Five farmers were selected for the show, including Crookwell merino grazier Neil Seaman, with each farmer picking eight ladies (contestants) they would like to meet.

Ms Godfrey was one of two Central West contestants selected to take part, alongside Lithgow's Brooke MacDonald.

"There's shows out there like Bachelor or Love Island, but I chose this one because I remember watching this when it was on TV and it just gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling," Ms Godfrey said.

"I thought it's [the show] a great opportunity to meet someone."

"It was such a rollercoaster ... I was competing with seven other girls for one guy, I would never do that in real life."

Bathurst residents were asked to settle the ledger as to which local venue, whether it be a cafe, restaurant or fast food outlet, served the finest coffee.

Nearly 40 local venues were included in the poll, including hole-in-the-wall takeaway joints, bakeries, drive-thru businesses and fast food chains.

According to Crema on George owner Tricia White said the venue's claim to the title came down to the brand of coffee beans they use, as well as the customer service.

"We think we've got the best because of the Campos brand we use..."it's a Sydney company and they're a really big brand used through Sydney, Queensland and Melbourne," Ms White said.

"We've got a really good supporter and customer base but what works best is our staff, as they interact really well with the crowd."

The best coffee crown eventually went to Brilliant Street Cafe, who received a third of the votes cast.

A Kmart Group spokesperson confirmed Kmart would be return to Bathurst after 13 years to succeed Target in the Armada Shopping Centre.

Bathurst's Target outlet was converted to a Kmart as part of restructure by parent company Wesfarmers, with all staff at the Bathurst Target store given the chance to join the Kmart team.

The new store opened for business on October 29.

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"Across the Kmart Group we want to build profitable and sustainable businesses and one of the ways we can achieve this is through optimisation of our store network," the spokesperson said.

"We have made a significant effort to avoid store closures and retain our team by converting suitable Target stores to Kmart stores."

BATHURST Regional Council workers are attended the scene of a sinkhole found outside a Bentinck Street business on the morning of July 14.

Funeral director Martin Wookey, who contacted council after he was notified of the problem, said the hole wasn't there when he got to work at 8.30am.

He said he called council and a council crew responded straight away.

"I had a look and it looks like it extends right back under our driveway and footpath," Mr Wookey said.

"It's two or three feet deep and extends right under the footpath and driveway."

After inspecting the site council staff secured the area and soon got to work to rectify the issue.

"Council has fenced off the impacted area and a crew will be onsite tomorrow to repair a leaking storm water pipe which has caused the erosion in the area and the sinkhole to form," a council spokesperson said.

Another opportunity popped up to secure a highly-sought-after spot on Mount Panorama.

After 88 years, a family put their property at 489 Conrod Straight on the market, providing a rare opportunity to purchase land on Australia's most iconic motor racing circuit.

The sale of the property fell into the hands of Raine and Horne Bathurst director Grant Maskill-Dowton, who felt privileged to have been chosen as the agent.

"It's an emotional thing to be moving on, so it's an honour when they pick you to deal with that," Mr Maskill-Dowton said.

"The house has never been offered for sale because it was built 88 years ago."

"Generally, 17 acres this close to town is rare anyway, let alone being on Mount Panorama, and it's not just about the fact it's on the track; the views are pretty spectacular, which you don't get anywhere else."

An international race car driver purchased the property for $1.6 million in October.