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

COMMUNITYGuest User4 December 2020Regional, tourism, Orange NSWComment

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.

COMMUNITYGuest User26 November 2020Learn to drive, driving, Orange NSWComment

St Joseph’s Blayney learn Bike Safety from the Best

St Joseph’s Blayney had a special visitor last week as they hosted a Bike and scooter Road safety day for the students.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman26 November 2020school, blayney, St Joseph's Blayney, Bike, Bike SafetyComment

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.

PROUD ORANGE BUSINESSGuest User26 November 2020UPA, Proud Orange BusinessComment

Great Poem of Addiction

Author, Guy Hannaford has spent this past year working hard towards a goal he’s held himself accountable for, for many years.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman26 November 2020Author, Local, Poem, PoetryComment

Rebecca Inspires

At a ceremony held in Sydney, Orange’s Rebecca Crisp recently won the prestigious Rotary 2020 Young Inspirational Woman Award for rural women.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman26 November 2020Rural Woman Award, Inspire, Rotary of OrangeComment

Blayney Auxiliary Members Re-Unite

Dedicated members of the Blayney Hospital Auxiliary were recently reunited for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman26 November 2020Community, Blayney, Blayney Auxiliary, Blayney Hospital, AwardComment

Duntryleague

Steeped in history, Duntryleague is one of the regions premier venues and is regarded by many as the most elegant landmark in Orange.

WHAT'S ON THE MENUMelise Coleman26 November 2020Whats on the Menu, Eats, Eats Orange, Delicious, Food, Food Photography, DuntryleagueComment

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.

COMMUNITYGuest User19 November 2020Indigenous, Culture, Cultural, NAIDOC, Orange NSW, eXPERIENCEComment

A Central West First

Marriages around the world in every culture and nationality are considered a sacred institution. Although they have a serious purpose, and as rituals and customs vary, they are a certainly a joyous occasion.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman19 November 2020Hindu, Hindu Wedding, Wedding, Orange NSW, TraditionalComment

Dyiraamalang dancers perform

A group of Orange Indigenous dancers performed in the First Nations dance competition as part of the sixth annual Dance Rites Festival, a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island dance and culture.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman19 November 2020dancers, Performance, Dance, IndigenousComment

Closed borders no barrier for International language competition

International borders may be closed, but it hasn’t stopped Orange and Japanese Sister City Ushiku from strengthening their 30-year relationship.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe19 November 2020James Sheahan, Japanese, Public Speaking, CompetitionComment

A home away from home for the Orange Men’s Shed

It has been nearly 18 months since an arson attack forced the Orange Men’s Shed out of their woodworking rooms at Lucknow.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe19 November 2020Orange Mens Shed, Mens Shed, Woodwork, Passion, Mates, FriendshipComment

Ninja Course at Bowen Public

A brand new ninja equipment course was unveiled at Bowen Public School earlier this week with students eager to test their abilities.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman19 November 2020Ninja Warrior, Ninja, Course, Challenge, Orange NSW, Bowen Public SchoolComment

Independence in your Golden Years

“As you can see, our people here are quite independent and active,” says Maureen Horth, as she shows Orange City Life around Abbeyfield House Orange.

PROUD ORANGE BUSINESSJonathan Roe19 November 2020Abbeyfield, Aged Care, Orange NSW, BusinessComment

Cheeky Barista Cafe

Widely known for their old-fashioned table service - with a big smile. The Cheeky Barista Café have delicious options for your early morning breakfast or lunchtime cravings.

WHAT'S ON THE MENUMelise Coleman19 November 2020Whats on the Menu, Eats, Eats Orange, Delicious, Food, Food Photography, Cheeky BaristaComment

James Sheahan Catholic High School celebrates NAIDOC in Style

James Sheahan students marched onto the school oval led by Galumaay Dance Group and a number of the school’s Aboriginal Dance Group

COMMUNITYContributed19 November 2020NAIDOC, NAIDOC March, Indigenous, James SheahanComment

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.

COMMUNITYGuest User11 November 2020ANZAC, Remembering, Orange NSWComment

RDA Say Thanks

The Riding for Disabled term will soon close for another year and whilst it has been a weird, whacky and unknown one, Orange Riding for Disabled President, ensures it hadn’t been a wasted year.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman11 November 2020RDA Orange, Riding for Disabled, Thankyou, Horses, Orange NSWComment