Local news for Bathurst, Orange, and Central West NSW
A Facebook Group for parents and carers of people with autism is growing to support those finding it difficult to access services. The Bathurst Orange autism support group for families and caregivers is a place to share challenges, triumphs and ideas with community. Erin Fisher has worked as a Special Ed teacher. When her family…
The Animal Care Australia group has joined the Orange Bird Society in calling for the Cook Park aviary to be returned into the local group’s hands. ACA claims the local Society maintained the aviary and looked after the birds, before the enclosure was handed to Council several years ago. Also on today’s Podcast Perthville residents…
57 students from Orange Public School will travel to the Sydney Opera House today to perform at the NSW Festival of Choral Music, joining more than 3,700 students from across the state. The students have been training in their recess time to practice songs from a variety of genres. Also on today’s Podcast Businesses in…
Residents of O’Connell are urging proponents of the Paling Yards Wind Farm south of Oberon to find another route to transport wind turbine blades. The current transport route would run through the O’Connell Memorial Avenue of Trees, and a report commissioned by the proponents has found some trees could be damaged in the transportation process….
The Bathurst Women in Business group is hosting a networking brunch on August 23 connecting leaders in a relaxed environment. The group supports women through successes and challenges balancing caring responsibilities and small business pressures. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst MP Paul Toole says the Jenolan Caves tourism precinct is slated to open early next…
The Orange Aboriginal Medical Service is holding a community event today celebrating the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. This year’s theme is Living Our Truth, providing opportunities for First Nations communities to tell their story. Also on today’s Podcast Calare MP Andrew Gee is calling for greater environmental regulation in the Central-West…
A small but thriving social and fundraising group for women is encouraging younger people to join and participate in community initiatives. Quota Bathurst recently celebrated its annual changeover- and in the coming year is looking to support several causes for women, children and people with hearing or speech challenges. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst Council’s…
Orange FoodCare is welcoming donations for its Winter Appeal as it looks to keep stocks of its emergency pantry replenished. As heating and gas prices put pressure on households, the service has seen a strong increase in demand. Working parents and families are among the fastest growing cohort needing food relief. Also on today’s Podcast…
The Orange City Library is hosting a philosopher on Thursday night and an empty circle of chairs- for members of the community to talk about ethical dilemmas people face. The initiative started over 30 years ago when Dr Simon Longstaff put a circle of 10 chairs in Sydney’s CBD, with no topic or rules for…
The Central West Disc Golf Club has recieved grant funding for new equipment, including a trailer and portable nets. Disc Golf is a growing sport in the region, and with popular courses at Lake Canobolas and Molong, there are plans to build another in Bathurst. Also on today’s Podcast Calare MP Andrew Gee is questioning…