Local news for Bathurst, Orange, and Central West NSW
Blayney locals have come together to celebrate the station’s 150th birthday, looking back to when a new era of transport to Sydney was born in 1876. Some of the station’s buildings now serve as the Sidetrack Arts hub. Their studios were opened for the anniversary event. Also on today’s Podcast There are calls for a…
The Western Region Dragon Boat Regatta gets underway on Sunday with clubs from the Central West and further afield taking to Lake Canobolas. Races include 200m sprints and the 100m Dash for Cash, with spectators invited to see the action. Also on today’s Podcast Cabonne Council is calling for Federal Government support to secure funding…
The Western Senior Basketball League is officially underway- a new competition providing more opportunities for top players in the Central West. The competition is set to line up emerging junior players with experienced athletes from Orange, Bathurst, Lithgow and the Blue Mountains. Also on today’s Podcast Orange Council will gather for an extraodinary meeting tonight…
A First Nations advocate for mental health and youth support has arrived in Penrith after walking 723 kilometres from Brewarrina via Bathurst and the Blue Mountains. Chris Mason set out to connect with communities along his walk, including the Western NSW Primary Health Network in Bathurst. Also on today’s Podcast Organisers wanting to continue the…
A delegation of Central West business owners has visited Sydney urging MPs to involve local businesses in decision making and contract opportunities in the Central West-Orana Renewable Energy Zone. They want to see more locals win contracts supplying goods and services for renewable projects, and greater transparency from state agencies. Also on today’s Podcast A…
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…
A Christian blessing has been held for motorbikes at Canowindra, with riders reminded to stay safe this Motorcycle Awareness Month. Dozens of bikes parked at the Anglican Church in Canowindra for them to be prayed over by a senior pastor. Also on today’s Podcast The killer of mother and childcare worker Molly Ticehurst has filed…
Central West gardeners are rolling up their sleeves with spring well underway, with now the best time to start pruning flowering shrubs. It’s also a good time to be fertilising roses and keeping an eye out for aphids and black spots. But with hot conditions expected, green thumbs are being encouraged to consider irrigation measures….
Sailability Central West is joining the Carcoar Dam Sailing Club for its open day on Sunday October 25, as the season begins. The club provides opportunities to learn single-handed sailing with volunteer instructors. There’s no prior sailing experience required. Also on today’s Podcast Transport for NSW is warning of further traffic gridlock on the Darling…
The Country Education Foundation is supporting 13 students from Blayney to attend University or TAFE, with funds going towards accommodation and transport. Blayney Council this week committed $5,000 towards the Foundation, with one off donations also coming from businesses in the Central West. Also on today’s Podcast A GoFundMe page has been started for an…