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Council joins ‘Mayors for Peace’ - a global movement calling for a world without nuclear weapons
Blue Mountains City Council has joined ‘Mayors for Peace’ a global movement calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons and lasting world peace.
Solar initiative to cut costs and protect against blackouts at community facilities
12 May 2025
Council has begun the first stage of its community solar and batteries project, which will see the installation of solar panels and battery storage across nine council-owned community facilities, including council’s headquarters in Katoomba.
Council named finalists in local government environmental awards
07 May 2025
Blue Mountains City Council has been shortlisted in two key award categories in the Local Government Excellence Awards.
Invisible Narrative of Planetary Health in the Global South
07 Mar2025
By Ilham A. Ridlo, Science Narrator. Assistant Professor at Airlangga University, Indonesia, PhD researcher at IfKW LMU, Munich. His research bridges scientists, journalists & policymakers in understanding scientific uncertainties.
Fun and inspiration on Planetary Health Day, March 1
19 Feb 2025
Join in a full day of fun, inspiration and education at Blue Mountains City Council’s Planetary Health Day on Saturday, 1 March.
State of the City Report highlights 25 years of community achievements
20 Nov 2024
Blue Mountains City Council has published a snapshot of community achievements over the last 25 years, with the release of the State of the City 2024 report.
Celebrate World Animal Day at the Planetary Health Precinct
27 Sep 2024
The Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative is celebrating World Animal Day event on Saturday 5 October at the Planetary Health Precinct and Parkland (former Katoomba Golf Course at 33-39 Acacia St Katoomba).
Asbestos conference creating a safer future for all
25 Sep 2024
Front line asbestos safety management is the focus of the Australian Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Management Conference 2024, to be held in the Blue Mountains this October.
Council launches Blue Mountains Repair Network
06 Sep 2024
To help reduce waste to landfill, Council has launched the Blue Mountains Repair Network – a listing of skilled locals who can help others repair their clothes and possessions.
Free Water Symposium for Future-proofing Homes and the City
19 Jul 2024
To address the need to future-proof homes, businesses and the City against extreme weather events, Blue Mountains City Council’s Planetary Health Initiative has invited leaders in water management to share their expertise at a free Water Symposium on Friday, 26 July.
New Blue Mountains Disaster Ready Fund launched after repeated extreme weather events
23 Feb 2024
A new fund to protect the Blue Mountains from risk of future extreme weather events and disasters has launched.
Take a Planetary Health Day on Saturday 24 February
20 Feb 2024
Blue Mountains City Council will hold the inaugural Planetary Health Day on Saturday 24 February, from 9am to 3pm, at the Planetary Health Precinct and Parklands, Katoomba.
Planetary health values and their implications for sustainability governance: Case study in the City of Blue Mountains, Australia
15 Feb 2024
Published in the journal Environmental Science & Policy, Volume 154, April 2024
Learn how to keep your home cool this summer
25 Jan 2024
Learn how to keep your home cool during heatwaves in a free workshop at the Planetary Health Precinct in Katoomba on Saturday 3 February.
Planetary Health Precinct & Parkland plan endorsed
28 Nov 2023
Blue Mountains City Council recently adopted a precinct plan for the former Katoomba golf course site.
Disaster prepping in the Blue Mountains
31 Oct 2023
Blue Mountains City Council Mayor Mark Greenhill and Senior Program Lead for the Planetary Health Local Action Plan, Lis Bastian, were interviewed by the ABC about Council’s Planetary Health Initiative and its role in disaster risk reduction.
Do not miss your chance to have your say on the former Katoomba Golf Course
25 Apr 2023
There are only a few days left to have your say on the Draft Precinct Plan by Friday 28 April 2023!
Planetary Health collaboration secures grant funding to mitigate disaster risk in the Blue Mountains and Lithgow
14 Apr 2023
The Blue Mountains and Lithgow Bioregional Collaboration for Planetary Health has succeeded in gaining $1.135 million dollars in grant funding for a range of projects that aim to make our communities more resilient to natural disasters.
Call for Council and community to come together on World Health Day to share actions to restore Planetary Health
31 Mar 2022
World Health Day is a global, annual initiative which is spearheaded by the World Health Organisation. This year’s event will occur on Thursday, 7 April 2022 and its theme is ‘Our Planet, Our Health’
Your invitation to imagine the future of the former Katoomba Golf Course precinct
14 Mar 2022
With Traditional Custodians, our community, educators and researchers from a number of universities, Blue Mountains City Council is exploring opportunities related to planetary health initiatives at the former Katoomba Golf Course precinct.
#YearInADay campaign reaches its first milestone
08 Feb 2022
In the first month of Blue Mountains City Council’s #AYearInaDay campaign, 180 actions were taken
FREE Permaculture and Social Enterprise Design Course offered to Blue Mountains Youth in January, to help grow planetary health
24 Dec 2021
Young residents of the Blue Mountains aged between 16 – 24 years are being offered the opportunity to participate in a free, three-day Permaculture and Social Enterprise Design Course which will start on 5 January, 2022.
#AYearInADay campaign launches on 1 January 2022 to inspire action to restore Planetary Health
24 Dec 2021
From 1 January 2022, Blue Mountains City Council’s Planetary Health Initiative will be launching a new campaign to help grow local action for planetary health.
Blue Mountains City Council’s End of Term Report 2016-2021 highlights achievements
06 Dec 2021
The outgoing Council has delivered its End of Term Report 2016-2021, highlighting achievements over the last five years and the delivery of improved core services to the community.
Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative underway and helping us protect our native bees!
26 Oct 2021
Council recognises its stewardship responsibility in managing the Blue Mountains sustainably within a landscape of globally significant biodiversity. With this and the recent bushfires, floods and COVID in mind, and within a philosophy of “think globally, act locally”, the Council has initiated the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative.
Council establishes Blue Mountains Planetary Health Advisory Committee
30 Sep 2021
The Council has established the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Advisory Committee to advise and guide the Council on the establishment and implementation of the Planetary Health Initiative...
UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures to collaborate with Council on Planetary Health Initiative
12 Aug 2021
Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with University of Technology Sydney, Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) to explore opportunities to work together on initiatives that support planetary health with potential local benefits for the Blue Mountains.
Council Chair of Planetary Health appointed
01 Apr 2021
Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill has taken a Mayoral Minute to the Council appointing Cr Mick Fell to Chair a committee that will assist with planning the Planetary Health initiative.
MOU signed to explore Planetary Health Leadership options
30 Nov 2020
Blue Mountains City Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Western Sydney University and the Monash Sustainable Development Institute to explore opportunities to work together on the establishment of a Planetary Health Leadership Centre in Katoomba.
Council makes strategic investment in Katoomba – to create future benefits and opportunities for the City
06 Oct 2020
Blue Mountains City Council has purchased the former Katoomba Golf Clubhouse site – with a view to establishing a global Planetary Health Leadership Centre with two universities, to help create future benefits and opportunities for the Blue Mountains community.
Critical Mass: The art of planetary health exhibition
25 Sep 2020
As we celebrate 20 years as a City within a World Heritage Area, the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre is launching critical mass: the art of planetary health on 3 October to lead a conversation about the emerging science of Planetary Health.