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Stay up to date with daily news from 2MCE-FM, a community radio station serving Bathurst and Orange, New South Wales. 2MCE Community News is made possible with the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at cbf.org.au

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Orange hospital strike, Bathurst CBD safety and Oberon Hospital Auxiliary opens carers retreat 06.07.2026 6:19

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with secretary of the Oberon Hospital Auxiliary, Sarah MacKenzie. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Strike action at Orange Health Service, and Ronald McDonald House calls for teddy bears 05.07.2026 8:32

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Libby Spencer from Ronald McDonald House Orange. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Driver dies on Great Western Highway, and Orange High School to host World's Greatest Shave annually following this year's success 02.07.2026 8:41

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Orange High School Principal Alison McLennan, and Year 12 students Anni Taylor and Morty Hamlin. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Orange seed library launched and Regional Songwriting Contest receiving strong entries 01.07.2026 8:49

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with 2026 Regional Songwriting Contest Director Kris Schubert. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Discussions about Bathurst 1000 visitor exodus, and Wattle Tree House to host homelessness support event 30.06.2026 7:34

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Raylee Patterson from Wattle Tree House. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Oberon op shop makes urgent call for donations, and Orange choir to hold confidence-building workshop 29.06.2026 9:50

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Musical Director of the women's Cantar Community Choir Antoinette Raynal. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Questions about Great Western Highway timeline, and poetry workshop to be held in Bathurst 28.06.2026 8:21

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with multi-time Australian Poetry Slam State Finalist Tiffany Harris. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Works to begin on reopening the GWH, North Yeoval becomes part of Cabonne, and Untitled Goose Game comes to Orange 25.06.2026 9:40

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Mary-Liz Andrews, Manager of Orange Regional Museum. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Bird flu surveillance HQ set up in Orange, calls for more funding for DV support services, LGBTIQA+ people invited to share their experiences 24.06.2026 11:55

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Paula Cahill from the Central West Women's Health Centre. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

No funding for highway in State Budget, and ultimate frisbee 23.06.2026 7:28

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Secretary of the Orange Ultimate Frisbee Club, This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

One week until highway deadline and Cabonne Acquisitive Art Prize 22.06.2026 7:32

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with President of the Arts Council Cabonne, Libby Oldham. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Missing teenager located, call to extend local rail services, Blayney Rotary Club celebrates 70 years 22.06.2026 10:18

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with member and former President of the Blayney Rotary Club Miles Hedge. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Bathurst rate rise, earthquakes rock the Central West, and popular local Facebook group put on pause 19.06.2026 8:59

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Charles Sturt University Senior Lecturer Jock Cheetham. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

New arrivals to Australia receive local financial advice and NYE fireworks return to Bathurst 17.06.2026 15:26

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Amanda De Medici, founder of financial empowerment organisation the Yenom Foundation. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

New citizens and bee keepers deal with warm winter 16.06.2026 7:39

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Bathurst bee keeper Katie Grabham. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Highway heritage delays and Men's Mental Health Week 15.06.2026 6:46

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with President of the Blayney Men's Shed Ian Tooke on Men's Mental Health Week. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

GWH closure hits 100-day mark, Orange unveils Disability Inclusion Action Plan and Oberon to launch 'Healthcare Grab Bag' program 15.06.2026 10:03

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Kathy Sajowitz, from the Oberon Health Council. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Calls for more farmer support, rugby charity day and annual bird show 11.06.2026 10:00

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Bathurst Regional Avicultural Society Committee member, Bill Sewell. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Oberon wind farm, guinea pigs and 19th century bank book 11.06.2026 7:57

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Mary Fletcher from the Bathurst District Historical Society. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Bathurst to Newcastle runners and Blayney netball 09.06.2026 7:00

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Ethan Comerford, one of the runners who embarked on a 355 kilometre journey for the Black Dog Institute. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Steam trains celebrated and access to the contraceptive pill 08.06.2026 9:06

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with local pharmacist Sam Forbutt on a new State Government program allowing pharmacists to prescribe the contraceptive pill. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Lifeline book fair raises $84,000 and Blayney Beef Muster starts today 02.06.2026 10:15

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Lifeline Central West CEO Stephanie Robinson on the recent Bathurst book fair and what the funds will go towards. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Bike parking in Bathurst, and local carillonist to go global 01.06.2026 7:54

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with local carillonist Wendy Murphy as she travels to the World Carillon Congress in Portugal. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Molong hockey field, FOGO and Aboriginal disability workers 26.05.2026 6:45

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Wayilwan/Gamilaroi man Wayne Right about a new University of Sydney research project for Aboriginal disability support workers. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Stories of refugees in Orange, Rex bailout and National Sorry Day 25.05.2026 7:31

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Anni Gallagher, Migrant Support Officer at Orange Council, about the screening of the movie We Are Not Powerless. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/