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Grandstand tickets are selling faster than expected, with only limited seats remaining in stands 8, 9 and 12. Grandstand 10 still has plenty of great seats available but these too are selling fast. Get in now to secure your spot on the Mountain for the australia 3 supercars v8’s!

Camping

Mount Panorama’s annual land grab is well under way with campsites filling quickly. There are still great spots available in the Max Cameron and Reid/Sulman Parks.

For those who have booked sites in McPhillamy Park, The Paddock and Chase campgrounds, expect to find confirmation letters arriving in your mail box over the coming weeks.

Want to enhance your Bathurst experience? Muster your mates and grab a seat, or a table, in one of the syndicated clubs which allow you to be right in the middle of all the action, but in climate controlled comfort.

You’ll have a great view and all your food and drinks are all included, but hurry, seats are limited!

Click here for more info on the Pit Lane Club and the CARSguide Mountain Straight Club.

Saleyards agenda continues
The Development of Bathurst Saleyards remains firmly on Council’s agenda with discussions held in a confidential session at Council’s ordinary meeting last night. Whilst details of the meeting can not be released the process of selective tendering, approved by Council at its 5 April meeting, is proceeding to the next stage of detailed submission. ‘The timetable has shifted back slightly to enable Councillors to be fully informed on all options available to them. No decision has been made at this point, only to seek more detailed information from three applicants who responded to the EOI,’ Cr Norm Mann, Mayor of Bathurst said. ‘Once the information has been received and reviewed properly it will again come back to Council for full consideration,’ Cr Mann added. The process being undertaken will enable Council to make a long term decision on the saleyards.

Changes to Federal electoral boundaries unacceptable
Bathurst Regional Council will voice its opposition to the proposed redistribution of Federal Electoral Boundaries within NSW after learning that the Bathurst Region Local Government Area, (LGA), will be split into two Federal electoral areas. Advice from the Australian Electoral Commission indicates that the redistribution is based on dividing the areas on equal population. ‘Under the current proposal the Bathurst Region LGA falls under both the Macquarie and Calare Federal areas,’ Deputy Mayor of Bathurst, Cr Paul Toole said. ‘Council agrees that this is unacceptable, and although we do not have a preference for either Calare or Macquarie we will be writing to the Redistribution Committee for NSW requesting that our LGA stay as a whole under the one Federal electoral area,’ Cr Toole added. Council encourages the community to lodge any complaints in writing by Friday 28 July 2006.

Havannah Street Elm trees to be replaced
Diseased Elm trees from lower Havannah Street will be replaced with Chinese Elms, (Ulmus parvifolia) following a decision by Bathurst Regional Council at its meeting last night. Over the past months Council has consulted with the public and residents of Havannah Street regarding the removal of the Elm trees receiving feedback both for and against the proposal. ‘Council had a number of concerns about the safety of the diseased elms and following consultation with residents and the community and talks with Country Energy regarding powerlines Council has decided to go ahead with the removal and replacement program,’ Cr Mann said. After a thorough planning and selection process the Chinese Elms were selected because they can be easily directionally pruned, have a good spreading habit and dense foliage, less prone to insect damage and disease and are tolerant to Bathurst’s climate.

Mount Pano rama to host officials training courses
Bathurst residents will have the opportunity to become accredited marshals for motor sport events at Mount Pano rama with two training courses to be held next month. Council in conjunction with the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS), and the Bathurst Light Car Club will host training sessions for motor sport officials in late August with a view to encouraging more members of the local community to become involved in the activities of motor sport. ‘The training was instigated by Bathurst Regional Council and represents a grass roots opportunity for enthusiastic people to enter the world of motor sport, which could ultimately lead to involvement across Australia and overseas for the right people,’ Council’s Bathurst V8 1000 delegate, Cr Paul Haysom said. The training will be carried out at the pit complex at Mount Pano rama, and CAMS will provide all the necessary information and documents for participants to become accredited marshals. Information packs are currently available from Bathurst Regional Council on Council’s website at www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Winery gets the go ahead
Bathurst Regional Council has approved a development application for the building of a winery, restaurant and cellar door sales business on Limekilns Road. The application includes the construction of a two storey building, vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas and a request for cellar door sales. The application complies with the provisions of the Development Control Plan ‘ Rural Lands, and given that the proposal is for a rural industry it is considered to be compatible with existing land uses in the vicinity of the site. Council approved the proposal given its beliefs the business will provide a benefit to the economy of the Bathurst Region through tourism and product sales.

Solar Car Challenge receives support from Council
The Region’s high school students will have the opportunity to battle it out on a specially made mini Mount Panorama racing circuit at the second Mount Panorama Solar Car Challenge this December. Bathurst Regional Council will donate the costs of using the Mount Panorama Pit Complex and assist with construction of a mini circuit in the Pit Paddock. The event, which was first held in Bathurst in December 2005, provides the opportunity for High School Science students to plan, develop and build a solar car under a strict set of guidelines. Students will race their remote control car, taking it in turns to ‘drive’ at the Mount Panorama Pit Complex on a specially designed miniature Mount Panorama circuit.

Sister City delegates arrive this weekend.
Bathurst will host delegates from Ohkuma next week as the ‘Wings of Hope’ group make their annual visit to the Region. The group, who will be in Bathurst from Saturday 22nd – 30th July, includes around 12 junior high school students, 2 official delegates and an interpreter. Students will attend intense English lessons at Charles Sturt University each morning next week and will then get to know the local area through an activities program. A number of activities have been planned during the week for both students and adults with the official members from Ohkuma meeting with the Mayor and General Manager on Monday followed by a number of social functions being hosted by Sister City Working Party members throughout the week.

The 5Th Door

Date: 26 Aug 2006
Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
105 William Street
Bathurst NSW 2795
Time: 20:00 to 22:00
Cost: Prices range from $ $ 16 to $ 38 Special packages available
RSVP: Tickets avaiable through Ticketek 6333 6161

Part of the 2006 Reliance Credit Union Theatre Season

Expressions Dance Company is acclaimed for its compelling brand of dance theatre and The 5th Door offers a feast of movement, music and text! Choreographed by Maggi Sietsma, The 5th Door is a new take on the classic tale of Bluebeard.

This gripping work focuses on Bluebeard’s young wife Judith as she learns the dark secrets of her husband’s past. Newly married, she discovers her new home is inhabited by the ghosts of Bluebeard’s former wives.

This high-octane physical dance theatre work is brilliant, full of haunting tensions and strikingly vivid visuals. The excitement and raw energy of the dance will have you gripping the sides of your seats. Expressions Dance Company is internationally renowned for their powerful performances in the U.S.A., Mexico, New Caledonia, China, and throughout Europe and Asia.

‘Strongly executed movement provides the cake, but it’s the theatre that is the icing.’ Olivia Stewart, The Courier Mail.

This article can be found on the web at:
http://bathurst.local-e.nsw.gov.au/events/pages/19594.html

Rod Quantock – The Annual Report

Date: 16 Sep 2006
Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
105 William Street
Bathurst NSW 2795
Time: 20:15 to 22:30
Cost: Prices range from $ 12.60 to $ 30 Special packages available
RSVP: Tickets avaiable through Ticketek 6333 6161

Part of the 2006 Reliance Credit Union Theatre Season

“Qantock is the master of comedy as social criticism” the Sunday Age
As a pioneer of stand up comedy, Rod Quantock has more than thirty years experience working in cabaret, theatre, television and radio. For an old boy, Rod is still doing extreamely well, thank you very much – and in September 2006 he will be doing extremely well here at the BMEC while on a national tour of Rod Quantock – The Annual Report. Rod’s show will be in City Hall in a very casual and very affordable cabaret setting.

Enquire at the Box Office for meal and show details.

In The Annual Report audiences can expect hilarious but tru updates on the current news and views from around the nation and the globe, brought to you by one of the country’s forefathers.

The truly remarkable thing about Rod is that for more than thirty years he has remained a contempory Stand up comedian, evolving and staying at the forefront of the craft. That he continues to build new, younger audiences all the time is testament to possibly the most impressive career in Australian comedy.

Rod’s uniquely wise yet wonderfully ridiculous brand of stand up has his audiences
in hysterics one moment and prondering the way of the world the next.

“Rod Quantock is still out best political comedian. He may simply be our best comedian” Herald Sun

This article can be found on the web at:
http://bathurst.local-e.nsw.gov.au/events/pages/19596.html

The Blonde The Brunette and The Vengeful Redhead

Date: 02 Nov 2006
Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
105 William Street
Bathurst NSW 2795
Time: 20:00 to 22:30
Cost: Prices range from $ 16 to $ 38 Special packages available
RSVP: Tickets avaiable through Ticketek 6333 6161

Part of the 2006 Reliance Credit Union Theatre Season

Jacki Weaver is
The Blonde The Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead
By Robert Hewett (the writer’s name must be credited where ever the show title appears)

(other creative credits to appear in all subscription brochures)
Directed By Jennifer Hagan
Co-directed by Sean Taylor
Set design by Larry Eastwood
Lighting by Peter Neufeld
Produced by Stewart D’Arrietta

Following another sell out season with Last of the Red Hot Lovers and Last Cab to Darwin, one of Australia’s favourite actresses, Jacki Weaver, returns to the stage to perform on of her most demanding roles in a play she loves and discovered with Jennifer Hagan namely ‘The Blonde, The Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead’

In a suburban shopping complex, a crime has been committed. But who is responsible? The Blonde ‘The Brunette ‘ or the Vengeful Redhead? Robert Hewett has created seven wonderfully touching and vibrant characters, all played by the incomparable Jacki Weaver, to take the audience on a subtle, moving, and at times hilarious journey down the road of understanding and forgiveness to a place where spirits are lifted.

Quotes
‘Weaver’s comic timing is a marvel’ – The Sydney Morning Herald
‘The chance to see Weaver’s amazing skills. the highlight’ – The Sydney Morning Herald
‘ Wonderful entertainment made brilliant by Weaver’s playful, intelligent and heart-felt performance’ – The Sunday Telegraph

Bathurst residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinions about recycling as Bathurst Regional Council undertakes a review of current kerbside recycling services in the Region.

The review is being completed by Orange Company Geolyse and aims to develop a life cycle model for the Waste Management Centre, (WMC), that can be used to examine various recycling and waste options.

‘Council has taken a responsible approach to recycling, currently providing a monthly kerbside recycling service for households in conjunction with the provision of a free Drop Off centre at the Waste Management Centre, (WMC) on College Road,’ Mayor of Bathurst, Cr Norm Mann said.

‘Yet, as the Region continues to expand and the demand for recycling services grows, Council needs to investigate sustainable strategies for the future of recycling within the Region.’

The aim of the review is to ensure the level of service provided, by a possible new recycling strategy, meets the community’s expectation and needs.

‘We are actively encouraging residents to come forward with their ideas and comments during the first part of the review process as community input and participation are vital in minimising waste,’ Cr Mann added.

Results from Bathurst Regional Council’s 2006 community survey stated that 43% of respondents would be prepared to pay an extra $150 per year in garbage fees for a 2 wheelie bin collection system.

‘According to the community survey just over 50% of the community uses Council’s current monthly recycling service with a large percentage in support of paying higher fees for better recycling services, we want to see usage levels increase to over 75%.’

‘The review will determine the most beneficial recycling option for the Region based on a cost benefit analysis, providing Council with options for sustainable recycling strategies that can be implemented and monitored in future years.’

‘The outcome of increased recycling will not only achieve a more sustainable use of the earth’s resources, but extend the life of our landfill, saving the future expense of a new landfill site for our children and their children,’ Cr Mann said.

Bathurst Regional Council is under contract until July 2007 for the current recycling arrangements within the City.

Possible recycling options include the introduction of a 240 litre co-mingled bin, retaining the current level of service or increasing the current level of service.

‘There are positives and negatives to all options, so with the community’s support Council hopes to implement a recycling strategy that will benefit the Bathurst Region, be cost effective and one that the community are willing to embrace,’ Cr Mann added.

Residents can forward ideas and comments to the Manager at Bathurst Waste and Water Services, PMB 17 Bathurst 2795, or call 6333 6111.

Attn: Homebake Festival Fans – An Important Message
Ticketek Internet Pre-sale
Saturday 2 December, 2006 The Domain, Sydney
Homebake 06 – Party In The Park!
Starts Wednesday 16 August, 12noon
Ends Friday 18 August, 5pm* (or until Sold Out)

Last year’s Homebake sold out months in advance and was the music festival on everyone’s lips.

Homebake 2006 is definitely set to be the ‘party in the park’ to remember. So get in before everyone else and secure your tickets now through this very special My Ticketek pre-sale offer. (Last year, the pre-sale tickets sold out almost instantly, so make sure to move fast!)

Homebake 06 Starring
Silverchair + Eskimo Joe + Hilltop Hoods + Scribe + Gotye + You Am I + Youth Group + Björn Again + The Butterfly Effect + The Presets + The Models + Bob Evans + Toni Collette & The Finish + Little Birdy + Infusion + Midnight Juggernauts + Kid Kenobi & MC Sureshock + Parkway Drive + Augie March + Angus and Julia Stone and many, many more still to be announced.

Homebake 2006 will feature four stages, Homebake Cinema Tent, International Food Fair, Market Stalls, Roving Performers, Artist Signing Tent (all proceeds to Youth Off The Streets www.youthoffthestreets.com.au), Rides, Youth and Community Information and Awareness Stalls and more! For more details, visit www.homebake.com.au.

Don’t miss out! Book your tickets to Homebake 06 during the My Ticketek internet pre-sale on Wednesday 16 August from 12noon until Friday 18 August, 5pm*. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday 21 August at 9am.

BOOK HERE!

A SHORT BUT IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM HOMEBAKE HQ

Please note that due to the scourge of that offensive behaviour we know as ‘scalping’, we here at Homebake HQ will endeavour to prevent this practice by implementing the delayed dispatch of tickets. So folks, in accordance with our strict conditions noted on all tickets + on the Homebake website and associated ticket sales sites including Ticketek – and including the following points:

5. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged nor replaced after purchase.
6. Should this ticket be re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain, the ticket will become void and the holder may be refused entry or be evicted from the venue.

we therefore give you notice that all tickets purchased for Homebake 06 WILL NOT be mailed to purchasers until Friday November 3rd, 2006. There will be no exception to this rule, thus if you do intend on buying a ticket to Homebake, you will not receive it until after November 3rd.
(Please note separate Ticketek conditions for office box office collections)

We do appreciate your support of Homebake and do hope that this system will assist those who genuinely wish to attend the event.
Many thanks in advance for your attention with this matter

HOMEBAKE 2006 – Party In The Park
Saturday December 2nd, 2006
The Domain, Sydney City, NSW

TICKETS ON SALE 9.00am MONDAY AUGUST 21ST FROM TICKETEK AND USUAL OUTLETS. CHECK WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO: http://www.homebake.com.au

HOMEBAKE 2006

Starring…

Silverchair, Eskimo Joe, The Hilltop Hoods, Scribe, Gotye, You Am I, Youth Group, Björn Again, The Butterfly Effect, The Presets, The Models, Bob Evans, Toni Collette & The Finish, Little Birdy, Infusion, Midnight Juggernauts, Kid Kenobi & MC Shureshock, Parkway Drive, Augie March, Angus and Julia Stone and many, many more still to be announced.

FOUR STAGES (Main Stage, The Big Top, The Dome & The Hopetoun Stage) HOMEBAKE CINEMA TENT (bigger and better than ever), INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR, MARKET STALLS, ROVING PERFORMERS, ARTIST SIGNING TENT (ALL PROCEEDS TO YOUTH OFF THE STREETS http://www.youthoffthestreets.com.au, RIDES, YOUTH & COMMUNITY INFORMATION & AWARENESS STALLS & more!

Homebake supports Invisible Children – http://www.invisiblechildren.com/home.php
This message bought to you courtesy Homebake HQ
Tickets on sale 9.00am – MONDAY AUGUST 21st
NB: CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 15 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
As HOMEBAKE is an ADULT orientated music festival, we DO NOT recommend nor endorse children under the age of 5 (five) years of age attending HOMEBAKE. We ask that you please heed this notice as HOMEBAKE will not accept responsibility for children of this age.
Relevant government photo ID required if you wish to drink alcohol.
Stage Diving, Crowd Surfing and Moshing are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

The Bathurst Domestic Violence Liaison Committee is an organised group of service providers delivering assistance to all people experiencing difficulties with Family Domestic Violence. The Committee actively supports White Ribbon Day activities.

An invitation is offered to all those who have an inspirational story about how they have lived with their domestic violence experience.

Generous prizes will be on offer and donated by a number of businesses in Bathurst. An independent panel of up to three judges will decide on the winners and prizes will be presented at an organised function in White Ribbon Day Week during November – December 2006.

Writing about your experience is a recognised way to help yourself through a difficult time. Remember you will be helping yourself and others who have had similar difficult times with this debilitating and unacceptable experience. Assistance with your story will be provided upon request.

Closing date of competition is 15th October 2006

HOW TO ENTER

Ask your service provider/caseworker for an entry form, or download one below.
All entries will be treated in the strictest of confidence. No true names should be used.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Speak to your service provider or caseworker or call:

Mimi on (02) 63317059
Jack or Lynette on (02) 63395677
Terry on (02) 63322737
Kathy on (02) 6331413

Contact details
Mimi
council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Type: Community Event
Date: 16 Sep 2006 to 17 Sep 2006
Location: Throughout the village
Time: 11:00 to 14:00

1788 comes to Sofala – meet the members of the New South Wales Corps of Marines Inc.

Re-enactors who depict Marines that came out with the First Fleet.

You will see skills, equipment and the life style of 1788 including:

* Cannon firing
* Musket firing
* Talks on how to use both the cannon and musket
* Discussion on the life of a marine – duties and benefits
* Displays of everyday items used in this period
* Raising of the colours (Flag)
* Floggings
* Displays of everyday skills – both military and civilian

A weekend for the family including demonstrarions, walking tours of Sofala, heritage crafts, family history, music, poetry, billy tea and damper.

The doors will be thrown open at the now completed Pit Complex at Mount Panorama on Saturday 11 February for the annual Community Open Day and Garage Sale.

Reduce Reuse and Recycle will be the theme for the day as the Bathurst community is invited to share their trash and treasure by taking a stall on the day.

The pit garages will be opened up for stall holders with the aim of the event being to encourage residents to reduce their waste, reuse what they can and think about recycling what is left.

The event will also be the first opportunity the general public will have to see the $24 million completed pit complex which is being developed as a year round tourism and conference centre.

Bathurst Mayor Cr Norm Mann is encouraging residents to sign up now to be part of the event.

“Now is the time to start cleaning out the garage and sorting through the back shed so you to can be part of this special event.

Food and entertainment will all be part of the fun.

“It’s a great morning out for the family, take the chance to wander through the entire complex, take a tour around the historic circuit and see the improvements right up to the top of McPhillamy Park – you may even grab a bargain!.”

To book a stall at the Garage Sale contact Danielle Keech at the Mount Panorama Event Office on 6333 6158.

Type: Community Event
Date: 11 Sep 2006
Location: Tyers Park Raceway
Cost: $10 adults $5 concession

Wild Brumby Schnapps Launch Party @ Tyers Park, Bathurst. Has the cold been eating away at you for the last few months? Are you hanging out for summer? Well before you cast off winter completely, why not head to Tyers Park Racecourse in Bathurst for the launch of Australia’s first home grown schnapps – Wild Brumby? There will be plenty of schnapps, nibbles and happy people enjoying a thrilling afternoon of racing in the scenic surrounds of Tyers Park. Package deals are available.

Contact details
Jemima Key – Golden West Race Club
Ph: (02) 6331 2719
jemima@goldenwest.com.au

Grandstand tickets are selling faster than expected, with only limited seats remaining in stands 8, 9 and 12. Grandstand 10 still has plenty of great seats available but these too are selling fast. Get in now to secure your spot on the Mountain for the australia 3 supercars v8’s!

Camping

Mount Panorama’s annual land grab is well under way with campsites filling quickly. There are still great spots available in the Max Cameron and Reid/Sulman Parks.

For those who have booked sites in McPhillamy Park, The Paddock and Chase campgrounds, expect to find confirmation letters arriving in your mail box over the coming weeks.

Want to enhance your Bathurst experience? Muster your mates and grab a seat, or a table, in one of the syndicated clubs which allow you to be right in the middle of all the action, but in climate controlled comfort.

You’ll have a great view and all your food and drinks are all included, but hurry, seats are limited!

Click here for more info on the Pit Lane Club and the CARSguide Mountain Straight Club.

Frequently asked questions about the Bathurst Super Cheap Auto 2006

Q: Other than the gate, where can I buy my ticket from?
A: Tickets are available for pre purchase through Ticketek or phone 132 849.

Q: Can I bring my own food into the Event venue?
A: Yes, a limited amount of food may be taken into the Event venue. However, there will be a range of food and beverage outlets throughout the venue.

Q: Can I bring my BBQ into the Event venue?
A: Only campers with a designated campsite may bring BBQ’s into the Event venue and such BBQ’s must remain, and can only be used, within the patrons designated campsite. The Promoter takes no responsibilities for loss or damage.

Q: Can I bring my own alcohol into the Event venue?
A: A limited amount of alcohol may be taken into the Event venue. No drinks in glass receptacles are permitted into the Event venue. There will also be a number of licenced outlets located around the venue. Any patron overly intoxicated maybe removed from the premises.

Q: What time will the gates open?
A: Gates will be open for 24hrs from Wednesday 4th October through to Monday 9th October.

Q: Who is eligible for a concession discount?
A: To qualify for a concession rate one of the following criteria’s must be met:

* Holder of an aged pension card
* Holder of a disability pension card
* Full time student aged between 13 – 17yrs with appropriate identification

Q: What is the cost for children?
A: Children aged 12yrs and under will be admitted free of charge, however must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.

Q: What age do I have to be to go into the Paddock area?
A: Anyone aged 15yrs and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Q: What happens if it rains?
A: The Event will continue despite of rain, however, no refunds will be offered if patrons decide to leave.

Q: What banking facilities will be available at the circuit?
A: Tickets maybe purchased at admission gates by cash (limited credit card facilities available). Automatic teller machines will be located inside the circuit in Harris Park.

Q: What services are available for people with disabilities or special needs?
A: V8 Supercar Events provides a special ticket rate for people with permanent disabilities. There is also a viewing platform available for people wheelchair bound, along with a car park. To gain entry to this car park you must have the appropriate RTA (or equivalent) permit.

Q: Can I bring in my dog?
A: Animals will not be permitted into the circuit, unless the animal is a working guide dog. If patrons do attempt to bring animals into the Event venue they will be asked take the animal away.

Q: Can I bring my unregistered vehicle into the Event venue?
A: No, no unregistered vehicles or trailers will be permitted into the Event Venue.

Q: Can I bring fireworks into the Event venue?
A: No fireworks or explosives of any kind may be brought into the Event venue.

Q: Can I bring additional furniture into the Event venue?
A: Temporary foldout chairs are permitted, however, no couches or lounge chairs are permitted into the Event venue.

Q: Can I bring a structure into the circuit to make viewing easier?
A: No platforms or any other items that could be used to erect platforms are to be brought into the Event venue. Nothing that will obstruct the view of patrons is allowed to be constructed. V8 Supercar Events reserve the right to advise what is unacceptable.

Q: Can I reserve a viewing area by roping (or otherwise) off an area to stop others entering that area?
A: No. Unlike previous years, this practice will no longer be permitted as a result of additional Workplace Health and Safety requirements that are now in place.

Q: Is there first aid available at the Event venue?
A: Yes, there will be first aid available at the Event Venue. For locations please check the official program and big screens.

Q: What happens with lost children?
A: Any children who find themselves lost should make their way to the closest Police or Security Officer, Official or Volunteer. All Officials and Volunteers will be wearing an Official Event shirt and will hold appropriate accreditation.

Q: Do I have to allow my bag to be inspected at entry into the Event venue?
A: Yes, any person bringing in a bag, basket or other receptacle must allow it to be inspected if requested by an authorised person. Any person who refuses may be declined entry into the Event Venue.

Q: What entertainment will be there?
A: There will be entertainment for the whole family. Further details will be available closer to Event. Keep an eye out on our website.

Q: Can I bring my video recorder / camera?
A: Video recorders and cameras are not prohibited, however, it is a breach of the law to make for the purpose of a profit or gain, any sound recording, television or other recordings of moving pictures of any part of the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000.

V8 Supercars coverage secures third straight Logie Award for Network Ten

08/05/2006: V8 Supercars Australia Chairman Tony Cochrane has applauded Network Ten’s outstanding coverage once again after the broadcaster collected a third straight Logie award for its’ telecast of the Super Cheap Auto 1000 at Bathurst.

Network Ten won the Logie for Most Outstanding Sports Coverage with the Super Cheap Auto 1000 from Bathurst ahead of the 2005 AFL Grand Final, Australian Open Tennis 2005, 2005 Emirates Melbourne Cup Day and the 2005 Lexmark Indy 300 (Network Ten).

“This award is even more important given the global presence of V8 Supercars and the Championship Series around the world,” Mr Cochrane said.

“In the Network Ten product we have coverage to rival the best in the world which offers our global broadcast partners and hundreds of millions of viewers an incredible television experience.”

V8 Supercars international television distributor and President of ActiveTV, Michael McKay, said, “To win Australia’s most prestigious sports coverage award for the second consecutive year, highlights the world class standard of the V8 Supercars Championship Series.”

The Logie Awards is Australia’s premier television awards night and is televised live right around Australia. Winning a Logie is equivalent to winning an American Emmy or a BAFTA (British Film and Television Arts) award.

The V8 Supercars are headed to Perth this week for the V8 400. The race will consist of qualifying, a Top 10 Shootout and three races, including a reverse grid