TODAY we leave you with a photo from our latest Throwback Thursday gallery. Back in July 1974 work was just about to commence on the ground floor of the Bathurst Post Office building on Howick Street, but progress had been slow due to bad weather. 

You can see the complete gallery here. It's worth a look - it's a wonderful look at Bathurst in the 1970s. 

8.50AM

FOOD, glorious food. A delicious play by theatrical marvel Steve Rodgers, Food  comes to the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre this week following sell-out seasons in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

A co-production between Force Majeure and Belvoir, Food combines elements of drama, comedy, dance and cookery in an erotic mix of words and movement.

Food will be shown at the BMEC tomorrow from 8pm and Saturday at 2pm and 8pm. Bookings can be made on 6333 6161 or www.bmec.com.au

8.40AM

CRONULLA footy fans are being invited to come and meet their heroes tomorrow night at the Bathurst RSL.

The team, in town for the big NRL clash against Penrith on Saturday, will meet fans and sign autographs following a private dinner at the club.

Bathurst RSL marketing manager Peter Feenan said the team would attend a private meal at 6pm and then be available to meet and greet from about 7.15pm.

He said there would be plenty of activities, including raffles starting at 7pm. 

“There will be heaps on, with prizes and giveaways on the night totalling $1500,” he said. “We’ve got 35 prizes up for grabs, including 30 meat trays.”

8.35AM

We've been up this morning watching the opening of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. What a ceremony! 

Have you had the telly on this morning? Leave a comment below and let us know. If you missed it, don't worry. You can see all the action in our gallery here. 

You can read all the latest Commonwealth Games news here and find the schedule here. 

8.30AM

POLICE have warned Bathurst residents to keep an eye on their belongings while out in public.

On the Chiefly LAC Facebook page this morning police have reported the theft of a mobile phone at a local food court. 

A woman turned her eyes away for a few seconds to attend to her baby and her mobile phone was stolen from the table she was sitting at.

8.20AM

Here are some upcoming community events:

■ GREEN DRINKS JULY: World Ranger Day. Steve Woodhall will be speaking on his 30 years’ experience. Tasting of Vale Creek Wines. From 5.30pm tomorrow, $10 entry @ 34 Busby St. Bookings on 6332 9950 or bookings@rahmin.org.au

■ FREE WILLS AND ESTATES: Seminar for parents/guardians of people with disability. Tomorrow from 4-5pm at Glenray Industries, 208 Browning Street. Presented by McIntosh and McPhillamy & Co. Includes afternoon tea. For more information or to book call 6331 2388 or email margaret@glenray.com.au 

■ ROOKIES PLAYTIME BASKETBALL: Thursdays, running for nine weeks from July 24 to September 18 at Bathurst Indoor Sports Stadium, 5pm-6pm. Cost: $30 plus registration (five to 13 years $9). Registration July 24 from 4.30pm. It is a NSW Basketball requirement that all players competing in an actual competition register with BBNSW. This fee is for 12 months 

■ WRAP WITH LOVE: Join Bathurst City Women's bowling club and knit up a storm for those in need. The knit in will start at 10am on Wednesday, July 30 and run until 4pm. Drop in for an hour or stay for the whole day. The ladies will also be providing a super yummy morning tea. Gold coin donation on entry. Venue: BCCC, 29 William Street. For more information call Marcia on 6337 1117 or Rebecca at BCCC on 6331 3187. 

8.15AM

A couple of Bathurst families are missing their precious pets. Can we help reunite them? Here are the ads that appeared in the Western Advocate classifieds this morning:

8AM

LEADING Group 10 first grade rugby league referee Nick Lander’s call to award a penalty against Bathurst Panthers for a nasty-looking tackle made in last Sunday’s match against Orange CYMS has been vindicated. 

While the image captured by Western Advocate photographer Zenio Lapka presents a far worse scenario than what was actually the case, it highlights the fine line  layers face in the heat of battle.

Keen to put forward his case for only  awarding a penalty, Lander said yesterday the tackle on CYMS player Kyran Bubb was not malicious.

“It all happened in the blink of an eye,” Lander said. 

Click here to read the full interview. 

7.45AM

A REPORT to Bathurst Regional Council has outlined the region’s healthy financial position.

Corporate services and finance director Bob Roach’s monthly report for July shows council had $79.5 million invested as at June 30. 

This includes $53.5 million on the shortterm money market, earning an average rate of 3.89 per cent; $13 million in committed rolling investments [3.61 per cent]; $2 million in fixed, negotiable and tradeable certificates of deposits [3.85 per cent]; and $11 million in floating rate notes [4.02 per cent].

7.30AM

And making regional news:

THE NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating the transportation and disposal of asbestos from a Summer Street building site following reports contractors may not have followed protocol when dealing with the hazardous material.

A FORMER Dubbo man now serving in the Australian Army will run the Townsville marathon in full armour to raise awareness of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

COMMUNITY members are invited to have a say by Wednesday July 30 on the next stage of the $48 million NSW Government funded Bells Line of Road corridor improvement program west of Kurrajong Heights.

Australian prisons are investing heavily in trying to stop drugs getting into jails when they should be more focused on root causes, the Australian National Council on Drugs says.

Bill Clinton pays tribute to MH17 victims at AIDS 2014 conference in Melbourne.

7.15AM

Making local new this morning:

THE key findings from a review of the region’s mental health services have made local psychiatrist Dr Andrew Frukacz deeply concerned about the future of Bathurst’s Panorama Clinic.

WESTERN NSW Local Health District has clawed its way out of a financial hole and its chief executive Scott McLachlan says it must continue to live within its means.

TEACHERS from across the region marched on the Catholic Education Office yesterday morning to protest what they say are threats to their pay, job conditions and job security. 

7AM

Morning, Bathurst. Welcome to another edition of BathurstAM. We can expect another cloudy day with patchy fog on and east of the ranges early in the morning. There will also be patchy rain in the morning and afternoon. We can expect a top of 12 degrees. 

If you have any community announcements, news tips or photos you would like to share email them to acoomans@fairfaxmedia.com.au

Have a look at what is happening on the radar at the moment: