By Darcy Watt A $500 grant for the installation of new CCTV equipment is being offered to local businesses from the Bathurst Regional Council. The funding is part of the smart community initiatives that is seeking to create a digitally connected and data driven city. Applications for the funding close on the 30th October 2020 …
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By Reuben Spargo A leading aboriginal affairs expert has reignited calls for an Indigenous treaty in Australia. Charles Sturt University Associate Professor in Political Science Dominic o’Sullivan’s appeal is in light of Race relations becoming a topic of great exposure. He says treaties are important for both Indigenous and settler populations to recognise the other’s …
By Emily Minney Mark Greenhill has been re-elected as the Blue Mountains Mayor, making him one of the longest running politicians in the region. For a decade before his service as Mayor, Greenhill was the councillor for the Glenbrook – Lapstone district. Mayor Greenhill has been praised over social media sites like Facebook for his …
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By Reuben Spargo Bathurst Regional councillor Monica Morse has called for the implementation of gender quotas in local governments. This comes as the NSW Government launches a new promotional campaign, encouraging more women torun in the 2021council elections. The campaign involves a series of webinars and workshops to inspire and equip more women to stand for …
by Darcy Watt The first stage of the environmental assessment and design of the Great Western Highway upgrade has been awarded to MRB Technical Services. According to the NSW Roads and Transport Minister’s release, Paul Toole, acting Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Roads and Transport said, “Transport for NSW will work closely with the …
By Matthew Kappos Economic contraction and travel bans have severely reduced the influx of tenants into the Sydney rental market. Landlords are slashing rent prices to compete putting those who are looking to rent in an advantageous position. Brody Forbes was a beneficiary of the deflated market and shared his experiences.
Due to the setbacks the football community has faced due to the COVID19 pandemic, a new competition has been announced in the city of Newcastle. Sports Clique announced plans to host a small-sided football competition in what would be called the Newcastle Cup, in December this year as a way to showcase and celebrate the …
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An 11 day run for NSW of no locally acquired cases is undoubtedly a good thing, but the accompanying fall in Covid testing rates has caused NSW Health to warn against complacency in the battle against the virus.
By Madeleine Riddell The schedule and tickets have been released for this year’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, but the social distancing measures being implemented have sparked controversy among fans of the race. Four different ticket options are available to a maximum of 4 thousand attendee’s, who will all be required to sit in grandstands surrounding …
By Madeleine Riddell The ACT State election is set to take place on October 17th, with early voting polls set up to promote social distancing. Postal voting has also been promoted to those eligible in the hopes Canberrans will want to avoid crowds during the pandemic. University students living away from home have faced a …
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