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Charles Sturt University in Bathurst will host its Open Day on Sunday for prospective students and the wider community. The event is a taste of University and programs that might interest school leavers those seeking a career change. Also on today’s Podcast Residents of Hill End have relayed their concerns to Bathurst Council about the…
The Bathurst Uniting Support Service band will bring a free workshop to Beatlesfest- hosted by volunteers, clients and people from the Bathurst community. The workshop will be held this Saturday for people to learn some new songs with the option to perform in Machattie Park on Sunday. Also on today’s Podcast The Federal Government has…
The Central West Ronald McDonald House in Orange is holding a Gala Ball on August 29 raising funds for the charity and thanking volunteers and donors. A new visiting program at the Bathurst Hospital relies on the help of volunteers, providing wraparound support for sick children and their families. Also on today’s Podcast The NSW…
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 Orange City Library is hosting a philosopher on Thursday night and an empty circle of chairs- for members of the community to talk about ethical dilemmas people face. The initiative started over 30 years ago when Dr Simon Longstaff put a circle of 10 chairs in Sydney’s CBD, with no topic or rules for…
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…
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…
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…