The Central West was transformed back into the 1940s for the filming of the new TV series 'While The Men Are Away'. Co-Creator Alex Burke chats about the story which is set in the 1940's amid World War 2, and filming in the Central West! Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/station/hit-centralwestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Helliar takes the Factory Espresso stage this weekend and after a HUGE response, selling out in less than 24hrs a SECOND show has now been added!   Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/station/hit-centralwestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SHANNON AND NICK FROM FACTORY ESPRESSO CAUGHT UP WITH PETER HELLIAR AHEAD OF HIS SHOW THIS WEEKEND

WHILE THE MEN ARE AWAY CO-CREATOR ALEX BURKE JOINS SHANNON TO CHAT ABOUT THE NEW SERIES

DJ Will Sparks chats his leg injury that postponed the show earlier this year, the DJ scene, and buying his Instagram handle!Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/station/hit-centralwestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SHANNON IS JOINED BY WILL SPARKS AHEAD OF HIS SHOW IN BATHURST

Mums mark your calendars, lock in your babysitters and get ready to have a well-deserved night off with an awesome tribe of women! Mumfest Central West 2023 is our festival of the year celebrating female friendship and community.  With special guest, 5-time Olympian, 5-time world Champion and mother of 3 (including twins) Jacqui Cooper!  TICKETS FROM HUMANITIX.COM  General Admission -$75 per person + booking fee Group of 4 - $260 + booking fee ($65 per person) All tickets include: A welcome glass of local sparkling rosé, harvest grazing stations; antipasti selection of Italian cured meats, cheeses, dips, pickled veg, fruits, nuts &amp; artisan breads and; Dessert Bar with assortment of bite size handmade desserts; lemon tarts, frangipane tarts, chocolate tarts, European profiteroles, brownies, chocolate mousse, lemon meringue tarts and Eton mess.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/station/hit-centralwestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon caught up with Ami, the founder of Mumfest Central West

Carer Gateway aims to make your life easier. By calling Carer Gateway, you will be connected with a new Australia-wide network of Carer Gateway service providers. They will talk through what you need and help you to find local services and tailored support to help you.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/station/hit-centralwestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon caught up with Suzi from Carer Gateway

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE Housing Plus are hosting the 2023 White Tie Ball, an annual fundraiser for The Orchard. Money raised will go towards supporting women and children escaping domestic violence who are staying at The Orchard. Grab your tickets for a great night and a good cause, dance the night away with talented local musician Robbie Mortimer. Guests will enjoy a three-course meal, raffles, and auctions, PLUS don’t forget the photo booth! Date: Saturday 20 May Venue: Orange Ex Services Club Time: 5.45 for 6pm start Dress Code: Black Tie – Formal    Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/station/hit-centralwestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon caught up with Rochelle from Housing Plus who are hosting the White Tie Ball

The Sustainable Living Expo is back!The 2023 Expo will be held on Saturday March 25th at the Bathurst Showground.The Expo is a great event providing information about sustainable living, including waste and recycling, water conservation, green design and construction, solar power, gardening and wildlife.It features a variety of stallholders, family entertainment, hands on workshops, live music, plus the Australian Wildlife Displays and much more. Grant Denyer will be heading along as the guest speaker and hosting a sustainability style game show! The Sustainable Living Expo will run from 8am to 12pm.Entry is by gold coin donation.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/station/hit-centralwestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Denyer joins Shannon to chat about the Bathurst Sustainable Living Expo

Get into the festive spirit with this fabulous carols event on the big screen. Sit and listen in in comfort, and enjoy carols performed by our incredible local artists from the Central West, including; Dave Webb, Megan Woods, Clancy Pye and Robbie Mortimer amongst others, even some HD family members! This concert has been professionally recorded and filmed by Dotted Eight Studio in Orange and will bring joy, fun and Christmas cheer along with spreading education and awareness for the Brain disease- Huntington's. Screening in Orange, Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo and Manildra, with all proceeds staying local and going to HD Awareness Orange and Central West Inc. to continue raising crucial awareness and education in the region.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/station/hit-centralwestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachael joins Shannon to talk about 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing 4 Huntingtons'

Hughesy chats about his upcoming gig at Factory Espressor, Orange, Christmas, and what's on the horizon for 2023! Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/station/hit-centralwestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon caught up with Hughesy ahead of his gig at Factory Espresso in Orange this Wednesday!

Here at Hit105.9 we love when students show an interest in radio so when Duncan from Anson St School expressed an interest in voice work we just HAD to invite him to the Hit105.9 Studio to test out his skills... take a listen! Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/station/hit-centralwestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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