Hundreds to Take On Mount Panorama On Foot
Registrations are still open ahead of the Mount Panorama Punish on October 25 for locals to test their endurance running up the Mountain. The ninth annual race will see international visitors, with about 70 percent of the field coming from outside Bathurst. Also on today’s Podcast Orange MP Phil Donato says he’s hoping to see…
Bikes Blessed at Canowindra Anglican Church This Motorcycle Awareness Month
A Christian blessing has been held for motorbikes at Canowindra, with riders reminded to stay safe this Motorcycle Awareness Month. Dozens of bikes parked at the Anglican Church in Canowindra for them to be prayed over by a senior pastor. Also on today’s Podcast The killer of mother and childcare worker Molly Ticehurst has filed…
Bathurst Included in Locations for Mental Health Support for Breast Cancer Patients
The Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation is including Bathurst in a limited program providing free psychological support to those undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The Foundation says mental health support was raised as a priority by nurses with patients not always able to access help due to the cost. Also on today’s Podcast Heavy delays are…
Orange Environment Group Encourages Locals to Join Aussie Bird Count
Central West birdwatchers and enthusiasts alike are being encouraged to participate in the Aussie Bird Count, which gets underway on October 19. 1 in 6 Australian birds face the threat of extinction, and organisers want to see a national snapshot including of our region. Also on today’s Podcast Charles Sturt University has told staff around…
Track to Town Roars Into CBD Ahead of Bathurst 1000, Practice Starts Today
Practice for the Bathurst 1000 begins today at Mount Panorama head of Sunday’s great race. Over 25,000 people are filling the campgrounds around Mount Panorama, after the CBD came to life for the Pit Stop Challenge Finals and Track to Town. Also on today’s Podcast Arts OutWest is inviting those interested in trying drawing…
Gardeners Encouraged to Prepare Now for Hot, Dry Summer Conditions
Central West gardeners are rolling up their sleeves with spring well underway, with now the best time to start pruning flowering shrubs. It’s also a good time to be fertilising roses and keeping an eye out for aphids and black spots. But with hot conditions expected, green thumbs are being encouraged to consider irrigation measures….
Sailability Central West to Start Season at Carcoar Dam
Sailability Central West is joining the Carcoar Dam Sailing Club for its open day on Sunday October 25, as the season begins. The club provides opportunities to learn single-handed sailing with volunteer instructors. There’s no prior sailing experience required. Also on today’s Podcast Transport for NSW is warning of further traffic gridlock on the Darling…
Push to Audit Central West Bus Stops, Install CCTV in High Risk Areas
A petition to NSW Parliament calling for an audit of bus stops and installation of CCTV cameras across the state and the Central West has garnered over 7,000 signatures. There are hundreds of bus stops across Bathurst and Orange, and campaigners say cameras and lighting should be added to improve safety. Also on today’s Podcast…
Auction Funds to Support New Initiatives at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
The Friends of the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery will put some $16,000 raised at a spring auction towards supporting gallery activities where government funding has fallen short. Central West artists donated the funds from the sale of their artworks at the Primavera event. Also on today’s Podcast The Chifley and Central West Police Districts are…
Push to Establish Orange Grief Support Group
Two Orange locals are looking for volunteers to start a local branch of the National Association of Loss and Grief (NALAG). Preparing the Way founder Helen Callanan and Sarina Chapman are looking to start a local chapter amid high demand for support. In person training is also being run for counsellors and anyone in the…
