Orange Eisteddfod on again and attracting many from the Central West

Thousands of young performers will take to the stage from July 26 in Orange as they show off their drama, music and dance skills.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman29 April 2021Orange Civic Theatre, Orange EisteddfodComment

Feast for Farmers – “A day full of Joy"

Last weekend, on a cool, windy Saturday over thirty Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak (RCOD) members and friends, volunteered to assist at the second Feast for Farmers long lunch.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman29 April 2021Feast for Farmers, Groundstone Cafe, Orange DaybreakComment

Buy from the Bush leads to new opportunities

‘Buy from the Bush’ continues to provide our bush businesses with incredible opportunities and a generous amount of traffic sent straight to their doors.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman22 April 2021Buy from the Bush, Canowindra, Bush BusinessComment

Flowers that are uniquely you

It’s a big week for Pick Me Flowers and Gifts, this week they are celebrating their fifth year of supplying the Orange region.

PROUD ORANGE BUSINESSMelise Coleman15 April 2021Pick Me Flowers, Proud Orange Business, Flowers, GiftsComment

Barnesy’s Lifeline Tour

From April 26, much loved local Col ‘Barnesy’ Barnes will conquer a cycling trek travelling from Orange to Eugowra.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman15 April 2021Lifeline Central West, Lifeline Orange, Cycling, SuicideComment

The bar set high for Orange’s biggest garage sale

Orange’s Biggest Garage Sale didn’t disappoint raising a whopping $25,000, with the money to be distributed to local men’s health groups.

Wearing red for Ronald Mcdonald House Charities

Schools and businesses from around the Central West joined in the spirit of ‘Wear Red Day’ for Ronald Mcdonald House Charities last Thursday

Booming tourist numbers reveal an appetite for Orange

Tourism is booming in Orange! And that’s with the region’s biggest drawcard event, F.O.O.D. Week, just around the corner!

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman11 March 2021Tourism, Visit Orange, Orange NSW, F.O.O.D. Week, Orange City CouncilComment

Celebrating Women from Around the Region

“Where there is a woman, there is magic” – Ntozake Shange

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman11 March 2021International Womens Day, Orange NSW, Millthorpe NSW, Celebrating WomenComment

Will You Be Mine?

Tears, laughter, photo albums and fond memories were shared across the dining table at Kevin and Marie Fletcher’s home last week.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman1 March 202160 Year Anniversary, Marriage, Anniversary, LoveComment

Family Fun

The Family Fun Day hosted loads of entertainment for everyone at the Orange Showground

GALLERYMelise Coleman10 February 2021Family Fun Day, Orange NSW, Showground, ShowComment

Australia Day in Orange

Were you out and about for Australia Day? Can you spot yourself in our gallery?

GALLERYMelise Coleman3 February 2021Australia Day, Australia, Cook Park, The Greenhouse of OrangeComment

Tree planting program expanded

In a bid to paint the town green, Orange City Council are increasing the number of tree plantings in response to a recent survey that has revealed the impact of drought on the city’s street trees.

NEWSMelise Coleman28 January 2021Orange NSW, Trees, Street trees, Orange City CouncilComment

2021 Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival

The eighth Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival invites Orange and surrounding communities to enjoy events showcasing the wonderful entertainment of Australian Bush Poetry.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman21 January 2021Banjo Paterson, Orange Banjo Paterson Festival, Banjo Paterson FestivalComment

Hallway Praise for 50 Years

On January 13, 1971- 50 years ago, Robyn James started her first day at the Orange Base Hospital.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman21 January 202150 Years, 50th Anniversary, Orange Health Service, Robyn James, Orange NSW, Orange Base HospitalComment

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

Lake Lockdown on Two Wheels

Orange Mountain Bike Club hosted a Lake Lockdown last weekend as 50 racers took part in the manual wave start on the mountain cross country track.

SPORTMelise Coleman21 October 2020Mountain Biking, Mount Canobolas, Orange Mountain Biking Cub, Lake CanobolasComment

Join the Country Women’s Association Orange Branch

CWA Orange Branch is getting back to business – and they want your help! Now is a great time to find out more about what the CWA does and how it supports country women across Australia.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman21 October 2020Comment

Tyren and Nick graduate as outstanding role models

School captains Tyren Dixon and Nick Clarke, have acknowledged key Canobolas Rural Technology High School (CRTHS) support staff and a VERTO Aboriginal Youth Leadership Program for helping them successfully graduate in late September.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman15 October 2020Comment

National Carers Week

Did you know Orange has approximately 6839 unpaid carers?

NEWSMelise Coleman15 October 2020Comment