Local news for Bathurst, Orange, and Central West NSW
The Bathurst Refugee Support Group says it’s recently been supporting new arrivals from Sri Lanka to integrate and find connection in the region. The Group will hold its Refugee Sunday Service at the Anglican Cathedral at 3pm, with guest speaker Lacey Holloway sharing her story on teaching English in Taipei. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst…
Orange CultureHub is hosting an International Night celebrating peace and friendship among the Central West’s multicultural communities. Saturday night’s event includes food from different cultures, music, performances and cultural experiences at the Orange Function Centre. Also on today’s Podcast The latest Bureau of Health Information data shows patients at Bathurst and Orange Hospitals are spending…
Orange Boccia is hosting a come and try day on Thursday at 10am at the PCYC. Boccia has been a Paralympic sport since 1984, played by athletes with physical disability or those who use a wheelchair. The day is open to those with and without disability. Also on today’s Podcast Calare MP Andrew Gee says…
The Orange Ronald McDonald House says it can always do with more helping hands for visiting services to Bathurst Hospital and overnight shifts at the Orange House. At the Gala Dinner last week around $435,000 was raised, which will be put towards volunteer-driven programs. Also on today’s Podcast The Bathurst Nepalese Community has thanked more…
The Bathurst community is being invited to stand with Nepal tonight at a candlelight vigil at the War Memorial Carillon from 5:15pm. Family members and friends of the Nepalese community in the Central West are among those missing or feared killed in the disaster. A cultural festival which was supposed to be held tonight, has…
A performing arts program for people with disability is expanding to Blayney, following its popularity in Bathurst and Orange. Compareo is a weekly performing arts class for people with disability, aiming to improve their confidence, performance skills and to empower them to share their creativity. Also on today’s Podcast The full schedule of the race…
A Bathurst-based musician who appeared on TV show The Voice says he’s been inspired write more of his own music. Findlay Webb passed a blind audition earlier this month. He was contacted by one of the show’s talent scouts and was at first surprised by the message. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst Council says draft…
Workshops, guided tours and citizen science events are on the agenda from today with September marking Biodiversity Month. It’s an opportunity to focus on the flora and fauna unique to the Central West. There’ll be a guided bird walk at the Orange Botanical Gardens and wildlife spotting at Clifton Grove, among other events. Also on…
There’s always a story to every artwork, and something to learn from the artist. Orange Council has just launched its Reconciliation Action Plan which outlines actions Council wants to take in improving relationships and partnerships with First Nations communities. As part of that plan, an artwork has been commissioned called Moving Together – Yuga Mawang in…
We’ve all heard about the housing squeeze and how interest rates are rising and rental vacancy rates are very low- but spare a thought for the people who are pushed out of the market altogether, and the volunteers who support them. Vinnies Vans provide meals, blankets, toiletries, hot beverages, and companionship for people who are…