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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…
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…
The World’s Greatest Shave at Orange High School has raised over $18,000 for families impacted by cancer, and for life-changing care. Last week’s event saw teachers and students say goodbye to their hairstyles in aid of a good cause. The school has now committed to running the event on an annual basis. Also on today’s…
Organisers of this year’s Regional Songwriting Contest are making a final callout for original entries before they close next Friday. The contest is a chance for up-and-coming musicians to have their music heard on the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre stage. Also on today’s Podcast Both Orange and Bathurst have recorded strong rain totals as a…
Wattle Tree House is overhauling its annual homelessness and domestic violence support services event to be run during the day in August, instead of overnight, to open up accessibility to more people. The event will look to bring services together so people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can see what supports are…
Singing in public. It might come naturally for some, but it might intimidate others. A choir offers safety in numbers- so you can whisper if you’re not that confident! But one women’s choir in Orange is on a mission to bring out the strong voice in otherwise timid singers. Also on today’s Podcast Orange Council…
Following the success of the recent Bathurst Poetry Slam, expert poets will return to BMEC to host a workshop for people experienced or new to the craft. It’s on next Tuesday, and will see participants take part in guided exercises with creative prompts. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst MP Paul Toole says the State Opposition…
A new ten-week league will start on Monday nights from next month. Organisers say it’s a chance for newcomers to hone their skills indoors with no wind interference. Also on today’s Podcast Wins for the Orange Health Service and domestic violence support charities in the NSW State Budget, but MPs are criticising the State Government…
This year’s Annual Prize displays work from nearly 30 artists and 60 students from across the region. The competition is aimed at encouraging both established and emerging talent. Also on today’s Podcast The Veterans Affairs Minister says he’s looked at a business case provided by the Bathurst RSL for a veterans’ wellbeing hub, and there’s…
Local bee keepers say unseasonably warm winter conditions are confusing trees and making it more difficult to produce honey. They’re asking us to be mindful at the checkout- and buy local honey instead of imported products. Also on today’s Podcast BMEC’s Regional Songwriting Contest is accepting entries and new citizens have been welcomed in Orange….