Orange NAIDOC Week to Commence with Street March Celebrating First Nations Culture
Orange NAIDOC Week celebrations kick off on Monday with the Street March in celebration of First Nations culture. The march will involve school students and community groups held from 10:30am. The week will then culminate in an awards night on Saturday November 21. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst MP Paul Toole says the state Nationals…
Preparations Underway for Lifeline Central West Book Fair
The Lifeline Central West Book Fair kicks off again next Thursday as organisers look to raise funds to keep the crisis support service operating. Books, CDs, records and games will be available at the Bathurst Showground with funds going to operating costs and training for volunteers. Also on today’s Podcast Oberon Mayor Andrew McKibbin says…
CSU Medicine Students Experience Rural, Remote General Practice with Royal Flying Doctor Service
Charles Sturt University has partnered with the Royal Flying Doctor Service giving final-year Medicine students a taste of general practice in remote and isolated parts of Australia. Two CSU students joined the Clinical School, visiting areas west of Dubbo for primary healthcare clinics and community programs. Also on today’s Podcast A minute of silence will…
Ride-On Mower To Tackle 2,722km for Von Willebrand Disease Research
From Saturday, a ride-on mower will be doing laps of the old Bloomfield Golf Course for nine days non-stop, raising funds for Von Willebrand Disease Research. It’s a rare condition involving excessive bleeding. The distance the mower will complete is equivalent to that between Darwin and Port Augusta. Also on today’s Podcast Central West MPs…
Bathurst Nepalese Community Celebrating Tihar Festival With Traditional Dance
The Bathurst Nepalese Community is continuing to celebrate the Tihar Festival of Lights with the Deusi Bhailo dances through the weekend and into this week. The Hindu festival recognises animals and siblings and includes the lighting of oil lamps. Also on today’s Podcast Police have established a strike force after a body was found in…
Central West Indian Community to Celebrate Diwali
The Indian community across the Central West is gathering in homes and friend groups on Sunday to celebrate Diwali, symbolising the victory of light over darkness. The Colour City Hindu Organisation says they’re looking to host larger public celebrations in coming years. Also on today’s Podcast The State Government says NSW Health will review the…
Headspace Bathurst to Start New Groups for School Students, Young Carers
Headspace Bathurst is looking to start two new programs in 2027 for school students and young carers. The Control+Alt+Achieve group will be a space to study for youth aged 12 to 18 offering extra support with homework and assignments. A young carers program is also being planned for young people aged 12 to 16 who…
Blayney Community Celebrates 150 Years of Rail Travel
Blayney locals have come together to celebrate the station’s 150th birthday, looking back to when a new era of transport to Sydney was born in 1876. Some of the station’s buildings now serve as the Sidetrack Arts hub. Their studios were opened for the anniversary event. Also on today’s Podcast There are calls for a…
Central West Dragon Boat Clubs to Battle At Western Region Regatta
The Western Region Dragon Boat Regatta gets underway on Sunday with clubs from the Central West and further afield taking to Lake Canobolas. Races include 200m sprints and the 100m Dash for Cash, with spectators invited to see the action. Also on today’s Podcast Cabonne Council is calling for Federal Government support to secure funding…
Marang Dhali Program to Support Healthy Cooking in First Nations Families
Today Birrang Enterprise in Orange will host a program called Marang Dhali, meaning eating well in Wiradjuri language. The program encourages First Nations people to consider ways to substitute everyday food with healthier alternatives. Also on today’s Podcast Telstra says some customers may notice changes to coverage or capacity as it upgrades its mobile base…
