Torch dream — “Reconciliation is everybody’s business”

A flame that can light a fire of reconciliation for our whole country, from left, local real estate agent Chris Gryllis, Wiradjuri Elder Uncle Neil Ingram, artist Ricky Ah-See, and Cr Gerald Power.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe26 May 2022Reconciliation, Chris GryllisComment

Expo this Sunday kicks off Sustainable Living Week

Orange’s Sustainable Living Week is back on for the first time since 2019…

COMMUNITYOrange City Life26 May 2022Sustainable, Sustainable Living Week, Orange City CouncilComment

Golden spheres that mark our now-subterranean past

Perfect nature of a sphere has been harnessed for the latest public art as part of Orange’s Future City initiative; “Shadowline” by Sydney artists, Julia Davis and Lisa Jones.

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon26 May 2022Orange Future City, Orange City CouncilComment

Hallelujah! Permanent home for Orange Evangelical Church

Orange Evangelical Church (OEC) is inviting the community to celebrate the opening of their new purpose-built ministry centre on Sunday, June 5.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe26 May 2022Orange Evangelical Church, religion, ChristianComment

Do it for Blair! Trivia night for brave young boy in need

Special Trivia Fundraiser night planned for brave Blair…

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe19 May 2022Trivia for Blair, Canobolas High School, Help for BlairComment

Volunteers now sought for Salvo’s Red Shield Appeal

Volunteers now sought for
Salvo’s Red Shield Appeal

COMMUNITYOrange City Life19 May 2022Red Shield AppealComment

Tori and life’s lessons, from Rocco and friends

Learning life’s lessons, Tori Jeffress with her horse, Rocco who ignited a lifelong passion for horse rehabilitation…

COMMUNITYOrange City Life19 May 2022Rocco and FriendsComment

Volunteers at the heart of Ronald McDonald House

Overnight volunteer Jacquie Paix stays in the private unit located within Ronald McDonald House Charities Orange to be “on-call” for families in need, no matter the hour.

COMMUNITYOrange City Life19 May 2022Ronald Mcdonald House Orange, VolunteersComment

Distinguished gentlemen looking to hit big 100 riders this Sunday

There’s nothing quite like a classic bike for the freedom of the open road.

COMMUNITYOrange City Life19 May 2022Distinguished GentlemenComment

Our lonely mountain trails drawing a running crowd

On the go — a new trail running event planned for Canobolas State Forest in October is already drawing interest from across Australia.

COMMUNITYOrange City Life19 May 2022Mountain Trails, Canobolas State ForestComment

John takes his hat off to our Australian Constitution!

For the past five years retired lawyer John Christensen has been travelling the country educating Australians about our unique Constitution.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe19 May 2022Australian ConstitutionComment

Clancy’s sharing the stories behind the music

After wowing crowds at Tamworth Country Music Festival last month, local favourite Clancy Pye is back home in Orange…

ENTERTAINMENTOrange City Life19 May 2022Clancy Pye, Country Music Festival, The Agrestic GrocerComment

Best of Banff: captivating short films from the wild and remote corners of the world

The world's most prestigious mountain film festival is coming back to Orange…

ENTERTAINMENTOrange City Life19 May 2022Banff Mountain Film FestivalComment

Science Challenge builds skills for future careers

Teams of students from five local high schools went head-to-head last Thursday putting their critical thinking, teamwork, and creative skills to the test in the Science and Engineering Challenge.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe11 May 2022ScienceComment

Half-century odyssey for Rhonda’s Aussie-inspired art

Rhonda Campbell recently held her first public exhibition at Orange Regional Gallery with a collection of her Brett Whitely-ish paintings of paddocks, trees, and season-inspired works.

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon11 May 2022Rhonda Campbell, Orange Regional ArtComment

Rally for “Reegs” Community digs deep for injured Emus player

OCLife putting the word out to dig deep for local injured rugby player, Andrew Regan

COMMUNITYOrange City Life11 May 2022Orange Emus, Andrew Regan, Central West RugbyComment

Harley's collection a window into our proud motoring past

Self-proclaimed Australian motoring magazine historian, Harley Jones, is looking to find a good home for part of his extensive magazine collection.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe11 May 2022Motoring Magazines, Hobbies, MotorsportComment

“Unique” celebration to help understand Indigenous culture

Main speaker at the Celebrations of Australia First Nations Culture, is well-known Aboriginal activist, Isabel Coe speaking on Wiradjuri culture, ancient practices, Dreamtime stories, and their relationship to the natural environment.

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon11 May 2022Central West Women's Forum, First Nation PeopleComment