Cooking up a solution for men’s mental health

Local member Phil Donato MP is hoping to get local men to open up and talk about their mental health at a serious of monthly barbecues he is hosting in conjunction with men’s health charity Mr Perfect.

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Tree planting program expanded

In a bid to paint the town green, Orange City Council are increasing the number of tree plantings in response to a recent survey that has revealed the impact of drought on the city’s street trees.

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New generation of doctors making a home in Orange

Orange hospital has welcomed a new cohort of 19 medical interns who will spend the next two years developing their skill in what have become a sought-after training program.

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John Williamson winds his way to the Orange Civic Theatre February 12

After more than half a century on the road performing across the length and breadth of the Country, Australian music icon John Williamson is looking to spend a little more time at home.

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Hallway Praise for 50 Years

On January 13, 1971- 50 years ago, Robyn James started her first day at the Orange Base Hospital.

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David Celebrates 50 years of Service

It was pure persistence that led to David Boulton to recently celebrating 50 years at Orange Electrical Works (OEW).

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No matter your age make 2021 your year for music

Interested in learning an instrument, playing with a group or singing in a choir?

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Picture book a way to start the conversation around death

A new picture book from local author and illustrator Alan Robinson offers an opportunity for parents and their children to talk about a difficult subject.

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Lockdown cookbook a memento of a unique year for Orange East Public School

The global pandemic may have cancelled Orange East Public School’s annual market fundraiser, but that hasn’t stopped the school community from coming together to produce a special memento of a challenging year.

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Late night Christmas shopping fair in the CBD!

Tonight is your chance to get your Christmas Shopping done and dusted with a late night shopping fair in the Orange CDB.

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Hark the Orange Angels Sing!

HD Awareness Orange is looking to hold its first fundraiser for 2020 and spread a bit of Christmas cheer at the end of a tough year.

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Trojan Powder Coating

Since launching in 2017, local tray manufacturer Trojan Trays Australia has built a name for quality products and shown that there is a bright future for regional manufacturing.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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