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Oberon Mayor Andrew McKibbin says he is using meetings with the Country Mayors Association and Central NSW Joint Organisation in Sydney to advocate for a long-term highway solution over the Blue Mountains. Also today, Oberon Council has entered into an enforceable undertaking with the state Environment Protection Authority over an incident where Council discharged untreated sewage into the Fish Ri...

A new supermarket to be built at North Orange has raised traffic concerns at the intersections at Farrell Road and the Northern Distributor, which are already busy. Also today, Hawkweed plants have been confiscated from a backyard garden at Portland by the state Department of Primary Industries and the Central Tablelands Weeds Authority. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.

Central West MPs are calling for safer driving on Chifley Road after footage emerged of two near misses in recent days. Also today, Orange Council has awarded a tender for the construction of the East Orange Harvesting Wetlands. Works will begin at the wetlands on the corner of Phillip and Jilba streets next month. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.

Police have established a strike force after a body was found in bushland at Newnes Plateu near Lithgow. Also today, The Kaleidoscope Festival has seen multicultural groups from across the Bathurst region come together to celebrate being in community. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.

The State Government says NSW Health will review the existing Public Private Partnership arrangements at Orange and Bathurst Hospitals as part of a statewide review of all partnerships. Also today, the Bathurst Kaleidoscope Festival is set to include performances from multicultural groups, and cuisine from Mexican, Mediterranean, Sri Lankan cultures and more. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Ce...

Campaigners wanting to continue the Western Women's Rugby League Spring Competition say NSW Rugby League needs to apply a consistent approach after announcing a new juniors club will be created in Sydney. Also today, Bathurst Council says it's received 100 Return and Earn baskets from Exchange for Change to give to local schools and community groups. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Cen...

There are calls for a multi-million-dollar support package to help Lithgow Council with upkeep of the Great Western Highway detour route through the town. Also today, families in Oberon who have experienced pregnancy loss could soon have a dedicated place to remember their unborn children. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW

Cabonne Council is calling for Federal Government support to secure funding for the future of Out of School Hours Care services amid a $1.27 million shortfall. Also today, Blayney Railway Station will celebrate 150 years of operation with a community event on Sunday. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.

Telstra says some customers may notice changes to coverage or capacity as it upgrades its mobile base station in the Bathurst City Centre next week. Also today, Cabonne Council has formally accepted $225,000 raised by Rebuild Molong to donate to three sporting field projects. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.

Bathurst will invite new residents in the region to its second Welcome Lunch for 2026 on Sunday. The twice yearly event gives people opportunities to meet others in an informal and relaxed environment. Also today, Calare MP Andrew Gee says upgrades for the track surface at Mount Panorama can't be paid for with existing Federal road repair programs. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central W...

Transport for NSW says almost half of the piles to support the new Victoria Pass bridge have been constructed on the Great Western Highway. Also today, Cabonne Council staff are warning the proposed removal of some $450,000 in Government grant funding from the next financial year could significantly alter the financial position of Council's OOSH network. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Cen...

Three teenagers have been charged with stealing an SUV and leading police on a pursuit through several streets in Bathurst yesterday. Also today, the Central West Women's Health Centre is making final preparations for a community Open Day tomorrow including workshops and garden tours. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.

Orange Council has awarded a $2.1 million tender for the playing surface at John Davis Stadium. Works include construction of a sand-based field including drainage, irrigation, synthetic surfaces, goal posts and turf. Also today, farmers are gathering for the Australian National Field Days held in Borenore today and tomorrow, bringing together agriculture and entertainment. Plus news from Bathurst...

Organisers wanting to continue the Western Women's Rugby League competition next year say the Minister for Sport is not supporting their advocacy to the state rugby league body. Also today, four men have been charged over alleged unlawful hunting offences following a joint operation. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.

Rail services are set to be disrupted for nine days next month between Lithgow and Mount Victoria- Transport for NSW says overhead wiring and rails are due for inspection. Also today, Police have confirmed the body of a 35-year-old man reported missing from Oberon on October 4 has been found. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.

A tape of when missing woman Janine Vaughan was last seen is being handed to a video forensics analyst based in the US. Janine was captured on CCTV leaving the Metro Tavern shortly before entering a red car on December 7 2001. Also today, Bathurst MP Paul Toole says Transport for NSW needs to provide more information about the progress of works at Victoria Pass on the Great Western Highway. Plus n...

A Community March celebrating Bathurst's NAIDOC Week is being held this morning from Haymarket Reserve on William Street to Machattie Park. Also today, The peak body for general practitioners says it's seeing more young doctors wanting to be sent to the Central West. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.

The Oberon Against Wind Towers Group says they won't back down following a Mayoral message from Andrew McKibbin calling for calm over The Pines wind farm project. In a community message Andrew McKibbin said while there is a wide range of views on the Tag Energy project, he encourages all parties to ensure that disagreement does not escalate into behaviour that threatens the safety or wellbeing...

The owners of land at 296 Ophir Road at Stewarts Mount have lodged a Planning Proposal seeking to amend planning controls for a major urban release area, which could accommodate up to 3,280 dwellings of low and medium density. Also today, a Federal Court decision overturning a Ministerial heritage protection declaration on the Regis Resources gold mine near Blayney, has been described a "shoc...

There are calls for answers from Rex Airlines after it announced flights from Sydney to Orange, and Port Macquarie and Sydney will be suspended from October 25. Also today, a bill to force mandatory life sentences for DV murder while the offender is on bail or subject to an AVO, may be debated on the floor of State Parliament next week. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.

The killer of mother and childcare worker Molly Ticehurst has filed his intention to appeal his conviction of 28 years' prison time. Also today, Calare MP Andrew Gee says the need to resurface the track at Mount Panorama is becoming clearer. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.

Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood have won the Peter Brock trophy after Anton De Pasquale's car ran out of fuel in the final lap. Also today, Orange MP Phil Donato says he's not surprised the State Department of Public Prosecutions chose not to launch an appeal against the sentencing of Molly Ticehurst's killer. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.

Charles Sturt University has told staff around 101 full time equivalent positions are proposed to be cut from its workforce. Draft change proposals have been released to staff this week with a focus on non-academic employees. Also today, in the Bathurst 1000- a qualifying session will be held from 4pm with all eyes on Brodie Kostecki as he eyes a fourth consecutive pole position. Plus news from Ba...

Practice for the Bathurst 1000 begins today at Mount Panorama head of Sunday's great race. Also today, a free community event will be held today at the Cathedral Parish in Bathurst for Mental Health Awareness Month. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.

Sanju Rai was an international student in the final semester of her nursing degree, travelling back to Bathurst from her nursing placement in Goulburn. Also today, the Orange Gujarati community is growing and sharing their culture following an event celebrating the Navratri Garba festival. Plus news from Bathurst, Orange and Central West NSW.