Local news for Bathurst, Orange, and Central West NSW
Orange CultureHub is hosting an International Night celebrating peace and friendship among the Central West’s multicultural communities. Saturday night’s event includes food from different cultures, music, performances and cultural experiences at the Orange Function Centre. Also on today’s Podcast The latest Bureau of Health Information data shows patients at Bathurst and Orange Hospitals are spending…
Workshops, guided tours and citizen science events are on the agenda from today with September marking Biodiversity Month. It’s an opportunity to focus on the flora and fauna unique to the Central West. There’ll be a guided bird walk at the Orange Botanical Gardens and wildlife spotting at Clifton Grove, among other events. Also on…
We’ve all heard about the housing squeeze and how interest rates are rising and rental vacancy rates are very low- but spare a thought for the people who are pushed out of the market altogether, and the volunteers who support them. Vinnies Vans provide meals, blankets, toiletries, hot beverages, and companionship for people who are…
The Cumnock Country Women’s Association branch is preparing to celebrate Fiji on September 8- with a luncheon and guest speaker at the Cumnock Golf Club. Local school students have been learning about food and culture in Fiji with presentations to share with CWA members. Also on today’s Podcast Police in the Chifley District are encouraging…
Bathurst is set to be the centre of square dance next month with the 46th State Convention coming to Bathurst Panthers from September 25. People from across the state will be travelling to participate. Also on today’s Podcast Eglinton residents have called for the deadline on public submissions for the Bathurst Flood Study to be…
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…