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…
The Western Senior Basketball League is officially underway- a new competition providing more opportunities for top players in the Central West. The competition is set to line up emerging junior players with experienced athletes from Orange, Bathurst, Lithgow and the Blue Mountains. Also on today’s Podcast Orange Council will gather for an extraodinary meeting tonight…
Organisers with the Bathurst All Abilities Netball team say it’s been an amazing experience to overcome financial barriers and visit the Special Olympics National Games in Melbourne. The team came home with a Gold Medal for Pool B after battling teams from around the country. Also on today’s Podcast Cabonne Council staff are warning the…
A Bathurst Olympic Change-Maker is hoping to raise $100,000 to remove financial barriers for young people to enter sport. The Movement for Change initiative has been started by 20 nominated changemakers from across the country, and Charley Gibson has helped organise fundraising while studying for his HSC. Also on today’s Podcast Orange Council has awarded…
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…