Day of recognition for those ‘going above and beyond’ in our community

A worthy list of recipients of this years community recognition awards.

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White wine steamed mussels

A simple and delicious mussel recipe for you to try.

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Premie-born Eddie now running to help others like him

When he was born at just 34-weeks’ gestation, Eddie Bettinzoli could not even breath for himself. But on March 5, the now fighting-fit 8-year-old is tackling the Orange Running Festival 5-kilometre race, all to raise money to help kids like him.

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Club industry fundraiser makes $200,000 for central west flood victims

Members of the club industry came from around the state to the Orange Ex-Services’ Club on Friday for a fundraising lunch that raised $200,000 for victims of the devastating floods in 2022.

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"Sometimes you just need to feel that you've got other people to bounce off, to talk to...” Community-building mum named Orange Local Woman of the Year

Read about Orange’s Woman of the Year here.

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Fluffy flatbread with just two ingredients

Want to learn how to make flat bread with just two ingredients? Read this now.

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Push for preservation funds ahead of Duntryleague sesquicentenary

The magnificent Duntryleague mansion has been an Orange landmark for nearly 150 years, but there is now a new push for funds to see the heritage-listed building restored and preserved for generations to come.

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Writers’ bootcamp to take you from first draft to first contract

Aspiring local writers have the opportunity to learn from two of the best in the business at a full-day workshop this Saturday, February 18.

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Bella Fox back to entertain her hometown crowd

Sydney jazz band DC3 and the Highflyers are headlining the second of Jam Orange’s Live Music Sunday Arvo Sessions at the Royal Hotel this weekend and bringing with them a little hometown flavour.

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Orange girl on her way to becoming Miss Galaxy

Orange local, Ashlyn Narayan will be competing in this year’s Australian Miss Galaxy Pageant.

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A brief historical inquiry into the origins of delicious mock chicken

Read about mock chicken here

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“Red hot” field of bowlers eyeing gold in Orange

Orange City Bowling Club’s iconic Golden Eagle Classic Pairs tournament has attracted unprecedented interest from some of the best lawn bowlers in the country.

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Local dancers shine on the national stage

Students from local dance school, Dance HQ, have returned to Orange with a spring in their step after some amazing results at the Showcase National Dance Championships.

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“Fab 5” postie ride for sick kids

Five ‘fab’ friends are getting ready to pack their posties and tour the Central West, raising money to get sick kids the help they need.

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‘Squid a la riojana’

A delicious recipe from Ruben

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‘It’s our time; it’s our turn’ New push for purpose-built hospice at Bloomfield

Orange Push for Palliative has launched a new campaign to see a 12-bed hospice facility built at Bloomfield.

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‘More than the money, it’s the support’ Donation distribution day in Eugowra as the community slowly rebuilds

The Eugowra Showground was abuzz on Saturday morning, as scores of volunteers worked to distribute donated packs of gift vouchers to households still recovering from the devastating flash flooding in November.

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Orange team tops first-ever NSW Roundnet Country Champs

The Orange duo of Walter Prowse and Robbie Hart claimed victory in the NSW Roundnet Country Championships held at Sir Jack Brabham Park on January 26.

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Dreaming big as Nashville comes to Orange

This February sees the return of the American-themed country music festival ‘A Night in Nashville’, with some of Australia’s best young musicians performing the all-time greatest country songs from the USA.

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Phat Panda rolling out Asian and Aussie favourites at the Bowlo

It’s been a long time between meals, but the Orange City Bowling Club’s new restaurant, The Phat Panda, is open for business and serving up a delicious menu of classic Asian and Australian dishes.

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