The Ophir Hotel

The Ophir’s Back!

WHAT'S ON THE MENUMelise Coleman2 July 2020Orange City LifeOphir Hotel, VeganComment

North Orange Rotary Changeover

The Rotary Club of Orange North held its 50th Annual Changeover Dinner in the Dalton Room at Duntryleague.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman2 July 2020Orange City LifeRotaryComment

Koh Samui, Thailand

Walking the streets of Koh Samui during their Songkran festival can be a bit of an ‘enter at your own risk’ experience

THROUGH MY EYESMelise Coleman2 July 2020Orange City LifeThailand, QuietComment

PCYC is Back

Amidst the middle of the Covid pandemic, PCYC Orange welcomed their new Club Manager, Jaime Wenban. With a passion to help others in life and fitness, Jaime admits PCYC has always been on her radar.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman2 July 2020Orange City LifePCYCComment

Enhancing the Beauty of the Gardens

On what was originally a 16-acre hobby farm - and surprisingly, out of town - the Orange community got behind the idea of creating a botanic garden, particularly for education opportunities

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman25 June 2020Orange City LifeGardens, Friends of the Botanic Gardens, PlantsComment

Destination: Canada

The first thing to know about Lake Louise is that no photo will ever do it justice. It’s a place that instantly makes your jaw drop.

THROUGH MY EYESMelise Coleman25 June 2020Orange City LifeCandaComment

Nancy Says…

A special Words of Wisdom edition

WORDS OF WISDOMMelise Coleman25 June 2020Orange City LifeElders, WisdomComment

Keep your steps going with Heart Foundation Walking

Have you discovered a newfound love for walking since lockdown? Now that’s the Heart Foundation Walking group are beginning to kick off again, why not walk for a great cause?

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman25 June 2020Orange City LifeWalking, Health, HeartsComment

Ruth’s Music Education Motivation

Music education has been at the heart of Ruth Thompson’s teaching career for over 30 years, and in doing so, she has become a much-loved member of the Orange region.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman18 June 2020Orange City LifeMusic, Education, Children, KidsComment

Destination: Waikiki Beach, Honolulu.

Is the winter chill getting you down? Sit by the fire and check out this absolute dream.

THROUGH MY EYESMelise Coleman18 June 2020Orange City LifeWaikiki, Beach, Holidays, Photos, PhotographerComment

Can You Solve Colin’s Word Puzzles?

Colin Richardson is a self-proclaimed word puzzle enthusiast, he has lived in Orange for seven years now and says it’s the longest he’s ever lived anywhere his whole life, having called New Zealand, Papa New Guinea, South East Asia and Africa home, just to name a few.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman18 June 2020Orange City LifeWords, Puzzles, AfricaComment

A Day for Beyond Blue

On Saturday June 27 [this Saturday], Nextra in the Orange City Centre will be hosting a Beyond Blue Day from 9am-3pm.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman18 June 2020Orange City LifeBeyond Blue, NextraComment

THE SHOW MUST GO ON - CITY OF ORANGE EISTEDDFOD TO GO AHEAD

The word has spread! The City of Orange Eisteddfod will go ahead later this year in a modified form for solo and duo performers, with entries set to close on June 12.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman11 June 2020Orange City LifeEisteddfodComment

You Grow Girl!

If you’re dreaming of an entire room devoted to plant life, or your excuses begin with ‘I can’t go out, my plants need me,’ you may be bordering along the fine line of crazy ‘plant-lady.’

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman11 June 2020Orange City LifePlants, Collections, GrowthComment

School’s back!

Its official- school’s back and believe it or not, the kiddies are overwhelmingly happy about it!

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman11 June 2020Orange City LifeSchool, COVID-19Comment

Destination: New Zealand

Located deep in the heart of the Southern Alps [South Island] you'll find the Mount Cook Village

THROUGH MY EYESMelise Coleman4 June 2020Orange City LifeNew Zealand, Beauty, MountainsComment

Serving with Lifeline – when the rubber hits the road

With very few hours off and only a few short visits home. I knew what I was witnessing was something I hadn’t seen before, and I have seen a lot in both my current and former professional roles. The sheer scope of the devastation and trauma was difficult to take in and I personally found it hard to know where to start.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman4 June 2020Orange City LifeLifeline, Disaster, CrisisComment

The Wedding Industry, TOGETHER

A business group on Facebook called ‘The Wedding Network’, is where many local wedding industry legends come together.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman4 June 2020Orange City LifeWeddings, COVID-19Comment

Thommo & Son go off-road

After years of attempts to get involved in the ‘Shitbox Rally’ Michael Thompson will finally have the opportunity to put his pedal to the metal after being accepted in the ballot system for the 2020 Spring rally.