HAPPY 21st birthday to Western Advocate reader Livy!!

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Why not place an ad to surprise your loved one by calling 6331 2611 or email classifieds.westernadvocate@ruralpress.com.au.

8.51AM

WANDER up the driveway of this property and you will discover a house steeped in love, laughter and a little bit of history.

Built in the late 1940s, when art deco design was the 'must have' for architecture, this property retains much of its original elegance and charm.

As you approach this sleek and stylish house you'll notice the rounded corners and columns of this architectural style.

You'll also see the tell-tale 'eyebrows' above the windows and grand front entrance.

The home is streamlined and elegant in design, and that's all before you even glimpse the exquisite gardens that feature towering maples.

Enter this cool retreat and you'll notice the house has been modernised, but continues to retains its art deco charm.

Read the rest of this home's story here, and don't miss the rest of the photos.

8.46AM

BATHURST Library is hosting Christmas on Keppel, in the Library forecourt and Keppel Street on Saturday, 29 November from 10am to 2pm.

This event is a family friendly community fair and street party with gifts stalls, book sale, sausage sizzle, craft activities, live music and entertainment, as well as a visit from Santa Claus for the kids.

Bathurst Library is calling for a range of stall holders to be a part of this event.

There is a fee of $30.00 per stall, which permits the stall holder a space within the Library forecourt or on the Keppel Street footpath, a table and chair can be supplied.

Stall holders must hold and provide a copy of current Public Liability Insurance.

Stall numbers are limited, applications close at 5pm, Friday, November 7.

Applications are available from Bathurst Library, phone 6333 6281 or email council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

8.41AM

THE Rising Stars concert on today features seven of Australia's finest young singers, including guest performances from Bathurst's own rising stars.

They will sing the hits of broadway, opera, operetta and cabaret.

The concert is on tonight at 7.30pm in the Orchard Room at Mitchell Conservatorium.

Tickets are available through the conservatorium or on the door, adults tickets are $30, concession $25, under 12 years are free.

8.36AM

BATHURST Regional Council's annual community garage sale returns to the Mount Panorama pit complex from 9am-noon on Sunday, November 16.

Registrations are now open to book your stall. The cost is $35 for one table and two chairs, $60 for two stalls and $110 for a whole Pit Garage (four stalls).

Last year more than 2000 people shopped at over 80 stalls with loads of books, clothes, furniture, children's items, tools and plenty more on offer.

Along with the stalls, there will be a barbecue and coffee stand, as well as face painting and a jumping castle for the kid, making it a fun day for the family.

To book your stall, download a registration form online.

8.31AM

IT'S time to clean out under your sink, in your garage or back shed for Bathurst Regional Council's household chemical clean out on today.

The annual initiative offers householders the opportunity to dispose of unwanted chemicals free of charge.

Items accepted by Netwaste include: paint and paint-related products; pesticides and herbicides; pool chemicals; poisons; garden chemicals (e.g. weed killers); solvents (e.g. paint stripper); household chemicals (e.g. bleach and detergents); household cleaners; ammonia-based cleaners; floor care products; smoke detectors; fluorescent lightglobes and tubes; car batteries; motor oils, fuels and fluids; gas bottles; fire extinguishers; hobby chemicals; acids and alkalis.

Drop off your household chemicals to the Cooke Hockey Complex today between 8am and 4pm.

8.26AM

BATHURST'S sustainable lifestyle house will be open on Saturday from 9am until noon.

The home is located at 17 McGirr Street, on the corner of Blaxland Street.

Council staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide information to visitors.

Information on building design, construction techniques, materials, fixtures and suppliers will be available.

All interested members of the public are invited to attend.

8.21AM

IT'S been five days since Bathurst Regional Council began patrols of Bernardi's IGA car park, adding to Council's regular public car park and street patrols.

The development and growth of the premises has meant that the use of the car park has become increasingly popular.

Joseph Bernardi of Bernardi Group said that by partnering with Bathurst Regional Council, regular customers can rest assured that parking spaces will be available.

"It is great that Bernardi's IGA, Harris Farm and Discount Dave's have been so popular with the Bathurst community and by monitoring the car park more appropriately, we can ensure that parking spaces will continue to be available for our customers, " Mr. Bernardi said.

The patrol of the Bernardi's IGA car park will commence on Monday October 26 utilising both foot-patrols and tyre marking as well as the new mobile parking vehicle.

8.16AM

THROW in a line for the annual BCF Carp Blitz this Sunday from 7.30am to 2pm at Evans Bridge, Macquarie River.

Entry is by gold coin donation to the RSL Fishing Club Trust.

All proceeds will be used to restock native fish in local waterways.

There are great prizes on offer along with a barbecue, refreshments, free bait, NSW Fisheries information and fishing licenses available.

For more information call Peter Wright on 0400 167 183.

8.11AM

And, in your local sports this morning:

- BATHURST'S reigning Horse of the Year, the Dean Mirfin trained Dashexpress, will begin his latest campaign today at Tyers Park and must overcome a number of strong local runners if he wishes to start with a win.

- THE start of the 2015 Central West AFL season might be nearly six months away but the Bathurst Bushrangers won't be sitting on their hands as they try to close the gap to two-time first grade premiers Orange.

- BATHURST'S Terry Nightingale had a round to forget in the V8 Utes series at the Gold Coast last weekend, but he is happy to laugh off his misfortune as something that might have been overdue in his racing career.

8.03AM

LOOKING for a new property, or just want to take a peek through some of the nicest homes on the market?

Don't miss the Domain lift out in today's Western Advocate, the full-colour, 24-page glossy life out will leave you inspired.

7.58AM

ENGLISH-born Australian rock singer, songwriter and musician Jon English will be holding a concert at Bathurst RSL Club tonight from 7.30pm.

Don't miss the chance to hear this much-loved performer sing his favourites hits.

Tickets are $30 members or $35 for non-members. Call 6333 2999, or visitwww.bathurstrsl.com.au.

7.52AM

THE Assumption School is going with a Halloween theme for its big community twilight fete this afternoon from 4-8pm.

The ghosts and ghouls will come out to play, so, instead of trick or treating this Halloween, bring your family and friends along and enjoy an evening of entertainment, rides, games, stalls, great food and coffee.

This year, thanks to the generosity of the community, the rides will be discounted. The jumping castle, giant slide and horizontal bungee will all cost $3 each, and the rock climbing wall will cost $5 a turn.

There will also be plenty for the adults, including a huge range of pre-loved clothes at bargain prices, a wide variety of spring plants, traditional chocolate wheel with fantastic prizes, great raffle prizes, delicious food and coffee, and even a lucky dip for grown-ups with the Mystery Brown Bag stall.

The Assumption School Twilight Fete is on this afternoon from 4-8pm at 192 Mitre Street, Bathurst.

7.45AM

WE'VE just had word that Oberon lady Laura Hogan has won $10,000 on Channel 7's Sunrise Cash Cow segment this morning.

She was today's lucky winner who answered her telephone within five rings to win the prize.

A huge congratulations from everyone at the Western Advocate.

7.40AM

THERE is a very high fire danger rating in place for the Central Ranges, including Bathurst, today and all fire permits have been suspended.

If you life in the Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Lithgow, Mid-Western, Oberon or Orange council areas, make sure you know your risks and how to be prepared for the bushfire season.

Bushfire season in the Central Ranges runs from October 1, 2014 through to March 31, 2015.

7.35AM

GET crafty this weekend at the Craft and Art on Show event at the Bathurst Showground.

Once again Central Tablelands Woodcraft in Bathurst will host a wonderful display of local artisans work.

The weekend of demonstrations and displays offer a really wide range of local products and provides a wonderful opportunity to learn and purchase locally made handiwork and art - all just in time for Christmas.

For more information contact the Craft and Art on Show committee members John on 0407 103 402 or George on 0427 703 599.

7.30AM

And in your national news:

- BRUCE Morcombe is confident the Australian legal system will prevail when the man convicted of murdering his son Daniel fronts the Court of Appeal next month.

Mr Morcombe and his wife Denise were in Canberra yesterday to launch the second annual Walk for Daniel in the ACT before the 10th annual Day for Daniel today involving 1500 schools across the country.

- PRIME Minister Tony Abbott is expected to launch a multi-state police taskforce to investigate suspected ties between organised crime and union officials when he campaigns with Victorian Premier Denis Napthine for the first time today.

The pair are expected to make the joint announcement at an event in Melbourne on Friday morning, marking Mr Abbott's first entry into the state election campaign. 

- A BID by Peter Slipper to produce fresh evidence in his fight against conviction will be blocked by the Commonwealth.

The former parliamentary speaker was last month convicted of defrauding the Commonwealth in a Canberra court.

He was sentenced to 300 hours community service and ordered to repay $954.

7.22AM

Across the Central West this morning:

- STAFF at north Orange McDonald's were left badly shaken after a man wearing shorts, a bandanna over his face and yellow gloves, threatened them with a knife before demanding money early yesterday morning.

The man entered the front door of the Telopea Way fast food restaurant at around 12.30am and threatened staff at the front counter before demanding they hand over money.

- MENTAL health and wellbeing is one of the biggest issues facing people of all ages, but early next year Dubbo's youth will have a place to go and seek help.

Headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation will open its doors at 23 Church Street, Dubbo in January and the service is expected to be an important one.

- THE A Day On The Green Mudgee concert - featuring Jimmy Barnes, The Living End, Troy Cassar-Daley, Mahalia Barnes & The Soul Mates, and locals Dan and Dan - is ready to go at Robert Oatley Vineyards tomorrow.

"I think we've got a really good bill - there's something for everyone there - great rock n roll bands, a bit of country, and a bit of soul," ADOTG Promoter Michael Newton said. 

7.12AM

This morning's local news highlights:

- POLICE allege illegal drugs with an estimated street value of $100,000 and a cache of weapons and explosives were seized in a series of raids on Wednesday which have left one man behind bars.

- THE popularity of the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race at Mount Panorama is such that many people believe it has the potential to trump the Great Race for number one spot on the Australian motorsport grid.

- CLOSE to 30 names have now been received for the Bathurst 200 Living Legends project as community groups and individuals nominate deserving people to be considered for the list.

7AM

Happy Friday Bathurst, or should I say welcome to Halloween, you've got reporter Nadine Morton here for this morning's BathurstAM.

This spooky tradition is celebrated not only in the USA, but other countries across the world.

Your spooky Halloween weather for Bathurst today should be a mostly sunny with a top of 31 degrees.

If you've got something to add to this morning's BathurstAM rolling coverage through to 9am, why not email it to me at nadine.morton@fairfaxmedia.com.au.