Calls for Orange Cook Park Aviary Maintenance to be Returned to Local Bird Society
The Animal Care Australia group has joined the Orange Bird Society in calling for the Cook Park aviary to be returned into the local group’s hands. ACA claims the local Society maintained the aviary and looked after the birds, before the enclosure was handed to Council several years ago. Also on today’s Podcast Perthville residents…
Orange Public School Students Take Centre Stage in Sydney for Choral Music Festival
57 students from Orange Public School will travel to the Sydney Opera House today to perform at the NSW Festival of Choral Music, joining more than 3,700 students from across the state. The students have been training in their recess time to practice songs from a variety of genres. Also on today’s Podcast Businesses in…
Report Finds Wind Turbine Blades Could Damage O’Connell ANZAC Memorial Avenue
Residents of O’Connell are urging proponents of the Paling Yards Wind Farm south of Oberon to find another route to transport wind turbine blades. The current transport route would run through the O’Connell Memorial Avenue of Trees, and a report commissioned by the proponents has found some trees could be damaged in the transportation process….
New Bathurst Women in Business Group Supporting Local Leaders
The Bathurst Women in Business group is hosting a networking brunch on August 23 connecting leaders in a relaxed environment. The group supports women through successes and challenges balancing caring responsibilities and small business pressures. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst MP Paul Toole says the Jenolan Caves tourism precinct is slated to open early next…
Orange Community Event to Celebrate National Day for First Nations Children
The Orange Aboriginal Medical Service is holding a community event today celebrating the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. This year’s theme is Living Our Truth, providing opportunities for First Nations communities to tell their story. Also on today’s Podcast Calare MP Andrew Gee is calling for greater environmental regulation in the Central-West…
Quota Bathurst Supporting Victim Survivors, Children and Deaf Locals
A small but thriving social and fundraising group for women is encouraging younger people to join and participate in community initiatives. Quota Bathurst recently celebrated its annual changeover- and in the coming year is looking to support several causes for women, children and people with hearing or speech challenges. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst Council’s…
FoodCare Orange Holds Winter Appeal as Demand Increases
Orange FoodCare is welcoming donations for its Winter Appeal as it looks to keep stocks of its emergency pantry replenished. As heating and gas prices put pressure on households, the service has seen a strong increase in demand. Working parents and families are among the fastest growing cohort needing food relief. Also on today’s Podcast…
Philosopher to Hold Open Conversation about Life, Ethics at Orange Library
The Orange City Library is hosting a philosopher on Thursday night and an empty circle of chairs- for members of the community to talk about ethical dilemmas people face. The initiative started over 30 years ago when Dr Simon Longstaff put a circle of 10 chairs in Sydney’s CBD, with no topic or rules for…
Central West Disc Golf Club Receives Grant and Growing Interest
The Central West Disc Golf Club has recieved grant funding for new equipment, including a trailer and portable nets. Disc Golf is a growing sport in the region, and with popular courses at Lake Canobolas and Molong, there are plans to build another in Bathurst. Also on today’s Podcast Calare MP Andrew Gee is questioning…
Community Consultation Begins on Bathurst Flood Study
Bathurst Council is encouraging residents of Windradyne, Kelso and Eglinton who could be affected by flooding in future rain events to attend community consultation sessions about the new flood study. The study maps vulnerable areas which could be inundated in the event of severe flooding from 2030 to 2100. Also on today’s Podcast A 18-year-old…
