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Orange’s Zest Fest is encouraging local musicians with a connection to the Orange region to share their original songs on the Live and Local stage. The November festival is a chance for solo artists, duos and bands to open themselves up to new audiences. Also on today’s Podcast Some residents of Hill End say they…
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…
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…
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…
A local carillonist is flying overseas this week to represent Bathurst at the World Carillon Congress in Portugal. Wendy Murphy from the Friends of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon will share a presentation on Bathurst’s unique instrument later this month. Also on today’s Podcast A Central West cycling group says the lack of bike parking in…
Orange Council is marking Refugee Week a little early this year, with a screening of the movie “We Are Not Powerless” on Friday. The movie follows the journey of refugees from Afghanistan to Australia, who start a school while stuck in Indonesia. Also on today’s Podcast Orange Council will receive cash owed to its airport…
Wiradjuri man, journalist and author Stan Grant will deliver a public lecture today at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst about the importance of listening in national conversations. The lecture will be based on his new book about finding a common ground, saying he’s grown tired of political discussion. Also on today’s Podcast A retired geotechnical…
This year’s Ironfest will get underway tomorrow in Portland, with costumes, crafts and creativity. Organisers say people interested in historical periods and creative fiction will converge at the Foundations for displays and performances. Also on today’s Podcast A new financial director at Bathurst Council has plenty of work ahead to bring Council out of the…
