Extension of Placement Payments for Allied Health Students Welcomed in Central West
Charles Sturt University has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to expand placement payments to allied health disciplines, but is calling for medicine and veterinary science to be included in the scheme. The Government is set to include disciplines like occupational therapy, paramedicine and pharmacy for weekly payments of $338.60. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst Beatlesfest…
Charles Sturt University Celebrates Foundation Day
Charles Sturt University has celebrated 37 years of operation since it was proclaimed by an act of Parliament in 1989. While the Bathurst campus has a long history pre-dating the University, CSU has created a footprint of campuses across regional NSW. Also on today’s Podcast The Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council will hold a community…
Environmentally Concerned Citizens of Orange Group Celebrates 20 Years
The Environmentally Concerned Citizens of Orange community group has celebrated its 20th birthday. What began as a protest movement has now formed into a group which hosts planting days and talks. Tonight the group is hosting the Murray Darling Basin Authority talking about feedback on the basin plan review. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst Council…
Headspace Bathurst Welcoming Young People to Regular Social Groups
Headspace Bathurst is looking for new members to join its regular social groups, for young people aged from teenagers to 25 years. The groups include the Quest Club- a Dungeons and Dragons group, Skittles, for members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and Youth Matters. Also on today’s Podcast Orange MP Phil Donato has renewed calls for…
Orange Regional Gallery to Host New Program for Parents and Babies
The Orange Regional Gallery is starting a new fortnightly program for parents and babies less than 12 months old. The Wonder Baby program includes a slow and relaxed tour of the gallery, and tummy time on rugs and cushions towards the end of the hour. Also on today’s Podcast Multicultural NSW has provided grant funding…
Local Musicians Encouraged to Submit Music for Orange’s Zest Fest
Orange’s Zest Fest is encouraging local musicians with a connection to the Orange region to share their original songs on the Live and Local stage. The November festival is a chance for solo artists, duos and bands to open themselves up to new audiences. Also on today’s Podcast Some residents of Hill End say they…
Bathurst Toastmasters Club Welcoming New Members
The Bathurst Toastmasters club is welcoming new members encouraging locals to improve their public speaking skills. Regular meetings encourage participants to write and deliver speeches, and improve their confidence and timing. Also on today’s Podcast The collapse of freight business ICF Haulage is being partially blamed on ongoing disruptions to industry amid the closure of…
Molong Museum to Open New Lock-Up Exhibition, Restored After it Fell Apart
Molong locals will be celebrating the opening of a rebuilt lock-up on Sunday July 26, after being restored. The lock up was used in the early 20th century in Manildra and was owned by a local as a garden shed. After the lock up was donated, a team of volunteers has been working to restore…
Oberon Hospital Auxiliary Opens New Carers Retreat
The Oberon Hospital Auxiliary will today open a new retreat for family and friends of patients in palliative care, allowing them to stay overnight at the hospital. The space has been designed to be an escape for families who face a long trip to and from the hospital, and has been built with the support…
Ronald McDonald House Calls for Donations of Hand-Knitted Teddy Bears
The Orange Ronald McDonald House is encouraging locals to get knitting in aid of children in hospital and their siblings who stay in the house. The charity sends out easy knitting guides and the teddies go to ill and injured children in pediatric wards and special care nurseries in Central West hospitals. The charity is…
