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

Finding the truth in the shades of grey

Amateur historian and tour guide Craig Lawler reckons the real gold to be found in the Central West is in our past.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe5 March 2021Bushranger Tours, The streets of Forbes, Craig Lawler, Historian, Central WestComment

Cadia’s garden gift blossoms at domestic violence centre

Newcrest’s Cadia Valley Operations has continued its support of Housing Plus’ Domestic Violence Crisis Centre conducting a Garden Blitz to create a community garden space within the facility.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman5 March 2021Cadia Valley Operations, Cadia, The Orchard, Yarning CircleComment

Blayney to host communications Information Forum

RDA Central West will partner with the Central NSW JO to deliver a Communications Information Forum in Blayney

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman5 March 2021Communications, Blayney NSWComment

World- Leading Daughters and Dads Program enjoyed in Orange

Central West girls and their dads are enjoying the opportunity to participate in a program that aims to give them the skills and confidence to play sport.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman5 March 2021Dads and Daughters, Best Friends, Sports, Orange NSWComment

The Genesis of your Wellness Journey

Stepping inside the Blu Room is certainly unlike any experience you are likely to have had before.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe1 March 2021Blu room, the blu room orange, Orange NSW, RelaxationComment

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

Learn to Ride track at Moulder Park track

The old Moulder Park netball courts were given a facelift.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman1 March 2021Bike Track, Moulder Street, Orange NSW, Orange City CouncilComment

60-plus years of kart racing history hits the Orange racetrack

They may be restricted from actually racing, but Vintage and Historic Kart Club members and their machines were still showing plenty of competitive spirit on the local track last week.

COMMUNITYGuest User1 March 2021Go Kart, Kart, RacingComment

200 golfers set to contest 2021 Veterans Golf Classic

Veteran golfers from all over NSW and interstate will converge on Orange next week for the 24th year of the City of Orange Veterans Golf Classic.

COMMUNITYBob Holland1 March 2021Golf, Orange NSW, Veteran GolferComment

From Abercrombie Caves to Zeehan…

Bruce Elder completes his comprehensive guide to Australian towns

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe1 March 2021Aussie Towns, Bruce Elder, Travel GuideComment

It's a Dogs Life

Give it up for those who created the movie ‘Secret Life of Pets’ because they were onto something real there.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman18 February 2021Secret Life of Pets, Diesel and Blue, Doggy Daycare, Orange NSWComment

Lifeline Benefit from OESC Club Grants Program

Lifeline Central West received $30,000 earlier this week as a result of Orange Ex-Services Club Grants Program of 2020 Category 1.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman18 February 2021Orange Ex Services Club, Lifeline Central West, Lifeline Orange, Club GrantComment

Building confidence and strength at Physie

Have you ever wondered what the Physical Culture world is all about? Other than digging the awesome outfits I’ve seen local competitors wear, I myself, was curious, so I thought I’d delve a little more into the sport.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman18 February 2021Physie, Physical CultureComment

Waterways and watercolour

“I enjoy painting; it is something that I really have a passion for,” says local Artist Glen Southwood.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe18 February 2021Watercolour, Orange Art SocietyComment

More hands at the House that love built

Over the last couple of weeks Ronald McDonald House Charities in Orange has welcomed several new volunteers to the team.

First pick for newcomer to the Orange wine scene

“It is a bit of sentimental pick,” says Nadja Wallington overlooking the 6ha of fruit laden vines destined to become the first vintage of the newest boutique wine label in the Orange region.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe18 February 2021Orange Wine Region, Wine Makers, Orange NSWComment

Catherine Caldwell’s love of steel

OC Life got in touch with Catherine after spying her welded steel sculpture of a dancer in the Orange Regional Gallery’s HERE/NOW Exhibition.

COMMUNITYGuest User11 February 2021Passion, Metal, Sculpture, Orange NSW, Catherine CaldwellComment

Turning Passion into Action

Justin Reid has donned the boxing gloves on and off since he was 13 years old.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman11 February 2021PCYC Orange, Boxing, Fitness, Orange NSWComment

Donated stationery helps kids get the right start at school

Parents of Orange Public School students have donated hundreds of dollars’ worth of stationary items to make sure all kids have the best start to the school year.

COMMUNITYGuest User11 February 2021Jennys Classroom, Class donation, OPS, Orange Public SchoolComment