Bathurst Community Climate Action Network Meeting to Discuss Push for Climate Fund
The Bathurst Community Climate Action Network will host a talk from Councillor Elaine West on Thursday on who should pay for the growing costs of natural disasters. There’s a push to bring back a motion to Council which, if passed, would have Council writing to the Federal Environment Minister calling for a tax on fossil…
Consultation Workshops Today For First Nations Women in Business
Indigenous Business Australia is hosting a conversation today in Orange about understanding the needs and aspirations of First Nations women leading and owning businesses. The sessions this afternoon at the Yallungah Hotel will inform advocacy and coaching programs on a national level. Also on today’s Podcast Orange Council has confirmed a procedural error was made…
New Names Added to Orange Mural Remembering Women Killed by Violence
49 names have been added to an Orange mural displaying the names and faces of women killed as a result of violence. The She Matters wall near the Orange Library displays the faces of Central West women, including Molly Ticehurst, Janine Vaughan and Lateesha Nolan. Also on today’s Podcast Firefighters have extinguished a grass fire which quickly expanded…
Central West Football Club and Rugby League Clubs At Odds Over Hereford Street Fields
The Central West Football Club says their evening training wouldn’t clash with rugby league clubs if they’re allowed use of the Hereford Street Fields. Bathurst Council has resolved to defer making a decision on if the club can use the fields for training, with fields at Proctor Park in poor condition. Also on today’s Podcast…
Cowra Celebrates World Peace Day with Ringing of Peace Bell and Youth Forum
Cowra is marking World Peace Day today, with the ringing of Australia’s Peace Bell calling for calm amid wars overseas. The town has a history of keeping Japanese prisoners of war during World War II, and those who died in the camp have been remembered each year. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst has a new…
Bathurst Catholic Cathedral to Host Multicultural Mass
The Bathurst Catholic cathedral is holding a multicultural mass on Sunday celebrating the region’s diversity. The 10am mass will be followed by multicultural performances and food in the hall, with cultural groups and schools invited to bring food to share. Also on today’s Podcast A Coroner has found the death of toddler Pippa White in…
Australian Boys Choir to Visit Bathurst in Regional Tour
The Australian Boys Choir will bring commissioned compositions and older works from Australian composers to Bathurst as part of a regional tour. The performance next Tuesday is from the Songs and Stories tour. Choir members are boarding a bus and also visiting Wagga, Albury, Forbes and Parkes. Also on today’s Podcast A fundraiser has collected…
Oberon Studio to Street Welcoming New Submissions From Central West Artists
Oberon will host an arts event bringing together talent from across the Central West. Studio to Street aims to break down physical barriers bringing local works into shared spaces, including the Oberon Library. Submissions are open until October 12 with the main event held in November. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst Councillors will vote on…
“We’re desperate to find her” Family of Janine Vaughan Give Evidence at State Inquiry
The brother and sister of Janine Vaughan have requested NSW Police consider providing immunity to anyone who comes forward with information leading to her body. Ms Vaughan was last seen leaving the Metro Tavern in Bathurst at about 3:50am on Friday December 7 2001. A coronial inquest, strike forces and a Police Integrity Commission probe…
Bathurst Refugee Support Group to Hold Sunday Service
The Bathurst Refugee Support Group says it’s recently been supporting new arrivals from Sri Lanka to integrate and find connection in the region. The Group will hold its Refugee Sunday Service at the Anglican Cathedral at 3pm, with guest speaker Lacey Holloway sharing her story on teaching English in Taipei. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst…
