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2MCE Community News
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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2MCE Community NewsNew transport plan to consider future bypasses, and Cumnock CWA to celebrate Fiji with cultural luncheon
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Jan Gibson from the Cumnock CWA.This podcast is made possible with the support from…
2MCE Community NewsBathurst 1000 Monday event receives funding, and square dancing to come to Bathurst next month
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with President of the Square and Round Dance Association of NSW, David Todd.This podcast…
2MCE Community News30km/h Bathurst speed proposal, and new OzTag competition coming to the Central West
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Bathurst OzTag organiser Alan Lloyd.This podcast is made possible with the support…
2MCE Community NewsBathurst Council seeks race weekend funding, and Lifeline Central West to hold DV prevention workshops
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Lifeline Central West CEO Stephanie Robinson.This podcast is made possible with the…
2MCE Community NewsHill End gold mine to operate 24 hours subject to conditions, Bathurst Beatlesfest and CSU Open Day
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Daniel King from Charles Sturt University.This podcast is made possible with the…
2MCE Community NewsBathurst Kaleidoscope Festival announced, and the surprising number of people in Bathurst caught out by scams
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with lawyer and presenter at an upcoming Bathurst Library scams seminar, Lisa…
2MCE Community NewsVictoria Pass repairs to cost $200 million, calls for overhaul of aged care algorithm, and Bathurst Uniting Support Service to bring band to Beatlesfest
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with volunteer and This podcast is made possible with the support from the Community…
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MPs fire at gun buyback scheme, Progress at Victoria Pass, and Ronald McDonald House to hold Gala Ball
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Libby Spencer from Ronald McDonald House Central West.This podcast is made possible…
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Plastics petition and new book looks back at 84 years of netball in Orange
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Pam Ryan, the author of a new book celebrating 84 years of netball in Orange.This…
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Darling Causeway crash closes road for hours, and Oberon Citizen Science Network to hold community day
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with President of the Oberon Citizen Science Network, Tim Churches.This podcast is made…
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Trackwork on Blue Mountains line, Dhuluny 2026, and Neville to welcome Variety Backyard Bash
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Teaching Principal of Neville Public School Tracey Blattman.This podcast is made…
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The Long Walk Home - Chris Mason's story of finding his family
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Chris Mason, who will be walking 723 kilometres raising funds for First Nations…
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Snow and windy weather, calls for pet microchipping and online community for carers of people with autism
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with local and special education teacher Erin Fischer.This podcast is made possible with…
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Oberon Councillor to retain position, and calls for the Cook Park Aviary to be returned to the Orange Bird Society
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Animal Care Australia Vice President Sam Davis.This podcast is made possible with…
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Darling Causeway Delays, and Orange Public School students to perform at Opera House
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Cornelia Sawyer, teacher at Orange Public School.This podcast is made possible with…
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O'Connell residents concerned about wind turbine transport, and Orange short term rentals to be reviewed
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Kathy Manton from O'Connell about This podcast is made possible with the support…
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Jenolan Caves set to reopen, and new Bathurst Women in Business group
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Melody Cole from the Bathurst Women in Business Group.This podcast is made possible…
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Calls for stronger regulation in renewable energy zones, and First Nations community day
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Christine Sweeney from the Orange Aboriginal Medical Service.This podcast is made…
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Bathurst Council General Manager maintains resignation decision, and new public seminar series on education and the apocalypse
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Dr Natalie Thompson, Lecturer in Education at Charles Sturt UniversityThis podcast…
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Bathurst Council General Manager to step down, and Quota Bathurst looks for new members
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Sue Pocknall, secretary of Quota Bathurst.This podcast is made possible with the…
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FoodCare Orange holds Winter Appeal as families struggle with cost of living
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with FoodCare Orange Coordinator Tim Mordue.This podcast is made possible with the…
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Concerns about feral pig control program, and philosopher to hold conversations about life at Orange City Library
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Executive director of The Ethics Centre Dr Simon Longstaff.This podcast is made…
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Women in Agriculture conference underway and Central West Disc Golf club receives funding
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Kevin Costa from the Central West Disc Golf club.This podcast is made possible with…
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Fatal crash at Kelso, and community consultation opens on Bathurst Flood Study
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Bathurst Mayor Robert Taylor.This podcast is made possible with the support from…
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Calls to expand placement payments for medical students, and the charity providing financial literacy education
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with founder of the Yenom Foundation, Amanda di Medici.This podcast is made possible…
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Further costs to Orange Regional Sporting Precinct and Charles Sturt University celebrates Foundation Day
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with CSU Vice Chancellor Renée Leon.This podcast is made possible with the support from…
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Consultation open on Bathurst Flood Study, and Orange environmental group celebrates 20 years
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Nick King from the Environmentally Concerned Citizens of Orange group.This podcast…
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Doubts over highway third lane and Headspace Bathurst welcoming young people to social groups
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Headspace Bathurst's Mitch Boland-Nash.This podcast is made possible with the…
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New multicultural festival for Bathurst, and Orange Regional Gallery to start new program for parents and babies
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Cecilie Knowles from the Orange Regional GalleryThis podcast is made possible with…
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Decision on 24/7 operating hours for Hill End mine deferred, and Zest Fest accepting submissions from local musicians
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with one of the organisers of Zest Fest, Charlotte Gundry.This podcast is made possible…
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ICF Haulage collapses and Bathurst Toastmasters Club welcoming new members
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Bathurst Toastmasters committee member John Colebatch.This podcast is made possible…
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Orange court safe room upgraded and lock-up exhibition to open at Molong Museum
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Julie Lawrie from the Molong Historical Society.This podcast is made possible with…
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Orange hospital strike, Bathurst CBD safety and Oberon Hospital Auxiliary opens carers retreat
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with secretary of the Oberon Hospital Auxiliary, Sarah MacKenzie.This podcast is made…
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Strike action at Orange Health Service, and Ronald McDonald House calls for teddy bears
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Libby Spencer from Ronald McDonald House Orange.This podcast is made possible with…
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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
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Orange High School Principal Alison McLennan, and Year 12 students Anni Taylor and…
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Orange seed library launched and Regional Songwriting Contest receiving strong entries
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with 2026 Regional Songwriting Contest Director Kris Schubert.This podcast is made…
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Discussions about Bathurst 1000 visitor exodus, and Wattle Tree House to host homelessness support event
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Raylee Patterson from Wattle Tree House.This podcast is made possible with the…
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Oberon op shop makes urgent call for donations, and Orange choir to hold confidence-building workshop
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Musical Director of the women's Cantar Community Choir Antoinette Raynal.This…
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Questions about Great Western Highway timeline, and poetry workshop to be held in Bathurst
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with multi-time Australian Poetry Slam State Finalist Tiffany Harris.This podcast is…
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Works to begin on reopening the GWH, North Yeoval becomes part of Cabonne, and Untitled Goose Game comes to Orange
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Mary-Liz Andrews, Manager of Orange Regional Museum. This podcast is made possible…
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Bird flu surveillance HQ set up in Orange, calls for more funding for DV support services, LGBTIQA+ people invited to share their experiences
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Paula Cahill from the Central West Women's Health Centre.This podcast is made…
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No funding for highway in State Budget, and ultimate frisbee
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Secretary of the Orange Ultimate Frisbee Club, This podcast is made possible with…
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One week until highway deadline and Cabonne Acquisitive Art Prize
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with President of the Arts Council Cabonne, Libby Oldham.This podcast is made possible…
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Missing teenager located, call to extend local rail services, Blayney Rotary Club celebrates 70 years
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with member and former President of the Blayney Rotary Club Miles Hedge.This podcast is…
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Bathurst rate rise, earthquakes rock the Central West, and popular local Facebook group put on pause
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Charles Sturt University Senior Lecturer Jock Cheetham. This podcast is made…
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New arrivals to Australia receive local financial advice and NYE fireworks return to Bathurst
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Amanda De Medici, founder of financial empowerment organisation the Yenom…
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New citizens and bee keepers deal with warm winter
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Bathurst bee keeper Katie Grabham.This podcast is made possible with the support…
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Highway heritage delays and Men's Mental Health Week
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with President of the Blayney Men's Shed Ian Tooke on Men's Mental Health Week.This…
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GWH closure hits 100-day mark, Orange unveils Disability Inclusion Action Plan and Oberon to launch 'Healthcare Grab Bag' program
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Kathy Sajowitz, from the Oberon Health Council.This podcast is made possible with…
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Calls for more farmer support, rugby charity day and annual bird show
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Bathurst Regional Avicultural Society Committee member, Bill Sewell. This podcast…
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Oberon wind farm, guinea pigs and 19th century bank book
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Mary Fletcher from the Bathurst District Historical Society.This podcast is made…
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Bathurst to Newcastle runners and Blayney netball
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Ethan Comerford, one of the runners who embarked on a 355 kilometre journey for the…
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Steam trains celebrated and access to the contraceptive pill
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with local pharmacist Sam Forbutt on a new State Government program allowing pharmacists…
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Lifeline book fair raises $84,000 and Blayney Beef Muster starts today
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Lifeline Central West CEO Stephanie Robinson on the recent Bathurst book fair and…
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Bike parking in Bathurst, and local carillonist to go global
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with local carillonist Wendy Murphy as she travels to the World Carillon Congress in…
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Molong hockey field, FOGO and Aboriginal disability workers
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Wayilwan/Gamilaroi man Wayne Right about a new University of Sydney research…
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Stories of refugees in Orange, Rex bailout and National Sorry Day
Local news headlines for the Bathurst and Orange region.Today we speak with Anni Gallagher, Migrant Support Officer at Orange Council, about the screening of…
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World Bee Day, disability inclusion and Volunteer Expo
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…
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AI used for animal calls, rain and volunteer expo
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…
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Hospitals Inquiry, Federal budget and wind farm funding
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…