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Three friends have completed a 355 kilometre run from Bathurst to Newcastle for the Black Dog Institute. They’ve raised $35,507 for the Institute’s work in supporting men through anxiety and depression. If you or anyone you know needs support call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst MP Paul Toole is calling…
Eligible women in the Central West can now access the contraceptive pill, without seeing a GP first. Pharmacists who have undertaken an additional 1 year university course, will be able to prescribe the pill. Also on today’s Podcast Cabonne Council says it has deferred a decision on a potential rate rise to 2028, and rail…
Lifeline Central West says it has raised $84,000 from their book fair over the weekend in Bathurst. The service supports people in crisis with only two call centres receiving Government funding out of four. Also on today’s Podcast Calare MP Andrew Gee has told Federal Parliament there’s a sense of deep anger and frustration in…
A local carillonist is flying overseas this week to represent Bathurst at the World Carillon Congress in Portugal. Wendy Murphy from the Friends of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon will share a presentation on Bathurst’s unique instrument later this month. Also on today’s Podcast A Central West cycling group says the lack of bike parking in…
Central West researchers are looking for ways to ensure Aboriginal workers are represented, valued and supported in the disability sector. The Aboriginal Workforce Project aims to build capacity across services to create culturally responsive workplaces and support professional development and career progression. Also on today’s Podcast The State Government is being criticised for a new…
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…
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…