That's it for another day of BathurstAM. Don't forget that it's Thursday and that can only mean one thing ... more history photos.

Today for Throwback Thursday we are featuring photos from August 1977. We loved this photo of the grade winners in the Bathurst Leagues Club women's squash championships.

You can see the complete gallery here.

8.50AM

Western Advocate cartoonist 'Smithy' sparked a storm of controversy with his contribution last Saturday.

The cartoon related to the proposal for co-naming of Mount Panorama to include the Aboriginal name "Wahluu".

To read the full story, click here. What the Western Advocate says.

8.45AM

The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum in Howick Street will host the launch of a new book, The Somerville Collection: A Lifetime’s Work of Professor Warren Somerville, from 2pm on Saturday.

The event will be free to members, and $5 for non-members.

Refreshments will be provided at the end of the proceedings.

Today is the deadline to RSVP - phone 6331 5511. 

8.30AM

Last Saturday's Ram Expo at Bathurst Showground was well presented and well attended, with a steady flow of visitors all day.

I can only guess what the generation of Merino breeders who came before me would have thought of the lineup of stud rams that were displayed.

Wool men of the calibre of the Pratleys, Dolbels, Tooles, Healeys and my ancestors would have wondered at the wool on the modern, plain-bodied, bold crimping, poll rams, as they certainly are not the type of sheep for which Bathurst and district was renowned.

In 2014 we are breeding animals for the sheep industry rather than for the wool industry and the number of lambs weaned is now of utmost importance.

The Merinos that can cut 7kg of 19 micron wool and rear 110 per cent lambs may still be the most profitable livestock enterprises for our Tablelands, and there were plenty of this type of ram in the shed at Bathurst.

8.15AM

Two beautiful dogs have gone missing from the Mount Panorama area.

Their distressed owner, Jess, has asked us to spread the word in a bid to find them.

Clancy, a brown border collie, and Lola, a white retriever, went missing about 4.30pm yesterday.

If you have any information about Clancy and Lola, please contact Jess on 0439413717.

8.00AM

There has been a report of another arson attack on a vehicle overnight. 

A Suzuki Swift parked outside a home in Miriyan Drive, Kelso was set on fire about 11.50pm.

Firefighters extinguished the fire, but the inside of a door and a mirror were damaged.

A witness heard a loud noise and when they went to investigate they saw a vehicle driving away from the scene.

It is the sixth arson attack on a vehicle in the city in the last week.

Police are appealing to the public for information about the arson attacks.

7.45AM

BATHURST'S Benhams are at it again.

For the 18th consecutive year, Debbie Lynch-Benham and her daughters, Makayla, Katrina and Larissa are getting ready to do their bit for the Cancer Council's Daffodil Day.

There will be stalls in Bathurst City Centre and Stockland Bathurst tomorrow selling merchandise to raise money for cancer research.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, helps to make a difference in the fight against this cruel disease ... so dig deep!

7.30AM

Today's front pages:

FROM September 2 Orange residents will be able to take advantage of a new bus service operating between Orange and Canberra.

THE Dubbo Woodturning and Woodcrafting Club has been devastated by a robbery that has left it without thousands of dollars worth of equipment.

IT’S been many years in the making but Lithgow’s ‘drought proofing’ water supply extension is set to finally receive the formal seal of approval today.

Private health insurance customers are being given preferential treatment at certain GP clinics in a trial that poses a threat to univeral healthcare, a Senate inquiry has heard.

7.15AM

Making local news this morning:

LOCAL health officials have confirmed outbreaks of the flu and whooping cough across the Bathurst region.

Bathurst South Public School principal Greg Cross has been overwhelmed by support from the community to re-establish the school's chicken run after an horrific act of vandalism.

POLICE are appealing to the public for information about the fifth arson attack on a car in the city in less than a week.

7AM

Morning, Bathurst. We're expecting a partly cloudy day with areas of fog early in the morning. There is a chance of isolated showers from the late morning.

So if you're going to be out and about today it wouldn't hurt to have an umbrella in the car. 

If you have a news tip, community announcement or photo you would like to share this morning email it to sandra.parker@fairfaxmedia.com.au

Keep an eye on the clouds here: