Local news for Bathurst, Orange, and Central West NSW
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…
Today Birrang Enterprise in Orange will host a program called Marang Dhali, meaning eating well in Wiradjuri language. The program encourages First Nations people to consider ways to substitute everyday food with healthier alternatives. Also on today’s Podcast Telstra says some customers may notice changes to coverage or capacity as it upgrades its mobile base…
A social support network for people who are blind or have low vision is coming to Orange. The first meeting of White Cane Mingle will be held on November 6 at 11am at the Orange Ex-Services Club. Also on today’s Podcast Three teenagers have been charged with stealing an SUV and leading police on a…
An Orange gym owner has run 120 kilometres in the space of 24 hours for a charity helping people recover from serious addictions. Transformations is a faith-based charity which is moving from Cowra to Orange and seeking support to fit out its new facilities. A fundraiser has collected over $11,000. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst…
Central West birdwatchers and enthusiasts alike are being encouraged to participate in the Aussie Bird Count, which gets underway on October 19. 1 in 6 Australian birds face the threat of extinction, and organisers want to see a national snapshot including of our region. Also on today’s Podcast Charles Sturt University has told staff around…
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…
Two Orange locals are looking for volunteers to start a local branch of the National Association of Loss and Grief (NALAG). Preparing the Way founder Helen Callanan and Sarina Chapman are looking to start a local chapter amid high demand for support. In person training is also being run for counsellors and anyone in the…
The Orange Aboriginal Medical Service is encouraging locals to start the conversation about dementia as Dementia Action Week comes to a close. It’s Australia’s leading cause of death, but often misunderstood. The Service provides culturally informed care for First Nations people in the Central West. Also on today’s Podcast Transport for NSW says it is…
Indigenous Business Australia is hosting a conversation today in Orange about understanding the needs and aspirations of First Nations women leading and owning businesses. The sessions this afternoon at the Yallungah Hotel will inform advocacy and coaching programs on a national level. Also on today’s Podcast Orange Council has confirmed a procedural error was made…
49 names have been added to an Orange mural displaying the names and faces of women killed as a result of violence. The She Matters wall near the Orange Library displays the faces of Central West women, including Molly Ticehurst, Janine Vaughan and Lateesha Nolan. Also on today’s Podcast Firefighters have extinguished a grass fire which quickly expanded…