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"He seemed like a pretty typical quirky kind of hippy kid."
26/06/2024

"He seemed like a pretty typical quirky kind of hippy kid."

'He seemed like a pretty typical quirky kind of hippy kid.'

Congratulations to Kathy, who has spent four decades keeping Bathurstians beautiful. πŸ’„πŸ’…
26/06/2024

Congratulations to Kathy, who has spent four decades keeping Bathurstians beautiful. πŸ’„πŸ’…

'One way it seems like a long time and in other ways it doesn't.'

Great effort all round.
26/06/2024

Great effort all round.

Greg Moss marked 40 years.

It was a big one.
26/06/2024

It was a big one.

We didn't manage to get above zero until 9am or so.

See the photos from the annual changeover meeting of the club. πŸ“Έ
26/06/2024

See the photos from the annual changeover meeting of the club. πŸ“Έ

Photos from the Rotary Club of Bathurst Daybreak's changeover.

Mr Hayne was accused of ra**ng a woman at her home on the night of the 2018 NRL grand final.
26/06/2024

Mr Hayne was accused of ra**ng a woman at her home on the night of the 2018 NRL grand final.

The DPP has confirmed another trial will not go ahead.

ICYMI: The proponents have thanked the community for its support while revealing the plans for a development application...
25/06/2024

ICYMI: The proponents have thanked the community for its support while revealing the plans for a development application (DA) won't proceed "in the foreseeable future".

Those plans have been abandoned for 'the foreseeable future'.

"Half a million dollars has been spent on this and you can't even get it sorted out."
25/06/2024

"Half a million dollars has been spent on this and you can't even get it sorted out."

"I TOLD you so." That's what Raglan resident Vanessa Russell is saying after a footpath at Ralph Cameron...

Morning, Bathurst! Today will be mostly sunny and a little warmer than what we've experienced lately, with a top of 15 d...
25/06/2024

Morning, Bathurst! Today will be mostly sunny and a little warmer than what we've experienced lately, with a top of 15 degrees forecast.

This photo of flowers in Machattie Park was taken by Lauren C. Got a photo you'd like to see featured? Send us a DM or email it to [email protected]

BREAKING: The group behind the Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) has released a statement on the future of the p...
25/06/2024

BREAKING: The group behind the Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) has released a statement on the future of the project.

Those plans have been abandoned for 'the foreseeable future'.

In January, Ms Parker and four of her kids fled their home after a serious family violence incident. Since then they hav...
25/06/2024

In January, Ms Parker and four of her kids fled their home after a serious family violence incident. Since then they have moved 12 times.

After 172 attempts Amanda Parker just might have got lucky.

❗️BREAKING: Young man being treated near Tarana following motorcycle crash.
25/06/2024

❗️BREAKING: Young man being treated near Tarana following motorcycle crash.

Paramedics were still treating the man as of 5.10pm.

Big news this afternoon about the proposed CBD development.
25/06/2024

Big news this afternoon about the proposed CBD development.

Decision was unanimous, mayor Jess Jennings says.

Keep your eyes peeled for Bathurst's latest portable coffee van! πŸ‘€
25/06/2024

Keep your eyes peeled for Bathurst's latest portable coffee van! πŸ‘€

'Wally Wombat comes from our time as wildlife carers ... '

It's just the second of the vending machines to be installed in a public place in Bathurst.
25/06/2024

It's just the second of the vending machines to be installed in a public place in Bathurst.

The Share the Dignity initiative has spread to a new location.

"I see there is concern as to the direction Bathurst might be heading and I'd certainly like to be involved in turning t...
25/06/2024

"I see there is concern as to the direction Bathurst might be heading and I'd certainly like to be involved in turning that around."

He says council needs 'stronger leadership' and he can offer it.

"He frankly admits the breach; he called her outside the hours."
25/06/2024

"He frankly admits the breach; he called her outside the hours."

Former NSW State of Origin player James Roberts has been told to prove an AVO breach was out...

A milestone moment for a familiar local face.
25/06/2024

A milestone moment for a familiar local face.

'I can't remember a time of ever not wanting to come to work.'

Readers have given their verdict.
25/06/2024

Readers have given their verdict.

'So much for ordinary people in these grand plans.'

The city's latest little faces.
25/06/2024

The city's latest little faces.

See the photos.

Bathurst's federal MP says he's not against nuclear - despite what his former party is saying. What he says he wants are...
24/06/2024

Bathurst's federal MP says he's not against nuclear - despite what his former party is saying. What he says he wants are the details on the Lithgow proposal.

'David Littleproud should front the people of the Lithgow area.'

What a win for the club.
24/06/2024

What a win for the club.

Giants received the award at Parramatta last week.

The kit has been designed to suit the freezing Bathurst winters. And there is a clear need.
24/06/2024

The kit has been designed to suit the freezing Bathurst winters. And there is a clear need.

Demand for BUSS support grows as more people face homelessness.

Morning, Bathurst! It will be a mostly sunny day around the region. The temperature will rise to a top of 14 degrees.Lau...
24/06/2024

Morning, Bathurst! It will be a mostly sunny day around the region. The temperature will rise to a top of 14 degrees.

Lauren C shared this photo of a lavender bush. Got a photo you’d like to see featured? Send us a DM or email it to [email protected]

Some parents have become wary of posting images of their children on social media.
24/06/2024

Some parents have become wary of posting images of their children on social media.

Should you ask permission to share a photo of your children?

One councillor urged those around him to "put our big people pants on and make a damn decision" in regards to the water ...
24/06/2024

One councillor urged those around him to "put our big people pants on and make a damn decision" in regards to the water storage.

'You have a $50 million asset that ... is worthless.'

'I've never pictured myself doing anything else' - at just 18 years old, the gym is Built by Rox.
24/06/2024

'I've never pictured myself doing anything else' - at just 18 years old, the gym is Built by Rox.

RoxFit will be having a grand opening on Saturday, June 29.

What do you think? Vote in the poll in our story πŸ‘‡
24/06/2024

What do you think? Vote in the poll in our story πŸ‘‡

'We do a demo here ... that validates the speed drop.'

The Nationals say the numbers are in on their big announcement of last week.
24/06/2024

The Nationals say the numbers are in on their big announcement of last week.

'Locals don't want this issue to divide the community,' MP says.

Matt Kean announced his retirement from politics earlier this month.
24/06/2024

Matt Kean announced his retirement from politics earlier this month.

Anthony Albanese announces key climate policy role.

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