CEO Walk in My Shoes left profound impact on five local business leaders

Business leaders from Orange and the central west left Orange’s Ronald McDonald house on Friday, March 24 with fresh perspectives on the work done to keep families together during difficult times.

COMMUNITYOrange City Life30 March 2023Ronald Mcdonald House Orange, CharityComment

The Old Boys Are Back

On a cool Thursday evening at Emu’s Rugby Club, Melise and I [on her last day with OC Life], came down to speak with the energic old fellas who are hungry to return to the footy field for ‘Give Me 5 For Kids’, locked in for Sunday, May 16th.

COMMUNITYSamuel Rodwell6 May 2021Give me 5 for kids, Rugby, Orange NSW, Spring Hill, Bathurst, Charity, FootyComment

Record Reunion

Twenty years ago, on Australia day a team from the Orange City Bowling Club broke the Guinness World record for the longest game of Lawn Bowls.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman4 February 2021Lawn Bowls, World Record, Charity, FundraiserComment

Ride for Judd

All of the elements were thrown their way, yet the vision of 16 cyclists riding into Orange, to a crowd cheering them on was a truly touching one.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman28 October 2020Ride, Charity, Ronald McDonald House, Ride for Judd, Support, localComment

Ride for a cause

Volunteer motorcyclists are taking to the roads across Australia to deliver vital blood and medical supplies when needed.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe23 July 2020Orange City LifeMotorcycles, Blood, CharityComment

Dance Fuse on Pointe in furthering Steph’s honour

“Before beauty, before creativity, before abundance we were there, dancing.”

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman16 July 2020Orange City LifeDance, Dancing, Charity, CancerComment

Warm hearts providing hot meals on these cold nights

The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on so many people, but particularly on the most vulnerable in our society.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe9 July 2020Orange City LifeCOVID-19, Charity, Meals, Uniting ChurchComment

Cadia donates big for Salvos Digital Door Knock

Cadia Valley Operations dug a little deeper this year, donating an extra $5,000 towards the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman9 July 2020Orange City LifeCadia, Salvos, CharityComment

Leigh and B Chop for RMH

Leigh Williamson and her son Balian (in year 7) will soon undergo ‘the chop’ in an effort to raise $5,000 for Ronald McDonald House.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman2 July 2020Orange City LifeHair, Charity, Ronald McDonald HouseComment

Fashion during trying times

This year alone Australia has battled horrific drought, floods, ravishing bushfires and now, the Covid-19 pandemic.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman7 May 2020Orange City LifeCharity, Fashion, BushfiresComment

FoodCare: still helping to keep food on the table for those who need it

The coronavirus pandemic has forced thousands of Australians out of work and put incredible strain on those business owners lucky enough to continue trading.

COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY HELP FILEJonathan Roe15 April 2020Orange City LifeFood, Charity, Assistance, COVID-19, FoodCareComment

Locals Pedal Zoo2Zoo

Through their pedal power, Orange locals Carolyn Egan and Andrew Hosie are braving the elements to take part in this year’s Zoo2Zoo bike ride, and for a great cause.

COMMUNITYOrange City Life4 March 2020Orange City LifeSport, Cycling, Charity, ZoosComment

Father of three launches GoFundMe for cancer treatment

For five years, Josh Patterson had worked to build a thriving local lawn care and maintenance business, when news came that no-one is ever ready for.

COMMUNITY HELP FILEJonathan Roe19 February 2020Orange City LifeCancer, Father, CharityComment

For you, Miss Steph

United Dance Project students Maddie Linsell-Ryan, Lyla and Ally Luxford and Clare Jadezak have created a team called ‘Dream to Dance’ for this year’s Relay for Life, set to kick off on March 14.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman19 February 2020Orange City LifeCancer Council, Dance, Charity, WalkingComment

Raise a glass for bushfire recovery!

Orange’s Badlands Brewery has come up with a thirst-quenching plan to help communities and wildlife areas affected by this unprecedented bushfire season.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe12 February 2020Orange City LifeBeer, Badlands Brewery, Orange Brewing, Charity, BushfiresComment

Wine and Dine for a cause!

The Inner Wheel Club of Orange to an evening of wine, fine food and art — all for a good cause.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe12 February 2020Orange City LifeInner Wheel Club, Charity, Art, WineComment

Waryk (Rooster) Holmes - People of O-Town

I grew up on a 10,000-acre farm working with sheep and chickens. I’m a chook breeder (hence the nickname)

PEOPLEMelise Coleman12 February 2020Orange City LifeCharity, Chickens, Wheelchair Racing, Farming, BushfiresComment

Will reaches Highest Peak in Africa

Will Parish’s bucket list looks a little something like this, Duke of ED *tick*, Kokoda Track *tick*, Everest Base Camp *tick*, Mera Peak *tick* and now, Mount Kilimanjaro *TICK*.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman12 February 2020Orange City LifeMountains, Climbing, Adventure, CharityComment

Funds Raised at the Mad Hatters Tea Party

The Orange Day VIEW Club kicked off their 2020 with a Mad Hatters Tea Party, the purpose, a social event to raise extra funds for their Learning for Life Program.