Locals in Cumnock and surrounds are being invited to a paddock walk and site assessment to demonstrate the benefits of a small scale environmental planting. The local Landcare group wants to reduce salinity in waterways and support biodiversity. Also on today’s Podcast The NSW Police Rural Crime Prevention Team is encouraging Central West farmers to…

A Bathurst beekeeper says the wholesale price of honey hasn’t moved in 15 years, with producers being hit by rising fuel costs, varroa mite and low yields. Business owners say it’s important to support local honey producers and stop buying cheaply made and part artificial honey from overseas.

The Oberon Easter markets will get underway on Saturday at the Oberon showground from 9am. Along with the usual stalls the Easter bunny will be dropping in for a visit ahead of a busy night on the job. Also on today’s Podcast The Prime Minister says assistance should be offered to communities impacted by the…

The Mensline Netball Cup begins today, a school competition raising awareness about men’s mental health. James Sheahan Catholic High School in Orange is hoping they’ll take out the competition again, for a fifth year in a row. The Year 12 boys have learned netball- taught by expert girls in their cohort. Also on today’s Podcast…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

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…