As a finalist for Australian HR Team of the Year, the VERTO team has been recognised as one of the top HR teams in the country when assessed on leadership, communication, strategy, drive and results.

VERTO is also one of eight national finalists for Employer of Choice (Public and Not-for-Profit). This award recognises VERTO's leadership, engagement, communication and employee benefits that make it an outstanding place to work.

"The VERTO team would be honoured to be named a finalist in these prestigious awards in any year, but even more so in 2021," VERTO chief executive officer Ron Maxwell said.

"Being named a finalist in not one but two categories recognises the fantastic job the team did to get everyone up and running remotely, at short notice, during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure we could continue to support the individuals and communities who rely on us."

The Australian HR Award winners will be announced at a gala event in Sydney on 3 September 2021.

BATHURST Business Chamber's next monthly Business on Toast event will give local business owners an overview of the current Bathurst economy.

It's a chance to hear from Bathurst Regional Council economic development manager Jessica Wilkinson about how the local economy is impacting business over breakfast.

The business event is held on the fourth Tuesday of each month with June's Business on Toast to run from 7.30am to 8.30am on Tuesday, June 22 at the Panorama Motel.

With breakfast included, the cost to attend is $25 for chamber members and $35 for non-members.

Following an announcement from the Commonwealth Government of a further four years of funding, RDA Orana Dubbo has moved its operation from Wingewarra Street to 41 Church Street. The new office has very appealing street frontage and a very modern vibe. The move has been supported by a number of local people and businesses including Mick Wilson, David Payne Constructions, Elements Interiors and Construction, Brandhood Media and Monster Signs.

Dubbo Square is spreading the joy during winter by treating customers with a $10 gift card. From Tuesday, June 15, until Sunday, June 27, if you spend $50 at Coles or Kmart or $30 at any participating specialty store, you can get a $10 gift card at the Make it Yours pop up station, as well as go into the draw to win a share of $7000.

ORANGE'S Thar Indian Cuisine has temporarily relocated from its previous Summer Centre site to Sale Street as it awaits upgrades to the Summer Centre.

The restaurant will eventually be located in the re-branded shopping centre, The Village, as part of a planned $1.6 million upgrade. Dinesh Sarswat, who owns the business with his wife Madhu Sarswat, said the business continues to serve dine-in and take-away meals but the move is only temporary.

He said they have signed another lease for what will be known as The Village, and the new shop will include alfresco dining.