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'So frustrating': is the Victoria Pass project proof of a funding disparity? (opens the original)
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BATHURST councillor Warren Aubin has slammed the state government for its response to restoring the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass, believing it shows an underlying bias towards metropolitan areas. However, Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison has denied his claims Victoria Pass is getting a Band-Aid fix, saying the chosen solution will "future-proof the connection" between Sydney and the Central West. She also said the state government "moved at record pace" to identify the issue and find
From small business to the city's top job: the rise of Bathurst's new mayor (opens the original)
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GROWING up, his grandmother always told him he could be anything he wanted, but Ben Fry never imagined he would one day be the mayor of Bathurst. His childhood gave him the best of both worlds, splitting his time between his mother's home in the Bathurst CBD and his dad's property outside Peel. "I actually consider it a bit of a privilege having two sets of families in completely different circumstances," Cr Fry said. "It has given me a good appreciation of the Bathurst region." Politics was nev
Bathurst's new mayor: who was elected and how the votes were split (opens the original)
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BATHURST Regional Council has elected a new mayor. After five years serving as deputy mayor, Ben Fry has been elevated to the city's top job following a vote at the September 16, 2026 ordinary council meeting. Two people contested the mayoral election, with then-mayor Robert Taylor the other candidate. Cr Fry became mayor with votes from himself and councillors Warren Aubin, Natalie Cranston, Tony Gullifer and Sophie Wright. Councillors Nick Packham, Jac Underwood and Elaine West voted for Cr Ta
Our new arrivals: meet the babies born in Bathurst in September 2026 (opens the original)
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MEET the babies born in Bathurst during September 2026. Proud parents across the city and surrounds have welcomed some adorable new bubs into their homes - and their hearts. It's always an exciting time and we are pleased to help share some of the first moments of the expanded families. Did you miss our photographer when they stopped by Bathurst Base Hospital? You can still have your birth announcement included in our gallery by emailing a photo of the new arrival to rachel.chamberlain@westernad
See photos as stars bring storybook characters to life for Speech and Drama (opens the original)
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THE Cat in the Hat, the Queen of Hearts, the Princess and the Pea - all these characters, and many more, could be seen on the KeyStone 1889 stage for week four of the Bathurst Eisteddfod. The week began on Tuesday, September 15, with Bathurst's youngest solo performers stealing the spotlight, and shining as they performed for the Speech and Drama section of the event. Those aged six and over were first to perform for the week, showcasing their speaking talents. Hosted across the Bathurst Memoria
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