The Mulhollands – a motorsporting love story

Gwyn Mulholland was born into a motor racing family, from an early age travelling in the back seat of the family car to club events all over the state. But it was in a bowling alley, not at a race track that Gwyn found his ultimate prize – his wife Helen, and together the happy couple have shared their passion for motorsport these last 35 years.

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Country music sensation Christie Lamb at Canowindra’s Sunday Sessions, April 23

The last run of Canowindra’s Sunday Sessions at The Bowlo are ending on a high note with a free community concert featuring ‘CMAA Golden Guitar Winner’ and ‘CMC Female Artist of the Year’, Christie Lamb!

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Time’s almost up on Robertson Park time capsule and Orange Lions are seeking out cardholders

It’s almost time! Half a century ago, in 1973, the Orange Lions Club gave the people of Orange the chance to send a message or trinket to their future selves or loved ones in a time capsule buried in Robertson Park. On June 29, the capsule will be unearthed and envelopes delivered — if you’ve got the card to claim it.

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“Dream big, because you just never know how far you can go.” The Avid Gardener’s blooming success

When Peta Swift and Henrietta Hood took the plunge and launched their own local gardening business they had no idea what was just around the corner. But three years and a global pandemic later and The Avid Gardener is thriving, with seven employees and more work than they can handle.

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Local students have STEM skills put to the test

Seven local high schools were put to the test on Thursday, March 30 as they used their critical thinking skills and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) knowledge to score as many points as possible in the University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge.

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Country newspapers’ bright future: Report’s blueprint for success

The country newspaper has never been more important to local communities, according to a new independent study released last week, and so governments could and should be doing more to communicate with local communities via local newspapers.

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CEO Walk in My Shoes left profound impact on five local business leaders

Business leaders from Orange and the central west left Orange’s Ronald McDonald house on Friday, March 24 with fresh perspectives on the work done to keep families together during difficult times.

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