No matter your age make 2021 your year for music

Interested in learning an instrument, playing with a group or singing in a choir?

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Picture book a way to start the conversation around death

A new picture book from local author and illustrator Alan Robinson offers an opportunity for parents and their children to talk about a difficult subject.

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Lockdown cookbook a memento of a unique year for Orange East Public School

The global pandemic may have cancelled Orange East Public School’s annual market fundraiser, but that hasn’t stopped the school community from coming together to produce a special memento of a challenging year.

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Carols on the airwaves!

It is a favourite family event on the Orange festive calendar, but like so many other things in 2020 this year’s Carols by Candlelight will be a little different.

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Late night Christmas shopping fair in the CBD!

Tonight is your chance to get your Christmas Shopping done and dusted with a late night shopping fair in the Orange CDB.

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Hark the Orange Angels Sing!

HD Awareness Orange is looking to hold its first fundraiser for 2020 and spread a bit of Christmas cheer at the end of a tough year.

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Trojan Powder Coating

Since launching in 2017, local tray manufacturer Trojan Trays Australia has built a name for quality products and shown that there is a bright future for regional manufacturing.

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Showcasing the best of Orange to Australia and the world

After years spent showing Australiansthe best of India, Morocco and other exotic destinations, tour operator Nicole Farrell is nowshowcasing the local delights of her own region to the world

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King of the Road

Originally from Zimbabwe, Wellington came to Australia as a student 11 years ago, studying nursing at the Australian Catholic University campus in North Sydney.

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UPA taking care to the next level

As we age, it is natural to need a helping hand from time to time. Why not call UPA Central West Home Care’s local, dedicated team.

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Feeding an appetite for reconciliation

Gerald Power looks forward to a time when Indigenous Australian foods like emu and warrigal greens will become as common a sight on Aussie dining tables as steak and mash, ‘spag bol’ or a mid-week curry.

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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.

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Yes, we're open for donations!

Orange’s Salvation Army Family Store wants to clear up any confusion: yes, they are open for donations… just not all of the time.

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A land of drought and flooding rains…

What a difference 12 months can make!

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Win your family a trip to Dinosaur Valley!

Millions of years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth. Now they’re back!

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Wiradjuri language children’s book the start of something new for Orange publisher

Orange-based children’s book publisher Dirt Lane Press have launched a Wiradjuri language children’s book in what could be the beginning of a valuable partnership with local Indigenous people.

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CELEBRATING 130 YEARS OF DPI

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) celebrated its 130-year history on Tuesday, marking the occasion by officially moving into its new headquarters.

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NAIDOC Week celebrations

This year’s Orange NAIDOC Week celebrations may be without the traditional street march and large public events, but the spirit for the week will be just as strong and vibrant as ever, Orange NAIDOC Committee Chair Gerald Power.

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