from 2MCE FM
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…
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…
Today marks World Bee Day, with a call to make gardens more bee friendly. Activities will include a working bee, propagation workshop and scavenger hunt at PK’s Pollinator and Community Garden. Also on today’s Podcast The Neighbourhood Centre’s annual Volunteer Expo has brought community members together to explore opportunities to give back, and Premier Chris…
The Royal Bathurst Show has been described a success with at least 30,000 visitors making their way through the gates over the weekend. From craft competitions to fireworks it’s proved a tourism drawcard. Also on today’s Podcast Transport for NSW has shortlisted engineering solutions put forward by global industry experts for the troubled Mitchells Causeway…
The Denison Dog Training Club will this weekend hold its annual Obedience and Rally Trail at Eglinton. It’s both a chance for serious competitors and families to attend with their pets to compete at problem solving, precision heeling and recalls. Also on today’s Podcast The Bathurst Uniting Support Service says people couch-surfing in the region…