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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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World Bee Day, disability inclusion and Volunteer Expo 19.05.2026 9:33

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with CSU Bathurst's World Bee Day event organiser Dr Alain Neher. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

AI used for animal calls, rain and volunteer expo 19.05.2026 8:21

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with the Oberon Citizen Science Network about AI used to detect calls in the Gurnang State Forest. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Hospitals Inquiry, Federal budget and wind farm funding 12.05.2026 6:09

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with TagEnergy's Cali Brown about funding for the Oberon community. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Local music festivals, aviary investigation and FoodCare bus 06.05.2026 7:43

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Orange Deputy Mayor Tammy Greenhalgh about local music festivals and economic pressures. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Royal Bathurst Show draws strong numbers, new citizens welcomed and global Victoria Pass solutions shortlisted 04.05.2026 7:52

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Royal Bathurst Show Secretary Brett Kenworthy on the show's success. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

New safe area for homeless women and children, dog trials and Night in Nashville ends 29.04.2026 7:45

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Deanne Wade from the Denison Dog Training Club. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Questions over Orange greyhound track, CSU graduations and digital literacy 28.04.2026 6:14

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Orange local and FoodCare volunteer Bev Williams about the community campaign against the Perc Griffith Way greyhound track. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Stan Grant on political debate, and Victoria Pass bridge at the "end of its life" 27.04.2026 10:18

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Stan Grant, journalist and author, ahead of his Bathurst lecture on political discourse This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Ironfest gets underway, youth crime and RFS open day 16.04.2026 7:26

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Ironfest founder Macgregor Ross about this year's event. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Berry Park homeless moved on, Greyhound track decision expected and earthquake cause 15.04.2026 6:52

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Nick King from the Envrionmentally Concerned Citizens of Orange about the Perc Griffith Way greyhound track proposal, with a decision expected soon from the This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. For more news any time - https://news.2mce.org/

Earthquake and Molong couple to drive across Australia for cancer care 14.04.2026 9:31

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Richelle Mills about the cheap car rally from Mildura to Townsville for the Cancer Council. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Bathurst Council rates, child seat checks and Bathurst Pride 'n' Stride 13.04.2026 7:40

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today Charlie Willis speaks with Road Safety Officer Andrea Hamilton-Vaughan about the Orange and Cabonne Local Government Road Safety Program. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Greyhound track voted against, Orange Hindu temple and sculptures by the bush 08.04.2026 7:50

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Sanjay Sood, Vice President of the Orange Hindu Association This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

International Balloon Challenge, Landcare paddock walk and fuel theft 07.04.2026 5:55

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Phoebe Gulliver from Little River Landcare Group. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Honey producers hit hard, Bell crash and Grant Denyer hospitalised 06.04.2026 6:47

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Easter markets, Orange Council finances and loved bus driver farewelled 01.04.2026 5:59

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Meg Lowe about the upcoming Oberon Easter markets. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Netball for mental health, double demerits and book fair 31.03.2026 7:38

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with students and teachers from James Sheahan Catholic High School about today's Mensline Cup for mental health. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Land Councils bill, Lithgow roads and gambling advertising 30.03.2026 5:42

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Toni-Lee Scott from the Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council about new laws which could change land claim powers. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Easter tourism plea, first responders memorial and Frontier Wars 29.03.2026 7:40

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Dr Stephen Gapps ahead of his Orange talk on the Frontier Wars in Bathurst. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

The PM's admission over Victoria Pass, Bathurst homelessness and wheelchair basketball 26.03.2026 8:09

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Julie Fry, Coordinator of Bathurst Uniting Support Services, about homelessness in our region. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Run for cancer care, Lyndhurst Fair funding and Fuel price 25.03.2026 6:12

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Orange student Ned Dally, who ran 100 kilometres on Sunday for the Cancer Council. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Arthritis workshop, mural and independent servos 24.03.2026 5:57

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with the Arthritis Movement's Mary Frack on managing symptoms, a topic being explored in today's workshop in Orange. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

500km ride, Victoria Pass works progress and Bathurst Hospital Parking 23.03.2026 7:37

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with local advocate and actor Angus Thompson, riding 500 kilometres around Bathurst to raise money for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Closing the gap in healthcare, Crime Stoppers and Busby Street decision 22.03.2026 6:36

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Melinda Payne-Lamden from the Orange Aboriginal Medical Service. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Bathurst Parkrun to celebrate Harmony Day, new highway taskforce and edible gardens 19.03.2026 7:42

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with organiser of Bathurst Parkrun Jen Arnold about tomorrow's Harmony Day event. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.