Posts in COMMUNITY
A footy club sponsorship that’s getting wins on and off the field

In recognition of their partnership with Orange United Warrior, AWCON recently unveiled new artwork for their fleet vehicles Designed by Mitchell Groat, the artwork, titled Yanhanha Nguranggu (“Going Home” in Wiradjuri language) depicts the outline of Mount Canobolas and the local totem, the platypus.

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From NYC to the ancient Lake Mungo: acclaimed artist and animator Brenda Stace Chat holds first central west exhibition

Brenda Stace Chat has exhibited all over the world, but this June the Cowra-based artist will launch her first local exhibition at Rosnay Wines Cellar Door in Canowindra.

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Being a little more clever with my smart meter would have saved me water and money

Orange City Council water meter replacement program is free for residents and is being progressively rolled out citywide over the next five years. The Council plans to install another 2,000 smart meters in the coming financial year.

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The value of experience and learning to fight your own fight: Orange PCYC boxing coach Justin Reid brings home a state title

Orange PCYC boxing coach Justin Reid had been boxing “on and off” for years, but it was only after coming under the tutelage of David and Jack Littlefield that he says he truly learnt what it takes to taste success in the ring.

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‘Puffin’ Along With Betty: Going Solo From Afghanistan to Venice

Betty Stroud loves to travel. From short hops over the ditch to New Zealand to trekking overland from Kathmandu to London, the former music shop owner and retired Uniting Church minister is not afraid of adventure and, mostly, travels alone.

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Water warrior Anne Kennedy wants new blood to take up the cause

Water is our most important resource, says dedicated water conservationist, Anne Kennedy, who at 75 years of age is still continuing her decades-long fight to protect it.

But, she says, it’s vital now that younger generations take up the cause.

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FoodCare seeing growing need as cost of living pressure bites

It has now been 10 years since a group of local agencies got together to form the food relief charity FoodCare, which provides those experiencing financial hardship with a range of fresh and frozen foods, and household items for free or at a discounted rate.

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Winter Olympian inspiring local kids to unleash their full potential

Riding a small sled down a frozen track at 130 kilometres per hour while lying face down and head-first is not a sport for everyone, but it’s one that’s seen Australian Olympic skeleton athlete Nick Timmings make his mark on the world stage.

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