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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…
Artificial intelligence is being used to process and identify animal sounds in Oberon’s Gurnang State Forest. The Oberon Citizen Science Network has deployed two AudioMoth eco-acoustic recorders to detect species in the area. Also on today’s Podcast The future of Orange’s Cook Park aviary will be discussed at tonight’s Council meeting, and much-needed rain has…
A NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Public Private Partnerships in Hospitals has heard from concerned Union delegates at Bathurst, Orange and Bloomfield Hospitals. Health Services Union members have alleged maintenance at Orange Hospital has deteriorated into an “appalling” state. Also on today’s Podcast Calare MP Andrew Gee says he was shocked to find last night’s Federal…
High costs to hold contingency plans, high fuel prices, bringing artists to the Central West and the closure of the Great Western Highway. They’re some of the barriers proving too much for organisers of the Orange Night in Nashville event. They recently announced the 2027 live music festival won’t be going ahead. Will we see…
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…
The Western Region Planning Panel last week approved the Perc Griffith Way track, but Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Steve Griffin says the registration of a new club at Orange would not be consistent with legislative obligations. A lack of support from the State body and Council likely means headaches for the proponents. Also on today’s…
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…
A decision on whether a new greyhound track will be built on Perc Griffith Way in Orange is expected in coming days from the Western Region Planning Panel. At a hearing this week residents spoke about their concerns gambling could be further promoted, and argued the land was earmarked for housing in earlier Council plans….