Our local businesses have been doing it tough lately, the greater Sydney lockdown saw a huge downturn in visitors and again with the government mandated lockdowns locally meaning some have had to shut up shop completely for the time being. The visitor economy across the Orange360 network (Blayney, Cabonne and Orange LGA’s) is worth close to $500m per annum and equates to 41% of the dollars spent in our region. Local small businesses employ over 6,000 people in our region, all who have been dreadfully impacted.

In support of local businesses and as vital restart to our local tourism and hospitality sectors, Newcrest and Orange360 are once again partnering to provide a much-needed economic boost to Orange and its surrounding villages through the Newcrest & Orange360 Spin and Win Giveaway.

After partnering last year on the $120,000 Staycation Giveaway, Orange360 has successfully secured $220,000 from Newcrest’s $20M Community Support Fund, which was established to provide financial support to its host communities and assist with the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative is a huge win for the Orange region, providing not only a much needed cash injection, but also an opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and our region to new customers.

With over 1500 prizes to be won, ranging in value from $10 up to $800, the Newcrest & Orange360 Spin and Win Giveaway will launch on the 27th of September, supporting local hospitality, producers and retail businesses that have been hit hard due to the NSW state-wide lockdown. Prizes will be split into two categories, with some available exclusively to Central West locals to enjoy in region and others being shipped around Australia to share in a taste of Orange at home.

“The NSW state-wide lockdowns have been extremely difficult for many of our operators, we have a committed and strong focus on supporting our local businesses through this difficult time and have successfully applied for substantial funding through the Newcrest Community Support Fund. With this funding, we’re aiming to build on what we achieved last year, when our previous Newcrest funded Staycation Giveaway injected $120,000 into the local economy.” said Orange360 General Manager, Caddie Marshall

Cadia Valley Operations General Manager, Aaron Brannigan, said “Newcrest is once again delighted to partner with Orange360 in supporting the local business and tourism industries. Our workforce enjoy the spoils of this industry in normal times and we see this as our way to provide a vital restart to the local tourism and hospitality sectors so we can quickly recover, and provide an opportunity for the region to thrive once again.”

The Newcrest & Orange360 Spin and Win Giveaway will launch on orange360.com.au on the 27th September and include a ‘pay-it-forward’ option, with winners able to allocate their prize to a friend or loved one and spread the joy.