Frustration continues as Great Western Highway closure hits the 100 day mark
It’s been 100 days since the Great Western Highway was first closed at Victoria Pass between Mount Victoria and Little Hartley, disrupting travel and impacting motorists, residents, and businesses. Also on todays podcast: Orange City Council invites the community to provide feedback on its draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan. And a simple idea aimed at…
Annual Bird Show Takes Flight in Bathurst
Avian enthusiasts are set to head to Mount Panorama to have a sticky beak at the Bathurst Regional Avicultural Society’s annual Bird Show. Also on today’s podcast: The Member for Bathurst is advocating for local farmers, as they report a rise in the number of feral pigs on their properties amid ongoing dry conditions. And…
19th Century Bank Records Discovered in Bathurst
A new discovery is painting a clearer picture of the people and businesses who lived and operated in Bathurst during the 19th century. A book of bank records, found during renovations of the old National Australia Bank building on Church Street, has been handed over to the Bathurst Historical Society. Also on today’s Podcast Proponents…
Bathurst to Newcastle Runners Raise $35,000 for Men’s Mental Health
Three friends have completed a 355 kilometre run from Bathurst to Newcastle for the Black Dog Institute. They’ve raised $35,507 for the Institute’s work in supporting men through anxiety and depression. If you or anyone you know needs support call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst MP Paul Toole is calling…
Central West Pharmacists in Training to Prescribe Contraceptive Pill
Eligible women in the Central West can now access the contraceptive pill, without seeing a GP first. Pharmacists who have undertaken an additional 1 year university course, will be able to prescribe the pill. Also on today’s Podcast Cabonne Council says it has deferred a decision on a potential rate rise to 2028, and rail…
Lifeline Central West Raises $84,000 From Bathurst Book Fair
Lifeline Central West says it has raised $84,000 from their book fair over the weekend in Bathurst. The service supports people in crisis with only two call centres receiving Government funding out of four. Also on today’s Podcast Calare MP Andrew Gee has told Federal Parliament there’s a sense of deep anger and frustration in…
Bathurst Carillon to be Showcased on World Stage at Portugal Congress
A local carillonist is flying overseas this week to represent Bathurst at the World Carillon Congress in Portugal. Wendy Murphy from the Friends of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon will share a presentation on Bathurst’s unique instrument later this month. Also on today’s Podcast A Central West cycling group says the lack of bike parking in…
Research Project Looking to Support Indigenous Disability Workers in the Central West
Central West researchers are looking for ways to ensure Aboriginal workers are represented, valued and supported in the disability sector. The Aboriginal Workforce Project aims to build capacity across services to create culturally responsive workplaces and support professional development and career progression. Also on today’s Podcast The State Government is being criticised for a new…
Stories of Refugees Told in Orange Movie Screening
Orange Council is marking Refugee Week a little early this year, with a screening of the movie “We Are Not Powerless” on Friday. The movie follows the journey of refugees from Afghanistan to Australia, who start a school while stuck in Indonesia. Also on today’s Podcast Orange Council will receive cash owed to its airport…
World Bee Day to be Celebrated at CSU Bathurst
Today marks World Bee Day, with a call to make gardens more bee friendly. Activities will include a working bee, propagation workshop and scavenger hunt at PK’s Pollinator and Community Garden. Also on today’s Podcast The Neighbourhood Centre’s annual Volunteer Expo has brought community members together to explore opportunities to give back, and Premier Chris…
