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It’s just the second week of October, and barely warm enough to swim, but already there’s plenty of Christmas nick-nacks and apparel everywhere! A bit soon to be thinking of Christmas around the OC Life office when we’ve still got 10 issues to put out for you before then. Still, it will be here before you know it.

School is back for the final term, much to the relief of many parents and even some kids. I know my boys were very ready to go back and see their mates as they were both up and dressed in uniform on Monday before I’d had breakfast. I did manage to take the kids on a quick trip out to visit family in Dubbo last weekend and took them around the zoo. If you haven’t been for a few years you really should do so, the facilities there and the attractions just keep getting better every time I visit.

Until next week!

Jonathan Roe

Full steam ahead for Australian National Field Days 70th year

The Australian National Field Days (ANFD) is celebrating its 70th year in 2023 and according to organisers it is shaping up to be one to remember.

The annual Field Days serve as a platform for showcasing the latest agricultural technologies, products, and services, making it a not-to-be-missed event for farmers, rural businesses, and agriculture enthusiasts.

Already about 450 exhibitors have booked sites for the three-day event at the Borenore on October 26–28, which means close to 1,000 companies will be represented at the site.

This year the Feature Exhibit is TAFE NSW, who will be on hand to discuss the variety of agriculture courses available for those looking to find a job, change careers or start a business in the sector, as well as short courses for stakeholders to upskill to better manage and maintain their properties.

Administration Manager of the Australian National Field Days, Jayne West, said interest in the 2023 event is

extremely strong, with a positive start to the season and a significant increase in the number of new exhibitors.

“We are very pleased with the number of exhibitors booking sites and the number of new companies keen to display with us for the first time,” Jayne said.

“Ag-tech is now such a big part of technology for farmers, so we’ve got an ‘Ag-tech Alley’ set up with 20 exhibitors… monitoring services, apps, drones, all tech stu .

“Something else that’s really big is tiny homes and modular homes. There’s a lot of interest in those at the moment with people putting granny flats in the back houses or having extra accommodation on-farm for Airbnbs and things.”

But more than just a large outdoor shopping experience, Jayne said exhibitors will be conducting demonstrations on site and there will be a whole range of informative and educational talks over the three days.

The popular fashion parade will return for the first time since 2019 with Wendy Henry from Booful adding her expertise and flair to the event. The parade will feature a display of clothing from exhibitors at the ANFD, and a special section will focus on garments made from natural

fibres like cotton, hemp, wool, and alpaca.

The CWA cooking demonstrations will also feature hemp as the product of the day.

The o cial opening will be held on Friday, October 27, where the NAB Award of Excellence, The Land Machine of the Year and Cabonne Council Best Local Exhibitor and Best Agriculture Exhibitor will be announced.

The Dogpro Sheep dog trials will run daily with 60 dogs competing in the open and novice trials with the final 10 dogs fighting it out for first place on Saturday, October 28.

“The whole region benefits from the event,” Sam Connell, Chairman of the Australian National Field Days, said. “With many accommodation and restaurant venues around the Central West showing strong bookings.

“Millions of dollars will be pumped into the economy during the three-day event,” he concluded.

The Australian National Field Days will take place October 26–28 at the Borenore site, 15 km west of Orange. Gates open 8.30am to 5pm daily.

Tickets are on sale online via 123 Tix or at the gate.

INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO SKILLED STAFF SHORTAGE LANDS AWARD HONOURS FOR

Doggie Daycare

Faced with a shortage of skilled staff, Diesel and Blue Doggie Daycare & Grooming owner Danielle Haase decided to take matters into her own hands, creating an innovative solution that’s a boon for her own business while providing career opportunities for local kids.

Ever since Danielle opened her local doggie daycare business in 2019 she says she has struggled to find trained dog groomers, a problem that’s only become worse since the global pandemic.

“There’s no groomers in this world right now!” Danielle said. “Because of Covid, everyone quit and everyone got a dog. So there’s this massive disconnect between the amount of groomers and then the amount of dogs.

“I have advertised all over Australia or even considered FIFO, we considered flying someone in every week from Queensland as

a groomer because we’re that desperate for a groomer!”

But then Danielle realised that this could also be an amazing opportunity for young locals. Working with TAFE and other training organisations, Danielle has created a traineeship program that, from next year, will see a regular intake of young school leavers being trained and qualified as dog groomers right here in Orange.

“I realised there was this amazing opportunity for kids leaving school who didn’t want to go to uni and were creative and maybe neurodiverse and loved dogs and they wanted to do something in that realm,” Danielle said.

“So I created this traineeship program, which has been kids approaching me up until now, but as of next year, we’re going to have an intake every January – two trainees, every year, ongoing is the plan. A permanent, regular, organised traineeship program.”

This creative approach to solving a skills shortage saw Danielle win not just the Excellence in Innovation category at the 2023 Business Orange Awards, but Diesel and Blue Doggie Daycare & Grooming was named 2023 Outstanding Business of the Year.

“That kind of threw me off-centre a little bit,” Danielle said. “But it speaks to the success we’re having, we also won the state Australian Achiever Award again in the pet services category — we’ve won state every year since we’ve started and we won national last year.

“But, as I said on the application, it’s not like we’ve created anything new. We’ve basically just taken something that’s on offer, which is fee-free training through government, and a business that has the potential to train and kind of pulled them together.”

As well as putting the traineeship program in place, Danielle has also been actively meeting with career counsellors and schools

to promote dog grooming as a career or a skill set that could take you anywhere in the world.

“If I was 18, 19, 20 and I had a Cert II and then Cert III in grooming I could literally travel the world,” she said.

“Instead of getting a Responsible Service of Alcohol or doing a barista course and heading off, you could get grooming qualifications and travel the world as a groomer, because there is just a dearth of groomers worldwide...

“Or if these kids are ambitious, own your own business! I’ve got no qualms teaching them everything I know and them going out on their own and opening their own businesses. Because it’s just an industry that right now — and for the next three to five years – that is going to have the opportunity for rapid expansion and for smart school leavers to grab it and be successful.”

Diesel and Blue Doggie Daycare & Grooming owner Danielle Haase (third from the right) after being named 2023 Outstanding Business of the Year at the 2023 Business Orange Awards.

Big field of runners set to tackle Mount Canobolas trails

It’s only in its second year, but this weekend’s local trail running event, the Lonely Mountain Ultra, is expected to draw close to 1100 runners from across Australia beyond to the central west.

Held on the slopes of Gaanha-Bula Mount Canobolas, the Lonely Mountain Ultra sees runners take on gruelling distances from ultra-marathons of 104km, 50 miles, and 50km, to the more accessible 30km, 22km, 11km and children’s 4km and 2km events.

The inaugural event last October saw about 750 runners take part, but when this year’s races begin on Saturday, October 14, organisers expect there will be close to 1100 runners of all ages taking part.

“We couldn’t be happier really with the way the registrations seem to be going,” Lonely Mountain Ultra management

committee president Sam Collins said.

“We had some distances last year that sold out, the shorter distances, and we bumped our numbers up significantly this year to include more runners but some of them are going to sell out again.”

Sam said it looks like there will be a full field of runners in the kids’ 2km and the 11km, 22km and 32km races are also on track to sell out.

“Yeah, and we’ve got more than double the amount taking on the 100k this year compared to last year and close to double in the 50k as well, which is great.”

Not only have the number of registrations increased this year, but runners are coming from further away. This year, SAme said they have had entries from up and down

ORANGE PRODUCE MARKETS

Foodies of Orange enjoyed a delicious day out at the Orange Producers Markets every Saturday.

The weekly markets, held in the courtyard next to Bills Beans is an opportunity for local growers and producers to bring their freshest produce every week. COME and JOIN US

the east coast, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, and even from New Zealand, England and the USA.

“It’s nice to have some overseas participants but there’s heaps of people from out of their region,” he said.

“That’s part of why we’re putting this on; to bring people to the region so they can experience the trails that we’re so lucky to have here.”

Competitors in the 104km ultramarathon will hit the trails first on Saturday, with the race start at 6.15am. Runners in the other distance races will then follow at intervals throughout the morning, with the kids’ races being held in the early afternoon.

All races begin and end at an event site located near the intersection of Mitchells

Way and the Cargo Road at Lidster, approximately 15 kilometres west of Orange.

“We’ve got a whole event village set up with stores from sponsors, so people can come and engage with them. We’ll have various food vendors as well, so people can get a range of di erent food and drink options, co ee, beer, wine– that sort of thing,” Sam said.

“We’ll have a DJ there for the busiest parts of the day. It’ll be a pretty fun festival feel. We had a really good vibe last year and we’ve just built on what we did last year to make it even better for this year.”

Registrations for the 2023 Lonely Mountain Ultra close at midnight tonight, Thursday, October 12.

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Peter Lacis Blueberries

DON’T RISK DIVIDING AUSTRALIANS

Dear Resident,

Our country faces real challenges, including the rising cost of living. Other important issues include national security, crime, housing, energy, infrastructure, education, health and mental health.

The upcoming referendum is also very important.

It is not simply about recognising Indigenous Australians in the Constitution. That could be done without tying it to a risky Voice.

This Voice proposal would be the biggest change to our Constitution in history. Enshrining in our Constitution a body for one group of Australians means permanently dividing us.

This Voice covers all areas of “Executive Government”. No issue would be beyond its reach.

It risks legal challenges. The High Court would ultimately determine its powers. Some Voice supporters are upfront in saying that this will be a first step to reparations and compensation and other radical changes.

It’s a big decision. However, the Government won’t provide basic details. We don’t know how its members would be chosen or how it would operate. Australians are being asked to vote before these details are worked out. Once it is in the Constitution, it would be permanent. This decision affects all Australians.

If you don’t know, say no.

Regards,

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price

SHADOW MINISTER FOR INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS

Senator Perin Davey

SENATOR FOR NEW SOUTH WALES DEPUTY LEADER OF THE NATIONAL

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

www.oneandfree.au

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Ride Blue on the road to be er mental health

Local motorcycle riders are preparing to hit the road on Saturday for a friendly, free social ride to raise awareness of just how much help is available when you are feeling blue.

Now in its seventh year, the Ride Blue Suicide Awareness Ride will depart Orange at 9am on Saturday, October 14, heading out to Molong, Garra, Cudal and Eugowra, before

returning for a free barbecue lunch open to anyone who wants to attend.

Ride Blue founder Steve Doherty said all are welcome to take part as it is about getting people more familiar with the mental health services that are available in our community.

“Back in Orange, we will have a free barbecue lunch, cooked by Lifeline, and we will have health information stalls there… the whole idea of Ride Blue right from the start

is to get people to realise that there’s not just Lifeline and Beyond Blue, but there are a couple of dozen other metal services around Orange that we don’t really know about,” Steve said.

“So it just gives them the opportunity to meet those people and see that they are just normal people like you and I and then down the track when they know someone that needs help, they can recommend someone.”

The Ride Blue Suicide Awareness Ride begins and ends at Headspace Orange, near the intersection of Peisley and March Streets, and is free to take part.

Registration opens at 8am Saturday, October 14 at Headspace. The event is free and includes morning tea and lunch. For more information contact Steven Doherty on 0438 640 197 or Richard on 0413 093 350

And remember, if you or someone you know needs support help is at hand by contacting: 131114 — Lifeline, lifeline.org.au | 1300 224 636 — Beyond Blue, beyondblue.org.au/forums | 1300 789 978 — MensLine Australia, mensline.org.au

From left to right Emma Crisp, Jemma Lunney, Steve Doherty, Richard Whitton, and Stephen Seymour.

25-Year Gold Coin Auction

This year, Newcrest is celebrating 25 years of mining in the Cadia District. To mark this important milestone, Cadia has commissioned a one-ounce gold coin made from Cadia gold.

Cadia is taking expressions of interest from eligible charities and not-for-profit organisations in Blayney, Cabonne and Orange to be considered to have one of the gold coins auctioned with the funds raised going to the charity or not-for-profit organisation.

There are multiple coins available and the closing date to submit an EOI is Monday 16 October.

Scan the QR code for further information including eligibility criteria and how to submit an expression of interest.

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Phil DONATO MP State Member for Orange

The tables have turned! Instead of presenting certificates, I had the honour of receiving one from headspace Orange for joining their podcast. Delighted to support such a vital cause I'm deeply passionate about. Interested in tuning in? Listen to "Services and Circumstances in the Regions with Phil Donato" on the “In My Head by headspace Orange” Podcast.

Community

Building

Partnership

2023 Program: Now Open!

Is your community group or club in need of a grant ranging from $5,000 to $150,000? The Community Building Partnership program, which has funded over 19,700 projects since 2009, is here to support infrastructure projects fostering social, environmental, and recreational benefits. From kitchen upgrades to solar installations and sporting ground improvements – they've done it all. Apply now at nsw.gov.au/cbp before 5pm on 27th October 2023!

WATER SAFETY

As the seasons shift, many of our community members are drawn to the water. However, despite ongoing safety warnings, heartbreakingly, drownings continue to take place.

The recent National Drowning Report 2023 shared alarming data about drownings in NSW:

• 107 drowning deaths (up against the 10-year average of 95)

• 78% of drowning deaths were males (83 deaths)

• 57% of drowning deaths were people over the age of 45 years

• 14% aged 75 and over (15 deaths)

• 3% of deaths under the age of 5 (3 deaths)

Interrelate Orange Open Day

• 35% of all fatalities in NSW were in rivers and creeks (29% at the beach, 12% from rocks)

• Drowning rates in outer regional, remote, and isolated areas were notably 1.77 times higher than in urban zones.

• 71% higher rate of fatal drownings in disadvantaged areas compared to more affluent regions.

• NSW's fatal drowning rate is almost double that of QLD and VIC and three times that of WA.

These figures are a stark reminder of our collective responsibility for water safety and the prevention of such tragedies. It's crucial for us to champion the importance of safe aquatic practices, and vigilant of others’ saf ety in and on the water. Let's enjoy the warmer weather and look out for each other.

The Australian Man Cave Support Group Fundraiser

Clever Cookie Academy

At the opening of the CWA Co-working Space - Ten4Ten student Emily Thomas & the Hon. Jodie Harrison MP

Retired train drivers follow the tracks back to the Orange depot

Retired train drivers and signalmen came from all over for a reunion at the Hotel Canobolas on Friday, October 6.

For many of the former work colleagues, it was their first time being together in over 30 years.

“The depot closed in 1989 and most of the drivers haven’t seen anybody at all since that time,” retired train driver Philip Tratarinov said.

Philip made the journey from his home in Brisbane for the weekend reunion.

“Fantastic to see these guys… 26 blokes, with an average of 40 years experience each, it comes to 1040 years of total experience on the footplate with NSW Railway!

“I met one of my old mates, Peter Naven yesterday, we swapped so many yarns. Peter is actually from the steam era too. History yarns, the blokes that were around, remembering

the blokes that are now dearly departed and gone to the roundhouse…

“It’s just a lovely little reunion and we plan to have some more later on because a couple had to drop out due to health issues.”

Philip, who got the nicknames “Tetanus” or “Tarantula” as a driver, actually began his career in Orange as a young railway fireman, moving up through the grades to get his driver’s ticket.

“It was a little blue fold-out and they put your name and once you’ve got that you were over the moon!” he reminisced.

“You did five years of hard study, got through and now you’re a driver!”

After a night of catching up at Hotel Canobolas the old colleagues met up again on Saturday morning for a tour through the Orange East Fork deport, which is now home to heritage rail group, the Lachlan Valley Railway.

“Just a huge ‘thank you’ to John Healy and Bondy at the depot with the LVR for letting us do the tour on Saturday, It was terrific!”

PHOTOS BY CEC TILBURG

Group in from of Train No #4702

Wally Price, Glenn Buesnell, Owen Newton, Bob Davis and Peter Ward

Robert and Cathie Davis

Wally Price and Owen Newton

The Train Drivers

Tony McInnes and Peter Ward Kasper Czekajlo, Peter Naven and Greg Curran

Bathurst and Wellington

√ 47 mobile phone towers and base stations across Calare

NEW TRAILER TO SUPPORT DISASTER-HIT COMMUNITIES

It was wonderful to see that the Rapid Relief Team in Bathurst recently received a $10,000 grant under the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.

The team can always be relied upon when we need them most, providing crucial catering at emergencies like the Black Summer bushfires where they offered thousands of meals to our firefighters and emergency crews.

During the storm and flood disaster of November 2022, and at the Hill End fires, the Rapid Relief Team were there, lending a hand to communities in need.

The grant has enabled the Rapid Relief Team to purchase their own emergency support trailer for the Bathurst region, so the group can offer valuable assistance to emergency services and fire crews as they protect the community.

It was great to have a chat about this new funding with Rapid Relief Team members Michael and Peter in Bathurst recently.

Thank you, Rapid Relief Team for the dedicated support you provide to communities across the Central West!

INTERNATIONAL RECORD FOR PHOEBE LITCHFIELD!

Orange-local Phoebe Litchfield has hit the equal-fastest women’s T20I fifty ever!

Phoebe’s powerful hitting was on full display recently, hitting an unbeaten 52 off 19 balls in the T20 international against the West Indies.

Congratulations, Phoebe!

A BRILLIANT BATHURST 1000!

It was fantastic to attend the Bathurst 1000 race last weekend!

The Great Race certainly lived up to expectations with Shane van Gisbergen and Richie Stanaway storming home to Shane’s second straight win and third Bathurst 1000 title in their Chevy Camaro.

A huge thank you to all of the Bathurst Regional Council staff and all of the volunteers who worked so hard to make the 60th Bathurst 1000 so memorable!

In tribute to the legendary old timers who made the Great Race what it is today, I took Big Red, my 1962 XK Falcon ute to the Bathurst 1000.

Big Red felt right at home!

VOICE INFORMATION SESSION

Come along to the final information session in our region before the upcoming Voice Referendum! The session will be delivered by a panel of First Nations representatives from the Uluru Youth Dialogue and Orange Region Voice Working Group. It’s a great

opportunity to get your last minute questions answered!

When: Thursday 12 October

Time: 6pm - 7:30pm

Where: Orange City Council Chambers Register: tinyurl.com/voiceinformation

Stuart Town is one of our smaller communities, but it sure does host some mighty big events... like the Stuart Town Multicultural Festival!

There was a great crowd in Stuart Town celebrating the multicultural region that we all call home.

It was an honour to attend the official opening of this year’s amazing festival, which featured

outstanding song and dance performances, and a range of other great attractions.

Thank you very much to Georgina Luscombe and her team at the Stuart Town Action Group. It takes a huge amount of effort to organise and host an event of this scale, and the Stuart Town Action Group did an outstanding job!

Well done to all involved!

Recently, it was great to experience a top night of Aussie country music with Amber Lawrence in Molong.

It was also great to catch up with Fletch and the legend that is John Crasti!

Andrew with some of the wonderful performers from the festival!

Andrew with Fletcher and John Crasti

Andrew with Barnum Urquhart, Michael Dunn and Peter Stead

Andrew GEE MP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE

What is the Voice?

This Saturday the 14th of October, Australians will be asked to have their say in a referendum about whether to change the Constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

The Voice would give advice to the Australian Parliament and Government on matters that affect the lives of Indigenous Australians.

Why is the Voice necessary?

It’s hard to believe, but

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are not recognised in our nation’s founding document. This wrong must be made right.

The Voice provides that recognition in a meaningful way.

The aim of the Voice is to get better outcomes for Indigenous Australians by ensuring they have a say on issues that affect them. For example in housing, education, health and jobs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have lower

Will the Voice have the power of veto over legislation?

No. Myth busted. There is no veto. This means it would have no power to overrule Parliament, and any advice it gives would be non-binding.

Will the Voice be a third chamber of Parliament?

life expectancy, higher suicide rates, higher infant mortality rates, and worse educational outcomes than non-Indigenous Australians. The gap isn’t closing, and despite well-intentioned governments, the current approach isn’t working.

In the modern, prosperous Australia of 2023, how can this be acceptable?

We need to change it up.

The Voice is about listening and getting positive, tangible outcomes in communities around Australia.

But don’t we already have Indigenous Parliamentarians?

We do, but like governments, individual parliamentarians come and go, and they represent parties. The Voice would be independent and be above partisan party politics. Having it in the Constitution provides independence, consistency, and continuity.

Is the Voice legally and Constitutionally sound?

Yes. A host of constitutional law experts and organisations have given the Voice the tick of approval as being legally and constitutionally sound, including:

• Former High Court Chief Justice Robert French

• Former High Court Justice Kenneth Hayne

• Leading constitutional law barrister Bret Walker SC

• Leading constitutional law professors

• The Solicitor General of Australia

• New South Wales Bar Association

• The Law Society of New South Wales

• The Law Council of Australia

• The University of Sydney Law School

• Flinders University Law school

• The University of New South Wales

• Adelaide Law School

• University of Queensland constitutional lawyers

• Gilbert & Tobin Lawyers

Will the Voice “gum up” the Federal Government with court challenges and stop budgets, change Anzac Day, take land, ban fishing, stop nuclear-powered submarine contracts or create a seperate state?

No. Myth Busted. The Voice can’t and won’t introduce bills or run programs. It will be subject to the rules set for it by Parliament.

SAYING YES!

Nathan Cleary is supporting an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Isn’t the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) the same as the Voice?

No. Not at all. Myth busted.

Unlike the proposed Voice, the NIAA is not independent of government, it’s part of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Only 22% of its staff are Indigenous. It can be abolished at the stroke of a pen. It can’t give advice to the Parliament.

Oh and the NIAA doesn’t have a $30 billion budget (another myth busted there on the way through).

Does the Voice give anyone special rights?

No. Myth busted. Leading constitutional law barrister Bret Walker SC has described claims the Voice would lead to endless court challenges and the “gumming up” of the wheels of government as “nonsense” and “too silly for words”. It’s an advisory body that will be subject to the rules Parliament makes for it. It won’t have the power to ban anything. These wild claims are ludicrous.

Who will be on the Voice?

Members of the Voice will be chosen by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and serve for a fixed period. It will include Indigenous Australians from every state and territory, the Torres Strait Islands and representatives from the regions and remote communities. It will be subject to the rules made for it by Parliament.

Would the Voice stop me digging a hole in my garden or on my farm?

No. Another whacky myth busted. It’s an advisory body folks! The Voice would not be able to force the Parliament to do anything it doesn’t want to do. The veggie garden is quite safe.

Why can’t we put the rules of the Voice in the Constitution?

Because our Constitution provides the broad framework for governing our country and we leave it to our elected representatives via the Parliament to pass legislation about details such as rules.

No. Myth busted. The Voice does not give any group any special rights. It’s an advisory body that doesn’t give any rights to anyone. This has been confirmed by eminent constitutional lawyers and former High Court judges.

For example, in 1901 the Constitution gave the Australian Government the power to set up a High Court and other courts. It wasn’t until 1903 that Parliament established the High Court through legislation. Then in 1975 the Parliament set up the Family Court through legislation.

Another example is that in 1901 the Constitution gave the Commonwealth the power over currency but left it to the Parliament to work out things like what the notes are and what they look like. In 1910 a law about notes was passed. Banknotes finally got issued in 1913.

The Voice will be set up by the Parliament and subject to its rules.

Orange naturalists release field guide to the stunning native orchids of the Central West

“Most people don’t sort of recognise that there are orchids in the region at all, much less 137 of them!” says local naturalist Dr Colin Bower who is hoping a new book written with friend and colleague Dr Richard Medd will go a long way towards changing that.

Their book, Orchids of Central Western NSW - Identification, Biology and Conservation the first comprehensive guide to the native orchids of the Central West. One-hundred-and-thirtyseven species and three hybrids are described and illustrated in the guide along with high-quality photographs for ease of identification.

Dr Bower, a retired entomologist, and Dr Medd, an agricultural scientist, have both had a long fascination with natural history and have spent a lot of their spare time over many years searching for and photographing orchids and other native plants throughout the Central West and beyond.

“There is so much about the orchid that is fascinating,” says Dr Medd. “They are very charismatic, they’re beautiful plants, exquisite flowers, but more than anything it’s their evolutionary tricks…. they have evolved fascinating mechanisms to ensure that the pollen of one species lands in the right place in the right address.”

One such evolutionary trick common to orchids in this region is that they are able to mimic insects, both physically and chemically, in order to propagate.

“About 80 per cent of the orchids in the region actually trick their pollinators into pollinating them,” explains Dr Bower, who has travelled all over the east coast of Australia studying orchids and their pollinators.

“They mimic female insects and admit odours, the sex pheromones that attract males and the orchids are pollinated when the males attempt to mate with the flower.”

But orchids have extraordinarily complex life cycle requirements that can only be met by intact natural habitats, says Dr Medd.

“Like a lot of native flora in natural areas, there’s pressure on them from all sorts of angles and they’re disappearing in the landscape,” he says.

“So one of the main aims of the book is to draw attention to the fact that these beautiful plants exist and that they’re under threat because they’re not well conserved.”

Dr Medd and Dr Bower will be launching their book, Orchids of Central Western NSW - Identification, Biology and Conservation at Orange City Library at 5.30pm, October 17. All are welcome to come and meet the two authors. Signed books will be available for cash purchase. Booking is essential through Eventbrite.com or contact the library on 6393 8132.

Healthy Active Ageing: Preventing falls in the home

Benefits of staying active and healthy as you age include increased wellbeing and participation, faster recovery, reduced risk of chronic disease, and prevention of falls and pressure injuries. Here are tips to prevent falls in the home from Western NSW Local Health District:

COMMON CAUSES:

• History: If you have had a fall at home, you are more likely to have another.

• Confusion: Being unwell can cause confusion and disorientation, and impact concentration on surroundings and safety.

• Vision: Have vision changes checked. Ensure glasses are clean. Use lights at night, let your eyes adjust before walking.

• Toileting: If you often rush to the toilet or frequently go at night, talk to a healthcare professional about strategies to reduce fall risk.

• Transfer and mobility: If you often use furniture as a support or find it hard to get on and off the bed, toilet or chairs, seek advice from a healthcare professional.

• Medications and medical conditions: If you ever feel dizzy or light-headed, your doctor can provide medication reviews and changes if required, or advice on managing symptoms to reduce risk.

FALL PROOF YOUR HOME:

• Floors: Make sure floors are non-slop and clear of clutter. Remove or secure rugs.

• Cables: Make sure these do not cross walkways.

• Lighting: Use lights inside and sensor lights outside, ensure adequate lighting.

• Stairs: Install handrails and slip resistant highlight strips on stairs and steps.

• Bathroom: Use non-slip bath mats, install rails or a shower chair. Be careful on wet floors.

• Kitchen: Clean up spills immediately, do not climb on anything to access cupboards.

• Gardens: Keep walkways clear and moss free. Be careful if frost and ice are present, or it is wet and slippery.

YOUR HEALTH:

• Health conditions: Illness can increase fall risk, including; arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, heart problems, depression, Parkinson’s disease and dementia:

o These can cause balance concerns and even shortterm illness can impact stability. Talk to a health professional about reducing fall risk.

• Diet: Eating well, avoiding highly-processed foods and drinking plenty of water develops and maintains muscle and bone strength, including; fruit and vegetables, good protein sources, dairy and legumes.

• Calcium and vitamin D: As we age our bones become susceptible to weakness. Consuming adequate calcium and vitamin D is essential to maintaining strength:

o Dairy, salmon, sardines, tahini, figs and nuts are good sources of calcium.

o Smoking, and over-consuming caffeine and meat can reduce calcium absorption.

o Vitamin D comes from sunlight, and food like dairy, oily fish, eggs, mushrooms and liver.

Let’s Feast @ The Parkview Hotel

The Parkview Hotel

This historic grand hotel is centrally located in the heart of Orange and renowned for its relaxed atmosphere and picturesque outdoor courtyard beer garden.

The Parkview is open seven days a week serving delicious modern Australian cuisine from pub staples like steaks from the grill, chicken parmigiana, burger and beer battered barramundi to crumbed lamb cutlets, beef massaman curry, roasted cauliflower salad or pizzas hot from the oven.

The Parkview kitchen focuses on offering good, honest food and using local produce wherever possible. Their menu is sure to please all the family with tasty options just for the kids — and look out for their daily chalkboard specials!

The Parkview Hotel kitchen is open 12pm–2pm and 5.30pm–9pm Monday through Saturday, and 12pm–3pm and 5.30pm–8pm on Sundays.

YOUR DINING DIRECTORY

October 13–22

Orange Theatre Company presents Footloose

October 22

Orange Male Voice Choir presents Men of Song Spring Hill Co ee, Cars, Bikes and Utes Show

October 26

Orange Civic Theatre

Possum Magic

October 28

Orange Civic Theatre Creedence Clearwater Collective

November 11

Orange Ex-Services’ Club – Akmal

OCLife What’s

Happening

Upcoming concerts and events...

FRIDAY OCTOBER 13

Charles Sturt University Orange

Sky Stories Community Observation Night, 6–8pm

Metropolitan Hotel

Live music at the metro every Friday from 8pm

Orange Civic Theatre

Orange Theatre Company presents Footloose, 8pm

Opening Night

Orange Regional Gallery

Hidden Treasures Art Sale opening preview, 5–8pm

SATURDAY OCTOBER 14

Metropolitan Hotel

Live music at the Metro every Saturday from 8pm

Victoria Hotel

Terry Lovetts Rock n’ Roll Disco, 8.30pm til late

Orange Civic Theatre

Orange Theatre Company presents Footloose, 2pm and 8pm

SATURDAY OCTOBER 14

Orange Northcourt

Orange Farmers Markets, 830am-noon

Orange Regional Gallery

Orange Chamber Music Festival 2024 Preview with Nexas Quartet, 5pm

Hidden Treasures Art Sale continues, 9–3pm

Orange Chamber Music Festival 2024 Preview with Nexas Quartet, 5pm

The Orange Theatre Company is bringing the hit Broadway musical Footloose to the Orange Civic Theatre for two rockin’ weekends.

Based on the 1984 cult classic movie, Footloose is a musical feast that will have you toe-tapping all night.

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, Reverend Moore, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home.

When the reverend’s rebellious daughter Ariel sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar- and Tony-nominated Top 40 score –and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical – Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

Experience Footloose at the Orange Civic Theatre on October 13-15, and October 20-22. Book your tickets at Ticketek or call 6393 8111.

HEAVENLY MALE VOICES JOIN IN SONG AT HOLY TRINITY

Two of the oldest male voice choirs in Australia are coming together for one special concert at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Sunday, October 22.

The Sydney Male Voice Choir, celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, has embarked on a tour of New England and the Central West. But, when the tour hits Orange, they will be joined by our own long-running Orange Male Voice Choir for an afternoon of musical joy that only a live performance can deliver.

“The Orange Male Voice Choir will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, so we are two of the oldest male voice choirs in the country, probably the two oldest in New South Wales almost certainly,” Orange Male Voice Choir member David Woodside said.

The two choirs have a long history of singing together when the opportunity arises, David said, and each occasion has been a memorable one.

“Those concerts we did in the past were massive affairs. We had two extremely good conductors in those days and both choirs would put about 60 or 70 people on

stage,” he said.

While the choir numbers took a hit during the height of the pandemic, it has been a busy year for the Orange Male Voice Choir, and this combined concert will be one not to be missed, David said.

He said you will be impressed by the sheer range and versatility of the repertoire from choral classics to Billy Joel, Joe Cocker, John Farnham, Queen, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Broadway musicals, opera and more.

“I think we’re singing well, they’re singing well, so all things considered it will be a fairly successful concert,” David said, adding that the last time these two choirs shared a stage it was at the Sydney Town Hall in October, 2022.

See Men of Song – the Sydney Male Voice Choir and the Orange Male Voice Choir in concert with friends – at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 2pm, Sunday, October 22. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by visiting www.omvc.org.au or call Rob Westcott on 0428626571.

FARMERS’ MARKETS PAY TRIBUTE TO LASTING LEGACY OF CELEBRATED COOK LESLEY RUSSELL

This Saturday’s Orange Farmers’ Markets will hold a special memorial for celebrated cook, educator and author Lesley Russell, who died in June this year after a battle with cancer.

Lesley was a regular participant in the Chef’s Table cooking demonstrations at the markets and on Saturday there will be not one, but three Chef’s Tables with each team cooking their favourite recipe from Lesley’s cookbook Nothing Rhymes with Orange.

For those who missed out on purchasing the fast-selling cookbook, 150 copies were held for this special market and will be available for sale from 9am while stocks last. There is a limit of two books per person, $55 per copy.

HOME COOKING

Dressing for spring

Recipe: balsamic glaze

INGREDIENTS:

100ml balsamic vinegar

2 tsp caster sugar

METHOD:

Mix vinegar and sugar in a small pan over a low heat and simmer until thickened and glossy. Leave to cool (it will thicken as it cools), then transfer to an airtight jar or squeeze bottle.

Note: It will keep for up to two weeks.

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Australia Day Awards.

Presented every year on January 26, the awards recognise the unsung heroes in our community whose commitment and dedication make a significant difference to someone else’s life.

There are seven categories for the awards

• Citizen of the Year

• Young Citizen of the Year

• Community Group of the Year

• Community Event of the Year

• Local Legend of the Year

• Business Philanthropy

• Environmental Citizen/Group

Nominate now by visiting our website or scanning the QR code.

Nominations close 24 November 2023

Something I like about spring is that we eat more raw vegetables and salads. All the seasonal food is now screaming for a crunchy, colourful and delicious combination of flavours. Whatever leaves, herbs, fruit, veggies, nuts, protein, etc, you like to make your salads with, will improve by the final touch: the dressing.

As you may know there are many, many di erent types of dressing. But –whatever you do – please always follow this saying: “What you dress your salad with should be as healthy as the salad itself.”

I love how each culture around the world has di erent approaches towards dressings. And how incredibly interesting it is to see the combination of ingredients depending on the di erent weather, products available, and terroir. But at the end of the day, they all follow the same principles:

1. Fresh is always better.

2. Never overdress your salad.

3. Use good quality ingredients.

Whether you are going to make an oil dressing or a creamy one, the first rule about it is to add your dressing little by little. Toss your ingredients with some tongs until the ingredients are lightly dressed.

As a Spaniard, a good vinaigrette always must have olive oil and vinegar. And the beauty of Mediterranean dressings is to understand that, depending on the type of oil and the type of vinegar you choose, you will get di erent results. Remember, vinegars are really, really important to make our food delicious! I know they seem not to be the most exciting ingredient in our pantry but they add acidity, encourage healthy gut benefits, and improve our digestion.

To make a basic vinaigrette you just need to follow this ratio of three parts of oil per one of vinegar. But if you prefer a sharper vinaigrette try just two parts oil per one of vinegar.

Talking about vinegars, please be adventurous because there are heaps of them: balsamic, apple, red wine, white wine, sherry, malt, champagne, etc. In fact, there are even ‘aged vinegars’ that can blow our mind with how delicious they are. I remember we used to use a Catalan aged vinegar to make a mignonette sauce for oysters in a fancy restaurant in Sydney, that was an absolute bomb! So good.

Salad dressings are called ‘temporary emulsions’ and the list of them is absolutely endless. From example, you can make a homemade creamy mayo and, by adding more ingredients, they suddenly become aiolis (garlic plus mayo), tartare (mayo with capers, gherkins and parsley), remoulade (tartare mayo plus anchovies), cocktail sauce (mayo with ketchup, Worcestershire, lemon juice, etc).

As well, there are other dressings based on fermented milk products, such as yoghurt, sour cream (crème fraîche, smetana) or even buttermilk. Whatever you choose to make, homemade dressings will save dollars, and you will avoid eating stu full of unnecessary preservatives. Trust me, there’s nothing like a fresh vinaigrette!

So, be creative, have fun and enjoy the incredible world of spring salads with homemade dressings.

VILLAGE ON SUMMER ALFRESCO NIGHT MARKETS

PHOTOS BY CEC TILBURG

The Village on Summer held its first Alfresco Night Market on the evening of Friday, October 6. Great food, great wine and top live entertainment from Neil Gill all made for one great night!

Neil Gill provided the music at the Village on Summer’s first Alfresco Night Market on Friday.

Rachael Graham and Shannon Freeman

Annabel Burgess, Daya Pillai, Chloe Dearden, Kaitlyn Hinrichsen and Maddie Johnson

Naresh Thapia, Roshan Khadra, Prasamsha Karki and Aric Thapa

Srijana and Adrik Thapia

Jack Zyhalak Jen Berzins Holding Daisy Berzins

Hazel Dalton, Bill Pugh, Matthew Atallah, Dianne Gee, Barry Mealia and Celia Baxter

Nicole Anderson

t. 0401 284 320

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DRIVE, ORANGE

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CHARMING 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE

This enchanting 3-bedroom cottage is a hidden gem waiting for you to call it home.

It features...

○ 3 Bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes

○ Central heating for all year comfort

○ Gas log heater

○ Single lock up garage

○ Outdoor entertainment area

○ Beautifully established gardens

○ Security system

Step inside this inviting cottage and be greeted by warmth and comfort. The spacious living area is perfect for relaxation, while the gas heating ensures cozy evenings during the colder months.

Outside you’ll find a delightful outdoor entertainment area, ideal for hosting barbecues and enjoying the fresh air. The established gardens creat a tranquil backdrop for your daily escape.

Don’t miss the opportunity to make this cottage your own.

OPEN FOR INSPECTION

SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER 10:30 – 11:00AM

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK BROUGHT TO YOU BY WILLIAMS MACHIN

living area, the house leads through to a lovely timber kitchen with butler’s pantry and spacious family room with covered timber deck. Featuring three good-sized bedrooms, main with ensuite and walk in robe alone with a well-designed main bathroom with separate toilet.

PRICED TO SELL

411 a b c a b c a b c

5 Churchill Ave Orange Renovator’s Dream Classic 20s bungalow. Four bedroom, 1 bathroom double brick home

For Sale $480,000

View Saturday 11.30-12pm

Scott Munro 0428 650 675 Orange 24 Sale Street, Orange

The charming homestead boasts 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms and has been both carefully and sympathetically updated to provide an enviable way of living. The polished floorboards and high ceilings are complemented by the picturesque surroundings that lead the eye to the countryside.

The open space of the kitchen/family room also o ers gas oven cooking along with a classic fuel burning stove to provide extra heating, while the traditional fireplace with its tasteful mantlepiece and the 4 split system air conditioners provide year round comfort.The well proportioned bedrooms are light-filled and again o er amazing country views. See yourself snugly curled up with a book on a winter’s day in the fourth bedroom which is currently being used as a

library or enjoying a cuppa on the front verandah, a cool beverage on the back verandah or a pizza under the dappled grapevine that you’ve cooked in the outside pizza oven.

Take a stroll through the shady house garden or between the established trees that enhance the houseyard. Day dream next to the water feature or harvest some veggies from the wellmaintained and enclosed vegetable garden.

The charming village of Stuart Town o ers a convenience store for those essentials and hotel while boasting a lovely village atmosphere.

Please contact Scott Munro, 0428 650 675 to book a private inspection

This charming farmlet will capture your heart as soon as you see it. Located on 20acres, this special property o ers both a unique lifestyle and niche income stream with its small olive grove.

SALE

Four Bedroom Home Located in a Sought-after Neighborhood

66 Honeyman Drive, Orange NSW

This beautiful property boasts a spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom layout, complete with a double garage, offering both comfort and convenience for you and your family.

The open-plan living area provides a seamless flow between the living room, dining area, and kitchen, creating a perfect space for entertaining guests or enjoying quality family time.

The kitchen features modern appliances, ample countertop space, and plenty of storage options, making meal preparation a breeze.

The four generously sized bedrooms offer privacy and tranquillity for everyone in the household. Situated on a meticulously maintained lot, this property offers excellent curb appeal. The double garage provides secure parking for your vehicles while offering additional storage space for your belongings.

SALE

Modern Family Home in a Popular Location!

56 Glasson Drive, Orange NSW

This stunning residence presents a perfect blend of modern comfort and timeless elegance.

With its spacious layout, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage, this home offers an exceptional living experience for families seeking both style and functionality.

The master suite is a private retreat, complete with a generous bedroom, a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom.

Three additional bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation for family members or can be transformed into home offices or hobby spaces to suit your needs. The second bathroom is tastefully appointed and conveniently located to serve the remaining bedrooms.

Investment Opportunity SALE

1/222 Dalton Street, Orange NSW

Having a great tenant in place saves you the effort of finding one yourself and you can start generating rental income from day one.

The unit is situated in a prime location, just a short distance from the town centre.

This property has two good sized bedrooms, a large bathroom, separate laundry and a lock up garage with access into the backyard, the living room is filled with Northern sunlight and the kitchen is neat and tidy.

This property offers easy access to various amenities, such as shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation.

SALE

Build Your Dream Home!

115 Clearview Crescent, Orange NSW

Sale $330,000 Open By Appointment Only James Taylor 0457 792 800 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

A fantastic opportunity to create your dream home on this spacious vacant block of land measuring 755SQM. Located in a highly desirable area, this property is situated in a quiet street surrounded by other quality homes and offers a peaceful and private setting. The block is mostly level, providing a blank canvas for you to design and build your dream home with ease.

With a generous frontage of approximately 20 meters, this property allows for multiple design options and ample space for parking.

This property represents a rare opportunity to secure a large parcel of land in a highly sought-after location. Don't miss out on the chance to build your dream home in this idyllic setting.

Ray White Townsend Real Estate

Sale $425,000 - $445,000 Open By Appointment Only James Taylor 0457 792 800 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Rural

Rural

375 acres of high-quality grazing land!

“Stagecoach Park” Stagecoach Road, Orange NSW

A desirable 152 ha (375 acre) property presenting as a blank canvas in the picturesque Emu Swamp area with ample scope for further improvements and production. The vast majority of "Stagecoach Park" is usable as grazing country with a solid carrying capacity as well as pasture development, currently 35ha sown to wheat. Scattered with beautiful timber offering plenty of shade and shelter for livestock grazing, stock proof fencing and excellent water security with 3 dams and frontage to Emu Swamp Creek are just a few highlights featured at "Stagecoach Park" along with high rainfall, great access and a terrific locality.

Rural

Auction Friday 10th November ‘23

132 Kite Street, Orange

From 10:30am

Open

By Appointment Only

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Superb Locality, Enjoyable Lifestyle

“Koolawong” 2442 Burrendong Way, Orange NSW

Sitting on 16.34 Ha (40 acres) the four bedroom, one bathroom family home presents as a delightful, neat and tidy open plan living, with a slow combustion woodfire, reverse cycle air conditioner and large rooms highlighted with superb vistas.

The inground saltwater pool offers the ultimate outdoor summer living and fun for the whole family to enjoy.

Approximately 90% of land would be descried as arable, slightly undulating with pockets if timbered

Rural

Auction Friday 10th November ‘23

132 Kite Street, Orange

From 10:30am Open

By Appointment Only

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Private & Recreational, Have it All!

‘Ashten’ 74 Kent Road, Mullion Creek NSW

118 Acres - 47.75 Ha

A contemporary and comfortable 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering large rooms and open plan living spaces.

600m airstrip with potential to expand to 900m. An impressive 12mx12m shed with concrete flooring, 2, 2m x 6m skillions and three phase power10kilowatts of solar.

Water security is a key feature, with access to Mullion Creek, a dam an equipped bore and 90,000 litre rainwater storage

Investment Opportunity - Productive Grazing Block

‘Linden Park’ 2625 Trunkey Road, Bathurst NSW

Auction Friday 3rd November ‘23

132 Kite Street, Orange Open

By Appointment Only

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

Emma Chapman 0423 658 101

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Linden Park is a 1500 ac grazing operation with opportune cropping for livestock fodder. The pasture improvement of the property has increased the carrying capacity and the extensive fencing programs has allowed for ease of management of the livestock.

Topography is a mix of gently undulating country rising to steeper ridges. Soil types mainly clay loams with a mix granite and basalt base. Extensive infrastructure including new machinery/shearing shed and sheep yards undercover.

Auction Friday 10th November ‘23

132 Kite Street, Orange

From 10:30am Open

By Appointment Only

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Kim Watts 0429 952 499

Ray White Parkes raywhiteparkes.com.au

SALE

Build Your Dream Home!

Lot 200,201,202 4536 Mitchell Highway, Lucknow NSW

The property features a level topography, which makes it ideal for construction, minimizing the need for extensive earthworks.

The vacant land is ready for you to bring your architectural plans to life and start building your dream home. Situated along the esteemed Mitchell Highway, the property benefits from excellent road frontage, ensuring convenient access to nearby towns, amenities, and transport links.

Lucknow offers a peaceful rural setting while remaining within easy reach of essential services, schools, shopping centres, and recreational facilities.

For Individual Sale Only

Rural

Rare Building Opportunity!

3972 Mitchell Highway, Molong NSW

9.5 HA - 23 acres

4km north of Molong, direct access to the Mitchell Highway

Rich, alluvial flats with natural pastures

Bell River frontage, 41 mg licence

Excellent fencing

Potential for an additional 10 acre crown leased parcel of land

This property would be well suited to those looking for more room to run livestock or a rural lifestyle enthusiast looking to build a dream home.

SALE

Endless Opportunities!

62 Olive Street, Mandurama NSW

This property presents an excellent opportunity to own a freshly renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home nestled in the heart of Mandurama.

The sleek and stylish bathroom features contemporary finishes and offers a spa-like atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day.

Garden Space: The property sits on a generously sized block, offering plenty of space for outdoor activities, gardening, or even the potential to expand in the future.

Situated on Olive Street, this home enjoys the best of both worlds - a serene residential neighbourhood and close proximity to local amenities, schools and parks.

For savvy investors, this property presents an attractive opportunity to enter the rental market or expand an existing portfolio.

Rural

Auction

Friday 10th November ‘23

132 Kite Street, Orange

From 10:30am

Open

By Appointment Only

Kurt Adams

0428 747 050

Wade Clarke 0427 668 800

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Picturesque, Productive and Perfectly Positioned

“Montauban” 121 Shepherd Road, Orange NSW

The 50 acres of "Montauban" is sub-divided into 12 paddocks all with good watering points.

The 3-phase solar powered bore is 60 metres deep and has been rated at 4,500 litres (1,000 Gallons) per hour.

The fully enclosed and secure drive through workshop is just under 400 square metres (30 x 13mtr) and offers 10, 15 amp & 3 phase power, full industrial spec concrete floor, offices plus overhead gantry crane. A beautiful brick home comprising three bedrooms, an office which could be a fourth bedroom and two bathrooms and multiple formal & informal living areas, greets you as you drive onto the property.

Ray White Townsend Real Estate

Auction Friday 17th November ‘23

132 Kite Street, Orange

From 10:30am Open By Appointment Only

Stephen Townsend 0427 631 957

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

SALE

Warm & Inviting Family Home!

6 Tumulla Place, Blayney NSW

This home features an exciting opportunity for new home owners, investers or for families looking to downsize or upgrade.

Featuring 3 generously sized bedrooms and a renovated modern bathroom.

With multiple living areas the home features an open plan space and ample storage space in the kitchen.

Adding to the generous size of this home the laundry is second to none with an expectational amount of storage and counter space.

The fully renovated bathroom exudes sophistication with its contemporary fixtures and pristine finishes. It's a perfect oasis for a soothing bath or a refreshing shower after a long day.

Featuring an outdoor deck, a second shed and garden shed as well as a large backyard, this home has it all!

More Than Meets The Eye!

13 Striling Place, Blayney NSW

Located in a quiet family-friendly cul-de-sac within a short distance to schools, parks, and the Blayney town centre, this fantastic 4-bedroom brick home offers the perfect blend of comfort and functionality positioned on a large 835 sqm block.

This home boasts not one but two spacious living areas, providing ample room for relaxation, entertaining, or creating a cozy retreat for the family.

This property also offers three split systems and fully ducted heating for comfort all year round, a 6.6kw solar system and an additional separate toilet.

Step outside to the covered entertainment areas, where you can host barbecues, or simply unwind while enjoying the fresh air and beautiful views of Church Hill.

*rates approximately $525 per quarter

SALE

Captivating Duplex with Endless Potential

18-20

Riddell Street, Molong

NSW

This 1900's double brick duplex stands tall on immense bluestone foundations, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship of the era. Consisting of two functional 3bedroom units, this property offers the perfect blend of space and comfort.

Both units boast three well-proportioned bedrooms, ensuring comfortable accommodation for residents. Nestled on an expansive 1,132sqm block, each unit enjoys the luxury of its own secure backyard area. The secure off-street parking and the three-bay garage offer convenience and ample storage for vehicles. Take advantage of the flexibility to reside in one side of the duplex while renting out the other, or capitalise on the potential for two tenancies, generating a substantial weekly return of up to $750.

Opportunity Awaits in Yeoval SALE

7 Obley Street, Yeoval NSW

Sale Contact Agent Open By Appointment Only

Wade Clarke 0427 668 800

Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com

With three good sized bedrooms with built ins, fount lounge room featuring a fireplace and air conditioner and the opportunity to create your own workshop in the garage with already established workbenches to help complete all those DIY projects, you will enjoy everything this home has to offer.

Once you step outside, you are meet with a great sized yard for that growing family. With plenty of room to take advantage of, you have a couple of garden sheds and a chock pen already set up.

Being situated directly across the road from Yeoval Central School is just one of the of the many advantages this property has to offer.

Sale Contact Agent Open By Appointment Only

Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com

LAND FOR SALE

TWO ADJOINING LEVEL BUILDING BLOCKS IN EAST ORANGE

BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW 4 BEDROOM HOME 73 STEVENSON WAY, ORANGE

A great opportunity awaits here to build a smaller home on an easy to manage sized block. Situated in a quiet established location both these blocks have the bonus of the northern sun at the back. The land size is 279.7 m2 each and the titles will be registered soon.

$240,000 PER BLOCK

BEAUTIFUL ELEVATED BLOCK

Backing onto a Council reserve this good sized block enjoys a lovely outlook for you to build your new dream home on. Situated in the popular Northern Gardens Estate and is in easy reach to the North Orange Shopping precinct. Land size is 802 m

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

MODERN WAREHOUSE IN PREMIER LOCATION

Why wait to build when your family can move straight into your own sparkling new home that features an airy open plan living area with plentiful windows to capture the outlook.

All 4 bedrooms have built in wardrobes and the main bedroom has walk-in robes and an attractively tiled ensuite. The kitchen is the centrepiece of the home and features a gas cooktop stove, dishwasher and a large walk in food pantry.

Some of the many features here include central reverse cycle air conditioning throughout, a double garage with internal access, a covered alfresco area with views to enjoy.

Set on a great sized 876 m2 block that backs onto a Council reserve with green freshly laid tall fescue turf for all to play on.

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

WAREHOUSE IN AN EXCELLENT HIGH TRAFFIC FLOW LOCATION ON THE EDGE OF THE CBD

A fantastic corner location in the ever growing and popular Narrambla Business Park that’s within site of the Northern Distributor Road. Featuring a spacious showroom and reception area, 5 offices, boardroom/meeting room, kitchen/ meals room and staff amenities. The warehouse area has natural lighting, good access to the outside hardstand area and a mezzanine level. The yard is easily accessible and for larger vehicles there is a handy drive through so no need for turning around or reversing ! Plentiful concrete hardstand surrounds the building for parking and storage as well as other handy out buildings.

Total floor area including Warehouse, Office/Amenities & Mezzanine Storage is 1,075 M2

CONTACT OUT OFFICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Front reception/showroom, separate office area and good staff amenities.

Warehouse has high roller door access to front.

Four on-site car spaces.

Total floor area including office, warehouse & mezzanine is approx. 290 m2

RENT: $55,000 PER ANNUM + GST

MODERN DESIGN WAREHOUSE/OFFICE

Bright and airy offices on the ground floor and mezzanine level, both with own entrances.

Open plan warehouse with high ceilings and roller door access. 3 undercover car spaces at front.

Total area including offices, mezzanine level and warehouse is approx. 397 m2

RENT: $55,000 PER ANNUM + GST

IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR PROPERTY DEAL WITH THE LOCALS WITH LONG EXPERIENCE IN REAL ESTATE – NO SALE NO COST ! CALL NOW, CHRIS 0417 626 361 or John 0417 887 738

318 lords place, orange

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

UNDER OFFER

FIRST HOUSE OR GREAT INVESTMENT!

This great brick veneer property has a lot going for it, and it would be a great place to call home or purchase as an investment property.

Located in a very low traffic area on the southern side of the Distributor Road, you are close to shops, parks and more.

• Three bedrooms, master has walk in robe and ensuite, others have built-ins.

• Good size north facing lounge room with big windows that let in loads of light

• Open plan kitchen/dining area which adjoins the lounge room

• Attached double garage with internal access, ducted gas heating, secure rear yard

A REAL LORDS PLACE LOVELY!

If you want central, and you want classy, then this could be the property you are looking for. This lovely property has been well maintained by the owner and presents beautifully. Currently run as an Airbnb, it is showing a good return and would also be a great property for you to call home. From the great facade to the polished floorboards and period features there is a lot to love about this home.

• Three bedrooms, good size living area, light and airy

• Great street appeal, established gardens front and rear

• Combined kitchen and dining, classy bathroom and ducted heating

• All furniture and appliances can be purchased with the property

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CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

7 Corella Rise, orange

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

NEAT AS A PIN AND CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!

You will be impressed with the lovely home as I was when I first saw it. The owners are retiring and want to downsize so here is your chance to purchase this great property that the owners have put so much into.

• Four bedrooms, 3 with built in robes, master with ensuite

• Three living areas, all warm, inviting and very comfortable

• Spacious kitchen with soft close furniture, breakfast bar, dishwasher

• Recent installation of new terracotta roof and luxaflex shutters throughout

• Orange High school zone, 916sqm block (approx), walk to town and Cook Park

• Ducted gas heating through floor, wood heater and big A/C split system

This lovely four-bedroom property is only 2 years old and would suit a new home buyer, built by one of Orange’s most awarded building companies in Contemporary Homes, you know that the quality is there. Located in the popular Shiralee Estate, the property features an open plan north facing living/dining/kitchen area to capture the winter sun, the galley style kitchen has soft close furniture, stone bench tops and quality appliances, there is also a second living area. Three of the bedrooms all have built in robes and are close to the central main bathroom, the generous master bedroom is at the rear of the house and features a beautifully tiled floor to ceiling en-suite with square set cornices and walk in robe. The covered outdoor alfresco dining area and the manageable yard tops this great property off.

187 clinton st, orange $689,000

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

UNDER OFFER

A WELL APPOINTED HOME TO LIVE IN OR AS INVESTMENT!

This four bedroom property is the complete package with everything you look for in a home. The home sits on a level block of around 759sqm in a sought after location and features 4 bedrooms with the master having a walk through robe and en-suite, you will be impressed with the large 3 way bathroom with spa bath, floor to ceiling tiles and both bathrooms have under floor heating. The north facing lounge is adjacent to the dining area and kitchen, which features under bench oven, electric cooktop, dishwasher and loads of pantry space. Ducted gas heating throughout and a split system in the lounge area make this home nice and cosy. At the rear of the home is a covered entertaing area and there is a great double garage plus double carport, the garage has a wood heater, A/C and toilet.

DRESS CIRCLE LOCATION

There are coveted locations in Orange that have always been sought after with property seekers, and 23 Linden Avenue is one of those locations. The property has been looked after extremely well by its only owners and it’s time for someone else to enjoy this property and the location.

UNDER OFFER

7 Burrell Lane, Forest Reefs $545,000

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

UNDER OFFER

LIFESTYLE BLOCK CLOSE TO MILLTHORPE

This great 2.0 Ha (5 acre) block is ready to build on and has a sealed driveway right to the property. The block has got bore water available on site, three phase power, and rural fencing including gates. The lovely block is only a very short drive to Millthorpe and Orange and is one of 14 surronded by farmland.

• Registered and ready to build on

• Communal bore with water installed on the block for stock and garden use

• Three phase power to block

• Fencing and gates installed

• Only 7 minute drive to Millthorpe

• Sealed road to front gate

• Short drive to Orange, Millthorpe and Cadia

• Lovely rural setting

• Building on other blocks has commenced

NEARING COMPLETION, WELL APPOINTED!

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The residence sits on a generous 913sqm block and is drought proofed with its own water bore that irrigates the beautiful established gardens.

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This modern brick veneer residence is close to completion and is located in a quite street with minimal traffic. The property is on its own title on a manageable 371sqm block and has all the Mod Cons that you would expect in a new home. The location of the property is great with no through traffic, just a destination point for owners and visitors.

• North facing living areas flooded with natural light

• Two bedrooms, master has built ins and fully tiled en-suite

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The floorplan is excellent and can be configured as a 4-bedroom home with study, or a 5-bedroom home, or you could have a 6th bedroom or granny flat with a generous wing on the side of the house with its own en-suite and separate entrance. There are multiple living areas, a lovely modern kitchen and two of the three bathrooms have been renovated.

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• Open plan kitchen/dining/living, plus lounge or 3rd bedroom

• Galley style kitchen, stone benchtops, soft close furnishings

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

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• Beautifully tiled bathrooms, main bathroom has bath and shower CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

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CORONATION DR, ORANGE

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‘Willunga’ 548 Emu Swamp Road, Orange, NSW I The Perfect Blend of Location, Production, and Tranquillity

The property “Willunga” is located in the Emu Swamp area just east of Orange, New South Wales. It spans over 107.5 hectares and is well-suited for a rural lifestyle

• 12 kilometers east of Orange’s central business district, making it conveniently located. Sydney CBD is a manageable 245 kilometre drive

• Architecturally designed solar passive home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a study, and modern amenities

• Energy-efficient with double-glazed windows, underfloor heating in bathrooms and laundry, and a combination of wood fire and split-system heating and cooling

• The landscaped garden is designed by a local architect, and the home is supplied with water from two 7500-gallon rainwater tanks

• Practical infrastructure, including steel cattle yards with a loading ramp, crush, and holding/working yards

‘Tralee’ 487 Stapletons Road, Molong, NSW Harmonious Blend of Rural and Lifestyle Living

• Four bed, two bath, three living area renovated homestead

• 600*m of absolute frontage to the Bell River

• 15* mins to Molong, 40*mins to Orange

• 40*ha of highly productive country

• Self watering alluvial flats to gently undulating cultivation country

Auction Friday 10th Nov, 10:30am

Venue 152 William St, Bathurst

Ben Redfern 0457 770 062

Kurt Waterford 0439 642 390 eldersem.com.au * Approx.

Auction Friday 24th November, 10:30am

Venue 152 William St, Bathurst

Ben Redfern 0457 770 062

Kurt Waterford 0439 642 390 eldersem.com.au * Approx.

‘Amana’ 30 Phoenix Road, Orange NSW Perfect Blend of Rural Serenity

• Spanning an impressive 58.16 hectares (143.7 acres)

• 10*km from Orange CBD, 245*km from Sydney CBD

• Exquisite five-bedroom, two-bathroom homestead

• A bore, rated at 5,850Ltr/hr, connects to a reticulated watering system

• The land itself displays diverse features, ranging from strong basalt country to red and black soil, with over 75% of it being arable.

Auction Friday 10th Nov, 10:30am

Venue 152 William St, Bathurst

Ben Redfern 0457 770 062

Kurt Waterford 0439 642 390 eldersem.com.au * Approx.

39 SALE ST, ORANGE | 42 BANK STREET, MOLONG | 6363 1000 | PFISHER.COM.AU

Beautiful Beyond Belief

This gorgeous period home filled to the brim with character and charm and magnificent gardens is a true testament to the care that has been lavished upon it. This home is a true delight and has received highquality renovations ensuring that there are many modern conveniences blending seamlessly with the classic features of the home. Contact:

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Unique Investment Opportunity – No Strata!

Located close to Orange’s CBD, these two townhouses are on one title, are strata free and would make a fabulous addition to your portfolio. Live in one and rent out the other, set up both as short-term rental accommodation or lease both of them out. There are plenty of opportunities to do whatever you wish. Contact: Michael Wright 0421 360 948

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Expressions of Interest

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So Much Appeal

This lovely brick home has been immaculately kept by its owner and it’s now time for a new owner to fall in love with its appeal. From the classic garden at the front through to the back garden which is pretty as a picture, the home in between is a practical and comfortable haven.

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ONE PARK – Mid-Century Masterpiece

Discover the captivating world of architectural marvels and refined hospitality at One Park Lane Orange. This extraordinary property combines the timeless elegance of mid-century design with modern amenities, offering a unique opportunity for those seeking a luxurious retreat or a charming family home.

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Price: $1,650,000-$1,700,000

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39 SALE ST, ORANGE | 42 BANK STREET, MOLONG | 6363 1000 | PFISHER.COM.AU

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Comfortable Family Living

Nestled in the heart of West Orange, this cosy family home offers the ideal lifestyle you’ve been waiting for. Boasting three bedrooms, a large sunlit living room and an expansive enclosed backyard, it’s the perfect forever home!

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Contact: Chris Mason 0438 629 417

Price Guide: $649,000

What Dreams Are Made Of

Perched behind a white picket fence is this charming, classic Millthorpe cottage. Built in the 1880’s and surrounded by a cottage garden, you’ll love the peace and serenity. The beautiful lounge room boasts polished timber floors, timber-clad walls and pressed metal feature behind the wood fire and the timber kitchen is lovely.

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Contact: Michael Wright 0421 360 948

Price Guide: $629,000

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Sweet Country Charm

This sweet property, on a big block, has a country town charm all of its own. The façade of the house will make you think of a rustic log cabin and the inside is as neat as a pin with four spacious bedrooms, cosy lounge and updated kitchen. Could be the treechange you’ve been searching for.

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Contact: Jacob Evans 0428 130 789

Price: $449,000

A Testament to Grandeur

This spacious family home has been meticulously designed and crafted and offers an extraordinary living experience. The features are many and an inspection is a must to truly appreciate the scope of what is included in this home. This home is truly a testament to grandeur and would make a wonderful forever home.

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Contact: Chris Mason 0438 629 417

Price Guide: $1,799,000

74 PITTMAN DRIVE, BLAYNEY

29 SIEBEN DRIVE

UNWIN STREET MILLTHORPE

63 MAIN STREET, CUDAL

39 SALE ST, ORANGE | 42 BANK STREET, MOLONG | 6363 1000 |

The Home that Keeps on Giving

14 Park Lane Price Guide: $785,000 Contact: Adam Savage 0419 232 416 4 2.5 1

15 ROSETEAGUE WAY

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Contemporary Living at its Finest

Located in popular Shiralee Estate, this newly built home offers contemporary living at its finest. With the quintessential four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two car garage this home has plenty of space for the growing family. Perhaps this modern home is waiting for you?

Contact: Chris Mason 0438 629 417

Mews” 9/99 Bathurst Road Price Guide: $680,000

2 Bimble Close Price: $885,000 Contact: Michael Wright 0421 360 948

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A home in a desirable location with space for the whole family on a large block? Look no further than this spectacularly spacious home on 1148 square metres, superbly located in a quiet cul-de-sac. Featuring a flexible floorplan, the home can be turned into whatever you wish.

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Newman Lane

Contact: Jacob Evans 0428 130 789

Executive Living Redefined

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This beautiful brand-new villa is redefining executive living for the discerning lover of luxury looking for a no fuss lifestyle with benefits. There are three bedrooms and an impressive living area. As one of Orange’s newest gated complexes, Kinross Mews offers secure and private living spaces in a lovely setting and a great location.

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Great Start, Excellent Location

124 Bank Street, Molong Price: $519,000 Contact: Jacob Evans 0428 130 789 311

25 Robinson Court Price Guide: Contact Agent Contact: Adam Savage 0419 232 416 422 Scan QR Code to see all Open House Times

As Good as New

A Versatile Floor Plan for Modern Living

The Epitome of Modern Living

Contact: Chris Mason 0438 629 417 Price Guide: $850,000-$880,000 8 JASPER STREET 422

8 Calang Street Price: $679,000 Contact: Michael Wright 0421 360 948

Charming Comfort and Convenience Awaits

This welcoming home offers everything you’ve been searching for in a comfortable, family-friendly environment. With three generously sized bedrooms, plus a spacious open plan living and dining area, there’s plenty of space for everyone to relax. It is located on an elevated block in close proximity to all the amenities Molong has to offer.

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62 Churchill Avenue

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Contact: Chris Mason 0438 629 417

Price: $449,000

Price: $485,000

Contact: Michael Wright 0421 360 948

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10/1-7 Hartas

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Price: $399,000

Neat And Tidy Unit

Contact: Adam Savage 0419 232 416 211

This neat unit is located in the popular West Orange area and is also a comfortable walk to the CBD. Featuring modern appliances, neutral colours, an updated kitchen, reverse cycle system, low maintenance backyard and good-sized bedrooms with built in wardrobes. This unit would ideally suit a downsizer or investor.

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Completely rebuilt from the ground up is this great starter home. All three bedrooms have built-ins and new carpet and the kitchen, bathroom and timber deck are all brand new. This is a perfect home for those buying on a budget or investors looking to get in at the right price.

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Guide: $400,000-$429,000 Contact:

Contact: Jacob Evans 0428 130 789

2A Miriam Drive Price Guide: $790,000-$830,000

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Cute as a Button

Newly finished and beautiful with a fantastic floorplan designed with easy living in mind, you’ll love the flow of the open plan kitchen, dining and family area and patio in the low maintenance backyard. Perfect for the busy family, discerning couple or those looking to downsize in style. Inspections are easily arranged.

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Loony Lotto: Adrienne Jones

Find Pinny: Simone Taylor Face in the Crowd: Erica Birks

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Face in the Crowd

Win a $50 gift voucher at Cheeky Barista Cafe

We have two vouchers to give away per month, be on the lookout in our October 19 issue for the face in the crowd. Meanwhile checkout their specials on page 51 of this week’s magazine.

Find Pinny

We have a voucher for Orange Tenpin Bowl valued at $60 to give away each week, so the family can go bowling!

Each week we’ll hide a small version of “Pinny” (pictured) somewhere in OCLife. It could be anywhere. To enter, simply find him, write your name and phone number on the back of an envelope, along with the page number you found him on, and send in...

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Win a voucher to the value of $20, to use at Coco’s Cafe or Paul’s @ Coco’s

TO WIN: If you have a personal or business phone number with these 4 numbers appearing in any order within it, put in an entry and we’ll draw a winner from among all correct entries each week.

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When I was growing up, my closest friend was an adopted kid from the Philippines. His parents had adopted him when he was only 18 months old and we had so much fun together doing all sorts of crazy things that were possible during the 90s. As we got older, our games and sources of fun became more and more reckless as we tried to show the other just how grown-up we thought we were. The clearest memory I have of this was when I was 14 and he was 15 and his parents were out, and we thought it’d be fun to take his dad’s car for a drive through the front paddock. We had a great time. We didn’t try drifting or drive too fast because there was a part in both of us that we should still try and be careful. It all went very well… until we had to park the car back in the garage. My friend misjudged the angle, wedged the car on to the side of the garage door, and the car got stuck. Whichever way he tried to manoeuvre it, the side panels would only buckle and scrape more. He then had the bright idea of tying a rope to the towbar and dragging the car sideways with his dad’s ride-on mower (with a bit of a run-up). It did work but caused a bit of serious damage to the car’s axle. But we thought we were all good and that his dad wouldn’t notice. However, just as we were shutting the garage, his parents came home. I had never seen my friend cry before.

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I’d also never seen his parents angry before. But, as I sheepishly grabbed my bike to ride home, I heard his dad say something that has stuck with me: he said he still loved him and that he forgave him. As I remember that teenage episode, I’m reminded of how the Christian message resonates so much with this memory. At the heart of the Christian message is one of forgiveness. That, even though we have messed up, God o ers forgiveness through Jesus. But there’s something even more wonderful in this. That those who are part of God’s family are adopted into it and they will never be unadopted. That was the crazy irrational fear I had as I rode back home that afternoon – that my friend was somehow going to be unadopted. But, of course, that would never happen. He had been forgiven. He was assured of his father’s love even in the midst of a pretty big mistake. This is exactly what happens to all those who trust in Jesus, and it is the hope that I have. The apostle Paul reflects on this in Romans 8:15 when he says: ‘The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father”.’ There is a wonderful promise and certainty of hope here, that all those who are God’s are adopted into this family and he will never unadopt them.

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CUMNOCK VILLAGE MARKETS

FAMILY FUN DAY

Saturday, October 21 at the Cumnock Sportsground 9am to 2pm

Head on down to the Cumnock Sportsground from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, October 21 for the Cumnock Village Markets Family Fun Day.

There will be more than sixty market stalls including a variety of food trucks, co ee and ice cream, and bacon and egg rolls from Cumnock Fire Brigade.

Free Family Fun Day Activities include a petting zoo, bungee run, mechanical bull, plaster cast painting, face painting, Cobb and Co Coach rides, jumping castles, live music and more!

DONATIONS ON ENTRY

Our September meeting was very rewarding as we were able to give support to two men who had recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and were not clear on what type of treatment they should pursue. As our members have had various types of treatments, we were able to answer most of the queries the gentlemen had, and hopefully made their future decision easier.

The main Item of the meeting was the information stand at Orange Field Days, and how we can sta it. This is a very important three days as it allows the group to contact many men and explain the importance of visiting their GP and having regular PSA blood tests, as prostate cancer cannot be self-diagnosed, and there is no screening program available. In previous years we have handed out over 100 information packs and spoken to many men and their partners.

We are still looking for volunteers to help at the stand and hand out information packs. If you can help come to our meeting or ring Ray or Charlie.

OUR MEETING THIS MONTH:

6pm | Tuesday, October 17. Café Connect meeting room, 107 Prince Street, Orange.

Further Information: Ray 6362-5257 or Charlie 6361-1830

Orange City Christian MEN’S BREAKFAST

SATURDAY 21ST OCT, 6.50AM FOR 7AM START, FINISH 8.20AM

$20

Pay on Entry Cash or Card

Duntryleague Orange

Guest Speaker: Trevor Sadler

Retired Operations Manager - Mineral Drilling at this month’s Orange City Christian Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, AUGUST 21, at the Duntryleague Golf Club.

The monthly event is about enabling men to connect around some fun, fellowship and sharing of life and faith over a very tasty breakfast, in a wonderful setting.

RSVP by phone or SMS your name and those you want to come along with by 7pm Wednesday, 18 October, to: Michael Middleton on 0418 435 250; or Mal Rankin on 0427 200 453. Please inform us of any dietary requirements.

ORANGE CITY WOMEN’S BOWLING CLUB NEWS

On Tuesday, September 27 we held our Fiesta Day with 47 bowlers attending including four visiting teams from Millthorpe, Majellan (Bathurst) and two from Orange Ex-Services’ Country Club. The theme was ”dress as a famous personality” and the atmosphere was fun from the start of the day with many bowlers dressing up as sports people, cartoon characters, movie stars, or in work uniforms and even Dolly Parton put in an appearance. Some people just went as themselves.

Match Committee: Karen Bou ler and Mary Carr (at back), and Cathy Wright and Patty Stedman (in front).

Roslyn McGroder, Pat Swain and Kristeen Oates

Gail Pringle, Jenny MacDougall, Kay Kennedy, Joy Pitts, Lynda McFadden and Marg Henry.

Maureen Taylor, Liz Draper and Betsy Thornberry from Majellan Club in Bathurst

Jill Davidson.

Gerry and Jessie, the husband and daughter of the late Judith Ann

(Judy) deRooy

Would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kind thoughts and expressions of sympathy. We would also like to thank the paramedics and staff of both the ER and ICU at Orange Health Service. Also a special thank you to the team at Penhalls Funeral Services for their kind, caring and sympathetic help in this tragic time for us.

Again thank you everyone.

PUZZLES

CROSSWORD

No. 197

9-LETTER

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

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Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?

QUICK QUIZ

1. Which famous fighter plane did R.J. Mitchell design in 1936?

2. What bay does the Golden Gate Strait lead into?

3. In Greek mythology, which beautiful youth fell in love with his own reflection?

4. Who created the fictional detective Phillip Marlowe?

5. Which well-known US tennis player was sued by his own fan club?

6. Actor Sandra Bullock (pictured) was once married to which reality TV star?

7. Who was the last Aztec ruler of Mexico?

8. Painted, Musk, Leatherback and Green are all examples of what?

9. Which singer played the scarecrow in the 1978 film The Wiz?

10. Which disease is also known as rubella?

Can you find all the words listed? The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

CROSS purposes

THUMBS UP to Mikaela at the East Orange Post O ce for her excellent customer service. She took the time to do a money order for me and all with a lovely smile.

THUMBS UP to Ben from John Zelukovic Smash Repairs who came to change my tyre on a chilly Friday night. Thank you for your friendly service!

A Life Sentence

WITH KENAN MILHAM

As a law student, I spent weeks at the Downing Centre courthouse. We were told to observe and learn. From horrific violence to cheeky gra ti, for a country kid straight out of school it was pretty eye opening.

I’ll never forget a young man who had hit a pedestrian while drink driving. Sitting in court, you could tell he was afraid. I remember him crying while his public defender begged for leniency. He wasn’t much older than I was.

I was in knots. I’d heard the su ering and anger of the injured person’s family. I didn’t want the result of drunkenly running over a stranger to be: “No worries mate!”. But at the same time, I also wanted there to be a way back for that kid. I wanted his heartfelt sorry to be worth something.

This is the question at the heart of Jesus’ story. How will a good God deal with you and me?

Courts fumble awkwardly around justice and mercy. But God doesn’t. Through Jesus, God doesn’t simply ignore our failures or write us o . Instead, Jesus took justice and punishment on himself so he could o er us forgiveness and mercy. Realising that changed my life. You?

BIG THUMBS UP to Orange Health Service Kite Street Pathology sta . Always helpful, cheerful and polite no matter how pushed they are!

HUGE THUMBS UP to Sam at John Deere spare parts for her outstanding custom service, always with a smile. You are an asset to the company and great sta need to be acknowledged. Well done Sam!

HUGE THUMBS DOWN to the public servants in the Orange City Council who think its a great way to spend ratepayers money and state government grants on a bee clock and a drag queen story time at the Orange City Library. Ratepayers shouldn’t have to pay for your ludicrous ideas.

BIG THUMBS UP to Newcrest Mining for putting on a fun Family Day at the Tailings Project. It was great to be able to come to site and see where our loved ones work every day. Thanks for giving us this special opportunity!

THUMBS DOWN to the hoons drag racing up and down Woodward Street.

THUMBS DOWN to businesses running ads to try and make money from people’s grief after losing loved ones.

THUMBS UP to Rachel, Zac and everyone else at BNH Blinds. My new blinds are great. Your friendly and professional service is much appreciated.

THUMBS UP to the youg guy who helped me out at Mr Minit Orange Central Square. Much appreciated!

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