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25.01.2022 As production for This Is My Brave The Show: Bathurst NSW ramps up, cast members Melissa Robinson, Sharyn Semmens and Trish Carr have preview their own unique stories around the difficult subject of mental health. This Is My Brave Australia Inc.
25.01.2022 Perthville Public School students wore red yesterday and participated in a series of child safety workshops to honour the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.
23.01.2022 Local musician Lueth Ajak Music will release a new single, 'Flying Too Close to the Sun', on February 12. Ajak recorded the song with Kris Schubert [The Safety of Life at Sea] at his home studio, 'The Boatshed'.
23.01.2022 The Grind will donate 50 cents from every coffee sold tomorrow towards Lifeline Central West as part of World Mental Health Day Bathurst RSL Club
23.01.2022 How are your Halloween plans looking this weekend? I spoke to local costume aficionado Katherine Palma from Cosventure the other day about the importance of keeping up the Halloween celebrations COVID-safely this year, the growth of the occasion in Australia and what costume ideas have been popular among local customers.
23.01.2022 KeyStone est. 1889 - Formerly Carrington Bathurst Function Centre & Theatre is set to host a theatrical feast this Saturday paying tribute to the cherished traditions of All Hallows' Eve. Event info: All Hallows Eve
22.01.2022 While it wasn't trackside this year and Ford didn't quite cross in first, local father/son duo Ben and Greyson Rozga kept their 14-year Bathurst tradition alive through watching the race with friends and relatives at the family's self-coined 'Mount Shed-orama.'
21.01.2022 Bathurst brewer Ian Carman is set to launch his own brewing brand (Cosmo Brewing) at a special event at Church Bar + Woodfired Pizza next Monday from 4pm. Ian's first beer, a pilsner, was brewed during the region's snow event in late August, and said the average pilsner is "a cool climate beer that ferments at lower temperatures, which produces a crisp, clean and easy drinking beer."
21.01.2022 Cosmo Brewing's Ian Carman has released a brand new beer to serve as a refreshing accompaniment for the warmer months. The Sour House is a brand of sour beer that draws its zesty tang from the NZ-grown Nelson Sauvin hops and is 'soured' using house-make Greek yoghurt. The beer is now on tap at The Victoria Bathurst
20.01.2022 From tomorrow until Sunday, Cityfit Bathurst and Dedicated To Fitness will stage a loud t-shirt and raffle to raise funds for Beyond Blue in the lead up to World Mental Health Day on Saturday.
20.01.2022 Got a BBQ planned for the Bathurst 1000 on Sunday? I'd love to hear from you!! I'm hoping to arrange a photo op/interview with a local motor racing fan staging a #BBQ4Bathurst1000 as a means of celebrating the event a little bit differently this year. Would love to come say hi on Sunday!! If motor racing's not your thing, tag a friend and let them know I'd love to arrange a time on Sunday!!
19.01.2022 Bathurst musician Dave Webb Music is set to release 'Unfinished Sculpture' on January 21, the second in a series of singles reflecting his musical journey. "I want this song to reflect who I am now as a musician, which will be a key theme for future releases within this project." -Dave Webb
19.01.2022 Vinnies NSW's St Therese Conference will stage a sleepout on Friday, October 23 to raise funds for Bathurst's homeless population. The conference has set a fundraising goal of $10,000, with funds to go towards furnishings for John Therry House, a homeless and women's refuge set to open in Kelso next month.
18.01.2022 Concern is mounting for former Bathurst resident William Mainprize, who is one of two Australians missing from the crew of the Gulf Livestock 1 vessel, which capsized in a typhoon in the East China Sea (off the coast of Japan) last Wednesday. Will studied advertising at Charles Sturt University's Bathurst campus from 2012-14, and during that time, worked as a teacher's aide at Denison College - Bathurst High Campus. A Change.org petition has been started to lobby the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade [DFAT] and the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to assist in the search and in just 24 hours, the petition had amassed over 20,000 signatures.
17.01.2022 Orange artist and Bathurst Regional Art Gallery curatorial assistant Joel Tonks has launched his first ceramics exhibition, 'Forged by fire, shaped by time', in the BRAG foyer. The artworks were made using the ancient Japanese 'raku' technique, and were inspired by Tonks' excursions around the Mt Canobolas area in the aftermath of the 2018 bushfires around the area of the mountain
17.01.2022 It's that time of the year again! the Bathurst Wholefood Co Op mini markets are set to return this Saturday from 9am in Macquarie Plaza [near Coles].
16.01.2022 Former Charles Sturt University Bathurst student and celebrated CSU Mungoes Rugby League star Oscar Thorburn Music is set to play his first originals gig as a solo artist this Saturday at The Oxford Hotel as part of Great Southern Nights
16.01.2022 Bathurst musician/fashion guru Abby Smith (Smith & Jones) has expanded her A Puppy and Her vintage clothing business into a new studio space at 2/49 Keppel Street, where retro lovers will be able to peruse Abby's vast collection via appointment. A Puppy and Her currently has over 1000 followers on Instagram, and many members of the community are embracing the business to not only support sustainable fashion, but to discover a new style to rock! See, even 'Maxxie's' smiling!
15.01.2022 The Mount Panorama Punish will be an all-Central West affair this year, with nearby residents encouraged to take up the challenging task of a run around the 6.2km circuit
14.01.2022 First National Real Estate Bathurst has launched a $1000 'buy local' incentive for people who list a property with the agency from now until December
13.01.2022 Local ornithologist Mick Callan [Habitech Australia] has played a key role in a revolutionary Charles Sturt University study around artificial nesting boxes for threatened wildlife species. The study, which made use of 3D printing technology for prototypes, has resulted in the design of a modular nest box to closely mimic the thermal properties, longevity and internal dimensions of natural tree hollows. Set for launch next year, the modular nest boxes will be made with 100 per cent recycled plastic, feature a hardwood timber interior, and will be commercially available through Habitech
13.01.2022 Councillor John Fry will make a case to seek a respectful resolution to the ongoing go kart saga at this Wednesday's council meeting, as the Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation threaten legal action over the approved site in McPhillamy Park, Mount Panorama
13.01.2022 The Bathurst Community Climate Action Network Inc. will host a series of 'COVID-safe' demonstrations around the CBD today appealing to the federal government to appeal to the federal government to drop plans to underwrite gas projects which involve development of new pipelines and new onshore and offshore gas fracking projects. School Strike 4 Climate
12.01.2022 The Persian Queen, written by Phil and Cath Snitch, will provide a musical take on a cherished Jewish fable when it launches at BMEC Bathurst tomorrow. Event info: The Persian Queen
11.01.2022 Night Skies of the Central West, the new book by local astrophotographers Rodney Watters and Niall MacNeill (pictured), explores the sheer depth to our local skies like never before!
10.01.2022 Arts Outwest has joined a chorus of regional NSW arts organisations voicing criticism towards the state government's decision to defund peak body Regional Arts NSW over the next two years.
09.01.2022 It's been a pretty ordinary year for the community as a whole, but the breakout success of Bathurst on a Plate has been a standout feel good story! The Bathurst Beaters Fundraiser announced yesterday that $55,800 had been raised for Cancer Council NSW, with 1197 of the 1200 published copies sold. How's that for a grand effort!
07.01.2022 In a big win for local arts and culture, the state government will inject $500,000 into the Bathurst arts sector over the next three years. $300,000 ($100,000 each year) will go to the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, while $200,000 ($40,000 for the first year, $80,000 for the next two years) will go to BMEC Bathurst. Both grants will further assist each facility to develop performing and creative arts programs to continue the diversification of Bathurst's arts and cultural offerings.
07.01.2022 Carillon Theatrical Society Inc, in partnership with Pure Imagination Performing Arts will air an online showcase next Saturday [November 21] celebrating a host of talented musical theatre performers across Bathurst. The showcase will double as a fundraiser for CTS, who were unable to go ahead with their annual production [was to be The Sound of Music] this year due to COVID-19 Event info: Carillon Theatrical Society - Online Musical Showcase
06.01.2022 A collaboration between Greer Films and Bathurst Theatre Company's Sam English has resulted in a whimsical Alice In Wonderland-themed music video centred around a cover of the Lupe Fiasco song 'Daydreamin.' The music was composed by Dave Webb Music.
06.01.2022 The Song Company will dedicate tonight's performance of Olivier Messiaen's 'Harawi' at BMEC Bathurst to the late Dr Martha Gelin, who passed away last month after a short battle with leukaemia. Martha was a firm supporter of The Song Company for over three decades, and her and Ben (Dr Ben Gelin) were instrumental in bringing the company to Bathurst for regular performances. Event info: The Song Company | Close-Up: Chant d'amour et de mort | Bathurst
06.01.2022 Culture Maps Central NSW, an interactive map website produced by Arts Outwest in association with Regional Development Australia Central West and Central NSW Joint Organisation, has brought the Central West's numerous cultural assets together into the one database for the first time, in a bid to foster local arts, culture and tourism. Website: https://centralnsw.com/
06.01.2022 Funding from Arts Outwest has helped the t.arts Gallery in George Street enlist two new members to assist in their development as professional artists.
04.01.2022 Arts Outwest has emerged as one of the key winners in Bathurst Regional Council's fourth COVID-19 stimulus package, receiving $10,000 to further support regional creatives [individuals, businesses and small organisations] who have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 disruptions. "This funding gives us discretion about the way we can help creative individuals and organisations recuperate from an incredibly challenging time." -Arts OutWest executive director Tracey Callinan
04.01.2022 "It's hard enough as it is now for venues to work within the restrictions on a weekend, and even if crowds aren't allowed at Mount Panorama, it may not stop people from coming to town." Local hospitality businesses are eager for clarity around the crowd situation for this year's Bathurst 1000. Elephant & Castle Harvest Cafe & Store
03.01.2022 "If anything tragic were to happen to anyone else, we'd do the same." Lee Barnes has thanked the Bathurst community for their generous donations over the past few weeks as she and her family recover from a fire that destroyed their home last month.
03.01.2022 The Bathurst RSL Club has carefully reviewed its entry policy to welcome back visitors from Sydney after promising statistics from NSW Health regarding COVID-19 cases. General manager Peter Sargent said the venue is monitoring the COVID-19 situation on a daily basis and will act accordingly as updates roll in.
03.01.2022 Bridges Financial Services has contributed $600 to Vivability's 'Walk 4 Hope' fundraiser raising awareness for people living with Huntington's disease and their families. Bridges share a close partnership with Vivability through the latter's School Leavers Employment Support [SLES] program, supporting work placements for clients with a view to progress to paid employment. Huntington's NSW & ACT
02.01.2022 Inland Sea of Sound is a little over a month away, and will once again have a strong local presence in musicians Smith & Jones, The Safety of Life at Sea, Andy Nelson and The Mirandas. For Smith & Jones, it will be their first gig with their full band since December 2019, and they are both excited to see the event somewhat return to it's roots, with more intimate performances in CBD to colour this year's event. The Inland Sea of Sound festival will take place from February 24...-28. Tickets are available from https://www.inlandseaofsound.com.au/. BMEC Bathurst
02.01.2022 With 45 years of songwriting and hundreds of songs under his belt, Matt Williamson has a strong case of being Bathurst's genuine answer to Paul Kelly! The sincere honesty in songs such as 'Jessica Beth Small', 'Loaded Man With a Gun' and 'Deception' (recently released as a single by Wollongong's Deceptive Bends) paint the picture of a deep-thinking individual with a strong desire to express the human condition through song.
02.01.2022 Could Bathurst see a Bullet 3.0 in the near future? Bathurst Rail Action Group chairman John Hollis sure sees some merit to it!
01.01.2022 A massive crowdfunding effort by the Kelso High School friends group has seen the costs for a 3D reconstruction of the original Kelso High School virtually remunerated. The project cost a grand total of $11,710 [$11k funded by former student Dr John Rouse] and, as of yesterday, $11,610 had been raised. Kelso High Campus - Denison College
