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Katoomba Street Photo J Cahill 2011

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22 Oct 2024

Katoomba Chamber of Commerce

Meetings 

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22 Oct 2024

KCCC Membership

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP COMMENCES 01 JULY

 

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17 Feb 2022

TREELINE LURLINE TO BECOME A REALITY

TREELINE LURLINE TO BECOME A REALITY
After a years-long community campaign the Morrison Government will invest over $4 million to help transform Lurline Street in Katoomba into a tree-lined boulevard. Treeline Lurline will set the benchmark for improvements, beautification and building cultural tourism in Katoomba and the Blue Mountains. 

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6 Feb 2022

February 2022 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday10th February at 6.15pm in the Carrington Hotel library.
Kim Barrett & Will Langevad from Council will also be giving an update on the Katoomba Master Plan.
We hope to see you there. 

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9 Jan 2022

January 2022 Newsletter

Due to the current Covid-19 situation the KCCC meeting scheduled for 13th January 2022 is cancelled. 

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8 Dec 2021

December 2021 Newsletter

The final KCCC meeting for the year will be the Christmas Party on Thursday 9th December at 6.15pm.
All members & friends welcome. 

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8 Dec 2021

Sydney Water Offering $1000

Sydney Water are offering a $1,000 subsidy towards a water efficiency assessment - and fixtures and devices such as aerators, taps, showers, toilets and more. 

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7 Nov 2021

November 2021 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be held on Thursday 11th November at 6.15pm - in the Carrington Hotel Library. 

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11 Oct 2021

October 2021 Newsletter

It's good news that the COVID situation is improving and that lockdown restrictions have been eased.
Despite this, there's no KCCC meeting again this month as the Carrington Hotel remains closed until the 04th November.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 11th November at 6.15pm in the Carrington Hotel Library.
There'll be much to discuss after such a long break and we hope to see you there. 

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13 Sep 2021

September 2021 Newsletter

As there's no meeting again this month we'll continue to keep you updated on any news as it comes to hand.
We hope to meet in October but will keep you posted on this.
In the meantime, stay safe. 

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11 Aug 2021

August 2021 Newsletter

For obvious reasons the August KCCC meeting is CANCELLED.
We hope to hold the next meeting on Thursday 9th September (COVID restrictions permitting)
- or we may have to reschedule for a later date in September or October. We will keep you posted on this.
In the meantime, stay safe. 

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9 Jul 2021

July 2021 Newsletter

There's no KCCC meeting this month.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 12th August at 6.15pmin the Carrington Hotel Library.
In the meantime, enjoy mid-winter and stay safe.
See you in August. 

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7 Jun 2021

June 2021 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be held onThursday 10th June at 6.15pm in the Carrington Hotel Library.
We hope to see you there.
 

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9 May 2021

May 2021 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be held on Thursday 13th May @ 6.15pm in the Carrington Hotel Library. Current COVID restrictions apply.
We hope to see you there. 

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7 Apr 2021

April 2021 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be on Thursday 8th April @ 6.15pm in the Carrington Hotel Library.
We hope to see you there. 

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9 Mar 2021

March 2021 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be on Thursday 11th March @ 6.15pm in the spacious Carrington Ballroom.
We hope to see you there. 

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13 Feb 2021

February 2021 Newsletter

There is no KCCC meeting this month.The next meeting will be Thursday 11th March @ 6.15pm in the spacious Carrington Ballroom. We hope to see you there. 

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14 Jan 2021

January 2021 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be Thursday 14th January at 6.15pm in the spacious Carrington Ballroom.
 

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12 Dec 2020

December 2020 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting (AGM) will be on Thursday 10th December @ 6.15pm in the spacious Carrington Ballroom - followed by Christmas drinks on the roof. 

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8 Nov 2020

November 2020 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be on Thursday 12th November @ 6.15pm - in the spacious Carrington Ballroom. 

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6 Oct 2020

October 2020 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be this Thursday 8th October @ 6.15pm - in the spacious Carrington Ballroom.
At the meeting we will have the two heads of planning from BMCC talk about the Katoomba Master Plan and the process involved. Not to be missed! 

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10 Sep 2020

September 2020 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting is scheduled for Thursday 10th September @ 6.15pm- in the spacious Carrington Ballroom.
We look forward to seeing you there. 

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12 Aug 2020

August 2020 Newsletter

We look forward to seeing you at the next KCCC meeting scheduled for Thursday 13th August (that's assuming there are no adverse changes to the Coronavirus situation).
The meeting will be held in the spacious Carrington Ballroom @ 6.15pm. 

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8 Jul 2020

July 2020 Newsletter

Now that life is slowing returning to 'normal' we are looking forward to seeing you at the next KCCC meeting scheduled for Thursday 9th July (assuming there are no adverse changes to the Coronavirus situation).
The meeting will be held in the spacious Carrington Ballroom @ 6.15pm. 

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9 Apr 2020

April 2020 Newsletter

There will be no KCCC meeting in April or for the forseeable future due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
In the meantime we will attempt to keep you updated on current news in Katoomba.
See you later in the year. 

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8 Mar 2020

March 2020 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be held on Thursday 12th March at 6.15 pm in the Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there. 

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9 Feb 2020

February 2020 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be held on Thursday 13th February at 6.15 pm in the Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there. 

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6 Jan 2020

January 2020 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be held on Thursday 9th January
at 6.15 pm in the Carrington Hotel library. We hope to see you there. 

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11 Dec 2019

December 2019 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be the Christmas party on Thursday 12th December.
See you on the roof of the Carrington Hotel @ 6.15pm for a re-cap of this year's achievements - followed by snacks & drinks.
All members welcome. 

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10 Nov 2019

November 2019 Newsletter

The next meeting (AGM) will be held this Thursday 14th November at 6.15 pm in the Carrington Hotel Library.
We hope to see you there. 

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9 Oct 2019

October 2019 Newsletter

There will be no KCCC meeting this month.
The next meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday 14th November at 6.15 pm in the Carrington Hotel Library.
We hope to see you there.
 

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8 Sep 2019

September 2019 Newsletter

The next KCCC will be held on Thursday 12th September at 6.15 pm
in the Carrington Hotel Library.
We hope to see you there.
Please note: there will be no meeting in October.
 

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5 Aug 2019

August 2019 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be held on Thursday 8th August in the Carrington Hotel Ballroom - commencing at 6.15 pm.
We hope to see you there. 

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7 Jul 2019

July 2019 Newsletter

PLEASE NOTE:
There is no KCCC meeting in July.
The next meeting will be on Thursday 8th August at 6.15pm in the Carrington Hotel Library.
We hope to see you there. 

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10 Jun 2019

June 2019 Newsletter

The June meeting date has now been changed from Thursday 13th to Wednesday 12th June.
It will commence at 6.15pm in the Carrington Hotel Library.
We hope to see you there. 

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7 Apr 2019

April/May 2019 Newsletter

There will be no KCCC meeting in April.

The next meeting will be Thursday 9th May
at 6.15 pm in the Carrington Hotel Library.

We hope to see you there 

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6 Mar 2019

March 2019 Newsletter (& amended meeting date)

The date for the next meeting has changed and will now be held on Tuesday 12th March
at 6.15 pm in the Carrington Hotel Library.
We hope to see you there.
 

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10 Feb 2019

February 2019 Newsletter

The next meeting will be held this Thursday 14th February at 6.15 in the Carrington Hotel Library.

It will be a 'meet the candidates' forum with the 3 major candidates for the upcoming State Election (March 23rd).

Details of the Katoomba projects that we would like to see completed have been sent to the candidates. These projects will be discussed at the meeting with the aim of gaining much needed support.

All KCCC members welcome to attend. 

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6 Jan 2019

January 2019 Newsletter

The next meeting will be held Thursday 1oth January @ 6.15 in the Carrington Hotel Library.
We hope to see you there. 

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9 Dec 2018

December 2018 Newsletter

The next meeting will be
the AGM & Xmas drinks on Thursday 13th December. 

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4 Nov 2018

November 2018 Newsletter

The next meeting will be held Thursday 8th November at 6.15 pm in the Carrington Hotel library. We hope to see you there. 

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10 Oct 2018

October 2018 Newsletter

The next meeting will be held Thursday 11th October at 6.15 pm in the Carrington Hotel library. We hope to see you there. 

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9 Sep 2018

September 2018 Newsletter

The next meeting will be held Thursday 13th September at 6.15 pm in the Carrington Hotel library. We hope to see you there! 

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8 Sep 2018

August 2018 Newsletter

THERE IS NO MEETING THIS MONTH.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 13th September at 6.15 pm in the Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there. 

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11 Jul 2018

July 2018 Newsletter

There will be no meetings in July or August.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 13th September at 6.15 pm in the Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there. 

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10 Jun 2018

June 2018 Newsletter

The next meeting will be held this Thursday 14th June at 6.15 pm in The Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there. 

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6 May 2018

May 2018 Newsletter

The next meeting will be held this Thursday 10th May at 6.15 in The Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there. 

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8 Apr 2018

April 2018 Newsletter

The next meeting will be held Thursday 12th April at 6.15 in the Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there. 

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4 Mar 2018

March 2018 Newsletter

The March meeting is now CANCELLED.
Thursday 12th April will be the next meeting - at 6.15 in the Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there. 

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25 Feb 2018

February 2018 Newsletter

The next meeting will be held Thursday 8th February @ 6.15 in the Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there. 

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7 Jan 2018

January 2018 Newsletter

The next KCCC meeting will be held this Thursday 11th January @ 6.15 in the Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there. 

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3 Dec 2017

December 2017 Newsletter

The next meeting will be held this Thursday 7th December @ 6.15 in the Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there for Christmas drinks. 

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9 Nov 2017

November 2017 Newsletter

The next meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday 9th of November @ 6.15 in the Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there.
 

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9 Oct 2017

October 2017 Newsletter

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 12th of October @ 6.15 in the Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there. 

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10 Sep 2017

September 2017 Newsletter

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 14th of September @ 6.15 in the Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there. 

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6 Aug 2017

August 2017 Newsletter

The next meeting will be Thursday 10th of August @ 6.15 in the Carrington Hotel library. We hope to see you there 

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5 Jul 2017

July 2017 Newsletter

The July meeting is cancelled - the next meeting will be Thursday 10th of August @ 6.15 in the
Carrington Hotel library. We hope to see you there 

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4 Jun 2017

June 2017 Newsletter

The next meeting will be Thursday 10th of August @ 6.15 in the Carrington Hotel library (no meeting June or July).
We hope to see you there.
 

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10 May 2017

May 2017 Newsletter

The next meeting will be this Thursday 11th of May
@ 6.15 in the Carrington Baroque Room. If you're not sure how to find us please ask at The Carrington Hotel Reception.
We hope to see you there. 

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8 Apr 2017

BMCC's Destination Management Plan

The Blue Mountains City Council's Destination Management Plan is now on public exhibition - so now is the time to have your say about what you would like to see done in Katoomba - it can make a real difference! 

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7 Apr 2017

April 2017 Newsletter

The next meeting will be on Thursday 13th of April
@ 6.15 in the Carrington Library.
We hope to see you there. 

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7 Mar 2017

March 2017 Newsletter

The next meeting will be Thursday 9th of March
@ 6.15 in the Carrington Library.
We hope to see you there. 

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4 Feb 2017

What's new February 2017

The next meeting will be Thursday 9th of February
@ 6.15 in the Carrington Library.
We hope to see you there.
 

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4 Dec 2016

What's new November 2016

The next meeting will be Thursday 8th of December at 6.15 in the Carrington Library.
We hope to see you there for Christmas drinks.

Click the link below to read the Newsletter 

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2 Nov 2016

What's new October 2016

The next meeting on Thursday 10th of November will be the AGM .
We hope to see you there @ 6.15 in the Carrington Library.
Read more news.... 

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13 Oct 2016

What's new September 2016

The next meeting will be Thursday 13th of October at 6.15 in the Carrington Library.
We hope to see you there. 

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7 Sep 2016

Good Food Month in the Blue Mountains

Good Food Month in the Blue Mountains
This October, 20 Blue Mountains' restaurants, bars and cafes will offer Good Food Month specials. 

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7 Sep 2016

What's new August 2016

The next meeting will be Thursday 15th (not the 8th) of September at 6.15 in the Carrington Library.
We hope to see you there.
 

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10 Aug 2016

What's new JULY 2016

The next meeting will be Thursday 11th August.
We hope to see you there

There was no Meeting in July, therefore no Minutes.
 

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6 Jul 2016

What's newJune 2016

What's newJune 2016
The July meeting is CANCELLED.
The next meeting will be Thursday 11th August.
We hope to see you there

MINUTES of the last meeting available at the foot of this page, or on our website (links below). 

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4 Jun 2016

What's new May 2016

Thenext meeting will be Thursday 9th June.

MINUTES of the last meeting available at the foot of this page, or on our website (links below). 

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9 May 2016

Whats new April 2016

Read the April Newsletter below
 

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4 May 2016

Budget 2016 News

Latest Media Releases from NSW Business Chamber attached 

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9 Apr 2016

What's new March 2016

The next meeting will be Thursday 14th April.
We hope to see you there.

MINUTES of the last meeting available at the foot of this page, or on our website (links below). 

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2 Mar 2016

What's new February 2016

The next meeting will be Thursday 10 March.
We hope to see you there.

MINUTES of the last meeting available at the foot of this page, or on our website (links below). 

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13 Jan 2016

Whats New January 2016

In this edition:
December AGM and General Meeting Minutes
Whats on January 

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1 Nov 2015

what's new November

There will be no November meeting.
Our AGM and Christmas drinks will be held on 10th December.
We hope to see you there.

MINUTES of the last meeting available at the foot of this page, or on our website (links below) 

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4 Oct 2015

What's new September 2015

MEMBERSHIPS ARE DUE.
Please pay via EFT, or at the next meeting. Bank details have been emailed to members, or can be found on the membership form on our website. 

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23 Sep 2015

GOOD FOOD MONTH: October 1 – 31

GOOD FOOD MONTH: October 1 – 31
Come UP for Good Food and Wine
To celebrate Good Food Month, thirteen leading Blue Mountains food establishments have combined to showcase the lively local food culture. Whether you live locally or are coming UP, you will have many opportunities to experience our regional food and vibrant culinary scene. 

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2 Sep 2015

What's new August 2015

Katoomba News
Any KCCC members who own businesses and are signed up to the NSW Business Chamber can expect a call from the NSWBC in the next few weeks.
Being a member of the NSWBC brings many benefits to a small business owner, so take the opportunity to ask what you can gain. 

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8 Aug 2015

What's New July 2015

Our next meeting will be held on 13th August.
We hope to see you there. 

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10 Mar 2015

What's new March

Read about forthcoming events and happenings in our community 

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10 Feb 2015

What's new February

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2 Jan 2015

Whats new January

Whats new January
Our next meeting will be held on 8th JANUARY.
We hope to see you there.
Diary Note: Wines of the West - annual fund raiser for the KCCC 24-25 Jan with a Slow Food Dinner on Fri 23rd. Read more: 

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7 Dec 2014

What's new December

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1 Nov 2014

What's new October

All the news from the KCCC for this month. 

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6 Sep 2014

What's new August

Our next meeting will be held on 11th SEPTEMBER.
We hope to see you there.

MINUTES of the last meeting available at the foot of this page, or on our website (links below). 

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18 Aug 2014

What's NEW July

Katoomba News
Saturday Chess is to be held at the Cultural Centre each week at 12 pm. Both 'giant' and tournament chess are able to be played. All ages and levels of ability are welcome.

The next season of Katoomba Theatre Co play readings has been announced. Go to www.trybooking.com/95471 to book your spot. If last year's performances were any indication, places will sell quickly. 

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10 Jul 2014

What's new June

Read the latest news below from the KCCC 

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11 May 2014

What's new April

Our next meeting will be held on 12th JUNE.
There will be no meeting in May.
We hope to see you there.

MINUTES of the last meeting available at the foot of this page, or on our website (links below). 

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3 Mar 2014

What's new February

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3 Nov 2013

What's new October 2013

All the news from the KCCC for this month

Our next meeting for the year will be held on 14th November and is our AGM.

Dates for your diary.... Plan to be involved, have visitors up that weekend, or tie these events to a promotion for your business:

click the Link for the Newsletter 
23 Oct 2013

Katoomba Waltz for What's On in the Blue Mtns

One of the key categories that any site covering the Blue Mountains, Australia region is its "What's On" page. This is particularly true of Katoomba, one of the main centres for activities, performances, gallery events and festivals not just in the Blue Mountains, but the country. 

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20 Aug 2013

BMLOT Awards for KCCC members

Congratulation also to SFBM Board member, Mark Jarvis, who won the Blue Mountains Lithgow and Oberon Tourism (BMLOT) biggest award for outstanding contribution by an individual to NSW.
Mark is SFBM Treasurer as well as Carrington Hotel co-owner, KCCC president, graffiti removal volunteer and Bendigo Bank (Upper Mountains branch) director 

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22 Jun 2012

Improvement Initiatives underway for Katoomba

Improvement Initiatives underway for Katoomba
Katoomba's business sector is anticipating the opening of the new Cultural Centre... 

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2 May 2012

STOP Graffitti NOW

Fed up with Graffitti in the Blue Mountains ?
DO something about it - www.vandaltrack.com.au 

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3 Nov 2011

The Greater Blue Mountains Drive iPhone app

The Greater Blue Mountains Drive iPhone app
The Greater Blue Mountains Drive iPhone app has just been released.

This FREE app showcases major tourist attractions and accommodation along the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Trails and features audio commentary to help visitors find things to see and do as well as places to stay in the Blue Mountains.

Download the The Greater Blue Mountains Driveapp today 
24 Oct 2011

Blue Mountains Police on FACEBOOK

Blue Mountains Police on FACEBOOK
The Blue Mountains Police Local Area Command now have more than 1200 friends on FACEBOOK:
 

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1 Aug 2011

JOIN THE KATOOMBA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!

JOIN THE KATOOMBA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!
DOUBLE your business exposure by joining the KCCC today.

Each business will have a listing on this new website as well as a 2nd free listing on the bluemountainsaustralia.com website.

The KCCC encourages all businesses in Katoomba to become members of the Chamber (Annual fee is only $10 community members, $50 sole Traders or $100 companies) and work collaboratively towards business success in our town.

JOIN TODAY by emailing: secretary@katoombachamber.com
 

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26 Jun 2011

Should the New Cultural Centre in Katoomba include an Information Centre?

Attached is a document about the alternative use for our Community Notice Boards and a History behind Katoomba not having an Information Centre in the township.
A link to a survey about the Information Centre is also attached. 

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13 Jun 2011

STOP MORE LIQUOR LICENSES BEING GRANTED IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

YOU can still have YOUR say ... Petition attached.
 

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