The National Parks and Wildlife Service in the Blue Mountains built a rain garden with the help of NPWS Bushcare volunteers. The garden filters water from the roof of the new shelter in Blackheath and slows runoff, limiting erosion. It reduces nutrient levels, disadvantaging introduced weeds.
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June Local News
The Blackheath community is buzzing in June. Check out the many events and ways to connect over the coming month in this edition of Blackheath Area Local News.
Read More »New Water Play Area and Rejuvenated Pond Opens at Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park
Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park has had a fabulous upgrade with a new water play feature, landscaping and improvements to the duck & turtle pond. Take a tour here.
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The Blackheath Rotary Club will launch its Birds, Bees, Butterflies and Bats Pollinator Project with a Pollinator Forum on Saturday 30 September at the Blackheath RSL. This and more, in news from Medlow to Mount Tomah.
Read More »August Local News – From Medlow to Mount Tomah
The latest local news from across the upper Blue Mountains - from Medlow Bath to Mt Tomah.
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The latest local news from across the upper Blue Mountains - from Medlow Bath to Mt Tomah.
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The latest local news from across the upper Blue Mountains - from Medlow Bath to Mt Tomah.
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The latest local news from across the upper Blue Mountains - from Medlow Bath to Mt Tomah.
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The latest local news from across the upper Blue Mountains - from Medlow Bath to Mt Tomah.
Read More »Blue Mountains achieves global standard in Ecotourism
Blue Mountains City Council has just achieved ECO Destination Certification for the Blue Mountains region after completing a rigorous two year assessment and auditing process.
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