category can be split into a second Boomers event with a 150m swim.
The basic Joeys Course is 25m swim across the pool 2.25km ride (4laps) and 300m Run. (Note1 the chief cycling marshal may bring some riders in after 3 laps).
RACE ENTRY – the “my.raceresult” entry link will appear approximately a week before the event on the Club Site.. Stay tuned for more news on this historic Bathurst event.

DANGEROUSLY MODERN : AUSTRALIAN WOMEN ARTISTS IN EUROPE 1890-1940
2025-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
Step into the world of bold creativity with our Dangerously Modern Day Trip to the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney.
Joining BRAGS and BAthurst Tours on this cultural escape, you’ll experience one of the most significant exhibitions of the year.
This landmark exhibition celebrates the pioneering Australian women who defied convention to pursue art careers in Europe during the early 20th century. Featuring over 200 works, including paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, and ceramics, Dangerously Modern explores how these artists embraced modernism and brought new ideas back to Australia.
Take a journey into history, resilience, and creativity of our women artists.
Depart: 8.00 am from McDonald’s Bathurst car park. Return around 5.00pm
Cost: BRAGS Member $103.50 | $115 Non-Member
Includes return 1-20 seat coacher transport, entry, and guided tour to Dangerously Modern exhibition. Food and drink at own expense. Involves moderate amount of walking.
Registration: Daniel Briant on 1300 728 321

Sunday Sketch Sessions // Summer Exhibitions
2025-11-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Sunday Sketch Sessions // Summer exhibitions

Head to BRAG each Sunday during our Summer Exhibitions or a self-guided Sunday Sketch Session!

Sundays, 10am-2pm

FREE, all welcome, materials supplied

About the Exhibitions

West of Central 2

Conceived as an exhibition responding to place, West of Central embraces artists who live and work across Wiradjuri Country in Central West NSW.

This Earth-centric exhibition honours artists’ care, concern, and respect for Country. Home to an increasing cohort of contemporary artists seeking connection, respite and balance, regional Australia is a place where artists have space to create, experiment and challenge. West of Central celebrates those who live and work regionally, positioning the regional as central to their practice.

First realised at BRAG in 2023, this second chapter, West of Central 2, invited artists from LGAs of Lachlan, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin, Cabonne, Cowra, Blayney, Orange, Mid-Western, Bathurst, Oberon and Lithgow to respond to the ecologies, histories, and communities of these places.

Artists: Adam Rish (Hill End), Gabrielle Bates (Kandos), Genevieve Carroll (Hill End), Graham Lupp (Bathurst), Gus Armstrong & Peter Swain (Kandos), Jonathan Jones (Bathurst), Laura Baker (Blayney), Nicola Mason (Napoleon Reef), Ros Auld (Borenore), Simone Darcy (Forbes), Steven Cavanagh (Hill End), Susan Baird (Hill End), the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh) (Bathurst), Vicky Browne (Nullo Mountain).

More info

Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents the 2025 Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

In 2025, BRAG partnered with Wiradyuri Elders, Artists, and Community to develop and deliver the Our Ngurang (Home) Program – an education program for students and teachers across Wiradyuri County in the Bathurst Region.

With a local focus on our shared home of Wiradyuri Country, students from Blayney Public School participated in a year-long learning program of art, culture, and language workshops with Wiradyuri/Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones, Wiradyuri Elder Wirribee Aunty Leanna Carr, Wiradyuri artist Jessica Leffley, and Yiri Sue Rice.

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Bella Fenton: The Bogeyman

BRAG presents Foyer Gallery Exhibition The Bogeyman by Bella Fenton, Winner of the 2023 Bathurst Grange Distillery x BRAG Summer Gin Art Competition.

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Miss Traill's House and Garden
2025-11-23 12:00 - 15:30 | Miss Traill’s House and Garden, 321 Russell Street (Corner of Russell and Peel Streets), Bathurst, 2795
Tours of Miss Traill’s House and Garden.

The home Ida bequeathed to the National Trust (1976) is today an elegant house museum containing Ida Traill’s significant collection of artifacts including furniture, intriguing horse racing memorabilia, paintings and ceramics – all linked to Miss Traill’s and her ancestors and the early history of Bathurst.

House Tour – per person:

National Trust members – FREE (excludes exhibitions)

Adult – $12

Concession* – $10

Family – $34

Child (under 5 years) – FREE

*Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.

Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/miss-traills-house-general-entry-tickets

https://www.facebook.com/misstraillshouse

Old Government Cottage
2025-11-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Old Government Cottage, 16 Stanley Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Old Government Cottage located at 16 Stanley Street (near the low-level bridge), is a fine example of early domestic
Australian architecture. The building has operated as a museum since 1965 and houses an exhibition on the
development of Bathurst, artworks and a display of early local domestic objects. The garden contains many
heritage plants, farm equipment and an original baker’s oven.

Old Government Cottage Open Day
2025-11-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Old Government Cottage, 16 Stanley Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Open on the fourth Sunday of each month this fine example of early domestic Australian architecture, Old Government Cottage has operated as a museum since 1965. It is believed the cottage was built in the 1850s by Miss Ann Falloon, as a residence and school to young ladies. Old Government Cottage houses an exhibition on the development of Bathurst, artworks and a display of local domestic objects. The garden contains many heritage plants, farm equipment and an original baker’s oven.

Music Bingo @ The Tattersalls Hotel
2025-11-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Tattersalls Hotel Bathurst, 35 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia

Sing with us for Christmas
2025-11-24 19:00 - 20:15 | Church of Christ Hall, Wark Pde, Windradyne, Wark Parade, Windradyne, 2795
Bathurst Panorama Chorus is inviting women & girls aged 12 & over to join us for 7 weeks of FREE Christmas singing and fun. With lots of favourite Carols and the opportunity to join in local Christmas events. Starting Monday 3 November from 7pm. For full details and to register – go to bathurstpanorama.com

Open Mic Night
2025-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Panthers Bathurst, 132 Piper Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
🎤 Are you ready to unleash your inner rockstar?
Get ready to shine under the spotlight at Panthers Bathurst’s Monthly Open Mic Night! Held on the last Tuesday of every month in our vibrant Sports Bar, the musical extravaganza kicks off at 6pm sharp. Our Open Mic Night is the ultimate stage where talents collide and melodies soar, creating an atmosphere filled with energy, passion, and pure musical magic.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time strummer, our Open Mic Night welcomes all with open arms and open ears. Bring along your trusty guitar, your soulful voice, or any instrument that speaks to your heart – because at Panthers Bathurst, we believe that music is the universal language that brings us all together.
It’s not just about the performance; it’s about the shared experience of expressing yourself through the power of music. And hey, if you prefer to be in the audience soaking in the vibes, we’ve got a spot reserved just for you.

Santa Photos
2025-11-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 10:00 - 17:00 | The Greens on William, 29 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
This year, The Greens on William invite you to experience a Christmas wonderland like no other. Santa is back, and he’s bringing the sparkle to 2025 Santa Photo sessions! Immerse yourself in a festive world of deep navy, shimmering gold, and glowing winter lights, the perfect backdrop for creating cherished holiday memories – bookings essential
*​Festive Set Features*– A frosted Christmas tree, glistening with navy and gold baubles,– Warm twinkling lights that capture the glow of the season– Elegant décor and rich textures, creating a modern yet timeless festive feel
Whether it’s your first Santa photo or a treasured yearly tradition, our beautifully styled set promises a magical experience and photographs you’ll love forever.
*A Keepsake for the Whole Family*Bring the entire family—and yes, even your four-legged friends—to capture a moment of joy and togetherness. Simply bring your own phone or camera to snap that perfect Christmas keepsake in this year’s luxurious winter palette.
​Why Book Your Session?– A unique and elegant backdrop unlike the usual Santa setups– Use your own phone or camera so you can capture memories just the way you want– The chance to meet Santa in a relaxed, magical setting
​Sessions commence on Thursday 27th November and will run through till the 22nd December 2025. Tickets are $16.50 per family (max 6 people) and give you an allocated time of up to 5 minutes to sit with Santa and snap your group pics. Staff will be there to assist you in taking your images however you need to bring your own phone or camera.
​We have allocated Five Pet Sessions with Santa and they are scheduled for the below dates & times.
– Thursday 4th December – 6pm – 7pm– Saturday 13th December – 10am – 11am– Friday 19th December – 6pm – 7pm– Saturday 20th December – 10am – 11am– Monday 22nd December – 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Please note that YOU MUST have a PET to book one of these sessions.

Spring Degustation
2025-11-28 06:30 - 21:00
A an unforgettable culinary journey and indulgence with a 7 course Spring Degustation Menu—a vibrant showcase of seasonal produce, delicate seafood, and artfully plated creations by our Executive Chef , Pitam Gurung. Pitam was the Executive chef at Wolgan Valley and has been with us for 6 months. Each course Pitam will prepare is designed to celebrate the freshness and colour of Spring.Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles.

Bookings essential – Reserve your table now and indulge in a dining experience that’s as breathtaking as the view!

Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR
2025-11-28 19:00 - 20:20 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
In their 10th year of performing Disney musicals, CJTS returns to a classic, The Little Mermaid Jr! Recently turned into a live action musical movie, this popular story follows the adventures of the youngest daughter of King Triton, Ariel.
Against her father’s wishes, Ariel visits the ocean’s surface because she is fascinated by all things human and, upon closer inspection of a ship, sees and falls in love with handsome Prince Eric. In order to try to win his heart, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch who killed her mother, Ursula and trades her beautiful voice for legs in order to go to the surface and win Eric’s heart. She has three days in which to have the Prince fall in love with her and kiss her… or she will lose her soul to Ursula forever.
Come and support our amazing high school aged local superstars performing in The Little Mermaid Jr!
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater, Book by Doug Wright.
About CJTS:CJTS has been built on a love of the art of dramatic performance in all aspects, particularly the benefits it can bring in daily life. Sharing that love with our students, and seeing them develop the same passion, while growing in confidence, acting skills, vocal techniques, valuable stage experience & friendships – is extremely rewarding.
Public Shows. Book tickets here!Adult – $30BMEC Adult Member – $28Concession – $20BMEC Concession Member – $18Student – $16 (school age – 17 years)Child – $10 (18 months to preschool age)Family of 4 – $84 (2 adults + 2 students)Family of 4 – $74 (2 adults + 2 juniors)Group of 6+ Adults – $25 per ticketGroup of 6+ Concession – $16 per ticketGroup of 6+ Students – $12 per ticket
