Local news for Bathurst, Orange, and Central West NSW
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…
The Bathurst Rugby Union Cricket Club is welcoming players of all levels and ages to join this season with junior competitions to start this weekend. The club also has social teams for men to keep active and support one another. Also on today’s Podcast The owners of land at 296 Ophir Road at Stewarts Mount…
Registrations are still open ahead of the Mount Panorama Punish on October 25 for locals to test their endurance running up the Mountain. The ninth annual race will see international visitors, with about 70 percent of the field coming from outside Bathurst. Also on today’s Podcast Orange MP Phil Donato says he’s hoping to see…
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 Central West Football Club says their evening training wouldn’t clash with rugby league clubs if they’re allowed use of the Hereford Street Fields. Bathurst Council has resolved to defer making a decision on if the club can use the fields for training, with fields at Proctor Park in poor condition. Also on today’s Podcast…
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…
Organisers of an OzTag competition coming to Bathurst say it’s been good to see strong interest in the Central West following school clinics in the region. The sport is starting in Bathurst from September 17 in four divisions, from ages 7 to 15+. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst Council is calling for public feedback on…
A new book is set to be launched on Thursday at Orange City Library looking back at 84 years of the sport in the Orange region. The project has been 12 months in the making and explores the dusty courts of the 1940s and the generations of families who have worn the Orange colours. Also…
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…
A new ten-week league will start on Monday nights from next month. Organisers say it’s a chance for newcomers to hone their skills indoors with no wind interference. Also on today’s Podcast Wins for the Orange Health Service and domestic violence support charities in the NSW State Budget, but MPs are criticising the State Government…