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2MCE Community News — 122 episodes

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Bathurst Council to vote on Mayor, and Oberon Studio to Street to support Central West artists

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Immunity plea over information on Janine Vaughan, and Molly Ticehurst's ex-partner to be sentenced for her murder

3

Family of Janine Vaughan to appear at State Inquiry, and Sunday service for refugees

4

Orange International Night to connect multicultural communities

5

MP pushes for "AI kill switch", 20 years on from Peter Brock's death, and All Abilities Netball Club on inclusion

6

200 show support at Bathurst candlelight vigil for Nepal, and Ronald McDonald House Central West looks to expand visiting services

7

Vigil for Nepal flood victims, and Bathurst All Abilities Netball Team fundraising for Special Olympics

8

Bathurst 1000 events confirmed, and performing arts program for people with disability expands to Blayney

9

Children's Voices Conference, Bathurst Council finance update, and Findlay Webb on his journey to The Voice

10

Bathurst 1000 camping extended, and Central West community groups to celebrate Biodiversity Month

11

Questions over Bathurst Bullet, and Wiradjuri artist Mitchell Groat on his work for Orange Reconciliation Action Plan

12

Premier criticised for Central West Orana REZ comments, and Vinnies Vans to hold community sleepout tonight

13

New transport plan to consider future bypasses, and Cumnock CWA to celebrate Fiji with cultural luncheon

14

Bathurst 1000 Monday event receives funding, and square dancing to come to Bathurst next month

15

30km/h Bathurst speed proposal, and new OzTag competition coming to the Central West

16

Bathurst Council seeks race weekend funding, and Lifeline Central West to hold DV prevention workshops

17

Hill End gold mine to operate 24 hours subject to conditions, Bathurst Beatlesfest and CSU Open Day

18

Bathurst Kaleidoscope Festival announced, and the surprising number of people in Bathurst caught out by scams

19

Victoria Pass repairs to cost $200 million, calls for overhaul of aged care algorithm, and Bathurst Uniting Support Service to bring band to Beatlesfest

20

MPs fire at gun buyback scheme, Progress at Victoria Pass, and Ronald McDonald House to hold Gala Ball

21

Plastics petition and new book looks back at 84 years of netball in Orange

22

Darling Causeway crash closes road for hours, and Oberon Citizen Science Network to hold community day

23

Trackwork on Blue Mountains line, Dhuluny 2026, and Neville to welcome Variety Backyard Bash

24

The Long Walk Home - Chris Mason's story of finding his family

25

Snow and windy weather, calls for pet microchipping and online community for carers of people with autism

26

Oberon Councillor to retain position, and calls for the Cook Park Aviary to be returned to the Orange Bird Society

27

Darling Causeway Delays, and Orange Public School students to perform at Opera House

28

O'Connell residents concerned about wind turbine transport, and Orange short term rentals to be reviewed

29

Jenolan Caves set to reopen, and new Bathurst Women in Business group

30

Calls for stronger regulation in renewable energy zones, and First Nations community day

31

Bathurst Council General Manager maintains resignation decision, and new public seminar series on education and the apocalypse

32

Bathurst Council General Manager to step down, and Quota Bathurst looks for new members

33

FoodCare Orange holds Winter Appeal as families struggle with cost of living

34

Concerns about feral pig control program, and philosopher to hold conversations about life at Orange City Library

35

Women in Agriculture conference underway and Central West Disc Golf club receives funding

36

Fatal crash at Kelso, and community consultation opens on Bathurst Flood Study

37

Calls to expand placement payments for medical students, and the charity providing financial literacy education

38

Further costs to Orange Regional Sporting Precinct and Charles Sturt University celebrates Foundation Day

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Consultation open on Bathurst Flood Study, and Orange environmental group celebrates 20 years

40

Doubts over highway third lane and Headspace Bathurst welcoming young people to social groups

41

New multicultural festival for Bathurst, and Orange Regional Gallery to start new program for parents and babies

42

Decision on 24/7 operating hours for Hill End mine deferred, and Zest Fest accepting submissions from local musicians

43

ICF Haulage collapses and Bathurst Toastmasters Club welcoming new members

44

Orange court safe room upgraded and lock-up exhibition to open at Molong Museum

45

Orange hospital strike, Bathurst CBD safety and Oberon Hospital Auxiliary opens carers retreat

46

Strike action at Orange Health Service, and Ronald McDonald House calls for teddy bears

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

48

Orange seed library launched and Regional Songwriting Contest receiving strong entries

49

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

50

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

51

Questions about Great Western Highway timeline, and poetry workshop to be held in Bathurst

52

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

53

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

54

No funding for highway in State Budget, and ultimate frisbee

55

One week until highway deadline and Cabonne Acquisitive Art Prize

56

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

57

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

58

New arrivals to Australia receive local financial advice and NYE fireworks return to Bathurst

59

New citizens and bee keepers deal with warm winter

60

Highway heritage delays and Men's Mental Health Week

61

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

62

Calls for more farmer support, rugby charity day and annual bird show

63

Oberon wind farm, guinea pigs and 19th century bank book

64

Bathurst to Newcastle runners and Blayney netball

65

Steam trains celebrated and access to the contraceptive pill

66

Lifeline book fair raises $84,000 and Blayney Beef Muster starts today

67

Bike parking in Bathurst, and local carillonist to go global

68

Molong hockey field, FOGO and Aboriginal disability workers

69

Stories of refugees in Orange, Rex bailout and National Sorry Day

70

World Bee Day, disability inclusion and Volunteer Expo

71

AI used for animal calls, rain and volunteer expo

72

Hospitals Inquiry, Federal budget and wind farm funding

73

Local music festivals, aviary investigation and FoodCare bus

74

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

75

New safe area for homeless women and children, dog trials and Night in Nashville ends

76

Questions over Orange greyhound track, CSU graduations and digital literacy

77

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

78

Ironfest gets underway, youth crime and RFS open day

79

Berry Park homeless moved on, Greyhound track decision expected and earthquake cause

80

Earthquake and Molong couple to drive across Australia for cancer care

81

Bathurst Council rates, child seat checks and Bathurst Pride 'n' Stride

82

Greyhound track voted against, Orange Hindu temple and sculptures by the bush

83

International Balloon Challenge, Landcare paddock walk and fuel theft

84

Honey producers hit hard, Bell crash and Grant Denyer hospitalised

85

Easter markets, Orange Council finances and loved bus driver farewelled

86

Netball for mental health, double demerits and book fair

87

Land Councils bill, Lithgow roads and gambling advertising

88

Easter tourism plea, first responders memorial and Frontier Wars

89

The PM's admission over Victoria Pass, Bathurst homelessness and wheelchair basketball

90

Run for cancer care, Lyndhurst Fair funding and Fuel price

91

Arthritis workshop, mural and independent servos

92

500km ride, Victoria Pass works progress and Bathurst Hospital Parking

93

Closing the gap in healthcare, Crime Stoppers and Busby Street decision

94

Bathurst Parkrun to celebrate Harmony Day, new highway taskforce and edible gardens

95

Cadia class action begins, highway work interrupted and Perthville Show and Shine

96

Orange history workshop, Sydney Trains looks for room and fuel shortages

97

Orange palliative care expands, highway petition and netball night for people with disability

98

Blayney Meals on Wheels meets with Minister and Abercrombie House opens basement

99

SPECIAL | Great Western Highway Closes for Three Months

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Call for free train services, Orange Chamber Music Festival and Autumn Heritage Festival

101

Highway to stay closed for two weeks, Lionesses celebrate Cowra win and earthquake

102

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

103

Freight businesses bear costs from highway closure, ukulele club and Turon River flowing again

104

Great Western Highway closed, Lifeline office opens, and Wiradjuri Elder honoured

105

Planetarium over budget, jobs for First Nations people in health and authority scams

106

Homelessness in Orange, pride prom and dog jumping competition

107

Council confident on sand issues, Holi Festival and International Women's Day celebration

108

Wet weather, jobs for mates and Orange food charity experiences record demand

109

Cybersecurity, showers for those in need and CSU clubs welcome students

110

Meals on Wheels funding, Eglinton Country Fair and Orange Museum tours

111

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

112

Harmony Day launch, Charles Sturt University welcomes students and Wallerawang Station upgrade

113

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

114

Oberon Mayor on housing strategy, SES adding new capabilities and regional STEM education

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

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

119

Bathurst Council finances, 12 Hour breaks records, PM visits Orange

120

Exercise forum, South Bathurst change, and RFS update

121

12 Hour comes to Bathurst, bush tucka and mine legal challenge

122

Driver fatigue, flood barriers, and Central West bushwalking