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A new book is set to be launched on Thursday at Orange City Library looking back at 84 years of the sport in the Orange region. The project has been 12 months in the making and explores the dusty courts of the 1940s and the generations of families who have worn the Orange colours. Also…
The Oberon Citizen Science Network will host an event tomorrow at the Malachi Gilmore Hall marking National Science Week, and sharing some of the latest projects from volunteers. The day will include talks about wind farms, platypus populations in Oberon and biodiversity. Also on today’s Podcast An investigation is underway following the third crash on…
The small community of Neville, south of Blayney, is making final preparations as the village prepares to welcome hundreds of visitors tomorrow. The Variety Backyard Bash is a convoy of over 60 decorated cars travelling across regional NSW raising funds for kids who are sick, disadvantaged, or experiencing disability. Also on today’s Podcast Calare MP…
A Ngemba man from Brewarrina will be walking 723km next month to Penrith supporting mental health and suicide prevention in First Nations communities. The Long Walk Home is Chris Mason’s way of sharing his story of forced removal from his family, and the hope and healing he found in being reunited with them. If you…
A Facebook Group for parents and carers of people with autism is growing to support those finding it difficult to access services. The Bathurst Orange autism support group for families and caregivers is a place to share challenges, triumphs and ideas with community. Erin Fisher has worked as a Special Ed teacher. When her family…
The Animal Care Australia group has joined the Orange Bird Society in calling for the Cook Park aviary to be returned into the local group’s hands. ACA claims the local Society maintained the aviary and looked after the birds, before the enclosure was handed to Council several years ago. Also on today’s Podcast Perthville residents…
57 students from Orange Public School will travel to the Sydney Opera House today to perform at the NSW Festival of Choral Music, joining more than 3,700 students from across the state. The students have been training in their recess time to practice songs from a variety of genres. Also on today’s Podcast Businesses in…
Residents of O’Connell are urging proponents of the Paling Yards Wind Farm south of Oberon to find another route to transport wind turbine blades. The current transport route would run through the O’Connell Memorial Avenue of Trees, and a report commissioned by the proponents has found some trees could be damaged in the transportation process….
The Bathurst Women in Business group is hosting a networking brunch on August 23 connecting leaders in a relaxed environment. The group supports women through successes and challenges balancing caring responsibilities and small business pressures. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst MP Paul Toole says the Jenolan Caves tourism precinct is slated to open early next…
The Orange Aboriginal Medical Service is holding a community event today celebrating the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. This year’s theme is Living Our Truth, providing opportunities for First Nations communities to tell their story. Also on today’s Podcast Calare MP Andrew Gee is calling for greater environmental regulation in the Central-West…