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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…
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…
Bathurst Mardi Gras has capped off a week of celebrations of the local LGBTQIA+ community with the Bathurst Pride ‘n’ Stride.
Waste 2 Art returns to the Central West in 2025 with the theme Year of the Toys, asking participants to consider the impact of unwanted toys in the waste stream, and how they could be repurposed as art.