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It’s been great to have the warm weather return this week after having to pull a jumper out of the wardrobe on Friday evening! I did have a moment of dread that we might see an early end to the summer (it’s only just begun!) but here’s hoping for at least a few more weeks of warm sunshine.

On Monday, I attended the launch of a new campaign by Orange Push for Palliative to see a new 12-bed hospice built at Bloom�eld. The hardworking volunteer advocacy group has identi�ed a site not far from the Orange Hospital that would be ideal for a purpose-built hospice. It is a cause that we are happy to support and one that few could �nd fault with. There are more details on the following page.

As I mentioned last week we are preparing to launch a new regular segment in OC Life to recognise local volunteers and community-minded people who make our city a better place to live, but we need your help! You can read more about that on page 5.

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At a public launch on Monday, February 6, Orange Push for Palliative President Jenny Hazelton called on both state and Federal governments to fully fund a purpose-built stand-alone hospice on a greenfield site close to Orange Hospital.

“Our message is: it’s time we had a hospice. It is our turn. There is a great inequity of funding across rural NSW and metropolitan areas and it’s time things became a bit more equal and had a bit more spread,” Jenny said onsite at Bloomfield on Monday.

The group, founded following a public meeting in 2015, has spent many years advocating for better Palliative care services for Orange and the surrounding districts. Through their e orts, a two-bed dedicated unit was established in Orange Hospital, but it is simply not enough, Jenny said.

“The beds in the hospital only o er endof-life care, between three and seven days, and so that doesn’t include the whole of the palliative care journey,” she said.

“What we want to do is remove palliative care from an acute care hospital, because in the acute care, in hospitals, they are busy, there are buzzers, there’s noise, there’s

trolleys, there’s no sense of peace — even though we’ve tried to ensure that with the palliative care beds…

“[Somewhere] the patients can be with their family in a tranquil, peaceful environment and they can spend their precious time — at whatever stage of their palliative care journey — together without the hassle and the stress.”

The new push for a hospice in Orange comes after the NSW Government announced funding to double the palliative care bed capacity at Tamworth Hospital from six beds to 12.

“Tamworth has six dedicated beds already and now the Government has announced they are going to double that to twelve beds, but we haven’t heard what’s happening here,” Jenny said.

“...that’s $21 million for a freestanding, green build and that’s what we want. And why shouldn’t we share resources, get blueprints… so we don’t all reinvent the wheel when there’s services that need to be developed?

“We will be going to Tamworth and we will be talking to them and hopefully we will be able to share resources so it’s more equitable across the state.”

The preferred site identified by Orange Push for Palliative is a parcel of bushland located

south of the Bloomfield Oval, not far from Ronald McDonald House.

The tranquil setting and location close to hospital services make it ideal, Jenny said.

“It’s on Crown land… you see the beautiful gum trees, you’ll hear that it’s so quiet, you’ll hear the birds.

“Losing a loved one… if you’ve been through it, you will know that it is a rollercoaster and the type of care you get and the end can leave you feeling warm and peaceful or leave you having all sorts of negative, bad thoughts that often remain for a long period of time.

“There can be very di erent experiences and we want to make sure that people have the opportunity to have positive, and I know that sounds strange, but as positive an experience as it can be.”

Orange barrister, Bill Walsh, backed the push for a local hospice, telling of his family’s recent experience at St John of God Hospital in Perth, during the final days of life of his son, Todd Walsh.

“The treatment that he received in the hospice was just first class. Whereas the oncology ward was busy and noisy, down at the hospice it was tranquil and peaceful,” Bill said.

“It was indeed a very wonderful experience for us, his family, we are just so pleased that he had that opportunity to have the benefit of a hospice…

“I think it is very very important that we, as a local community here, push as hard as we can to have a facility such as they have at St John of God. We need a hospice, and it’s not just for the elderly, it is for young people like Todd, who was 40 years of age.”

Orange Push for Palliative has put in submissions to the relevant government ministers as well as NSW Premier Dominic Perrotett and has been contacting all candidates ahead of the NSW Government state election next month.

“We want this to be above politics; this is not a thing to play games with,” Jenny said, asking that people make their voices heard on the issue.

“We call on the people of Orange to join us now as we lobby state and federal governments to allocate appropriate funding similar to the recent announcement by the NSW Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor of the allocation of $21 million for a dedicated hospice in Tamworth.

“We want it. It is our turn; it is our time.”

Orange Push for Palliative has launched a new campaign to see a 12-bed hospice facility built at Bloomfield.

‘It’s our time; it’s our turn’

New push for purpose-built hospice at Bloomfield

Know someone who makes life in Orange better?

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Orange City Life has teamed up with Ashcroft’s IGA and their Let’s Make Better charity to give a small nod of appreciation to the community-minded people and volunteers who make Orange a better place to live.

Whether it’s being on one of the many sports committees in the city, a lifetime of charity work or just looking out for a neighbour, these small deeds often go unnoticed but they make a huge di erence in the lives of others and our community.

Orange City life is launching a regular ‘Volunteer of the month’ segment in our magazine and we have partnered with Ashcroft’s IGA to give one worthy recipient a $100 grocery voucher each month.

“I think it’s good for people to see good news stories and what other people are doing out there and maybe be inspired. I think people are unaware of what people actually do for others in the community,” Rochelle Ashcroft said.

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Indeed, Rochelle said Ashcroft’s Let’s Make Better was started after seeing the generosity of their customers helping out others in the local community. For the past eight years, they have provided donations to many local organisations to make sure they keep supporting the people they help.

Do you know someone who goes out of their way to make life better in our community? It could be a friend, neighbour, colleague, committee member or co-worker — we want to hear from you!

To nominate a person you deem worthy for our Volunteer of the Month, send us their contact information along with details of their good deed, and they will be in the running to be rewarded with a $100 gift voucher from Ashcroft’s IGA.

Write to us at Suite 3, 241 Lords Place, Orange NSW 2800, email us at reception@oclife.com.au with the subject line “Volunteer of the Month”, or drop your nomination into our o ce.

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Women’s National Cricket League action at Wade Park this weekend

NSW Breakers Vs ACT Meteors Friday and Sunday matches

Orange’s Wade Park will host some of the country’s best female cricketers this weekend

the NSW Breakers meet the ACT Meteors in two matches on Friday, February 10 and Sunday, February 12.

The two matches are part of the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) one-day series.

Orange’s own Phoebe Litchfield plays for the NSW Breakers and is likely to return to the Wade Park pitch to represent her state this weekend.

Orange City Council’s Sport and Recreation Community Committee Chair,

ONE LUCKY BOY’S CRICKET DREAMS COMING TRUE

Cr Tammy Greenhalgh said it was great to see representative cricket matches being played at Wade Park.

“I’m thrilled Council can partner with Cricket NSW to bring this level of competition to regional areas and provide the opportunity for fans of the game to see Australia’s best female cricketers in action,” Cr Greenhalgh said.

Orange City Council has been enhancing facilities at Wade Park for some years to support local cricket and attract first-class cricket matches, most notably with the addition of the Carl Sharpe Indoor Cricket Centre in late 2020.

Improvements to grandstand seating and additions such as sight screens and

turf practice wickets followed. Work on replacing the field lighting and revamping the public toilets, changerooms and storage facilities is underway.

Representatives from Cricket NSW inspected Wade Park in January in preparation for the matches and were impressed with the venue.

“This is testament to the hard work of our grounds sta as well as Council’s commitment to building the reputation of Wade Park as the premier cricket venue in the Central West,” Cr Greenhalgh said. Play begins 10am on Friday, February 10 and 10am Sunday, February 12. Entry is free and the canteen will be open.

Charlie Banham has big dreams of playing professional cricket one day and this weekend he’s lucky enough to be getting up close to all the action of the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) one-day match at Wade Park.

When the NSW Breakers meet the ACT Meteors on Friday, February 10, Charlie will be catching all the action from the commentator’s box.

“I think it will be an awesome time there!” says cricket tragic Charlie, who is a student at the Anson Street School.

It was Charlie’s school work experience week under the wing of Cricket NSW coach, Angus Norton, that saw him get the best seat in the house this weekend.

“It was quite enjoyable,” said Charlie, of his work at Orange’s main cricket facility. “I got taken on a tour of Wade Park – I was teaching others how to coach and how to use the bowling machine.”

Charlie, who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), doesn’t see that as standing in the way of his dreams of being a professional cricketer. His only concern? The volume of fans and autographs he may have to deal with!

But for now, Charlie’s excited to enjoy his brush with fame this weekend and, of course, watching a good game of cricket with friends and family.

“Red hot” field of bowlers eyeing gold in Orange

Orange City Bowling Club’s iconic Golden Eagle Classic Pairs tournament has attracted unprecedented interest from some of the best lawn bowlers in the country.

Now in its 53rd year, the Golden Eagle tournament has long had a reputation for attracting strong competition, but this year the field is “red hot”, says tournament organiser, Lee Stintson.

A full complement of 42 teams will take to the greens on Tuesday, February 28 for the start of the tournament, which concludes Friday, March 3, says Lee, adding that all available places were filled just seven days after the tournament was advertised.

“It’s been incredible! We sent entries out far and wide for people to come and play and the response was fantastic,” says Lee.

“It was great to fill that up early and the quality of player coming this year is… yeah, it’s exceptional!”

Among those competing for a share in the $20,000 on o er this year are Australian representative bowlers Corey Wedlock, Ben Twist and Carl Healey — who were part of the five-man team that competed at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in England.

Irish international and Commonwealth Games

silver medalist, Gary Kelly, will be taking part as well as Chris Smith, who has represented Tonga.

“We’ve got world champions, current Australian players, current internationals, plenty of players with state bowls experience from New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, Victoria, ACT… so the field is red hot this year and whoever gets through and wins it, will have definitely have made their way through a pretty tough field,” says Lee, who believes it’s the most competitive line-up of bowlers he’s seen in his 25 years being involved in the Golden Eagle.

“Over its time, we’ve attracted some pretty big names, as we have again this year. I think those players realise the quality of greens that we have here at Orange City as well as the facilities in the club,” says Lee, who reckons spectators will be in for a treat over the four days of play.

“We’re getting here that week, the players who are right at the top of the sport, the ones that are on TV playing in those major events are going to be here in Orange that week and there’s plenty of local talent.. the better players in Orange are playing in the event,” he says.

The night before play begins on Monday, February 27, Orange City Bowling Club will host the Golden Eagle ‘Calcutta’ auction of competing teams.

Given the quality of bowlers attending, the bidding could be fierce, says Lee.

A new addition to the Golden Eagle this year is a gala sportsman’s dinner on Wednesday, March 1, featuring rugby league legend, Steve “Blocker” Roach as the guest speaker.

“He’ll be here with comedian Justin Karcher, doing interviews and there’ll be auction prizes, lucky door prizes, a two-course meal from the new caterers and a drinks package as well,” says Lee. “So it will be a nice meet-and-greet opportunity for people in our local club to meet with these top-line players. Also, a chance for us to recognise those sponsors and the contribution they make to the event.”

Orange City Bowling Club’s Sportsman Dinner will be held on Wednesday, March 1. Tickets are on sale now for $100 per person and can be purchased from reception.

...the players who are right at the top of the sport, the ones that are on TV playing in those major events are going to be here in Orange that week and there’s plenty of local talent..

Golden Eagle Classic Pairs tournament organiser, Lee Stintson, and Orange City Bowling Club secretary/ manager, Tony Fitzsimmons holding the unique metre-high Golden Eagle trophy.

“Fab 5” postie ride for sick kids

Five ‘fab’ friends are getting ready to pack their posties and tour the Central West, raising money to get sick kids the help they need.

The women’s only charity event, Never Late Fe-Mail Postie Bike Ride, starts on April 26, with all money raised going to Wings4kidz, a charity that supports sick children in regional NSW get transport to and from their medical appointments.

Team member, Joanne Westcott, said it’s a worthy cause, which is why the five friends decided to push themselves out of their comfort zones.

“I’ve got very good friends in Parkes, and their really good friends had a sick child, and they did a charity ride, and I thought I’m going to do that, then they said there was going to be a female one and I thought I’ve got to go in that,” Joanne said, although she’s quite honest about how little she knows about motorbikes.

“We’re definitely not bikie girls!” she admitted.

They’ve named themselves the “Fab 5” and the team aims to raise at least $5,000 with a return medical flight costing $1,000.

The riders will tour around the Central West, from Parkes, to Orange and then to Mudgee

over three days. Main roads will be avoided as they travel back, dirt roads.

“And postie bikes are apparently notoriously tricky!” team member Jane Elliott added. Events and experiences will be set up in the towns for them to enjoy, and they encourage locals to wave as they pass by.

“We’ll be meeting the children who have been on the flights in the di erent towns, so it will really put at the heart. You know, they’re doing really amazing things.”

While the ladies don’t consider themselves “bikie girls” they’re excited to try something new.

“I think just getting out and getting out of comfort zones will be exciting,” Joanne said.

“It’s a fantastic cause and it supports our district,” Jane added.

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Two teams from Orange taking part in the Never Late Fe-Mail Postie Bike Ride: “Not Fast, Not Furious” – Michelle Morton and Annie Meagher, and the “Fab 5” — Di Fenner, Joanne Westcott, Jane Elliot, and Tania Dalzell (Not pictured: Michelle Zarnow).

Ahead of this weekend’s 2023 Gnoo Blas Classic Car, Bike and Truck Show, the club took the opportunity of World Cancer Day (February 4) to make a donation of $4,000 each to local cancer charities Can Assist Orange and The Orange Prostate Cancer Support Group. The donations were raised through gate takings of the 2022 Gnoo Blas show.

Preparations are well underway for this Saturday, said Gnoo Blas club president Wayne Swadling, who predicts it will be one of their biggest yet. The 2023 Gnoo Blas Classic Car, Bike and Truck Show is being held at Sir Jack Brabham Park, the site of the old Gnoo Blas race track, this Saturday, February 1.

LOCAL DANCERS SHINE ON THE NATIONAL STAGE

Students from local dance school, Dance HQ, have returned to Orange with a spring in their step after some amazing results at the Showcase National Dance Championships. The largest dance event in the country, Showcase National Dance Championships attract entries from the top dance studios from across Australia and New Zealand — all competing for the title of Australia’s top studio.

Dance HQ took 40 students, ages 6-17, to the Gold Coast to attend the Championships held January 17-23.

“To attend this, we had to qualify at a smaller eisteddfod, which we were successful in securing a place for six group routines,” Dance HQ founder, Emily Goodwin said.

“This opportunity was important for us, not to win a place but to inspire our kids and expose them to something bigger.”

But Emily said they received some amazing

results, with their junior jazz group placing third, and senior jazz group finishing fifth overall.

“Our students also competed in solos where they also received incredible results!” Emily said.

“Some mentionable ones include: Laura Harrison, second overall in the junior division; Marley Braid, fifth overall in the junior division; and Eloise Harrison received fifth overall in the teen division — this basically means they received the top scores for their age group!

When not dancing, the team enjoyed exploring the Gold Coast beaches, theme parks and shopping centres, Emily said.

“This was such a rewarding experience for everyone who attended,” she said.

“It was definitely a highlight for our dancers and we look forward to seeing their newly ignited passion and drive this year!”

Donna Stedman lopped o almost 60 centimetres of her long locks on Friday, February 3, all to help raise money for local cancer patients.

It is a cause that’s close to Donna’s heart, having tragically lost her son Daniel, better known as “Blocker”, to the disease in 2020.

The ‘big chop’ took place at the Bloomfield Hall on Friday afternoon, with a fundraising barbecue and opportunity for spectators to donate to CanAssist Orange. There was even an option to buy the right to cut a “lock” of hair yourself.

“I hadn’t had it cut o at any length for 22 years,” Donna said, explaining that she had wanted to do something big to honour her son, Daniel.

The hair she said is being donated to a company in Victoria called ‘Real Fringe Hair Bands’ who provides hair bands with donated hair attached to cancer patients and people who su er from Alopecia.

Orange G den Club growing strong f 30 ye s

The Orange Garden Club celebrates its 30th anniversary this month and members used the occasion of their first monthly meeting of the year on Friday to mark the milestone.

“I can remember the atmosphere the first day, everyone was so excited. Orange was getting its own garden club,” recalled founding member Dulcie Gri th.

Until then, Orange’s garden lovers’ only option was to join the Molong Garden Club, but in 1992 the club was forced to close its books to new members due to growing numbers.

It was the late Jill Brough who decided that Orange could and should support a club of its own.

“Molong had a well-functioning garden club and it was only a small town,” continued Dulcie. “The ladies that startled the club — Jill Brough, Hazel Pearson and Jill Wade

— they used to go out to Molong and they thought this is ridiculous, we must get a club of our own in Orange — and that’s where it started.”

Seeking advice from Molong Garden Club founder, Mary Glasson, an advertisement was placed in the local newspaper and through the Caroole Nursery in Clinton Street, for a meeting to propose the formation of a local club.

A total of 52 people attended that first meeting in the Neighbourhood Centre, where Jill Brough was elected as President, Esther Giblin (Secretary), Gwen Wythes (Treasurer), Betty Wilson (Publicity O cer) and Loretta Blake (Tour Director). Committee

members included Fran Butler, Hazel Pearson and Pat Williams.

By August 1993, the club had 150 registered members.

“Jill Brough said at the first meeting, she was our first president and she said that it was going to be a friendly club — and it still is a friendly club,” said Dulcie

“Yes, everybody talks to everybody and we share lots of stories here,” said life member Barbara Hawke, who joined the club in its first few months.

As when it was founded, the Orange Garden Club continues to organise garden visits and tours around Australia and

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internationally as well as local day trips and regularly hosting guest speakers.

“And over the years, we’ve done a lot of other activities raising funds for the Orange community. We built that arch at the entrance [to the botanic gardens] and we’ve donated trees to the gardens also chairs… we’ve donated to the orange hospital’s fairy garden,” said Barbara.

The Orange Garden Club still boast a 150-strong membership with 70–90 people attending their monthly meeting held on the first Friday of the month.

The club’s badge, designed by Fran Butler in 1993 remains the same to this very day –pressed flowers with the member’s name.

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Long-time members of the Orange Garden Club, Dulcie Gri th and Barbara Hawke, cutting a celebratory cake at the club’s meeting on Friday, February 3. The Orange Garden Club celebrates its 30th anniversary this month.

What Kid’s Say!

Name: JOSEPHINE

Age: 8

What makes your family special?

Playing with them. I sit on Dad’s hip and fall backwards. If you owned a store, what would you sell? Shoes!

If you could make the rules at home for one day, what would they be?

The adults aren’t allowed to bake – we are!

THE GOOD ENOUGH Parent

with EMILY THOMPSON

GOING GREEN WITHOUT THE GUILT

e have slowly been making more environmentally conscious choices. Since installing solar panels we have had to rethink our power usage. After a lifetime of using o -peak power, we are now trying to run the washing machine, dishwasher and cooking appliances during the morning or afternoon to utilise our solar power. We’d love our next car to be an electric vehicle and are currently in the process of buying an electric lawn mower. All of these have been easy choices that we’ve made with a happy, positive attitude.

But slowly, like all things in life, I’ve started to feel guilty about not doing more, or doing it “properly”.

This started on Monday afternoon when Miss Eight pulled out her lunchbox and told me she no longer wanted to take singleuse plastic to school, to save the turtles. Unfortunately, we don’t have a spectacular record of embracing sustainability in lunch boxes. Last year, we switched from yoghurt pouches to a reusable container filled with yoghurt, and then we got rid of plastic spoons and started sending metal spoons in. That was the last time I ever saw our teaspoons, and it’s the sole reason I’m currently stirring my co ee with a cake fork.

Now, her lunch box is almost completely plastic-free, save for the pretzels and pizza shapes. My problem is that I am yet to win the lotto, so like most parents, I can’t really a ord most groceries these days, particularly the bulk multipacks of chips/

Wpretzels/biscuits that cost $5 a box last year and today cost $8.50. So I buy the big packet, portion them into zip lock bags and throw one into her lunch box along with a sandwich, fruit and a capsicum (yoghurt is only eaten at home now).

So I finish my co ee, put my cup and cake fork into the dishwasher, (not laziness, it’s the better choice!) open a box of pizza shapes and pop a handful into a small container. Congratulating myself, I take several selfies for Instagram. Nailing it for once!

We head out the door and I pass my lovely neighbour who is walking his daughter to her second day of kindergarten. On the way home I see him again, this time walking home with his daughter. They pop into the house, and then he emerges ready to walk her back to school, but this time he has her backpack and he looks upset.

Darling neighbour, don’t be upset. I’ve taken Miss Eight to school without her backpack once, without her lunch box once and I’ve completely forgotten to take her to school, and driven to work with her still in the car twice. There’s so much pressure on parents today and it’s easy to succumb to it. Let the guilt go, and laugh about your stu -ups. I promise it doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things.

I walk in the door and take one look at the box of pizza shapes and portion the rest into zip-lock bags. Because there’s a 100 per cent chance I’ll eat some for morning tea if I don’t. And until I buy more small containers later this week, this system works for us. Good enough!

Conservatorium & Planetarium

√ 24 hour rescue helicopter service for Orange and region

√ $14 million for highway upgrades between Lithgow and Orange

√ Bat/hail netting funding for local orchardists

√ $1.2 million for CCTV in Orange, Bathurst and Wellington

√ 47 mobile phone towers and base stations across Calare

Last week I enjoyed attending the High Tea launch of Orange Seniors Festival, which runs until February 12.

The festival is an opportunity to celebrate our seniors and thank them for their vitally important contribution to our communities in so many different ways. The festival offers a full program of free or discounted activities planned for seniors and their carers to enjoy, including high tea, guided walks, cooking demonstrations, music, dance and trivia, as well as a bus trip

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to Canberra’s National Museum of Australia.

A highlight of the event will be the official launch of the Seniors Village Hub, whihch aims to increase wellness and reduce social isolation for older people in our community.

We had a great discussion about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. All over our region I have found a real willingness to engage and learn more about this historic moment for our country. Conversations like this are taking place all over Australia. Together we can do it!

SPRING HILL RECREATION GROUND WAR MEMORIAL

It was my pleasure to visit Spring Hill and see the amazing improvements. I’m proud that I was able to help secure vital federal funding to make it all happen.

The Spring Hill Recreation Ground is the sporting heart of Spring Hill, and it’s now beating a lot stronger following the many upgrades, including 3 phase power upgrade, planter boxes, picket fence, notice board, shelters, seating, benches, scoreboard, irrigation installation, oval upgrades, amenities and septic refurbishments.

There’s also major improvements to the War Memorial at Alf Read park to honour those who served our nation in uniform.

Congratulations to the Spring Hill Action Group (SHAG) and the Spring Hill community on a job well done. I look forward to more exciting developments.

CHARLIE RIDES FOR CHARITY

For 9-year-old Charlie Wenham from Molong, there’s nothing that quite beats a ride on his bike. So much so, that when he heard a radio ad for a cycling fundraiser to help sick kids, he begged his parents to sign him up!

This February, he’s pounding the pedals for a cause, with every kilometre he clocks raising money for the Make-AWish Foundation.

The young lad originally set out to ride 20km and

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raise $350 for the charity. Thanks to some amazing support, he’s raised more than $1,200 in the first few days!

Now, he’s doubled his ride, aiming to pedal 40km. What an absolute legend. Keep up the brilliant work, Charlie!

If you’d like to get behind Charlie, you can find his fundraising page here: https://fundraise. makeawish.org.au/ fundraisers/ianwenham

I was pleased to attend Orange District Court last week for the unveiling of a court room lectern honouring local barrister Bill Walsh, as well as a beautiful painting of the courthouse.

Bill was recognised for his lifetime commitment to upholding the law. He is a trailblazer for barristers working in the regions.

He started as a serving member of the NSW Police Force, and was called to the Bar in 1983, and has practised as a barrister since 1987 in various areas of the law and in the past 15 years has specialised in criminal defence work. He has acted as defence counsel in 400 jury trials before the District and Supreme Courts of New South Wales.

In 2016, Bill was appointed Barrister-in-Residence at the Centre for Law and Justice, Charles Sturt University with the title of Adjunct Associate Professor.

Congratulations Bill, on well deserved recognition for a lifetime of service to the law!

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Andrew joined Heather, Robyn, Maureen, Wendy, Kristene and Vicki for a cuppa at the High Tea to celebrate the launch of the Seniors Festival

Charlie Wenham

Celebrating the completion of the commemorative wall and surrounds in Alf Read Park

The ornate memorial bench in Alf Read Park

Solicitor Peter Ringbauer, honoree Bill Walsh, and Andrew

Andrew with Spring Hill residents give the new scoreboard and picket fence at the Spring Hill Recreation Ground the big thumbs up

Inspecting the new commemorative roll with Spring Hill Public School students

‘Squid a la riojana’

The wine region of Rioja in Northern Spain is widely known for the excellent wine that has been produced since Roman times. It was the first ever Denomination of Origin in Spain and with more than 500 vineyards, it produces some of the most desired wines in the world. In fact last year there was a Gran Reserva Rioja red named best in the world!

But the region of Rioja is also home to superb cuisine, with amazing earthy dishes full of local vegetables. In fact, you’ll find a lot of dishes named ‘a la riojana’ style: like potatoes a la riojana, cod a la riojana, or even squid a la riojana. This style of delicious sauces full of flavour and veggies is a regional cuisine worth exploring at home as it gives you a range of options that will wow your family and friends!

So, what is it? Technically, it is a base

of veggies made starting with a sofrito (garlic, onion, capsicums and tomatoes), a little bit of white wine reduction and some Spanish aromatics, cooked for a long time until everything is deliciously combined and ready for you to dip in a piece of crispy baguette.

By the way, if you don’t like squid, substitute some sliced potatoes and chorizo instead to make what is called ‘patatas a la riojana’.

Recipe: ‘Squid a la riojana’

2 squid tubes

1 onion, chopped small

3 garlic cloves, peel and chopped small

1 capsicum, chopped small

2 Tomatoes, grated

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

100 ml white wine

Salt

Black pepper

1 bay leaf

1 pinch sa ron

1 tsp sweet Pimentón

1 cup of water

To prepare the sauce:

1. In a cast-iron French oven, start by adding a little extra virgin olive oil and chopped garlic.

2. Add the chopped onion and cook at medium heat until soft and jamish looking (remember don’t be in a hurry with this process, it is the key to every single recipe).

3. Add the chopped capsicums and keep cooking until everything is soft. Add a bit of seasoning and the bay leaf.

4. Turn the heat up high and add the splash of white wine. Deglaze of the bottom of the pan and reduce well.

5. Turn to a medium heat and add the grated tomatoes, a pinch of local sa ron and a teaspoon of Spanish sweet pimentón. Combine well.

6. Add a glass of water. Put a piece of baking paper on top and the lid.

7. Keep it at a low heat or place it in the oven at 150 C for a couple of hours (until everything is super soft and delicious).

8. When the sauce is ready, pan-fry the squid and serve it on top with a good piece of crusty bread to dip in.

Enjoy!

Tips to prepare the squid:

1: Wash the squid under cold running water. Drain well.

2: Use a sharp knife and a chopping board and cut one side of the tube lengthways. Lay the tube flat, inside up (outside facing down). Clean it if necessary.

3: Score the tube in a diamond pattern (don’t cut all the way through). Then portion in two-fingers sized pieces. Store in a takeaway container adding a bit of olive oil between layers.

Cooking note: it is as simple as using a hot non-stick frypan, add a tiny bit of olive oil and desired seasoning and fry both sides until golden brown and delicious.

WADE PARK TO HOST WOMEN’S NATIONAL CRICKET LEAGUE MATCHES THIS WEEKEND

Head down to Wade Park this weekend to watch the some of the country’s best female cricketers battle it out in the Women’s National Cricket League. The NSW Breakers will take on the ACT Meteors from 10am on Friday 10 February and Sunday 12 February.

The WNCL is Australia’s women’s domestic one-day competition, comprised of seven state and territory teams. Orange’s own Phoebe Litchfield plays for the NSW Breakers and is likely to return to the Wade Park pitch to

represent the state next weekend.

Orange City Council’s Sport and Recreation Community Committee Chair, Cr Tammy Greenhalgh said it was great to see representative cricket matches being played at Wade Park.

“I’m thrilled Council can partner with Cricket NSW to bring this level of competition to regional areas and provide the opportunity for fans of the game to see Australia’s best female cricketers in action,” Cr Greenhalgh said.

Orange City Council has been

LITERACY PROGRAMS RETURN TO ORANGE CITY LIBRARY FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS

enhancing facilities at Wade Park for some years to support local cricket and attract first class cricket matches, most notably with the addition of the Carl Sharpe Indoor Cricket Centre in late 2020. Improvements to grandstand seating and additions such as sight screens and turf practice wickets followed. Work on replacing the field lighting and revamping the public toilets, changerooms and storage facilities is under way.

Representatives from Cricket NSW inspected Wade Park in January in preparation for the matches and were impressed with the venue. “This is testament to the hard work of our grounds staff as well as Council’s commitment to building the reputation of Wade Park as the premier cricket venue in the Central West,” Cr Greenhalgh said. Entry is free and the canteen will be open.

Family literacy programs have returned to Orange City Library as the new school term gets underway.

Orange City Council’s Services Policy Committee Chair, Cr Mel McDonell said the library offered a range of free activities for parents and carers to enjoy with their babies and toddlers.

“These programs are a great way to give children a great start in life by helping develop language, literacy and numeracy skills from a young age,” Cr McDonell said.

Storytime is a one-hour session for preschool children and their carers to enjoy fun stories, songs, games and craft. Storytime is held at 11am from Tuesday to Thursday.

1,2 BOOKS is designed for older babies aged 1-2 years and their carers to read, sing and play to encourage language and literacy, fine motor skills and interaction with other children. 1,2 BOOKS is held at 10.15am on Monday and Tuesday.

Ten Minutes a Day is for children aged up to

18 months and uses nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays and stories to enhance language development, develop pre-literacy skills, stimulate imagination, and make reading with your child a part of your everyday routine. Ten Minutes a Day is held at 11am on Monday and 9.30am on Thursday.

Children aged 2-5 years can join Samantha Bartholomeuz from Orange Regional Conservatorium for Music for Little Ears, a morning of music designed to stimulate learning and literacy through classical music, singing, percussion, dancing and musical games. Music for Little Ears is held at 10am on Wednesday and 10.30am on Friday.

“These sessions are great fun for both children and their carers and a great way to socialise with other families at the same time,” Cr McDonell said.

To book your spot, contact Orange City Library on 6393 8132 or search for Central West Libraries on Eventbrite.

HOWZAT: Two matches of the WNCL will be played at Wade Park on 10 and 12 February. s

HEADSTART: Orange City Library offers a range of literacy programs for babies and toddlers.

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The OCLife scene of recent parties, concerts, celebrations and events

EXHIBITION OPENING: A GATHERING OF UNCERTAINTIES

Internationally acclaimed British artist, Laurence Edwards, was in Orange on Friday to launch the opening of his exhibition of bronze sculpture, A Gathering of Uncertainties at the Orange Regional Gallery.

Developed in partnership with UK art centre, Messums Wiltshire, A Gathering of Uncertainties presents the culmination of 10 years’ work by Edwards and is the first comprehensive survey of his work to be shown in Australia.

The exhibition will be on display at the Orange Regional Gallery until April 16. The Gallery is open from 10am-4pm daily.

YARN SPINNING AT THE METRO

Local storytellers regaled pub patrons at the Metropolitan Hotel on Friday night, February 3, for the first of two practice rounds ahead of the new Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival yarn spinning contest on Friday, February 24.

There’ll be another chance to get up and tell your tall tale this Friday, February 10 and anyone is welcome. Stories have to be family-friendly and no longer than five minutes.

Any storytellers looking to book a place should call the Metropolitan Hotel on 63621353.

The 2023 Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival takes place from Saturday, February 17 until Sunday, February 26. For the full program of events, visit: www.orange360.com.au

Connie Mills, Maria and Len Banks, Chris and Anne Weale and John Mills

Lucas Williams and Cal Bruton (Canberra)

Margarita and Graham Weir (Sydney)

Adrian Pryde and Andrew Bayada (MC)

Martin Carey, Ann Owen and Helen Carey

Una Rey and Charlie Dunn

Tim and Lynn Winters

Jolanta Nejman and Jeff Chapman

Phil Salmon and Glenn Mickle Terry and Denise Pattteson

Entries open for the inaugural Spirek Art Prize

The Orange Art Society is calling for entries in its new annual art prize for figurative

The $1,000 Spirek Art Prize, is named for former Orange resident, artist and sculptor, Hank Spirek, who donated cash and artworks to the Orange Art Society prior to his departure from the Colour City.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Hank has been a working artist in five di erent countries over his long career. Well-known for his paintings of bird life, Hank’s favourite subject matter has always been the human form.

“Figurative drawing has always been important to me, and I had thought for some time to try and find a way to encourage that branch of art,” Hank said, explaining his hopes for the art prize.

Tired of seeing what he describes as an ‘expensive wallpaper’ sort of work, Hank hopes the annual prize might stir the ‘Orange art scene up a bit.’

There is a $1,000 prize pool for the inaugural Spirek Art Prize, with a $750 first prize and $250 runner-up.

Entries must be a depiction of the human form, but may be in any medium. Entry is open to everyone, for a $10 entry fee, and works must be delivered at artists’ expense to Orange Art Society by March 31.

All entries will be displayed for one month from April 9, 2023.

The winning entry will be decided by an independent judge, and their decision will be final.

For more information get in touch with the Orange Art Societyat orangeartsocietyinc@gmail.com, or you can phone David Mason on 0407 627 092 or Jodie Geach on 0410 699 478.

NEW EXHIBITION FROM ORANGE ART SOCIETY FEATURE ARTIST JOHN NEVALAINEN FROM 12 FEBRUARY 2023

Originally from Finland, John Nevalainen, came to Australia 27 years ago and has a background in medicine and dentistry.

Over the years, John has acquired technical skills from a variety of artistic short courses, workshops and one-onone masterclasses with professional artists.

He has a particular interest in the southwestern USA and returns there most years to photograph and gain inspiration for his painting. His latest exhibition reflects this interest.

The exhibition is on display at the Cultural Centre in the Orange Art Society Gallery (entry located at the rear of the Woolworth’s carpark near Harris Farm).

Also now on display is a new exhibition of work in the main gallery by Orange Art Society members.

Admission is free and the exhibition is open most days. If the door is open and the banner flying, come on in!

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work in any medium.

Friday February 10

Orange Showground

A Night in Nashville from 5pm

Blind Pig

Live and local with Austen Logan from 9pm

Factory Espresso Comedy

Dilruk Jayasinha and Dave Thornton from 6:30pm

Ophir Hotel

Chloe Swannell Live from 7pm

Greenhouse Orange

Gary Johns in the Piano Bar from from 6pm

Audio Vixen on the lawn from 7pm

Thursday February 9

Canobolas Dance Hall

HANDPICKED - Messalina from 7pm

UPCOMING

Friday February 17

Greenhouse Orange Barrabas

Ophir Hotel Pete Naylor Live

Saturday February 18

Orange Ex-Services’ Club Desperado, The Eagles Show

Orange Civic Theatre John Waters

Sunday February 19

Royal Hotel Mandurama Sounds on Sunday – Neil Gill

Thursday February 23

Canobolas Dance Hall HANDPICKED - Neil Young

Friday February 24

Ophir Justin Landers Live

Blind Pig Live and Local with Brad White

Saturday February 25

Ophir Hotel Austen Logan Live

Sunday February 26

Ophir Hotel Tameka Kennedy

Sunday February 12

Ophir Hotel

Hustle and Heart Live from 12pm

Greenhouse Orange

Clancy Pye on the lawn from 12pm

Kent Eastwood in the Piano Bar from 6pm

Sunday February 12

Friday February 10 and Saturday February 11

Orange Showground

A Night in Nashville from 5pm

Saturday February 11

Orange Showground

A Night in Nashville from 5pm

Blind Pig

JaFFer Live and Local from 9pm

Factory Espresso Comedy Night

Dilruk Jayasinha and Dave Thornton from 6:30pm

Orange Botanic Gardens

Cinema Under The Stars - Sing 2 from 5:30pm

Ophir Hotel

Neil Gill Live from 7pm

Orange Civic Theatre

The Prom - A Musical Spectacular from 2pm

Greenhouse Orange

Brad Myers on the lawn from 12pm

Victoria Hotel

Tony Lovett’s Rock N Roll Disco from 8pm

Greenhouse Orange Clancy Pye on the lawn from 12pm

Frank Valli and The Beach Boys hitting our theatre in March

Known for his unusually powerful lead falsetto voice, American singer and frontman of the Four Seasons, Frankie Valli is coming to Orange bringing with him a world class show that brings together two of the most exciting harmony bands in pop music history.

You will hear a musical production featuring six of Sydney’s finest musicians and singers, delivering amazing vocals and harmonies.

The Frankie Valli segment will treat you to those great hits as recently showcased by the now world-famous Jersey Boys, hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons like ‘Sherry’, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Working My Way Back To You’, ‘Can’t Take My Eyes O You’, ‘Walk Like a Man’, ‘Let’s Hang On’, ‘Who Loves You’, ‘Grease’ and of course…. ‘Oh, What a Night!’

In the Beach Boys set there are hits including ‘Fun Fun Fun’, ‘California Girls’, ‘I Get Around’, ‘Help Me’, ‘Rhonda’, ‘Surfer Girl’, ‘Surfin’ USA’ and many more.

Frankie Valli and The Beach Boys Show delivers hit after hit with awesome harmonies, and songs that the audience cannot resist singing along with. This show promises to entertain you, so sit back and absorb this timeless music of a wonderful and memorable era.

Experience it all at Orange Civic Theatre on Saturday, March 11 at 8pm. Tickets at Ticketek or call 6393 8111.

ORANGE FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS

Margrete: Queen Of The North

The magnificent Trine Dyrholm leads an all-star ensemble cast in the gripping new historical drama by leading Danish director Charlotte Sieling (The Bridge, Homeland, Borgen), based on remarkable true events experienced by Queen Margrete the First.

A spectacular tale of royal intrigue, power games and betrayal, Margrete: Queen Of The North — the largest and most expensive production in Danish film history — beautifully recreates the stunning medieval setting to create a hugely compelling story of a woman ahead of her time.

Margrete: Queen Of The North (Danish with English Subtitles)

Sunday, February 12 (evening, check local listings for session details)

Wednesday, February 15 (morning, check local listings for session details) Tickets on sale from the box o ce. Members and non-members welcome.

The Proms — A Musical Spectacular!

Bring your flags, bring your noise-makers and come join the fun and frivolity for the most exciting concert of the year, The Proms — A Musical Spectacular.

This stunning spectacle salutes the famous BBC Proms concerts of London’s Royal Albert Hall and includes well-known favourites Rule Britannia, Jerusalem, the Pomp and Circumstance: Land of Hope and Glory.

Join the award-winning Paul Martell, the Gala MC, as he presents Opera Australia stars, a pipe band and the Blue Danube Orchestra, under the baton of Conductor Glenn Amer, to evoke the sheer exuberance of The Proms – A Musical Spectacular.

The 2023 program features the greatest love songs of all time including, Love is a Many Splendored Thing, Mario Lanza’s The Loveliest Night of the Year, Stranger in Paradise and beautiful selections from South Pacific.

Experience it all at Orange Civic Theatre on Saturday, February 11 at 2pm. Tickets at Ticketek or call 6393 8111.

Bestselling Australian author and creative writing mentor, Lisa Ireland, will be touring the Central West this February, with two literary events planned for Orange on Wednesday, February 15 and Saturday, February 18.

In 2014, Lisa was a finalist in the Best New Author category of the ARRAwards and the following year was among the top ten debut fiction authors in Australia.

Lisa’s seventh book, The One And Only Dolly Jamieson has recently been published by Penguin Random House Australia. When she’s not writing, Lisa spends her time mentoring aspiring and emerging authors.

An Evening with Lisa Ireland.

On Wednesday, February 15, head to Collins Booksellers, Orange for An Evening with Lisa Ireland. The event runs from 6.30-8pm, tickets are $15 and includes nibbles and a drink on arrival.

From First Draft to First Contract

Then on Saturday, February 18, Lisa will host a creative writing workshop with local author Kelly Rimmer at Mortimer’s Wines: From First Draft to First Contract Bootcamp. It’s the perfect workshop for any aspiring creative writer. The workshop runs from 10am-4.30pm and includes lunch and afternoon tea. Tickets $160Adult /$140 Concession/Student.

Tickets for both events are available at Collins Booksellers or via Eventbrite.

OCLife Scene

The OCLife scene of recent parties, concerts, celebrations and events

ORANGE HOSTS ZONE 6 YOUNG WOMAN FINALS

People from across the central west and far west of the state gathered in the Skylight room at the Orange Ex-Services’ Club on Saturday, February 4 for the ‘Zone 6 Young Woman Finals.’

Held in Orange for the first time in 24 years, the formal finals night concluded with the highly anticipated announcement of the three finalists moving forward to represent their communities at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in April. Congratulations to the three chosen Zone 6 finalists: Joanna Balcombe (Canowindra), Sarah Wood (Cowra) and Maree Pobje (Dubbo).

Congratulations also to Orange’s own Young Woman competition entrant, Rebecca Blandford.

Garnet and Annette Shoemark

Andrew Hall, Stephen Hatty and David Herbert

Sammy Smith, Imogen Clarke and Josh O’Gara

Josie Anderson, Maree Pobje (Dubbo) and Suzie Tink

Sarah Townsend (Parkes), Ella Henson (Bourke), Olivia Hogan (Cumnock), Zoe Peters (Bathurst) and Rebecca Blandford (Orange)

Michael and Janeen Coles, Kelsey Muller (Forbes), Susan Earl and Sally Muller

Bernadette Edgerton, Todd Day, Emma Godsell, Mark Edgerton and Elizabeth Morriss

Margaret Morison and Eliza Edgerton (Young)

Silver Teams Day at Duntryleague

Golfers from Orange, Bathurst, Cowra, West Wyalong, Dubbo, Forbes, and Mudgee compete in the annual Silver Teams event at Duntryleague on Friday, February 3.

The ladies enjoyed a great day of golf played on a lush layout with some tricky pin placements and fast greens keeping the players on their toes.

Silver Teams is a stand-alone competition started by a group of five women —Norma Johnston, Heather Moore, Marg Suttor (Bathurst), Gai Gardiner and Bobbie Hawk (Dubbo) — for players from Western District Clubs.

The idea was to create a competition targeted for lower markers in the region with the lowest markers available to make up a team of eight with the best five scores to count. The Team Salver was donated in 1981. An Individual Salver was donated in 1989.

The ideals of the Silver Teams event are: experience for the longer silver markers, team spirit and good fellowship among players.

Now running for more than 40 years, Silver Teams is a competition that enables the region’s female golfers to challenge themselves and improve their skills in a high-level competition.

Duntryleague won the 2023 team event with a score of 111. The team consisted of Susan Fenwick, Jo Hunter, Sally Kay, Virginia Conran, Glenda Hodge, Margot Sullivan, Michelle Paul and Taua Holmes.

Runners up in the team event were the Dubbo team of Kim Robinson, Amanda Harris, Debbie Murray, Jan Gibson, Sue Button, Susan Orbell, Rosetta Bartlett and Chris Reardon.

The individual winner with an incredible score of 25 points was Susan Fenwick from Duntryleague. Runner-up was Jo Hunter also from Duntryleague with 24 points on a countback.

Final Results were: Duntryleague, 111; Dubbo 102, Bathurst 94, Wentworth 72, Mudgee 71, West Wyalong 68, Cowra 55 and Forbes 43.

Kerry Kidd, Margo Sullivan, Lee Pickett, and Michelle Paul

Suzanne Smith, Linda Glasgow and Debbie Tulloch travelled from West Wyalong for the tournament on Friday

Sally Kay and Jo Hunter

Jenny Fletcher and Debbie Tilly from Forbes

Carmell Mansell (Cowra), Pip Bishop (Cowra), Jenny Dresser, Katrina Ferris, and Gay Stone

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LOLLI REDINI 48 SALE STREET, ORANGE

At a glimpse, 48 Sale Street is immediately recognisable as the celebrated hatted restaurant Lolli Redini. One of a pair of sidebyside Victorian era properties owned by the pioneering Hawke family, the address is a beacon of Orange history offered to astute investors and visionary business owners, or for future use as an elegant private residence.

Zoned B3 Commercial Core, allowing for a variety of uses, the brown brick cottage abounds in period charm with a bullnose verandah, turned timber posts, and a timber French door. Inside, the double hung sash windows with tinted glass, coloured leadlight glazing to the entrance door, and a marble fireplace are all charming hallmarks of the era.

Standing proud in the heart of the city’s restaurant precinct and just 150m from Summer Street and the CBD, the property was meticulously refurbished and established as Lolli Redini in 2001. Being sold as-is with a fully equipped commercial kitchen, “on premises” liquor licence, and furniture and fittings offered by negotiation, it’s now time for new custodians to take over the reins.

Alternatively, you could renovate and reconfigure with exciting potential for use as a family residence, two flats, medical centre, wellness centre, office space, or café to name a few (STCA).

Selling in conjunction with Professionals Orange

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Changing face of Orange CBD

From an ordinary country home 60 years ago to luxury second-floor apartment; a unique o ering from Williams Machin reflects the changing face of the Orange CBD.

illiams Machin are currently inviting o ers for the freestanding o ce building at 37 Sale Street, the site of their own business since the mid-1970s.

Current owner, Jim Maher, purchased the building from former Williams Machin principal David Williams in 2003. He is now looking to sell the 460 square metre property, but believes it is a unique site that presents a great opportunity for an

Winvestor or someone wanting to build a dream CBD apartment.

“I don’t think there are too many opportunities for something like this,” Jim said. “The zoning allows ‘shop top’ accommodation and that can be a full unit, all the way back on the 460 square metre block with the car parks underneath and access driveway up the side shared driveway.

“It has great potential,” continued Jim, who has had an artist prepare images to show just what could be possible.

“Take the top o this, and put another one upstairs and the views are pretty

good. A lot of sunlight up there, good comfortable living.”

It was only 60 years ago that the property at 37 Sale Street was redeveloped into a commercial premises. Up until then, it had been an ordinary residential home.

“In the 60s, the front was all developed up as a shop and then in the mid-70s that came to be the Williams Machin home,” Jim said.

“I’ve just presented it as an opportunity for someone... a nice, comfortable luxurystyle accommodation in the CBD area of Orange.”

And there’s plenty of enquiry for CBD living in Orange, according to Williams Machin licensee Tom Sheehan.

“Yeah, there is,” Tom said, pointing to the strong sales of properties in Kite and Byng Streets. “Just extraordinary, anywhere you can walk to CBD, stu has gone through the roof!

“And right here we’ve got nice Italian, we’ve got a bread shop, we’ve got the chemist, the supermarket on the corner here… I don’t think there’s too many opportunities for something like this in this area.”

37 Sale Street as it was in the 1960s.

Artist’s impression of what a redeveloped 37 Sale Street may look like

FOR SALE

16 FOX AVENUE, ORANGE RIGHT ACROSS FROM THE SCHOOL

FOR SALE

If you have been longing for extra space and extra rooms then don’t go past this stunning four bedroom home that has 311.6 m2 in area (including porch & alfresco) for the whole family to enjoy in style.

A fantastic family location in a small, quiet and leafy street around a one minute walk to Bletchington School’s main gate.

With 3 bedrooms, this home is well presented both inside and outside with the living areas featuring a separate loungeroom with gas heating, a bright and an airy family room with wall to wall built in storage and reverse cycle air-conditioning.

Other features include a double garage and workshop, garden shed and a rainwater tank.

FOR SALE

VERY CENTRAL 3 BEDROOM UNIT

If you’re looking for a spacious unit with the convenience of inner city living, then don’t look past this opportunity.

This two story residence enjoys a north facing open plan living area with new carpets and freshly painted lounge / dining room that has electric heating and a handy storage closet.

The main bathroom has been freshly renovated and there is a second toilet downstairs. There is internal access to the garage and a private paved courtyard and garden at the rear with a covered outdoor area.

It’s so easy to walk to town, you may get rid of your car!

$550,000

A thoughtfully designed plan with tiled flowing living areas include a dining room and family room which both open to the eye-catching kitchen with a colourful glass splashback, island bench, gas stove top and a walk-in food pantry.

The main bedroom is of extra proportions and features a roomy ensuite with spa bath and walk in robes.

In addition to the living areas is a private home theatre room and a separate activities area ideal for children’s playroom or for adults alike.

A breezy alfresco area has a natural look Jarrah timer lined ceiling and glorious views to Mt Canobolas.

Other of the many features include a double garage with internal access, central heating and a cosy gas log fire in the family room. Set on an elevated 926.6 m2 block in a quiet cul-de-sac just a few minutes stroll to the Orange Botanic Gardens. Make your move to a much more comfortable lifestyle today.

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BATHURST ROAD, ORANGE

A BETTER LIFESTYLE AWAITS YOU HERE IN THIS NEW GATED COMPLEX

A new development consisting of two and three bedroom villa units and town houses. Designed for your security and peace of mind.

A heated indoor communal swimming pool for your enjoyment.

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It’s a changing world, but main-street retail is here to stay, says Gryllis

What to do about vacant main street shops is an issue being faced by communities the world over. But here in Orange, veteran real estate agent, Chris Gryllis, believes there are good things ahead in the local retail sector.

“The retailing world has, to a certain extent, been improving and there’s fewer vacancies now than there were, say, six months ago — and the enquiries are still

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The impact of the pandemic is still being felt, he says, with some commercial premises remaining empty longer than expected and other businesses failing to compete with changing shopping habits in an online world, which only accelerated during the period of lockdown.

But there has been strong interest in retail premises these past few months, says Chris, who believes the ‘high street is here to stay, although it may look different than in years past.

a time every corner had a butcher’s shop and now they are in big supermarkets, so we live in a changing world,” says Chris.

“Having said all that I still think that personal service and belly-to-belly relationships, customer and proprietor of the business, is not old fashioned. It’s something that will stay with us forever.”

Other communities faced with long-term main street vacancies have proposed measures such as a ‘vacancy tax’ as a way to encourage landlords to keep their premises leased.

could do to entice tenants.

“You have to meet the market to an extent, but above all owners have to also present the premises in a better way. They have to spend some money to beautify them, to make them more inviting and thus we’ll find tenants,” says Chris.

“We have to remember that anybody who is leasing premises, he’s not there to make money for the owners only, he’s there to make money for himself.

“Having that in mind, I think if everybody does the right thing, sooner rather than

‘Riverview’

Lot 101 – Strathmore Lane, Molong NSW 2866 100 Ha or Approx. 250 Prime Acres

Ultimate Dress Circle Location

In close proximity to Molong (10 km) & Orange CBD (25 km)

Building approval available – sealed road to entrance

Magnificent home sites commanding expansive, north facing rural/river views

Originally timbered with yellow & white box – ample paddock shade remaining

Subdivided into six paddocks – all bordered by aesthetically pleasing tree lines

Well-watered by four dams and a spring fed creek

Capable of fattening/breeding or other rural pursuits

‘Riverview’ is Indeed a Rare Find

'Brynvilla'

188 Carbine Road, Forest Reefs NSW 2800

Set on approx. 2.5240 Ha this superb home has been designed to take full advantage of the northern aspect and the brilliant views looking out towards Mt Canobolas. Vast open-plan living areas are at the heart of the home, and just in time for summer, they can be opened to the extensive outdoor entertaining area. Four generous sized bedrooms, spacious main bedroom with generous walk-in robe and modern ensuite, gourmet kitchen with quality appliances, plenty of bench space and storage with extra-large walk-in pantry, 9 x 15 metre shed with mezzanine floor, 3 phase power and carport attached.

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131 Nashdale FOR LEASE

Executive residence fully furnished

A rare opportunity exists to lease this stunning home on approximately 6 acres in the highly sought after area of Nashdale. Boasting amazing elevated views and tasteful decor and furnishings, this secluded and beautifully landscaped holding is perfect for those seeking privacy and beauty within 7 kms of Orange CBD.

13 Selby Steet Lyndhurst

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FOR SALE $590,000

Stylish and affordable home at Lyndhurst

This lovely two storey home is set on a fabulous 4000 sq m block and features established gardens, plenty of space and a modern and impeccable interior with amazing features including a huge games/recreation room, extra WC, attractive, modern kitchen/family room and tasteful palette throughout. Perfect for the first home buyer or those looking for an affordable property located within a 30-minute drive to both Cowra and Blayney and less than an hour’s drive from Orange. There is nothing to do but move in and begin the next chapter of your life!

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VICTORIA

Executive 2 bedroom cottage fully furnished

This delightful and completely renovated cottage at Nashdale offers privacy and majestic views. Set within park-like grounds, its impeccable decor and secluded outlook is hard to find.

Stylish and sophisticated on Seymour

This classic home has been faultlessly renovated so there’s nothing for you to dojust move in and enjoy the open living spaces, contemporary colour scheme and design and beautifully landscaped garden with its attractive al fresco area.You will be amazed by this home!

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This four bedroom home has potential as first home buyers or it would make a great rental with solid returns. The modern kitchen is functional and light-filled and adjoins a great family area with views to the handy undercover area. The family bathroom has a separate toilet for convenience while the living area is spacious and light-filled.

1 Church Street Cudal NEW PRICE $385,000

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Great start for the first home buyer at Cudal

3633 Bogan Road Goonumbla “Coraki”

FOR SALE

1855 Acres $1300 per acre

Near North Parkes

The four bedroom homestead has a lovely sunroom, kitchen, and entertaining area with rear verandah perfect for entertaining or unwinding. Both bathrooms are modern while the living areas are light-filled and generous. The property is located approximately 30 kms from Parkes, 14kms approx from North Parkes Mine. The very well equipped three stand woolshed is functional and well-designed. A good set of sheep yards behind the woolshed with another set of sheep yards adjoining a laneway. Two good-sized machinery sheds, hayshed, water tanks and silos all add to the capacity of this holding. The stock proof fencing is in good repair and the property is divided into 16 paddocks with good shade.

Cudal FOR SALE $495,000

223 Farnham Road

Stuart Town 151 Acres NEW PRICE $570,000

Lifestyle block with building entitlement

This 142 (approx) acre block on the outskirts of Stuart Town boasts a permanent spring-fed creek and views to the surrounding central west countryside. The undulating country is mostly lighter soils and would be suitable for grazing due to its good shade and secure fencing. It has been pasture improved with rye grass, phalaris and a mixture of clover. All of it is arable with light timber. 25 inches annual rainfall.

39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 | PFISHER.COM.AU

ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED BY PRIVATE INSPECTION OR VIDEO CALL, JUST CONTACT THE AGENT. ALL INSPECTIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED UNDER STRICT HEALTH GUIDELINES.

$1,150,000

AS GOOD AS NEW This gorgeous well-built home has it all, it’s been meticulously maintained and presents like new. You feel welcome instantly as you enter through the wide hallway, with the high ceilings setting the tone, with a lovely neutral colour palette, spacious rooms and quality inclusions throughout, this home is sure to impress. The luxurious master bedroom has a spacious ensuite, double walk-in robes and a full wall of wardrobes. The other 3 bedrooms all have built in wardrobes, main bathroom and separate powder room. The kitchen is sure to please the fussiest of cooks with a walk in pantry and Caesarstone benchtop. Your comfort guaranteed in all seasons with ducted R/C heating and cooling system. With 2 dining rooms and 3 living areas, entertaining is a breeze, and there’s space for all family members or for a dedicated home office area. This really is a special home, move in and put your feet up, there won’t be any work to do! Inspections by appointment only. CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416

SPACIOUS FAMILY LIVING Located in a quiet street on 1,062 sqm with elevated views over Molong this spacious home has all the features you will ever need for comfortable family living. Spread over 2 storeys the home is light and bright with a huge lounge room, fresh and functional kitchen and dining area plus 2 bedrooms with built-ins, a bathroom and an extra toilet on the ground floor. Upstairs there is a second living area, 2 more bedrooms and another bathroom plus a master suite with walk-in robe, ensuite and balcony. There is a brand new covered deck off the kitchen area perfect for outdoor dining and the fully fenced north facing backyard is private and secure. There is a 2 car garage plus room for 2 more in the carport. Come and see this family home, it has plenty of room for everyone!

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 10.15-10.45

DON’T BE A RENT SLAVE Located in a quiet cul-de-sac is this three-bedroom, one bathroom home that has a lot to offer, especially if you’re a family looking for their first home. The lounge room is a lovely suntrap as it is north facing. You’ll love the neat and tidy kitchen and the renovated three-way bathroom. All the bedrooms have built-ins, and the garage has been converted into a home gym. There’s a split system air-conditioner to keep you comfortable or you around, and a huge backyard that is private, great for pets and kids to play in. Would make a wonderful first home or add to your investment portfolio.

CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

A STUNNING SLICE OF PARADISE This property is, in a word, stunning. 33 hectares of nature lovers’ paradise. This off-grid home is surrounded by a beautiful garden and unique bushland. Positioned on a hill overlooking neighbouring farms with views to Mt Canobolas, this eco-friendly home has much to offer. Including quality finishes throughout, with a hand crafted stone wall around the fireplace in the open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area. This well designed home offers amazing and efficient warmth through a wet back recycled water heater system spreading the heat throughout the house. There are three spacious bedrooms, one of which could be an office. There are two bathrooms, powder room and big laundry. The features outside are impressive from the elevated deck perfect for entertaining whilst enjoying the view, to solar panels, 3 bay garage and hobby sized vineyard and olive grove. The historic Sydney train carriage with a wood fire, toilet, timber deck and water tank has many possible uses.

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

25 ROBINSON COURT

23 PARK STREET MOLONG $679,000

170 SPRING VALE LANE, MOLONG

BOWEN PLACE

39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 |

ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED BY PRIVATE INSPECTION OR VIDEO CALL, JUST CONTACT THE AGENT. ALL INSPECTIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED UNDER STRICT HEALTH GUIDELINES.

PRICE GUIDE: $965,000-$1,050,000

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 10.15-10.45

DELIGHTFUL RENOVATION There’s been a lot of building activity over the recent months at 18 Prince Street, the delightful renovation is now complete and what a renovation. The property has been completely renovated from front to back, inside and out, including an on-trend kitchen flowing to an open plan dining and snug area with French double doors leading out to the spacious yard and double shed. The luxurious and spacious new bathroom includes a bath, shower, toilet, vanity, and there’s also another handy second toilet adjacent to the European laundry. All 3 bedrooms and the lounge area have been fully renovated. Other major upgrades include complete new electrical wiring throughout, new plumbing to kitchen, laundry, bathroom and toilet, new paint and window furnishings throughout. This gorgeous home is ready right now for you to move into.

CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 9.00-9.30

CLASSIC COUNTRY The classic country wrap-around verandah on this lovely home is the perfect place to unwind after a hard day’s work. You can chase the sun or shade depending on the season and time of day. This home boasts a huge open plan kitchen, dining and living area at the heart of the home and is flanked by the main bedroom on one end and the other three bedrooms on the other. The kitchen is a great size with lots of bench space and there is plenty of room for a dining area as well as ample family space for watching TV or reading. The main bedroom is spacious and has an ensuite and walk-in robe and the other three bedrooms are very comfortable with a built-in robe in each. The home is set on a very decent 1,228 sqm block and there is a retained area at the back of the home plus green lawn all around and a good size shed with double car bay and workshop area. It is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers so book an inspection to see it for yourself.

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

PRICE GUIDE: $799,000-$829,000

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 9.30-10.00

VALUE FOR MONEY With views for miles, this split level home is one of the best on offer for value in Orange. It is a spacious semi detached home with three bedrooms, with an ensuite, walk in robe and balcony off the main plus a good sized family bathroom and separate toilet. The home is not without a bit of an x-factor with the funky and modern kitchen on the lower level. There are two generous living spaces, and you’ll love the views over green fields from the living room and main bedroom balcony. Central gas heating, a single garage with internal access and an easily managed terraced backyard round off this surprising home. Investors and owner occupiers alike had better get in fast!

CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417

PLENTY TO PLEASE Well located on the north side of Orange and within easy and quick access to the CBD, this large family home has plenty to please with many bedrooms and living areas, plus a dedicated office area. All 5 bedrooms have built-in-wardrobes, and the main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. The living areas are well designed with a rumpus and lounge area at the front of the house and another family room at the back of the house ensuring family members have plenty of room to spread out in their own zone. There’s room to park a caravan or boat beside the driveway and easy access to the back pergola area and backyard. This home really will satisfy all your family needs.

CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416

14A EMILY PLACE

PRICE GUIDE: $569,000-$589,000

6 LISTER DRIVE

18 PRINCE STREET

18 BOOMEY STREET MOLONG $643,000

39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 | PFISHER.COM.AU

ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED BY PRIVATE INSPECTION OR VIDEO CALL, JUST CONTACT THE AGENT. ALL INSPECTIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED UNDER STRICT HEALTH GUIDELINES.

PRICE GUIDE: $1,150,000-$1,250,000

HOMES: SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 10.15-10.45

This beautiful home, in the much sought after Wirruna Avenue, is a total dream package. Fully and tastefully renovated from top to bottom, inside and out you can move in with nothing to do but enjoy the luxury on offer. You will love the sense of space and the gorgeous flooring through the living areas adds a real feeling of warmth. There are high end finishes and features used throughout and no expense has been spared in creating this stunner. With multiple living areas, five bedrooms, or four and an office if you prefer, three luxurious bathrooms and a wonderful kitchen and dining space your family will want for nothing more. Surrounded by leafy trees and gardens the backyard is a private oasis with a timber deck perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation. This is not just a house, it will truly feel like a home for those lucky enough to live in it. Come and see it for yourself.

INVEST IN MANILDRA

FEELS LIKE HOME

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 11.00-11.30

This neatly packaged house is sure to delight. It is packed full of features including lovely timber floors in the light filled lounge, dining and kitchen and through to the three bedrooms. The second bathroom and built-ins in the bedrooms are a real bonus. There is ducted heating and a gas hot water system only 12 months old. The single garage is larger than normal and the backyard is a great size and has plenty of room for the kids to play while you watch from the covered verandah. CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

LOTS

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Situated in a brand-new estate, close to North Orange shops, childcare centre, Charles Stuart University, Adventure Playground and Botanic Gardens these blocks enjoy elevated views towards Mount Canobolas. Registration is due January 2023 (approximation, may change due to weather). The blocks will have full town services and there are suggested house plans to fit each block available upon request. Lot 450 is 423.8 sqm in size and Lot 451 is 377.9 sqm in size.

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 11.45-12.15

This traditional brick bungalow on a large 847.3sqm block offers plenty of potential to make a sweet and cosy home. Featuring a brick fireplace in the lounge room, high ceilings, decorative cornices and lovely timber floors. There are 3 bedrooms and an eat in kitchen, compact bathroom plus a second toilet off the laundry. With some planning, it would be possible to achieve an appealing blend of new and old. Currently tenanted until May 2023 it also presents an investment opportunity.

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

13 WILLIAM STREET MOLONG $679,000

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

It is very rare that an investment opportunity like this one in a country town arises. Set in the main street of Manildra, with great street frontage for passing foot traffic and easy customer parking out front, this building currently houses two successful businesses that are essential to the town. The larger of the two shop fronts currently houses a medical clinic that is leased to two separate long-term tenants who are very happy to stay on and an extra room that could be leased to another party. The butcher shop, in the smaller of the two shops, would be more than happy to sign a long-term 5 year lease with the new owner. The estimated returns on offer for an investment such as this cannot be ignored with a gross yield of 8.4%. It also has the added bonus of room to increase this by leasing the 3rd spare room in the medical centre and diversifying your income stream with up to 4 tenants. Inspections are possible by private appointment and savvy investors are encouraged to do their sums and consider this as a viable option.

$660,000-$680,000

This home offers loads for the family, boasting two living areas, four bedrooms, a separate sunroom, a mudroom with access from the garage and a large, secure backyard with rear-yard access. In the heart of the home is a renovated kitchen with modern appliances. There is a gas heater and a reverse cycle air conditioner. The garage is large with extrahigh ceilings if you wanted to add a mezzanine.

CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

NEW PRICE

Set on 1,871sqm with established gardens, this modern brick home is perfectly formed with three spacious living areas including a formal lounge, huge rumpus room and a family area in the open plan living. An added bonus is the sunroom. The galley kitchen is stylish and comfort is assured in the four good sized bedrooms, the main with an ensuite. Outdoor living is also covered with a timber deck plus a covered patio. The backyard is quite a delight with plenty of room, park-like views and fire pit area.

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

If you’re tired of looking at the same old cookie-cutters, then this is the home for you. Located in Cargo is this sweet home on 2 acres. Perfect for those looking for life in the quiet lane whilst still being in town. The home has three bedrooms all with built-ins, a huge kitchen/dining area, large living room and a mudroom. The bathroom is sweetly renovated. Outside is a great shed/ workshop and plenty of usable land that is currently set-up for horses but can easily be converted to other uses.

CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

10 FORBES STREET, CARGO $675,000

105 FORBES ROAD $649,000

16 WIRRUNA AVENUE

69-71 KIEWA STREET MANILDRA $485,000

39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 | PFISHER.COM.AU

ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED BY PRIVATE INSPECTION OR VIDEO CALL, JUST CONTACT THE AGENT. ALL INSPECTIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED UNDER STRICT HEALTH GUIDELINES.

PRICE GUIDE: $819,000-$839,000

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 11.45 –12.15

LARGE FAMILY HOME Here’s the ideal family home with an abundance of space throughout including 4 generous sized bedrooms all with built in wardrobes, formal lounge and dining at one end and another rumpus and family area at the other end. The large kitchen has plenty of bench space to cater for large and busy families, recent upgrades include new carpet in most of the house, new bath & vanity in the main bathroom, new ducted gas heating unit, and new shower screen in the ensuite bathroom. There’s a lovely big pergola area to entertain and relax under whilst taking in views over the surrounding countryside, the large carport will accommodate the tallest of vehicles and caravans and the double shed is equipped with power, bench & woodfire. Bring the family and see for yourself all the features in this ideal large family home.

CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416

COULD THIS BE YOUR DREAM HOME? This spacious family home is perfect for the buyer looking for a low maintenance lifestyle in an attractive area close to the gorgeous Botanic Gardens and North Orange Shopping Centre. The spectacular gardens are a botanical delight themselves having been established over many years and designed to be easy care as well as beautiful. The home is stylish with a formal lounge and lovely open plan living that both open onto the covered al fresco area that overlooks the inground pool and is perfect for entertaining with blinds and fans added. There are four great sized bedrooms with the master suite having an ensuite and walk-in robe and there is a three-way bathroom with spa bath perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Every corner of the block has been utilised to its best advantage including rear yard access at the side with space for a trailer or caravan, a BBQ area and garden shed. The inground pool will delight and there is a handy powder room nearby.

CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 12.30 – 1.00

Located in the very popular Calare area, this home has fantastic views. Step inside and you’ll find upstairs 3 spacious bedrooms, the main with an updated ensuite and a walk-in robe. There are 2 large living areas, dining room, spacious kitchen with new vinyl flooring and all heated by a ducted gas system plus a large woodfire. Downstairs with another large bedroom and bathroom, kitchenette and living area - ideal for teenagers, extended family or potentially extra income.

CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416

12 SMITH STREET MOLONG

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 11.00-11.30

This attractive home is tucked away in an excellent location. There is little work to be done to the light filled home with an updated kitchen, laundry and modern bathroom. The lounge is generously sized and there are four spacious bedrooms with built-ins plus a flexible space that could be a mudroom or office. The garage has a large workshop space and the back yard is a wonderfully usable space. Zoned for Orange High and Orange Public Schools and just a short trip to town.

CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417

READY TO BUILD ON

$689,000

This property is all about space – the land, the shed and the house. On 11.3 acres there is a massive shed and the house is much bigger than it looks with plenty of room for the whole family. The country kitchen with walk-in pantry is flanked by a dining area and family area. There is also a huge loungeroom with study nook, large main bedroom with ensuite, three more generous bedrooms plus a room with a walk-in cupboard that could be a fifth bedroom or office. CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

Set on a 930 sqm block, this attractive brick home with a fantastic three bay shed is a real winner. The interior is fresh and modern, the kitchen is a stylish black and white with stainless steel appliances. There are three bedrooms, two with built-ins, central heating and a cosy wood fire. Outside is neat as a pin with a covered patio, lots of green manicured lawn and a concrete driveway all the way up to the big shed. This is a property that you could just move into and enjoy your new home.

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

Only 10 minutes east of Orange; this private and hard to find 10 acre building block is ready for your dream home. The block already has single phase power located close to an excellent building site with northerly aspect, as well as a large farm dam - a perfect water supply for your new garden. The block is flat and easy to build on and the land is very fertile. It is well fenced around the boundary. Surrounded by farmland, its uniqueness will be sought after.

CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

This weatherboard home with wrap around verandah is perfectly positioned in Manildra and sits on approximately 2 acres of land. Inside boasts a flexible floor plan with five bedrooms, one of which could be an office. The country vibe continues with the timber kitchen and cosy wood fire. There is a large lock up shed and workshop and the house is on town water and sewer with a bore also. There is plenty of scope to update the house and the block is very usable.

CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417

14 ORANGE ROAD, MANILDRA $499,000

5145 HENRY PARKES WAY, MANILDRA $750,000

1 STAGECOACH ROAD

6 SOPHIE DRIVE

21 ROSELAWN DRIVE $859,000

7 SEPIK PLACE

PRICE GUIDE: $649,000-$669,000

$629,000

Photo by SUE GORE

19a Hamer Street, Orange

Only minutes to town, we offer the public a rare opportunity to purchase not one but two properties on the same lot, 19a Hamer Street, Orange. This unique investment opportunity features mirror imaging 2 x two bedroom townhouses with no Strata fees!

• The potential return of $3,500 per month if Air BnB’d Auction Friday 17th February, 10.30am

Open Saturday 11th February, 9am - 9.30am

James Taylor 0457 792 800

10 Summer Street, Orange

Opportunity awaits at this perfect CBD location to secure a strong investment. 3 x two-bedroom units each with plenty to offer for either a short-term stay, rental or Air BnB. 1 x 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit and 2 x 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom units

• The potential return of $6,000 per month if Air BnB’d Auction Friday 17th February, 10.30am

Open Saturday 11th February, 9.30am - 10am

James Taylor 0457 792 800

1366 Amaroo Road, Borenore

‘Wylandra South’ is superbly located in a blue ribbon location just 13km* to the Orange. Boasting an outstanding 305 acres*, there’s an immediate sense of peace & privacy. Offering buyers a rare chance to secure a top-shelf grazing property in an area known for its fertility, high rainfall & reliability.

Auction Forthcoming Auction

Open By Appointment

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

27 Plumb Street, Blayney

A stunning property on a 1888.3sqm freehold in a spectacular location. This home has so much appeal and offers something for the whole family. Lavish manicured gardens and a wrap-around verandah are fine features.

• 10x2m inground swimming pool

Sale Contact Agent

Open By Appointment

James Taylor 0457 792 800

Ray White Emms Mooney

INSPECTIONS

ECCO host doco screening on legendary Franklin River protest

Orange Prostate Cancer Support Group News

Another year has passed and to welcome members, carers and all men who are suffering, or have suffered from, prostate cancer we invite you to our first meeting for 2023.

This will be a PCFA-sponsored (Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia) afternoon tea meeting at Eat Botanica café (located adjacent to the Botanical Gardens) at 2.30pm on Tuesday, February 21

We ask you to come along, catch up with fellow members and bring ideas for how we can continue to help members in 2023. Please RSVP Charlie on 63611830 by Friday, February 17.

Oliver Cassidy was not born in the summer of 1983, when his father, Michael, took to the waters of Tasmania’s Franklin River. Michael’s mission was to join up with protestors blockading the building of a dam that would change forever Tasmania’s last remaining wild river. After two weeks of paddling and surviving the wild river, through World Heritage-listed wilderness, Michael reached his destination.

Seven years after his father’s death, and having faced other deep personal challenges, Oliver set out to paddle the Franklin River himself. A journey that he knew he had to complete in full to survive.

The story of the paddle and footage of the original journey and the protests that echoed beyond Tasmania is the movie, Franklin.

A screening of Franklin is being hosted by Environmentally Concerned Citizens of Orange, (ECCO) at Odeon Cinemas on Saturday, February 25 at 7.30pm.

“The eight-year-long Franklin Campaign, led by Launceston doctor, Bob Brown, is the most significant environmental protest in Australia’s history,” said ECCO secretary, Nick King, “It led to a greater awareness of environmental issues and demonstrated that individuals, when they come together peacefully, can and do make a difference.

“It is also a film about courage to live one’s truth, to take on the elements and the healing and strength that can come from rising to challenges.”

Tickets for the only local screening of Franklin can be purchased online through FanForce. Links to the Fan-Force sales site can be found on the ECCO Orange Facebook page and website www.eccoorange.org.au

To avoid disappointment, would be film-goers are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible as there are a limited number available and they are selling fast.

The regional Prostate Cancer Group has organised a three-day conference in Dubbo on March 10–12, starting with dinner on Friday, March 10.

Saturday will be speakers and working sessions and it will conclude Sunday at lunchtime after more speakers and questions.

A great lineup of speakers have been invited covering many aspects of prostate treatment and control. The timing of the conference would allow you to use the XPT both ways if you cannot drive. If you are interested, please contact Charlie at 6361 1830.

For more information on the group please ring Ray at 6362 5257 or Charlie on the number above

Come together for tea and song!

Seniors are invited to enjoy a free morning tea and sing-a-long this Valentines Day, February 14, at the Blayney Shire Community Centre.

The ‘Come Together Tea’ is a great opportunity for community members to enjoy an interactive fun morning of singing, laughing and connecting with the Orange Regional Conservatorium’s Come Together Choir. A choir group for everyone, regardless of experience, the Come Together Choir is just about meeting new people and enjoying the benefits of singing with other people.

In fact, being a part of community choirs has shown to improve social connectedness, an increased sense of belonging, physical and emotional benefits, and reduced personal stress.

Find out at the Blayney Shire Community Centre 10am-12pm Tuesday, February 14.

Free entry and morning Tea. Call 6361 7974 to RSVP.

Quick Crossword Quiz

1 The stationery company Staedtler is based in which country?

2 In fan fiction, what does OTP stand for?

3 Vanessa Hudgens (pictured) plays how many characters in the 2020 film The Princess Switch: Switched Again?

4 What is the literal translation of ‘curriculum vitae’?

5 Such a Fun Age (2019) is the debut novel by which US author?

6 The ENIAC was the world’s first what?

7 Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger launched which website in 2001?

8 Tom Canty and Edward VI are characters in which Mark Twain novel?

9 Nephology is the study of what?

10 As of March 2021, which AFL club has the youngest average age (at 23.7 years)?

Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

Crossmath

Insert each number from 1 to 9 in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations. Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

No. 070

No. 070 Edgeword

Place each of the tiles of letters into the blank jigsaw below to create four six-letter words going across and down.

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Drop Down

Sudoku No. 070

Fill in the blank cells using the numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and 3x3 block

263 21 63

54 7 65 84 41 5

73 91 639

No. 070

Starting with the seven-letter word, drop a letter and form a six-letter word. Continue in this manner until you reach the single letter at the bottom. You can rearrange the letters in each step, if necessary.

9-Letter

No. 070

CO BI EI

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There may be more than one possible answer.

There may be more than one possible answer.

Today’s Focus:

17 words: Good

25 words: Very good

34 words: Excellent

E TM O C

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”. I G

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Reference: Macquarie Dictionary Wed 0501

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

Congratulations to last week’s winners

I Love IGA - Leonie Jackson

Find Pinny - Pam Quirk

Looney Lotto - Kerrie Graham

Call into the OCLife o ce to collect your prize

Volunteer of the Month

We have a $100 gift voucher to give away each month from Ashcroft’s Supa IGA and their charity Let’s Make Better.

To enter, simply nominate a person you deem worthy of the award, along with details of their good deed, and they will be in the running to be rewarded with a $100 gift voucher from IGA. Send their contact details to the address below, or email us on reception@oclife.com.au

“subject line - Volunteer of the Month”.

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...

Looney Lotto

Win a voucher for Co ee and Cake at Coco’s valued at $20, treat yourself or a friend today.

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.

LIFEandTIMES with ANGUS GIBB SHARING A MEAL:

Last weekend, our church shared dinner together for the first time this year. It is something we do on the first Sunday of every month. On what was a beautiful and warm late afternoon, we dragged out the tables and chairs and laid out the picnic rugs so we could enjoy the summer evening. It is always a great time together, and very much a ‘bring whatever’ a air so you can pile your plate with salads, sushi, pizza, lasagne, and sausages. But what makes these evenings so special? Something happens when you share a meal with someone. Food is the great equaliser. When you sit down for a meal with people, it doesn’t matter who you are, what you do, or where you are from. Around the table, we are all equal. Something we enjoy doing as a family is inviting people over for dinner. Around the table, we can talk openly. Around the table, we can share stories. We can laugh, cry, and hope together. Practising hospitality used to be something that happened all the time. I remember hearing about how my grandmother would always set an extra place at the table just in case someone needed a meal. When was the last time you shared a meal with someone? When was the last time you invited someone over for a meal? Often, we find that the stress of making sure the food is perfect or hoping that we have enough of everything or that

the house is tidy, is enough to turn us o from having people around for a meal. But that should not put us o opening our homes to others and sharing a meal. Despite the sometimes-stressful leadup, we always end the evening feeling encouraged by the time we have spent with people, hearing stories and learning more about them. When you read through the Gospels in the New Testament, Jesus seems to be always at a meal, leaving a meal or going to a meal. In fact, in Luke 7:34a it says:

‘The Son of Man came eating and drinking,’ which for the religious leaders at the time was something to complain about because they took issue with the fact that Jesus was eating with people they didn’t think deserved to be in his company. But why did Jesus make a big deal about sharing meals with people from all walks of life? He wanted to show who he was. He wanted to demonstrate that he cared for all people. That he came for all people. When we share a meal with others, we are in a way doing the same thing. Maybe there are people you know, friends, coworkers, neighbours, that you can invite around for a meal sometime. Organise a street party to hang out with your neighbours. This has been something we have done with our neighbours a few times a year and it is always a great time to catch up and hear how we’re all going. Even a simple gesture of inviting someone in for a cuppa goes a long way. And, if you do this, you may be surprised by what you learn.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

Feb 9: J.M Coetzee author, 83. Carole King US singer, 81. Joe Pesci US actor, 80. Derryn Hinch, current affairs commentator; former Senator, 79. Alice Walker, US author, 79. Mia Farrow, US actress, 78. Gina Rinehart, businesswoman, 69. Rosie Batty, campaigner against domestic violence, 61. Travis Tritt, US country singer, 60. Glenn McGrath, cricketer, 53. Tom Hiddleston, British actor, 42.

Feb 10: Robert Wagner, US actor, 93. Roberta Flack , US singer, 86. Greg Norman, golfer, 68. Laura Dern, US actor, 56. Melissa Doyle, TV personality, 53. Michael Kasprowicz , cricketer, 51. Elizabeth Banks, US actress, 49. Emma Roberts, US actress, 32.

Feb 11: Chad Morgan, country music legend, 90. Bill Lawry, cricketer-commentator, 86. John Cobb, former politician, 73. Sheryl Crow, US singer, 61. Jennifer Aniston, US actress, 54. Alex Papps, actor; Play School presenter, 54. Brandy, US singer, 44. Mark Bresciano, soccer player, 43. Kelly Rowland, US singer, 42. Casey Dellacqua , tennis player, 38. Taylor Lautner, US actor, 31. Rosé (Roseanne Park), singer, 26.

Feb 12: Judy Blume, US author, 85. Ian Plimer, geologist, 77. Sigrid Thornton, actress, 64. Gary Mehigan, MasterChef judge, 56. Nathan Rees, former NSW Premier, 55. Josh Brolin US actor, 55. Brett Hodgson, footy player, 45. Jesse Spencer, actor, 44. Christina Ricci, US actress, 43. Celia Pacquola, comedian-actress, 40. Saskia Burmeister actress, 38.

Feb 13: Kim Novak , US actress, 90. Stockard Channing , US actress, 79. Jerry Springer US talk show host, 79. Kevin Bloody Wilson, comedian, 76. Len Pascoe, cricketer, 73. Peter Gabriel, British singer, 73. Robbie Williams, British singer, 49. Mena Suvari, US actress, 44.

Feb 14: Carl Bernstein, US ‘Watergate’ journalist, 79. Raymond Joseph Teller, US magician, 75. Tom Burlinson, actor, 67. Alex Perry, fashion designer, 60. Suze DeMarchi singer-songwriter with the band Baby Animals, 59. Simon Pegg , English actor-comedian, 53. Rob Thomas, US singer of Matchbox 20, 51. Cadel Evans, cyclist, 46. Jim Jefferies, Australian-born comedian, 46. Rocky Elsom Wallabies player, 40. Daniel Conn, Goolma-born footy player, 37.

Feb 15: Jane Seymour English-born actress, 72. Matt Groening , creator of The Simpsons, 69. Sarah Wynter, actress, 50. Jarryd Hayne, footy player, 35.

CROSS purposes

Life and truth

WITH NICK MILHAM

I remember someone saying to me, “Life is such a DIY kind of thing!” They were trying to make an important decision. They were getting varying advice and were confused and worried about ‘doing the right thing’. Our choices are driven by what we think is important and the values we choose to live by, both of which depend on what our deep beliefs are. Lots of people often give us conflicting suggestions on priorities, values and truth. There are our families, friends, workmates, songs like Savage Garden’s ‘A rmation’, and influencers on the internet, but which (if any!) have got it right? Is there even right or wrong or best, or does it really not matter?

The God who made us says that our life choices do matter and not just for us and for now, but also to Him and for eternity. And He hasn’t left us floundering in the dark, but has given us a maker’s manual, the Bible, which reveals ultimate truth that is not just opinion. Base your choices on him and you will have life to the full. That’s what the Bible says (John 10:10).

THUMBS UP to the two men and bystanders who helped me at Lake Canobolas on the evening of Tuesday, January 31. Thank you.

THUMBS DOWN to people who ride overly loud motorbikes. No idea how much noise pollution you produce and how insecure you are.

THUMBS UP to all the happy, and always cheerful, sta at Leaf Café. This is the best place to have a co ee and catch up, and the sta are the best. Thanks, Leaf Café. Orange should have more people like this.

THUMBS UP to Dr Kate at Prince Street Medical Centre, for helping me through a tough time.

THUMBS DOWN to all those vehicle owners that use Orange main streets to show o their vehicle’s annoying ability to make as much exhaust noise as possible at all hours of day and night and at speeds above the legal limit.

THUMBS UP to Gong Thai. You clearly have the best food in town. It goes to show when an owner of another fast food establishment is eating take away from yours on a Friday night.

THUMBS DOWN to the local car wash that doesn’t provide a proper clean. What a waste of money, never even cleaned the brake dust o the wheels or the spider webs o the mirrors.

HUGE THUMBS UP to the nice person who found my wallet around Factory Espresso and handed it in to Orange Police. I took a gamble on the decision to not cancel my cards feeling that the right person would stumble across it and hand it in. Thank you whoever you are.

THUMBS UP to Max at O ceworks for organising and laminating a family tree dating back to the 1700’s. Max is always helpful, knowledgeable, polite, and professional.

THUMBS UP to the team at Pickle and Fig – we love your work!

THUMBS DOWN to the co ee shops and cafes that do not advertise the price of cakes and slices. Some customers might like a sweet treat, not a shock when the bill is received, or the evident disgust when they enquire as to the price of a cake or slice prior to ordering.

THUMBS DOWN to tradespersons who do not respond to texts or voicemails and do not answer their phones. A quick “not interested” would be appreciated.

THUMBS UP to all the reliable tradespersons who still exist.

THUMBS DOWN to the major grocery chains that sell products with red recycling packaging but have no facilities for recycling.

THUMBS UP to the lovely lady that was working at Orange Railway Station on Saturday, February 4. She was extremely helpful with my booking and everyone else that was there that morning. She had a lovely smile, and a wonderful personality, and nothing was a problem to her. It was so refreshing to see someone enjoying their job so much. The railways are very lucky to have someone like her.

THUMBS UP to the two ladies who work at OC Grounds in Orange City Centre. I think they must be the kindest ladies in Orange! I have watched them go out of their way to talk to people, listen to them, make people feel valued and liked and spread joy. Just wonderful!

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