Local Aboriginal Land Councils Warn Powers Could be Eroded Under a new Bill
The Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) bill has been shelved for consultation after Councils came together for protests at State Parliament. The Government argues the changes stop Councils from evicting valuable community services, but Land Councils say that’s not true. The new bill gives the Government powers to overturn existing land claims and expands…
Orange MP Phil Donato wants Sydneysiders to make an Easter trip to the Central West
Orange MP Phil Donato says it’s important to get the message out to Sydneysiders the Central West is still open for business over Easter. It’s a key time for local businesses and operators are hoping visitors will brave the Lithgow detour. Also on today’s Podcast Dr Stephen Gapps has researched the Bathurst Frontier War from…
Bathurst Homelessness Support Services Reach Out as Weather Cools
Addressing homelessness in Bathurst is not easy, and as temperatures begin to drop, it’s becoming even harder to live on the streets. But there are willing volunteers and workers who give their time and hard work to help people access accommodation and the necessities they need. Julie Fry is the Coordinator of the Bathurst Uniting…
Orange Student Ned Dally Runs 100kms for Cancer Care
Orange Student Ned Dally has run 100 kilometres in one day on Sunday to raise money for the Cancer Council. Her family’s been forever changed by cancer- recently she lost her Oma to pancreatic cancer last year. Ned says she wants to make a positive change for families enduring grief and loss. Also on today’s…
Orange Arthritis Workshop Explores Prevention and How to Manage Symptoms
A workshop at the Orange Ex-Services Club today will explore successful management strategies for arthritis, including exercise, nutrition and pain management. The Arthritis Movement is running today’s session, and says 1 in 10 people in the region live with the condition. Also on today’s Podcast The Premier says the State Government expects answers on why…
Local Cerebral Palsy Advocate Riding 500km Around Bathurst in Fundraiser
An advocate for people with disability and local actor is aiming to cycle up to 500 kilometres around Bathurst for Cerebral Palsy awareness by the end of this month. Angus Thompson is aiming to raise $10,000 for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.He says he’s able to use a modified bike, cycling 21 kilometres each day. To…
Closing the Healthcare Gap in Orange
Title Photo: Facebook / Orange Aboriginal Medical Service
