Local news for Bathurst, Orange, and Central West NSW
Organisers with the Bathurst All Abilities Netball team say it’s been an amazing experience to overcome financial barriers and visit the Special Olympics National Games in Melbourne. The team came home with a Gold Medal for Pool B after battling teams from around the country. Also on today’s Podcast Cabonne Council staff are warning the…
A Bathurst Olympic Change-Maker is hoping to raise $100,000 to remove financial barriers for young people to enter sport. The Movement for Change initiative has been started by 20 nominated changemakers from across the country, and Charley Gibson has helped organise fundraising while studying for his HSC. Also on today’s Podcast Orange Council has awarded…
The Bathurst Uniting Support Service is introducing a new drop-in space in coming weeks called the Sanctuary – a place for homeless and vulnerable people to gather, connect and relax on weekday mornings. The initiative has been made possible from grant funding and the generosity of volunteers. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst Mayor Ben Fry…
The Central West has been selected as part of a federally funded program aiming to restore fragile grassy woodlands. The DRI.SEED project will look to restore native species in consultation with traditional owners to improve resilience in storms and erosion. Also on today’s Podcast The Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Corporation says they are reviewing…
The Bathurst Rugby Union Cricket Club is welcoming players of all levels and ages to join this season with junior competitions to start this weekend. The club also has social teams for men to keep active and support one another. Also on today’s Podcast The owners of land at 296 Ophir Road at Stewarts Mount…
Registrations are still open ahead of the Mount Panorama Punish on October 25 for locals to test their endurance running up the Mountain. The ninth annual race will see international visitors, with about 70 percent of the field coming from outside Bathurst. Also on today’s Podcast Orange MP Phil Donato says he’s hoping to see…
The Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation is including Bathurst in a limited program providing free psychological support to those undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The Foundation says mental health support was raised as a priority by nurses with patients not always able to access help due to the cost. Also on today’s Podcast Heavy delays are…
Practice for the Bathurst 1000 begins today at Mount Panorama head of Sunday’s great race. Over 25,000 people are filling the campgrounds around Mount Panorama, after the CBD came to life for the Pit Stop Challenge Finals and Track to Town. Also on today’s Podcast Arts OutWest is inviting those interested in trying drawing…
A petition to NSW Parliament calling for an audit of bus stops and installation of CCTV cameras across the state and the Central West has garnered over 7,000 signatures. There are hundreds of bus stops across Bathurst and Orange, and campaigners say cameras and lighting should be added to improve safety. Also on today’s Podcast…
The Friends of the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery will put some $16,000 raised at a spring auction towards supporting gallery activities where government funding has fallen short. Central West artists donated the funds from the sale of their artworks at the Primavera event. Also on today’s Podcast The Chifley and Central West Police Districts are…