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2MCE Community News

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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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Cadia class action begins, highway work interrupted and Perthville Show and Shine 18.03.2026 7:59

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with the Cadia Community Sustainability Network's Frances Retallack on a class action beginning in the NSW Supreme Court. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Orange history workshop, Sydney Trains looks for room and fuel shortages 17.03.2026 7:51

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Dr Melanie Pitkin, an Egyptologist at the University of Sydney, on today's History Futures workshop in Orange. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Orange palliative care expands, highway petition and netball night for people with disability 16.03.2026 7:39

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with coach Jamie-Lee Kinsler about tonight's Come and Try Netball night for people of all abilities. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Blayney Meals on Wheels meets with Minister and Abercrombie House opens basement 15.03.2026 5:59

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with owner of Abercrombie House Christopher Morgan on the restoration of the heritage icon's basement. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

SPECIAL | Great Western Highway Closes for Three Months 13.03.2026 4:39

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

Call for free train services, Orange Chamber Music Festival and Autumn Heritage Festival 12.03.2026 6:17

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Bathurst District Historical Society President Mary Fletcher. She's recently been recognised Bathurst Local Woman of the Year. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Highway to stay closed for two weeks, Lionesses celebrate Cowra win and earthquake 11.03.2026 5:58

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Orange City Lionesses captain Shae Mansfield about their recent Cowra Tens win, and the growing strength of the club's pathways system. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Rural medical students, engineers at work on highway and decision making in First Nations families 10.03.2026 7:13

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with the peak body advocating for the rights of First Nations children, AbSec NSW CEO John Leha about outcomes from the sector's recent quarterly forum. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Freight businesses bear costs from highway closure, ukulele club and Turon River flowing again 09.03.2026 5:37

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Sasha Cody from the Chesleigh Homestead with the Turon River flowing back to life after months of a bone dry river bed. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Great Western Highway closed, Lifeline office opens, and Wiradjuri Elder honoured 08.03.2026 6:10

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Orange Councillor and Wiradjuri man Gerald Power about the passing of a prominent Elder. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Planetarium over budget, jobs for First Nations people in health and authority scams 05.03.2026 6:59

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Detective Acting Superintendent Jason Smith about the dangers of authority scams, where people posing as embassy officials call and demand cash. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Homelessness in Orange, pride prom and dog jumping competition 04.03.2026 5:41

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with the Denison Dog Training Club's Debbie Gowans on upcoming competitions in Eglinton. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Council confident on sand issues, Holi Festival and International Women's Day celebration 03.03.2026 6:17

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Paula Cahill from the Central West Women's Health Centre on an upcoming International Women's Day comedy event. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Wet weather, jobs for mates and Orange food charity experiences record demand 02.03.2026 5:20

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with FoodCare Orange volunteer Bev Williams on record demand she's seeing for the service. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Cybersecurity, showers for those in need and CSU clubs welcome students 01.03.2026 5:25

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Chloe Boardman, Vice President of the CSU Student Paramedic Association. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Meals on Wheels funding, Eglinton Country Fair and Orange Museum tours 26.02.2026 5:06

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Orange Museum's Sally MacLennan on the Orange Festival of Arts collection. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ICAC visits Bathurst, researchers call residents about wind farm and Orange opens arms to new migrants 25.02.2026 6:09

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Migrant Support Officer Anni Gallagher on the success of the recent Harmony Soccer Cup. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Harmony Day launch, Charles Sturt University welcomes students and Wallerawang Station upgrade 24.02.2026 5:01

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Year 10 student and Sri Lankan dancer Andrea Silva. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Crash near Manildra, free transport for Bathurst Hospital staff and Canowindra dance group growing in popularity 23.02.2026 5:56

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with organisers from the Canowindra New Vogue and Social Dance Group on the benefits of dancing together. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Oberon Mayor on housing strategy, SES adding new capabilities and regional STEM education 22.02.2026 6:53

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Dr James Deehan on a new study on STEM education in the regions. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Man dies after falling from car, arts funding increased and new satire show touring Bathurst and Orange 19.02.2026 6:16

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with creator of "Gladys- A Musical Affair", Nick Rheinberger, on the former Premier's time in power. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Bathurst Council considers rates, Muslim community observes Ramadan and Oberon Men's Shed looks for a bigger home 18.02.2026 6:13

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

Coffee shop scare, Solar land in Orange and O'Connell residents on housing plan 17.02.2026 6:12

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Kathy Manton from the O'Connell Valley Community Community Group on the response of local residents to an Oberon Council housing strategy. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Appeal over Orange house fire, support for new pump track, and the Chinese-Australian community in Bathurst 16.02.2026 6:27

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak to Dr Juanita Kwok on Chinese New Year, and the long and rich history of the Chinese-Australian community in Bathurst. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Bathurst Council finances, 12 Hour breaks records, PM visits Orange 16.02.2026 5:37

Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region. Today we speak with Bathurst Councillor Elaine West on the services struggling as Council coffers run dry. This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.