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Why busy Bathurst mum, Sally, has run more than 800kms to raise money
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (408+ words) She's clocked up more than 800 kilometres and raised thousands of dollars to help prevent children growing up in need, and without one very important thing that many take for granted - their sight. Bathurst local Sally Hegvold is a long-time Fred…...
Lost my way and fell back into addiction, 47-year-old tells court after late-night Llanarth visit
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (722+ words) A 47-YEAR-OLD says he would be willing to not come to Bathurst again after a late-night incident in Llanarth in which he tried to get inside his sister's house and then used a pot plant to smash a window panel....
Police seize $15m in illicit tobacco | Western Advocate | Bathurst, NSW
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (14+ words) Police seize $15m in illicit tobacco Western Advocate Police seize $15m in illicit tobacco...
Taxis, sleepovers and high-risk births: how doctor shortage saved this specialist's licence
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (495+ words) A SPECIALIST obstetrician has been allowed to keep her driver's licence following a police suspension after the court found it in the community's best interests that she is able to drive. Katrina Ann Green, 63, of Dean Drive in Orange, appeared…...
'Would have dropped dead': women's heart health lacking
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (476+ words) A friend's suggestion to get a further heart test saved Sharron Yaxley's life. With a family history of cardiovascular disease, the Tasmanian woman was examined by a cardiologist every two years. The avid cyclist, 60, had passed all her usual tests…...
Top honour goes to organisation that's served Bathurst for almost 70 years
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (434+ words) THE night could not have gone much better for this long-standing Bathurst business. After already collecting two trophies, Glenray's name was called up again for the top honour at the 2026 Carillon Business Awards, Bathurst's Most Outstanding Business. Only a few…...
'Opportunity of a lifetime' comes at a cost: how you can make dreams come true
1+ week, 1+ day ago (372+ words) It's a "once in a lifetime opportunity," but it comes at a cost. The All Abilities Netball Bathurst team has been invited to compete at the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics Australia National Games, but they need the community's help…...
'We Share One Soul': Husband turns profound grief into an enduring love story
1+ week, 5+ day ago (696+ words) FOR six years, Peter Griffiths has been sharing the story of his late wife, Mandy Griffiths' cancer journey with the world. What began as a practical way to update family and friends quickly transformed into a public archive of resilience,…...
'Attacks and threats... have become an increasing concern': jail for hospital intimidation
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1140+ words) ATTACKS and threats directed at healthcare workers "have become an increasing concern", the Bathurst Local Court judge said as she sentenced a man who intimidated staff at Bathurst Hospital. The court heard the 52-year-old yelled and swore, held a fist…...
'Disregard for obligations': 39-year-old missed multiple deadlines after bankruptcy
1+ week, 6+ day ago (415+ words) THE maximum penalty is a fine of $16,500, Bathurst Local Court has been told as a 39-year-old pleaded guilty to not filing a statement in relation to his bankruptcy. Solicitor Martin Zanolla said his client had been involved in a number…...