Love of fishing for Digger who served his country

Anzac Day 2021 will mark exactly 80 years to the day during World War II that Arthur embarked to the Middle East as a medic with the Australian forces

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon22 April 2021ANZAC, Anzac DayComment

Remembering Normandy

On the 6th of June 1944, more than 5,000 Allied vessels crossed the English Channel to storm the German-occupied beaches of Normandy.

COMMUNITYGuest User11 November 2020ANZAC, Remembering, Orange NSWComment

Money Well Spent

I can’t think of a time when I was prouder, I’m sure you were too.

COMMENTPaul Tierney29 April 2020Orange City LifeANZAC, Music, SkillsComment

Honour for ANZAC Day 2020

While this year’s official ANZAC Day commemorations are not going ahead, we, as a community and as individuals still have the opportunity to honour the sacrifices of our armed service members.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman22 April 2020Orange City LifeANZACComment

A Tale of Two Anzacs

William Harry “Bill” Dean was ‘called up’ into the Army in August 1942 at the age of 23

HISTORYContributed15 April 2020Orange City LifeANZAC, WWII, MatesComment

Remembering “The Big One”

Last week, on August 15, a small service was held at the Cenotaph at Robertson Park commemorating Victory in the Pacific Day

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman22 August 2019Orange City LifeANZAC, WWIIComment

Little thought – BIG deal!

Sometimes, a small act of kindness can make a bigger difference than you think.

STORIES FROM THE HEARTJonathan Roe23 May 2019Orange City LifeANZAC, NavyComment

Millthorpe village turns-out to thank those who served

Rejuvenation of Anzac Day in the Australian community was clearly-illustrated at Millthorpe’s recent march with most of the village’s population in attendance.

COMMUNITYOrange City Life1 May 2019ANZAC, MillthorpeComment

BOO-ing on ANZAC Day?

Gee, some of our alcohol-fuelled behaviour is a bit rich these days.

COMMENTPaul Tierney1 May 2019Orange City LifeANZAC, Sober up Australia, Poor FormComment

We’re FREE because…

As we do each year, we caught moments from the Anzac Day parade down Summer Street last week.

GALLERYMelise Coleman1 May 2019Orange City LifeANZAC, MarchComment

Young future leaders wanted for Kokoda adventure

Young community leaders and young people with strong family military connections are encouraged to apply for this year’s Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge (KYLC).