WELL folks, that is it for BathurstAM for this Wednesday morning. 

Why not take a moment to stroll down memory lane and have a look at where our 2014 HSC students began their journey. Visit Big Steps for Little Feet 2002 ... now sitting their HSC. 

Enjoy the rest of your working week and remember it is only 56 days until Christmas!

8.45AM

Is your shed full to the brim of old, dangerous chemicals, fuels and paints? Is your yard starting to look like a junkyard, with batteries, gas bottles and old lights lying around?

Well, it is time for a spring clean!

The Household Chemical CleanOut will be on this Friday at the Cooke Hockey Complex.

Take the opportunity to off-load all the dangerous bits and pieces you have collected over the years and start 2015 afresh.

8.30AM

And in the category of "build it and they will come" ...

According to Bathurst Regional Council a Queensland business leader believes he can replicate the economic success to Bathurst that the world class motor racing circuit brings, by building his own race track in the inland city of Toowomba.

John Wagner was in Bathurst to see first-hand behind the scenes of the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and in particular to better understand how the partnership between V8 Supercars and Bathurst Regional Council delivers an iconic event that brings in $21million to the local economy and is worth $55million to NSW.

Mr Wagner drew inspiration for what Mount Panorama has done to put Bathurst on the map saying there were a lot of similarities between Bathurst and Toowomba both being regional cities around 2 hours inland of a major capital and both hampered by inadequate transport infrastructure.

Check out the Bathurst Regional Council's website for more information.

8.20AM

Looking for something a little different to do this weekend? Then why not try to grab these Cirque de Soleil tickets advertised in today's Western Advocate.

Billed as "a fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind", Totem will be performed under the Big Top on The Showring at the Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park.

"Totem traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Somewhere between science and legend Totem explores the ties that bind man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential."

8.15AM

THE Western Advocate is looking for any budding photographers to submit their best snaps for a chance to win their own month on our 2015 Bathurst calendar.

If the photo makes the cut, you'll also go into the draw to win other great prizes.

So, get snapping and email your high resolution photos to our graphic designer paul.mackey@fairfaxmedia.com.au by this Friday.

8AM

Check out what is happening in our community:

LET'S UNITE: Curves Bathurst is hosting a Unite in Pink Morning Tea at 10:30am on Saturday, November 1 at 217 Howick Street.

The morning tea will include stalls, raffles, displays and friendship. There is a $5 entry fee. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a small plate to share.

WHAT'S YOUR MOOD: Midlife Metamorphosis (Menopause, Mood and More) is a three-week psycho-educational group for women aged over 40, facilitated by a range of presenters including GP Dr Tamara Ford.

It will begin on November 26, and December 3 and 10 from 5.15pm-7.15pm at Central West Women's Health Centre, 20 William Street. Cost is $40 for three sessions, and light supper is included. To register, call 6331 4133 or email Heather on information@cwwhc.org.au.

TRICK OR TREAT: It is time again for Bathurst Girl Guides' third Community Halloween Treat Trail this Friday. All girls and boys up to 12 years old welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

It will begin at 5pm at the Girl Guide Hall in Charlotte Street. Maps and treat bags will be given out from 5.45pm and houses will be open from 6pm. A costume is a must! And you must perform a trick for a treat, be it a joke, a limerick, poem, song chorus or even a nursery rhyme. 

7.45AM

LITHGOW is bracing for widespread job losses after the announcement on Tuesday afternoon that the Angus Place Colliery will be mothballed.

Mine operators Centennial Coal said that the action is part of a restructuring necessary in light of the prolonged downturn in international coal markets.

Angus Place currently employs 268 people and Centennial expects to relocate about 100 staff to the Clarence and Springvale Collieries which the company says are not under threat.

The Angus Place blow comes on top of last week's rejection of the Coalpac project at Cullen Bullen, which had the potential to create 80 jobs.

7.40AM

In national news this morning:

Terrorism recruiters are increasingly looking to sway Australian youths as the supply of older would-be foreign fighters dries up, the federal police's counterterrorism chief has said.

In a what amounts to a stark warning to parents and communities, Australian Federal Police assistant commissioner Neil Gaughan told Fairfax Media that older, often charismatic jihadist recruiters would increasingly target young and impressionable people including teens such as Bankstown 17-year-old Abdullah Elmir.

Domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty has been named Victorian Australian of the Year at an awards ceremony on Tuesday night. Ms Batty, whose 11-year-old son, Luke, was murdered by his father Greg Anderson at cricket practice in Tyabb in February, was recognised for her courage in speaking out against family violence.

7.30AM

Making news around the Central West:

Councillor Ben Shields has thrown his support behind Dubbo mayor Mathew Dickerson, who he claims was "cut down at the knees" after raising law and order issues.

Speaking in the council chamber Cr Shields said petty crime was "a great concern" to much of the community and offered his encouragement to the mayor.

The deputy mayor also laid down a challenge "to those seeking to silence people who are concerned about law order" to share solutions to the problem or admit they were not interested in fixing it.

Meanwhile, in Orange Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School is the latest to join the teaching revolution with classrooms that have portable walls and technology at students’ fingertips.

The new-age design and construction will cost $4.3 million. 

The expansion is well under way and when finished will mean all students from kindergarten to year 6 will be under the one roof. 

And in Parkes one of the  town's largest businesses has been sold, effective from this Friday.

Foodservice Central (FSC) started out in Parkes back in 1977 and has developed into a major food distributor throughout regional NSW, employing more than 80 staff.

National distributor PFD Foodservices Pty Ltd (PFD) has acquired the business and engaged current General Manager, Anthony Ruzgas, to continue to run FSC with little change. 

All 30 local staff, including Dwyers Butchery, will be retained. 

7.15AM

Here's a quick snapshot of what's making news in Bathurst this morning.

Students from all over the western region cooked off in a MasterChef-style event at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre yesterday.

The Western NSW Culinary Challenge provides competitors with a real life experience of the hectic pace of the hospitality industry as they compete against their peers and the clock.

Students from Years 9,10, 11 and 12 competed in individual and teams events while spectators lined the upstairs gallery to cheer them on.

And in good news for motorists converging on Bathurst from the Oberon side of town should be spared lengthy delays during the morning and afternoon peak hour when work on the $85 million upgrade of the Great Western Highway at Kelso hits top gear.

A breakthrough in lengthy negotiations between Roads and Maritime Services, Bathurst Regional Council and John Holland Rail has resulted in an arrangement for traffic to be diverted around the worksite.

Motorists on O’Connell Road will be able to turn onto Lee Street, just past The Scots School and drive across the former rail level crossing that has been closed for years. From there they will proceed onto Stockland Drive, behind Bunnings, before re-entering the highway.

7AM

Good morning and welcome to today's edition of BathurstAM, you're with Michelle Allen from the Western Advocate newspaper.

Looks like we're in for a rippa of a day, lots of sun and hopeful no sign of the destructive winds that hit us earlier in the week.

If you have any news tips send them through to me at michelle.allen@fairfaxmedia.com.au.