Inland offers the best blinds and shutters on the market

Hans and Jackie Reinhardt came to Millthorpe 20-years ago with one simple aim — to make the best venetian blinds on the market.

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon29 July 2021Inland Blinds and Shutters, Trades and ServicesComment

Colour City out of lockdown

Orange has passed its second pandemic lockdown in 18 months — with flying colours!

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon29 July 2021Central West Lockdown, COVID-19, Orange City Council, Phil DonatoComment

Stuart Town celebrates “best kept train station” birthday

Numerous COVID-19-induced delays couldn’t put a stop to the belated 140th birthday celebrations for “the best kept train station” in NSW at Stuart Town.

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon29 July 2021Stuart Town, RailwayComment

Cycling and walking trails proposal to supercharge Central West tourism

An ambitious proposal to link wineries and local business with dedicated bike and walking trails is being put forward by cycling community group, the Orange BUGS (Bicycle User Group).

COMMUNITYSamuel Rodwell29 July 2021Cycling, Central West Tourism, Walking TrailsComment

Timothy’s mental struggles proved too great to bear

Sensitive, creative, and talented, his HSC works were chosen for a travelling exhibition on display in Japan.

But a 10-year battle with bipolar disorder saw him take his own life a few week’s ago at his father’s west Orange home.

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon29 July 2021Mental Health, HeadspaceComment

Millthorpe to honour local ANZAC servicemen and women

To honour the local wartime history and service personnel of Millthorpe, two community groups, Millthorpe Village Committee Inc, and the Millthorpe & District Historical Society are undertaking commemorative projects thanks to federal government funding.

COMMUNITYSamuel Rodwell22 July 2021Comment

OVER THE SPILLWAY: Suma Park Dam finally overflows again

As 186 MMS of water flows over the wall of Orange’s Suma Park Dam, much enthusiasm and high spirits were had earlier this week collectively from Orange City Council’s CEO David Waddell, Water Manager Wayne Beatty, and Mayor Reg Kidd – as the signs of recovery have begun after devastating drought.

COMMUNITYSamuel Rodwell22 July 2021Comment

Workplace safety a focus at Integral Skills

Workplace safety is the first priority of the mining and construction industries.

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon22 July 2021Workplace safety, TrainingComment

Caring Nicholas recycles life’s bad with the good

Young Nicholas Culverson recently learnt one of life’s most important lessons; that there is more good than bad in the world.

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon22 July 2021Go fund me, RecyclingComment

Born to ride, Darcey puts Cudal on equestrian map

Cudal is not normally considered one of the major equestrian centres of world competition, but young local Darcey Eyb Is changing all that.

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon22 July 2021Australian Pony Club, Horses, EquestrianComment

Madeline Young: An unexpected journey from artist to gallery director

The Corner Store Gallery has been one of East Orange’s go-to attractions for locals and visiting art lovers from outside of the region for the last seven years.

COMMUNITYSamuel Rodwell15 July 2021Comment

Orange Ex-Services Club has their own MasterChef-style competition

Apprentice chefs at Orange Ex-Services Club are going head-to-head against each other to settle once and for all who has the most popular dish

COMMUNITYSamuel Rodwell8 July 2021Orange Ex Services Club, Apprentice ChefComment

Chess tournament offers device-free day for kids

Like the pony express, Orange’s traditional school holidays chess tournament, always seems to get through.

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon8 July 2021Comment

Orange Under 14s Representatives Netball Team visit Anson Street School

When the Orange Under 14s Representative Netball Team was first selected, among other aims, they identified wanting to learn and to have fun. On June 24, they were privileged to have a special opportunity to do just that…

COMMUNITYContributed8 July 2021Anson Street School, NetballComment

Aaron is looking to Cafe Latte’s Lady Luck to turn

Proprietor of local coffee-shop institution, Café Latte; Aaron Wright, reckons his luck has to change!

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon8 July 2021Cafe LatteComment

T’Mielle’s RSPCA vocation is giving voice to those who cannot speak

How many neglected, abused, starved, and beaten animals have been rescued by the RSPCA over the past 150 years? T’Mielle White may not know — because she’s at the frontline in helping…

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon8 July 2021RSPCA, Animal ShelterComment