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This week, we are pleased to be able to reward another worthy Volunteer of the Month’ with a $100 gift voucher thanks to Ashcroft’s IGA. This month’s volunteer is Riding for the Disabled Orange volunteer coach, Boss (Albert) Du�, who has worked tirelessly for many years with the organisation and is much loved by all the kids. We’ll have more on Boss and his work with RDA Orange next issue.

If you would like 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.

It seems we have quite a few Mario Bros. fans out there who have been looking forward to the movie (which is released today) as we had a massive response to last week’s ticket giveaway in partnership with Odeon 5 Cinemas. Congratulations to our two winners who each receive a family pass! Inside this week we have a double pass to the movies to giveaway to see the new animated kids adventure �lm Argonuts – and keep an eye out in future editions for more movie ticket giveaways thanks to Odeon 5 Cinemas Orange.

Once again, I encourage you all to head to the Orange Regional Gallery to catch the stunning exhibition A Gathering of Uncertainties — a showcase of 10 years’ work by British sculptor Laurence Edwards. The exhibition moves on in less than a fortnight so don’t miss out!

Don’t forget the Orange City Life o�ce will be closed for the Easter public holidays on Friday, April 7, and Monday, April 10.

Have a happy and safe Easter!

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

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

The report authors recommended governments at all levels should be revising their advertising rules to support local news providers and better target regional and rural communities.

These are two of 22 recommendations from the study, ‘Media Innovation and the Civic Future of Australia’s Country Press’, which is the culmination of a three-year Australian Research Council project led by Deakin University in partnership with the nation’s peak local news lobby, Country Press Australia, and RMIT University.

Project lead, Professor Kristy Hess from Deakin’s School of Communications and Creative Arts, said the project’s aim was to examine the local media landscape to identify challenges and opportunities for sustainability and innovation.

“We wanted to examine the challenges facing small-town news providers given the commentary in recent years about the crisis they are facing in Australia and across the world,” she said.

This was the first comprehensive report of its kind in Australia, and its recommendations provide a blueprint to preserve and grow rural and regional news for future generations, she added.

The study began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in the temporary or permanent closure of dozens of local mastheads across Australia, and a shift among some to digital-only platforms.

“The first thing we did was conduct a major national survey to find out what people valued about their local mastheads,” Prof Hess explained.

“We found people in many regional and rural towns and cities were passionate about their local mastheads but rejected an overreliance on syndicated content, in print and digital, sourced from neighbouring areas or other parts of the country,” she added.

The research team conducted two main national surveys – one with local news audiences and one with those who do not engage with local news. They conducted 35 interviews with Australian news editors and proprietors, and seven interpretive focus groups with editors, journalists and advertising managers within the Country Press Australia network.

One key finding was the strain on local

mastheads hit with lost revenue from local, state and federal government advertising, which in recent years had prioritised social media and metropolitan news outlets which claim a larger digital reach.

That has left many people living in regional and rural areas in the dark about government activities.

“Our research found there is this obsession with digital reach. That’s all well and good, but a local masthead, whether in print or online, isn’t designed to reach one million people,” Prof Hess said.

“If we use the digital reach metric as an indicator as to which news outlets should get government advertising, these independent regional and rural outlets are going to lose out every time.”

The report supports a recent Parliamentary Inquiry recommendation that stipulates 20 per cent of all Federal Government advertising expenditure be directed to regional and rural news organisations.

Data from the study also showed government funding schemes for local news outlets were often tied to digital innovation, for instance to buy drones and other technologies, when what local news providers needed was financial support to upgrade print infrastructure or to hire more staff.

“Print is not dead for many regional and rural communities. We need to remember there is a digital divide in Australia that means some communities still struggle with poor-quality and unreliable internet connections.

“Some segments of the community, including older citizens, find it difficult to use newer technologies. Younger audiences also like the look of a printed newspaper,” she said, referring to the surveys conducted.

The report also recommends better incentives, including pay, to attract seasoned reporters to the regions. Governments are also urged to provide seed funding for journalist-led news startups to counteract local ‘news deserts’ developing in some parts of Australia.

“Our research shows people in these communities want more local news content, including stories on locals’ achievements, successes and milestones. They also want news on local events and more investigative-type pieces,” Prof Hess said.

“We also found there is more capacity for regional and rural news providers to develop collaborative advocacy and solutions-style reporting campaigns that address important rural and regional issues that span multiple communities,” she concluded.

Wendy stamps ten-year return ticket on the F.O.O.D Train

Wendy Driscoll has explored more of the world than most during her life, but even after ten years Orange’s F.O.O.D Train leaves her hungry for more.

F.O.O.D Week has wrapped up again for another year, with wet weather, thankfully, making way for a cool, crisp sunny weekend to close out the longrunning food festival. Among the thousands of visitors enjoying the amazing local produce and delicious wine over the weekend was 84-year-old Wendy Driscoll of Waverly, who marked her tenth visit to Orange on the F.O.O.D Train — the premium F.O.O.D Week experience which treats visitors from Sydney to a three-day guided trip, exploring some of the region’s food and wine experiences.

Departing Sydney’s Central Station on Friday, March 31, Wendy and 36 other F.O.O.D Train guests explored Millthorpe, dined at Antica Australis in Carcoar, visited new local cellar door, Bryne Farm Wines, enjoyed Spanish cuisine with our very own chef, Ruben Lopez Mesa, before strolling through rolling vineyards for the delectable Forage on Sunday.

“It’s been really lovely,” Wendy said, speaking with Orange City Life at her motel in Orange.

“I like to come on the F.O.O.D Train because you get picked up and they tell

you when to get o , they give you lunch, feed you – you’ve got everything!”

Travel has always been a big part of Wendy’s life, who went on to describe an adventure she and a work colleague embarked on when she was in her early 20s.

“We worked at 2GB,” Wendy said. “Bobby Limb, do you remember him? I worked as his secretary and they did prize shows, we had an auditorium that was in Philip Street and they used to have audiences and give prizes away and I was the little lady who gave the prizes out!

“And then after that, I moved into the copywriting department and worked there for… well, I was at 2GB for about five years and then Sandra, who worked with me at 2GB and I decided to go overseas.”

Travelling to London by boat, she and Sandra then moved to Germany, where they lived for 12 months before meeting another friend to continue their travels.

“He’d bought a campervan and the three of us did all of Europe and we went up over Turkey, the Middle East… put the campervan on a boat and went to Cairo and we drove across North Africa – you wouldn’t be able to do it today! It was fabulous, it was just so good! We had no

trouble then, but that was sixty years ago, the world was a di erent place.”

Wendy said she and her husband also travelled widely, but it was only after he passed away that she discovered the F.O.O.D Train.

“I can’t actually can’t remember when I saw it or where I saw it, But I thought, that’s a good idea! I don’t have to drive, they just pick you up and then take you here and take you there, they feed you and all that sort of things,” Wendy said.

And it is an experience that has kept Wendy coming back to explore Orange every year for the past ten years.

“I’ve always been very interested in food. I love cooking — I don’t cook much now, but I used to cook a lot — and my husband appreciated eating good food too, so I mean my life is food and wine and interacting with people. It’s been very good.”

F.O.O.D. Week returns next year, April 5-14, 2024.

LOCAL STUDENTS HAVE STEM SKILLS PUT TO THE TEST

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

The challenge which is supported by the Rotary Club of Orange North involves a full day of fun hands-on activities involving principles of STEM and is aimed at inspiring students to consider a future career in the sciences.

“We have seen a positive influence on the uptake of science and engineering degrees at a university level,” organiser of the event and team leader of the challenge, Chris Hendry said.

The concept of the activities is to immediately engage students in the activity with little theoretical knowledge provided.

Students explore scientific principles for themselves rather than being guided to a predetermined answer.

“They get a little bit of a hint, especially from people who have done it before, but we always try to change the activities each year to try to keep the students on their toes.”

The activities included building an earthquake-proof tower, planning electrical networks, designing a load-bearing bridge and creating a code using light.

Participating schools included Kinross Wolaroi School, James Sheahan Catholic High School, Orange High School, Orange Anglican Grammar School, Orange Christian School, Canobolas High School, and visiting from Dubbo was Macquarie Anglican Grammar School.

The winning team of the load-bearing bridge challenge was Orange Christian School, who walked away with an unbroken bridge, which was described as “a very rare thing — the first one I’ve personally seen this year” by Chris.

The winners of the overall challenge went to Kinross Wolaroi School who earned themselves 1,225 points. Second place went to James Sheahan Catholic High School with 1,193 points. And in third place was Orange Christian School with 1,189 points. Their points will be compared with other schools before it’s determined whether they progress in the national challenge.

Seamus Dwyer, Kobi Nayler, Josie Fuller and Mia Singh of Orange Anglican Grammar School

Bridget Horne, Zoe Wood and Matilda Lewis of Kinross Wolaroi School

Ofa Kaufusi, Merita Kirsome, Kiah Sullivan and Kondi Makgeta of Canobolas Rural Technology High School

Kaela Croker and Eva Harris of Macquarie Anglican Grammar School

Alex Price and Arlen Quill of Macquarie Anglican Grammar School

Jayden King and Tully Browne of Canobolas Rural Technology High School

Blockbuster year ahead drawing crowds back to Odeon 5

It has been a di cult three years for cinema operators, who’ve had to contend with the turmoil and uncertainty of the global pandemic along with delayed and limited releases from the big US movie studios.

But with the return of a steady stream of Blockbuster movies things are looking up for 2023 says Orange’s Odeon 5 cinema manager, Mitzi Cronk.

“We really struggled during Covid, really, really struggled, Everyone was so used to staying home, they had all their streaming services, they were so used to the comfort of their own home and it did take a bit of work to get some customers back here,” Mitzi said.

But bringing a crowd-adverse movie-going public back into cinemas was an even more di cult task when there were few big drawcard titles coming out of the US studios.

“It was up to America at one point as well,” Mitzi said of the US-based movie studios. “We were like, come on, please pull

Win a double pass to see Argonuts this school holidays!

Thanks to Mitzi and the team at Odeon 5 we have one (1) double pass to giveaway to the new animated family adventure, Argonuts, screening this Easter holidays. Argonuts, invites you to embark with Pattie, a young super smart and adventurous mouse, and her cat-mate Sam on a colourful journey into Ancient Greece, alongside the - now old – hero Jason whose city is threatened by Poseidon himself.

For your chance to win a double pass, send your entries to reception@oclife. com.au, message us on Facebook, or drop them into the o ce by 12pm Tuesday, April 4.

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it together! But when [they] were back on their feet, that’s when we got back on our feet as well.”

It was the late 2021 release of the latest James Bond instalment No time to Die that saw the first big return of local cinema crowds, Mitzi said.

Then in 2022, it was the smash-hit sequel Top Gun: Maverick, Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and James Cameron’s long-awaited Avatar: The Way of the Water that saw movie-lovers flock back to the silver screen.

“So all the blockbusters are getting released in America again, which is good –it’s picking up again now,” Mitzi said.

“Everything that got put o in COVID times, they had a bit of a break and then they’ve come back to finish the film, so they are just getting released now — it’ll be a busy next few years!”

However, his school holidays are all about The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which looks like being a hit with people of all ages: the

much-loved video game franchise being almost 40 years old this year!

“Mario is a big part of a lot of people’s childhoods and so that’ll be pretty big, we think!” Mitzi said.

With the worst of the pandemic hopefully behind us, Mitzi and the Odeon 5 crew have been busy giving the cinema a refurbishment and reinventing the space as somewhere people can come and socialise, rather than just watching a movie and moving on.

“The outside of the building has got a fresh paint job, we want it to look fresh and inviting and we’ve done that. The cinemas themselves needed a bit of work, a bit of sprucing up, so we’re working on all that, replacing some seats and adding brand new seats,” Mitzi said.

“And we are trying to create a bit more of a community, social vibe here at the cinema. We’ve got tables and chairs out, so you’re welcome to sit around and socialise before the movie or after the movie. You don’t have to just leave and go home; you can stay

here with your friends,” she explained.

“And we have a co ee machine coming soon. So that’ll be good, we’ll be able to do some proper co ees and people can come in earlier and have a co ee, or stay a bit later and have a co ee after.”

Also on the social side of things, Mitzi said they are looking to push and promote more ‘event’ screenings.

“Like girls’ nights, guys’ nights, fundraisers, birthday parties, seniors mornings… We’re just trying to show people that you can come out with a bit of a crowd, come and enjoy the cinema again,” she said.

“So birthday parties: you choose a movie, choose what time you want to watch it, you don’t have to pay for the party room, you can bring stu to decorate it and you can bring your cake and we’ll pop it in our fridge.

“As long as there’s 8 to 10 people (minimum) we don’t really mind. We just want people to create memories here and have a bit of fun and get out of the house.”

A blockbuster lineup of movie releases is drawing crowds back to the local cinema: Odeon 5 cinema manager Mitzi Cronk (right) with team-members Tim Willoughby and Donna Willoughby

Gold honoursCrown for local racing family

Three generations of the Davis family were named 2023 Gold Crown Honourees at the Bathurst Harness Racing Club’s long-standing Gold Crown Carnival this month.

Ray Davis, his sons Leigh and Brett, and grandson Jake all share a passion for harness racing, and breed and train horses at their Browns Creek dairy, “Studleigh”.

The Davis family has been actively involved in the annual Bathurst carnival since its inception more than three decades ago.

“We’re really proud to receive that honour,” Jake Davis said. “I was more so happy for my Pop Ray and Dad and Brett… My Pops has been doing it for 60-plus years and my Dad and Uncle have been

doing it 40-plus years. It’s a long time doing one sport and they’ve had quite a lot of success doing it — all while having the dairy as well — so it was good to get that acknowledged.”

Ray, Leigh, Brett and Jake were formally inducted into the ranks of Gold Crown Honourees at a dinner in Bathurst on March 24.

“Chris Gray interviewed us and just had a yarn with us and he brought up some videos of the past from my driving and Dad and Brett’s driving and Ray’s training from a long time ago back in the 70s,” Jake said.

“So everyone that attended got to hear a few funny stories and old stories from Ray and Dad and Brett. It was a really good night for them.”

The Davis family at the Honoree Dinner: Melise, Jake, Al, Leigh, Sandra, Brett, Ray and Pat Davis

Three generations: Ray, Leigh, Jake and Brett Davis

Centrals Cricket Club knocks up half a century

This month saw Orange’s Centrals Cricket Club mark the end of their 50th season and the club is calling on past and present players to join them in celebrating their proud history this May.

Formed in the winter of 1973, Centrals are an amalgamation of the former Borenore and Methodists cricket clubs, whose own histories go back decades further — more than eight decades further in the case of Borenore.

Since 1973, Centrals have won seven first-grade premierships along with six in second grade, 5 in third grade and two

in fifth grade.

“And the club has produced one international cricketer, David LangfordSmith,” Central Cricket Club secretary, Ken McCarron said.

“He played with Bowen Centrals juniors, and then through to first grade and he took Ireland’s very first One Day International wicket and played in the 2007 World Cup where they made the final eight. So that’s our club’s claim to fame,” Ken continued, telling Orange City Life that his own cricket career may include one match with Centrals, where his bowling figures outshone those of Langford-Smith — his claim to fame.

Vets corner with MULBERRY LANE VET HOSPITAL

The leaves are changing already – it feels like Autumn is on the way! It’s a beautiful time of year to be in glorious, colourful Orange. But the cooler nights can trigger the first signs of a painful condition in our pets.

Arthritis affects many pets - the figures are surprisingly high. Around one in five dogs and one in three cats suffer from this painful condition. Arthritis is caused in pets just as in humans, when damage to a joint causes inflammation and pain. The movement of the joint is restricted and the pain can become constant for your furry friend. Arthritis is made worse by injury, by age or by general wear and tear. But it’s not just a condition that affects elderly animals - some breeds of dog are more prone to arthritis, and any overweight pet is at risk. Pets can’t tell us how they are feeling, so what signs should a caring owner look for?

Have you noticed your dog looks sore in the morning? Is he reluctant to walk or play? Has their behaviour changed – perhaps he or she might be snappy when touched. An arthritic dog may limp, show stiffness or have difficulty getting upstairs or into the car. Jumping on to the couch might be hard work. If your dog is showing some or all of these symptoms, then a check up with one of the friendly vets at Mulberry Lane Vet Hospital is definitely needed.

In cats it’s much harder to detect the early signs of

To celebrate the club’s half-century, Centrals are holding a dinner in the Coral Sea Room at the Orange Ex-Services club at 6pm on May 13.

Ken said they are really trying to get the word out to as many past players as possible to come and join them.

“That will double as the club’s presentation night for this year, but it’s also a chance to reflect on the 50 years and to honour people,” Ken said.

“We are going to be probably introducing some new life members at that time. But also it’s a chance to get together with players from the past, particularly our premiership-winning teams from the

arthritis. Cats are very good at hiding pain, so it is important to keep a close eye on their behaviour. A cat in pain may sit in a hunched up position, or hide away. He or she might spend less time playing and more time asleep than usual. She may be hesitant to jump on or off the furniture, or be reluctant to climb stairs. Cats usually keep themselves very clean, so matted fur or a decrease in grooming is not a good sign.

The good news is that there are many treatments for the pain of arthritis, and your pet can have his or her life transformed. Anti-inflammatories, pain medication and changing your pet’s diet to one formulated to help with joint health, can all make a big difference. Supplements like 4-Cyte make a delicious treat which also benefits joints. Of course, keeping your pet at a healthy weight is a great way to improve his or her health – and not just for arthritis! This month, your cat, dog or rabbit can come to Mulberry Lane Vet Hospital for a FREE ATHRITIS CHECK UP and get advice about the best diet and treatment to help.

Our reception area is stocked with everything your pets might need – a full range of quality pet food including special diets for pets with arthritis, dietary supplements for better joint health, treats to help maintain healthy teeth, and flea/worm treatments. Plus friendly advice for you and your pet - we look forward to seeing you soon!

di erent grades, which have been quite a few over the years.

“We’d love to see people there, but particularly to get as many of the past players and older players there… there’s an awful lot of people in between the premiership winner and others; we just don’t want people to find out weeks later that it was on and they would have liked to have come.”

Tickets for the Centrals 50th Celebration dinner are now available through 123tix.com.au

But if anyone would like to know more, you can get in touch with Ken on 0403809792.

CadiaCommunityUpdate

FastFactsaboutCadia

CadiaisoneofAustralia'slargestgoldmining operations.

Cadiacomprisesthreemines,includingtheCadiaEast undergroundmine,whichisoneofthelargestgoldandcopper depositsintheworld.

CadiaEastusesthelarge-scaleminingmethodknownaspanel cavingandproductioncontinue24-hoursaday,everydayof theyearon12-hourrollingshifts.

AtCadia,Newcrestproducesgolddorebarsfromagravity circuitandgold-richcopperconcentratesfromafloation circuit.

GolddorebarsfromCadiaarerefinedattheABCRefineryin Sydneyandconcentratesarepipedtoadewateringfacilityat BlayneyandsentbyrailtoPortKemblaforexport.

Lastfinancialyear,Cadiadonatedmorethan$2millionto supportcommunityprograms,educationandinfrastructurein theCabonne,BlayneyandOrangeLocalGovernmentAreas.

Cadia'sCommunity InvestmentsinOrange

$10,000fortheOrangeChamberMusicFestival

$19,500fortheLonelyMountainUltra

$5,000forthe2022OrangeBusinessAwards

$2,000totheUnitedHospitalAuxiliariesofNSWtosupport theBloomfieldBranch

$2,500fortheBowenBreakyClub

$2,000totheOrangeSeniorCitizensAssociation'sregular mealprogram

$15,000fortheBowenCommunityTechnologyCentre

$2,000toOrangeLegacy

$1,500foracommunitygardeningprojectat SpringHill

$1,000forasustainabilityprojectatOrangeAnglicanGrammar School

$5,000foraSharetheDignityprojectinOrange

$420,000overthreeyearstotheCanobolasZoneRuralFire Service

FundingOpportunities

TheCadiaCaresprogramprovidessupporttocommunity groupswithinBlayney,OrangeandCabonneandsupportsthe ongoingeconomicdevelopmentofthecommunity.Fundingof upto$5,000supportsoneoffpurchasesofinfrastructureor programs,whilemoresignificantfundingofupto$20,000 supportsprojectsthatcandemonstratealong-termbenefitto thecommunity.Applicationsforthenextroundoftheprogram arenowopenandcanbesubmittedviatheCadiawebsiteat www.cadiavalley.com.au/community-partnershipsby1May 2023.Cadia'sCommunityRelationsOfficer,NicoleMorris,can alsobecontactedon0439490092withanyquestions.

Gold at work

Awards

Cadiacontinuestorecognisethewidespreadandongoingimpactofrecent floodingacrossCentralWest communities,includingthoseinCabonne.

Insupport,Newcresthasdonated$150,000throughthe NewcrestSustainabilityFundtoRuralAidandafurther $150,000totheFoundationforRuralandRegionalRenewal (FRRR)todeliveron-the-groundrelieftoaffectedlocal communities.NewcrestisworkingcloselywithRuralAidand FRRRtoensurethefundsgotothemostappropriatedisaster reliefandrecoveryefforts.

RuralAidwillusethefundingfordebitcardswithloadedlimits foreligibleprimaryproducers,aswellasfortheprovisionof cleandrinkingwaterandlivestockfodder.Oncetheimmediate responsehasbeendeemedtobemet,anyremainingfundswill beusedtosupportamentalhealthcounsellorinthelocalarea. TheFRRRwilldirectNewcrest’sdonationtotheirPrepareand RecoverProgram,whichsupportsnot-for-profitorganisations suchasmen’ssheds,neighbourhoodcentres,hallcommittees, andschoolP&Cs.

Inadditiontothisfinancialassistance,volunteers fromCadia’s workforcehavetravelledtoEugowra,MolongandManildrato assistwiththeclean-upofprivateresidences,agedcareunits, andothercommunityfacilities.

AGIVITfundraisingpagehasalsobeenestablishedforCadia employeeswishingtomakeafinancialcontribution.Cadiawill matchthesefunds,dollar-for-dollar,throughitsCommunity PartnershipProgram.

Whileweknowthere’sstillalongroadtorecovery,theteamat Cadiahopesthatthisfinancialassistanceandvolunteering supportwillgivethesecommunitiesthesupporttheyneedto starttherebuildingprocess.

Jewellery Hi-techhealth Aerospace

TheNewcrstMiningSustainabilityFundhasdonatedmorethan $1.4milliontoCharlesSturtUniversitytoestablishaunique healtheducationsimulationcentreinOrange-TheNewcrest RuralHealthSimulationCentre.

TheCentrewillenableruralmedicalstudentstoaccessworldclasseducation,equipmentandfacilitiesintheirownbackyard. Currently,thetechnologyisonlyaccessibleinmetropolitan areas.Therecentfundingfollowsprevioussupportfrom Newcrestofmorethan$100,000,whichwenttowardsthe provisionofvitalsimulationequipment.

TheCentreformspartofCSU'sJointPrograminMedicine whichaimstoenhanceaccesstomorelocaldoctorsand improvedmedicalservicesforrural,regionalandremote communities.

$2.5millionforOrangeprojectsthroughResourcesforRegions

Over$2.5millionwillbeinvestedinprojectsinOrangethrough RoundNineoftheNSWGovernment'sResourcesforRegions Program.

Royaltiesfrommineralresourcesareakeyrevenuesourcefor theNSWGovernment,withaportionsetasidetodeliver improvementstoinfrastructureandservicesinmining communities.InFY2022,Newcrestpaid$406millionthrough taxesandroyalties,withCadiaalonecontributingmorethan$81 million.

Miningisacriticalindustryforthe NSWeconomywithan estimated29,600peopledirectlyemployedand118,000people indirectlyemployed.In2022,Cadiaprovidedemploymentfor employedover2,300people(includingcontractors).

$1.2milliontoupgradeOrangeAdventurePlayground

$1.25millionforStage3upgradestoClergateRoad

Usingradartomaproutesunderground,threegraduatesare revolutionisingthewayweworkundergroundatCadia. Historically,miningcompanieshaveusedphotogrammetryand laserscannerstomapmines,butit'snotwithoutitslimitations. Ittakesalotoftimetoprocessthedataandcreatethemaps andastechnologyhasevolvedsohasthewaythatweoperate.

Takingonthechallengetoremoveourpersonnelfrommajor hazards,Cadia'sAaronGilbert,LoganTorranceandFinnWedge havecreatedaroboticinspectionplatformcustom-madefor theCadiaEastPanelCave1(PC1)extractionlevel.CadiaEast PC1istransitioningtowardsanintegratedautonomouslevel meaningthatitcanbedifficulttomanageon-footinspections ofthevariousextractiondrivesinandamongstthefleetof automatedloaders.

Togetherwithhelpfromtheirgraduateprogrammentor,Senior ProjectEngineerTomCorbett,andTechnologyandInnovation ManagerJasonNitz,thetriobuilttheSmartHogfromscratch, fromdesignandconstructionofthemechanicalandelectrical systems,towritingthecomputercodeandimplementing

customisedradartechnologyadaptedfromtheautomotive industrytocontrolthemachineandmanagetheoutputsit produces.

Cadia'sCommunityRelationsOfficerNicoleMorris,DeanofRuralMedicine LesleyForster,AssociateHeadofSchoolofRuralMedicineDamien Limberger,medicalstudentsEveWestandHannahHawker,andCadia's GeneralManagerAaronBrannigan.

LoganTorrance,Cadia'sGradMentorandProjectEngineerThomas Corbett,AaronGilbertandFinnWedgewiththeSmartHog.

AgroupofCadia'selectriciansassistedwiththere-wiringoftheEugowra Newsagency&Supermarket.

HEY! HO! WHAT A SHOW! LOOK AT WHAT WE’VE MADE!

It was all smiles at Spring Hill Public School on Tuesday, April 4 as students donned their wonderful creative headwear for the annual East Hat Parade. Parents and family member enjoyed seeing the children parade past proudly wearing their wonderful creations.

STUDENT PROFILE

Building a Future

NAME: Marisa D

Marisa is an open-minded and promising

Year 9 student who describes Sheahan as a friendly group of people respected by the broader community for their inclusive and supportive environment.

She feels that Sheahan has provided multiple opportunities in which she can continually better herself through school activities including the school band, School Musical and the Youth Mission Team. Furthermore, she states that Sheahan’s supportive environment inspires her to be her best self which is demonstrated through her teachers’ encouragement. As a result of this, Marisa is shaping her goals and values to continuously learn new things and take as many opportunities as possible.

Marisa’s goal for the future is to improve her understanding of the world and everything in it; Sheahan has given her a vast amount of assistance in achieving this goal through the teachers and the resources available. Additionally, by being part of the Youth Mission Team, she hopes to focus and develop her relationship with God and make everlasting friendships. She expresses interest in working in a job relating to music as it can bring people together. We commend Marisa for her participation in school activities and her self-reflective values to become a better person.

More mini golf family passes to give aways!

Due to the great response we’ve had to last week’s mini golf competition, our friends at Orange City Bowling Club have given us another two (2) family passes to give away.

Simply message us your contact details with the phrase “I want to play mini golf!” tol go into the draw for one family pass (two (2) adults and three (3) children) which means free mini golf for up to five people.

Send your entries to reception@oclife.com.au, message us on Facebook, or drop them into the o ce by 12pm Tuesday, April 11.

Open daily from 11am until sunset every day these holidays, Orange City Bowling Club’s 18hole mini golf course is perfectly a ordable fun for all with prices kept at just $5 per person and children under five free.

See sta at the main to pay and collect your putter and golf balls. Groups of 10 or more are advised to book ahead by contacting Orange City Bowling Club on 63622533.

RURAL HEALTH MATTERS

Vaping and young people

By Professor Catherine Hawke

Vaping is quickly rising in popularity in Australia, particularly among young people. The use of colourful packaging, attractive scents, and advertising tactics together with misinformation about the ingredients and potential harms of vaping is driving a sharp increase in sales and uptake, much to the concern of public health and medical experts.

What is vaping?

Vaping is the inhaling of vapourised liquids through electronic devices known as vapes or e-cigarettes. The devices can look like cigarettes or other items such as pens, cylindrical or rectangular sticks, or USBs, they come in a range of colours and designs and are either disposable or refillable. Originally developed as a smoking cessation tool, they are inexpensive, easily accessible and come in a range of flavours and scents making them appealing to teens.

What are the risks?

In Australia, it is illegal to sell any vapes to people under 18 and the sale of nicotine containing vapes is restricted to those that have a prescription. The

main ingredients of vape liquids are propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine or glycol as well as flavourings and other chemicals. However, readily available vapes have been found to contain nicotine and other harmful chemicals such as cleaning products, nail polish remover, weed killer and bug spray. Furthermore, many vaping products are either labelled incorrectly or display misleading information. Vapes labelled nicotine-free have been found to contain high concentrations of nicotine with some vapes containing the equivalent of up to 50 cigarettes.

The long- and short-term effects of vaping are still being studied, however we already know that vaping can cause harms such as poisoning, burns,

addiction and lung injury.

• What are the signs of addiction?

The signs of vaping addiction are the same as those of cigarette smoking. The person can’t stop vaping and gets withdrawal symptoms when they do try to stop. These include: irritability, anxious feelings, a lack of concentration, difficulty sleeping, and cravings.

Where to get help?

Support is available. Talk to your GP or local health service if you are concerned about yourself or someone else.

OTHER SUPPORTS INCLUDE: Quitline – 13 7848 (13 QUIT) – including Aboriginal and multilingual counsellors.

ICanQuit website – www.icanquit.com.au

AUTHOR BIO

Professor

Catherine Hawke is a Public Health Physician and the Head of School at the University of Sydney School of Rural Health Dubbo/Orange

GENERATION VAPE RESEARCH PROJECT

Cancer Council NSW has partnered with The University of Sydney and The Daffodil Centre on the Generation Vape Research Project examining awareness, perceptions, attitudes, knowledge and behaviours of e-cigarettes among young people. The research project is the first of its kind to take place at a national level in Australia, involving both quantitative and qualitative research. Follow the research at www.cancercouncil.com.

au/cancer-prevention/smoking/ generation-vape/

Pardon My French, but Rachael McIntosh is coming to Orange

Journalist Rachael Mogan McIntosh is a mum of three, crisis counsellor and community trainer from the south coast of NSW. After carting her family o to France for a year, she’s coming to Orange’s next Library Up Late event to talk about her book inspired by the wild experience,

Pardon My French

Pardon My French is a heart-warming and hilarious story of one young family’s year in southern France. The book is filled with eccentric local characters, quirky small-town antics and tales of language woes that will have you crying with laughter.

Pardon My French is a candid and comical love letter to the imperfect reality of family life and France, with three

valuable lessons for overcoming adversity woven through the pages: make home a beautiful nest, lean into the tough lessons, and, most importantly, look for the comedy in everything.

The Library Up Late event will be held on Friday, April 14 at Orange Regional Library from 7–9pm, and Rachael could not be more excited to meet our local readers.

“I’ll be doing some readings of my book, talking about our experience of moving to France and how it came about, and then I’ll talk a little bit about the experience of writing a memoir,” Rachael said. “And then the family band — which is me, my daughter and my husband, Keith — we’ll all do a few numbers in French to finish o the night

There will also be a ‘Q and A’ session, books available for purchase from Collins Booksellers and an opportunity to

meet Rachel and have your book signed.

“Even if people haven’t read the book, it will just be a fun night to talk about the experience and all the crazy things that happened,” Rachael said.

Rachael even has a personal connection to the Central West, as her sister is a resident of Cowra.

“We love going out there – two of my daughters, particularly love when we take a road trip out there.

“I really look forward to coming to Orange and meeting any readers who come along!”

Tickets for Library Up Late are $15pp and can be purchased online via Eventbrite.

Poles or bollards, Wirrabarra Walk residents not keen on new lighting

Nearly nine out of ten people whose properties back onto Wirrabarra Walk are against plans to install new motionsensor lighting, according to a council survey.

Orange City Council is encouraging residents to have their say on plans to install new lighting in Wirrabarra Walk, which runs along the western boundary of the Duntryleague golf course.

The survey asks whether respondents support or don’t support the Wirrabarra Walk lighting proposal and their preferences for the two di erent lighting options proposed: one-metre-high bollard lights or six-metrehigh pole-mounted lights.

With two weeks until the survey closes, more than 551 people have visited the YourSay Orange site so far and 158 people

have completed the survey.

Asked whether the proposal would improve public safety in the area, more than 64 per cent of the respondents said ‘Yes’.

But opinions are split as to the two lighting options: 36.6 per cents favouring the sixmetre-high pole-mounted lights; 34 per cent the smaller bollards; and 29.4 per cent of respondents indicated ‘neither’.

The majority of respondents (58.4 per cent) were from the wider neighbourhood around Wirrabarra Walk and of this group, 78.2 per cent were in favour of the new lights, as were 66.6 per cent of respondents from elsewhere in Orange.

But of those who live in a property that backs onto Wirrabarra Walk (16.2 per cent of respondents) 88 per cent are opposed to the lighting proposal.

“Lighting on a popular walking path will improve safety both for walkers and people who live nearby, but it’s clear that nearby residents have concerns,” Orange Deputy Mayor Gerald Power said, encouraging people to have their say before the survey closes.

“It’s always a challenge when Council has to weigh up the needs of residents in one neighbourhood, compared to the needs of residents in the wider Orange community. The best way of dealing with that dilemma is to be as informed as we can be by hearing from as many people as possible,” Cr Power said.

Both proposed lighting options would be dimmed most of the time until a person approaches. They then emit full brightness for 30 seconds to light the way and are designed so they shine onto the footpath

Whatareyouroptionswhenyouseparate?

What are your options when you separate?

Going to Court isn’t your only option when you separate from your spouse. You can use just one or a combination of the separation pathways below to ensure that you get the best outcome for your family.

1 Reach an agreement with your spouse

Many separating couples can sit together and discuss when they will spend time with the children and what will happen with the family home. This agreement may or may not be documented and both parties have ownership of the outcome.

2.Negotiate an agreement with the help of a lawyer

Getting specific advice as to what your entitlements are under the Family Law Act and having a family lawyer assist you in negotiating an outcome can be beneficial in making surethat you have all of the information you need to make a decision. This agreement is then documented by way of Consent Orders.

3.Round Table

Here the parties and their solicitors meet and discuss a way forward. There is no mediator and there should be some commonground as to what the general outcome will be (ie is the home being sold or will someone keep it?).

4.Mediation

The parties engage a mediator (with or without their respective layers) to discuss settlement options. There are numerous ways to conduct a mediation and todocument the outcome. This allows bothparties to speak freely, guided by the mediator towards a set of defined objectives.

5.Collaborative Practice

and can be turned o after midnight to minimise impact.

As part of the community consultation Council has sent 3000 letters to the community in the neighbourhoods around the walkway and also held a face-toface session to look at similar lights in Matthews Park with an option to inspect alternative lights at Margaret Stevenson Park. Information has also been provided to people using the walking path.

View the lighting options and have your say by visiting the YourSay Orange site yoursay.orange.nsw.gov.au/lighting-inwirrabarra-walk

The survey will close at 5pm on April 19, 2023.

This is a different approach to family lawyer where everyone agrees to a strategy to problem solve any disputes, working together and without going to Court.

6.Consent Orders

Once you have reached an agreement by way of negotiation with or without the help of a lawyer, completed a round table, mediation or through collaborative practice, you can document your agreement by way of Consent Orders which are then filed with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

7.Contested Hearing

This occurs when after a Final Hearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, a Judge makes a decision for you. Only 3% of all matters commenced in the Court are finalised at theFinal Hearing which most parties reaching an agreement by consent along the way.

If you would like to know more about any of the separation pathways, contact Alison Neville on 02 6393 9200 for an appointment or email AlisonN@blackwellshort.com.au

Please do not hesitate to approach Blackwell Short Lawyers for your legal requirements.

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√ 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

DONATE TO THE HILL END HAY DRIVE!

The devastating Alpha Road Tambaroora bushfire is finally out a month after the blaze begun.

Ignited by a lightning strike on March 5, the RFS announced the end of the worst blaze in NSW since the the Black Summer bushfires 27 days later.

The ferocious blaze razed about 18,000 hectares of farmland, destroyed 6 homes, and killed hundreds of livestock.

RFS crews from across the region and local landholders worked tirelessly in dangerous conditions and rugged country to get the bushfire under control.

Thank you to all who supported our area during the disaster. Farmers whose paddocks and grain stores were destroyed in the blaze need our help. If you would like to donate to help buy some hay or grain for farmers, this is how you can do it:

WHAT A LEGEND!

This week, it was fantastic to meet Nedd Brockmann - the lad from the bush who ran all the way from Cottesloe Beach WA to Bondi... a whopping 4000km!

He finished the incredible endeavour in 46 days, running about 80km each day despite some hellish injuries - not a bad effort for someone who hates running!

Along the way, he raised a huge $2.5 million for charity, and he continues to inspire with his daring, determination,

and ‘just do it’ attitude that he developed growing up on a farm in Forbes, and through his schooling at Kinross Wolaroi in Orange.

It was great to also get the opportunity to meet Charlotte from Orange Anglican Grammar School - my mentee in the TEN4TEN program this year. I look forward to the official launch of TEN4TEN soon!

A massive thank you to RDA Central West for putting on this event which profiled Nedd’s wild and wonderful storywhat a legend!

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Once funds are received, the Lions Disaster Relief Co-ordinator, Anne Jones from the Geurie Lions Club, will organise the hay.

If you can spare any hay, please call Penny on 0417 629 708 who will liaise with local farmers in need.

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While some support measures have been made available for our region’s devastated farmers, victims of the blaze are still unable to access the $75,000 Special Disaster Grants to support residents and farmers to recover from the impacts of the fires.

To do so, the NSW Government (through the Premier) would have to request the Special Disaster Grants. This request has not been made. What is the hold up?

LIONS STATE YOUTH OF THE YEAR

Last weekend, it was fantastic to attend the Lions State Youth of the Year competition.

Hosted by the Lions Club of Mount Panorama, the state final brought candidates and their families from all over NSW to our region.

I really enjoyed listening to the prepared speeches by the contestants, and their answers to the impromtu questions.

Hearing such talented young Australians reaffirms your faith in the future of your country.

This year’s winner was Fred from Coonabarabran, who will now go onto compete in the National final.

Well done to Fred and all of the other

competitors!

Fred has a local connection, as his grandmother lives in Orange!

Local Lions Youth of the Year legend Zoe Peters chaired the judging panel.

Thank you to all of the Lions at Mount Panorama for putting on such an important event for our region and state.

REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY GRANTS NOW OPEN!

The Regional Connectivity Program grants are now open to deliver funding to improve digital connectivity across regional, rural and remote Australia.

Funding is available under two streams:

- A $100 million Regional Connectivity (Round 3) stream is open to solutions that deliver new or upgraded broadband services or upgraded mobile services in eligible locations across Australia. Council or community groups can lead an application for this grant, but a Grant Agreement can only be executed with a licensed telecommunications provider; and

- A $50 million Mobile Black Spot (Round 7) stream that delivers new and

expanded handheld mobile coverage to rural, regional and remote locations across Australia.

Applications for the Regional Connectivity stream and the Mobile Blackspot stream are open until Wednesday 31 May 2023 (5:00pm AEST).

To learn more or submit an application, visit www.grants.gov.au and search for the Regional Connectivity Program Round 3.

If you need assistance with an application or would like a letter of support for an application you are submitting, you can contact my office on andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au.

For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare

Andrew with Wattle Flat-Sofala Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade members

Hay bought and delivered to in-need farmers in the Hill End region thanks to a $19,000 donation by Bathurst RSL Club.

Andrew with Nedd Brockmann and TEN4TEN mentee Charlotte Roach Nedd sharing his wild story

Andrew with State Youth of the Year contestants Fred, Alex, Elizabeth, Jaslyn, and Hugh

Andrew with Lions Club of Mount Panorama members, and 2021 winner Zoe Peters

Andrew with Lions State Youth of the Year winner, Fred Kearney

REGIONAL LEAGUE WEST CENTRAL WEST ACTION IN DUBBO

Eight teams played in the Regional League netball: Region Three West Central West over Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 at The Dubbo Sports Centre.

Selectors were there for the two-day tournament, selecting players to compete in the under 23s Regional State Cup which will be held in Sydney in October.

In Division 1 grand final, Orange Thunder won against Bathurst Under-17s, and in Division 2, Mudgee won against Forbes.

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Orange Thunder squad in Dubbo on the weekend: (Back Row) Ally Kaufman, Danielle Turner, Asha Nicol, Gabrielle Brown-Thomas, Abby Tilburg, Lilly Mitchell, Zoe Nightingale, and Abigail White. (In front) Coach Caitlyn Harvey, Katelin Eslick and Ellie Lawry

SAVE POWER KITS AVAILABLE TO BORROW FROM CENTRAL WEST LIBRARIES

Keep track of your energy use and learn how to save money on your power bills with Central West Libraries.

Central West Libraries branches, including Orange City Library, are offering residents the opportunity to borrow a ‘Save Power Kit’, which provides tools and useful information to help households measure how they use power at home.

The project is supported by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry

and Environment’s Sustainable Councils and Communities Program (SCC). Orange City Council is one of 37 councils across NSW who are members of the program, which focuses on improving energy efficiencies of councils and supporting community initiatives to cut energy bills.

Environmental Sustainability Community Committee Chair Cr David Mallard said many residents were looking for ways to reduce their energy use amid the rising cost of living.

“There are simple actions that households can take to save money, power and reduce their impacts on the environment,” Cr Mallard said.

The Save Power Kit can help identify the biggest users of electricity in your home and describes many easy, low-cost things we can do at home to use less power and save money on bills, without changing your lifestyle. Even when an appliance is on standby it can draw power, adding unnecessary costs to your power bills.

The Kits come with instructions, a Power-Mate power usage meter to test the power use of appliances on stand-by, thermometers to check for draughts and heating and cooling, a stopwatch to time showers and a light meter. A resource pack is included and there is an action plan to allow each borrower to record results and plan improvements and savings.

Contact Orange City Library on 6393 8132 to book the Save Power Kit.

COUNCIL OFFERS EXCITING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN THIS AUTUMN

Orange City Council has an exciting line-up of activities planned to keep children entertained during the Autumn school holidays.

The gallery, museum, library and youth hub have joined forces to create a bumper school holiday program of activities that appeal to children of all ages and interests. Many of the activities are free.

Visit Orange City Council’s school holiday calendar on the website at https://www.orange.nsw.gov.au/ school-holidays/ for more details.

ORANGE CITY LIBRARY has a range of activities children can walk in and enjoy any time, as well as craft, puzzles and games every day. The library also has a series of bookable activities including a heritage walk, Lego Club, biscuit decorating, screen printing and a movie screening.

Young people over the age of 12 can

hang out at ORANGE YOUTH HUB, which will be open from 12pm to 4pm every weekday during the school holidays, excluding public holidays.

DAYTRIPS are also planned for Borenore Caves, Odeon 5 Cinemas and Bathurst Laser Skirmish, on Tuesday 11 April, while the centre will host a pool tournament and spray-painting activity to finish off the holidays.

ORANGE REGIONAL MUSEUM will host two free family tours of the exhibition Enemy Aliens: the Dunera boys in Orange, 1941 on Wednesday 12 April and Tuesday 18 April, followed by a scavenger hunt and craft activities inspired by the exhibition. The museum will also offer an intergenerational drawing workshop for children and parents or carers with illustrator Alexander Barnes-Keoghan.

ORANGE REGIONAL GALLERY will run a series of creative workshops

inspired by their current exhibitions

Sophie Lampert: Anon, Sandon Gibbs-O’Neill: Buruguu and Laurence Edwards: A Gathering of Uncertainties.

ORANGE AQUATIC CENTRE will

offer intensive swimming lessons for levels 1-4, preschool 1 and 2 as well as a breast stroke workshop for children in level 4 who have completed their freestyle skills. Contact the pool on 6363 3000 for more information.

SAVE POWER: Central West Libraries Manager Roslyn Cousins with one of the Save Power Kits, which can help residents track their energy usage.

ORANGE PRODUCE MARKETS

Foodies of Orange enjoyed a delicious day out at the Orange Producers Markets every Saturday. The weekly markets, held in the courtyard next to Bills Beans is an opportunity for local growers and producers to bring their freshest produce every week. COME and JOIN US

EVERY SATURDAY 8AM- 1PM

148 McLachlan st Orange (Bills beans East Orange courtyard)

Will Kloosterman PRODUCE FROM ORANGE. Fruit and Veg, Cheese

Peter Lacis Blueberries

Brian and Lorraine Swift

THE GOOD ENOUGH Parent

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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

“Great news!” Miss 8 announces at 8pm, procrastinating at bedtime yet again. “I found my recorder!”

As the person who had carefully hidden her recorder in a place I thought she’d never look for it (the box in her room clearly marked ‘Musical Instruments’), I’m both devastated and shocked by this harrowing news.

“I haven’t seen it in YEARS, but I was looking for my remote control spider, so I was going through all my boxes and I FOUND IT,” she continues triumphantly, before playing it in her special way; one fist wrapped tightly around it covering holes at random and blowing short, loud high-pitch blasts repeatedly.

Miss 14, still angry at me for taking her phone o her earlier, sees an excellent opportunity for revenge. “Hey Miss 8, I can teach you to play ‘Baby Shark’ on the recorder if you like,” she says, casually, like it’s not the most horrific sentence ever to be spoken in the English language.

week 8, Miss Eight asked if she could do the whole booklet and I realised I’d have free afternoons until the end of term if I said yes. This however immediately backfired when she slammed the completed booklet closed, pulled out a sheet of paper, two pens and dice and announced, “We’re always too busy with homework to play the games I make up, so now we can! This game is called ‘100 or more’ and there are 17 rules. Listen carefully…”

Easter chocolate. I bought all of the Easter chocolate in FEBRUARY. I was SO organised. I was busy bragging to a friend about my incredible parenting and gloating that I even knew I’d eat the bag of Caramilk eggs, and bought a decoy block of Caramilk to trick myself. She however pointed out that most parents don’t need to buy decoy chocolate and apparently had self-control (is this true????).

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For the first time, I begin to have strong doubts about the name of this column. Am I really “good enough” at parenting if I didn’t trek to Mordor and hurl the recorder into the dark pit of Mount Doom when I had my chance all those years ago? I’m not going to lie, as this term draws to a close, my life choices are becoming progressively questionable.

For example: Homework. There’s a note at the start of the homework booklet that says, “don’t bother racing ahead, we need to teach your kid this stu each week before we let kiss-ass parents ruin it with over-eagerness and derail their learning”. I’m paraphrasing somewhat, but to me, the message was clearly aimed at parents who enjoy homework and might be tempted to do more, not someone who struggles to enforce the bare minimum. But then, in

So obviously I ate both the block and the bag and had to buy more by mid-March anyway. Then Miss Eight got into the junk mail and changed her mind from Caramilk to kinder surprise to white chocolate to smarties, thereby ensuring that she’d asked for enough things to be bitterly disappointed with whatever she received. Lastly — and lovely teachers please consider this to be my formal, written apology — the recorder went to school. Hubby was working from home so he took charge of Miss Eight, and uttered the words, “sure you can take your recorder to school and play Baby Shark repeatedly on this rainy day when everyone is stuck in the classroom together for 6 hours”. I’m so, so sorry…

The recorder is now hidden somewhere she’ll never, ever find it ever again: her pile of folded washing that needs to be put away. We’re safe once again.

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Bowls is back at the Country Club!

The Country Club bowlers played their first social game back at the Country Club green on Saturday, April 1. After two-and-a-half years of not being able to play on their home turf, happy club members celebrated the occasion with a barbeque lunch.

Life-member Pete Baker said it was a fantastic moment for members to finally return to their own green.

“Everyone enjoyed being back at our club – everyone’s so glad to be back after two-and-a-half years,” Pete said.

If you’re interested in joining the Country Club Bowls team you can contact Pete on 0427 631 013.

Bob Regewell, Daryl Prestwidge, Allan Gregory, John Cooper, Mary Carr and Carl Jaeger

Tommy Leonard and Keith Lamont

photos by Henry DeRooy

EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE GREENHOUSE

Families were spoiled with a day of food, fun and plenty of chocolate at the Greenhouse on Saturday, April 1 for the annual Easter Family Fun Day.

The morning event kicked off with a massive Easter egg hunt for the kids, followed by games, face painting, live music, and arts and crafts.

Children were also paid a visit by an extra special guest – the Easter bunny!

Andre, Amanda and Alexis Fragar

Stacey, Billy, Benji and Adam Fleming

Talisa Smith, Ezra Griffiths, Rowan Griffiths, Lucah Robertson and Courtney Charlton

Braithwaite and Lucas Families

Braithwaite and Lucas Families

Rory Winters and the Easter Bunny

Kawal, Manu, Siraj, Mehwish and Zoravar

Kirra Everett, Adelaine Downey with Amelia, Oliver and Alana Atkinson

Kellee, Luke and Emma

photos by Henry DeRooy

Carter, Oakley, Sam and Hallie Whiteman

Carter, Emma and Aleyah Wilson

All roads lead to Stuart Town this Easter Saturday!

All roads, tracks, paths and passages lead to Stuart Town this Easter Saturday, April 8 with the return of the annual Man from Ironbark Festival. This year’s festival, held on the Stuart Town Recreation Ground, is shaping up to be the biggest yet.

The day will feature plenty of market stalls selling a wide range of goods, from bric-a-brac, fashion accessories, leather goods, toys and giftware, just to name a few.

Standing alongside the market stalls will be a variety of food vendors ranging from beef rolls, hotdogs, Chinese cuisine, burgers, hot chips and more. The Wellington Lions will be back as well, providing some barbecue food. One thing is for certain, no one will go hungry.

Local ‘Co ee Just Rocks’ will look after your ca eine needs. And, of course, no festival is complete without ice cream and slushies, so naturally, they will be on sale as well.

This year brings a special prehistoric attraction –dinosaurs and fossil activities for the children on the day, as well as a reptile display to learn and get up close and personal with our slithery friends.

The Easter Bunny has been convinced to come out a day early and he will be helping out with the free Easter egg hunt.

A large selection of cars will make the trek to Stuart Town and the owners will be proudly displaying their pride and joys as a part of the Car, Bike and Tractor Show. Rising singer/songwriter Elle Flanagan will be performing live in the morning, with the popular bush band, November Shorn entertaining the crowd in the afternoon.

And this year, the Stuart Town Advancement Association is excited to welcome three-time Australian Bush Poet Champion, Gregory North to the festival. Gregory will be performing throughout the day and is an

act not to be missed.

Beards are flowing in Stuart Town, so naturally, there will be a beard competition, with great prizes up for grabs, so fellas start grooming those whiskers.

The historic Boehmes Hall and Railway Hotel will both be open, and a special treat this year will be an art exhibition at the Railway Hotel.

Just to add to the fun, Pooka the Clown will be wandering around as well as an illusionist act, free facepainting and a free bucking bull.

Stuart Town’s Man From Ironbark Festival will be held on Easter Saturday, April 8 on the Stuart Town Recreation Ground, 9am to 4pm

Entry is $5 per person. A family pass (2 adults, 2 children) is $15. Children under three are free. Bring cash as there are no ATM facilities available, although various market stalls will have Eftpos.

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Coming Events:

April 15

Orange Civic Theatre The Robertson Brothers

Orange City Bowling Club Country by the Green

Emus Rugby Club A Day for the Ladies

Canowindra Sports Oval

Cabonne Community Balloon Glow

April 16

Orange Civic Theatre Cirque Mother Africa

April 21

Orange City Bowling Club Mums Gone Wild

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Musical Meteor set to shine on our stage in April

In Australia for the first time - musical meteor, astonishing pianist and contemporary composer.

Hania Rani is one of the most successful and intriguing pianists in the world right now. A transcendent talent, a classically-trained pianist able to evoke the sparseness of her native Polish Bieszezady mountain landscape while teasing enough latent energy to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Rani grew up in Gdansk (Poland), initially inspired to study classical music, she was introduced to jazz and electronica at music school, widening her interests and as she puts it, mixing Chopin and Schostakovitch with Dave Brubeck and Moderat.

Other inspirations include composers such as Max Richter, Esbjorn Svensson, Miles Davis, Nils Frahm, Murcof, Portico Quartet, Radiohead, and even The Beatles.

“It’s what connects all these artists that inspire me,” says Hania, “their special approach to music and sound. For me, they have big hearts and huge minds.

Hania Rani will be performing at the Orange Civic Theatre on Wednesday, April 26 at 7pm. Book your tickets now at Ticketek

Wharf Revue: Looking for Albanese TONIGHT

Don’t miss your chance to see The Wharf Revue’s final performance at the Orange Civic Theatre tonight, Thursday, April 6.

It’s a new dawn, a new day, and a new captain at the helm of the ship of state. And what a state we’re in! Inflation, rising interest rates, conflict in Ukraine, climate disaster, culture wars, COVID 19-20-2122-23, and a looming World War Three… Could things get any worse? Absolutely! Neighbours has finished!

But there is a light on the horizon: The Wharf Revue is back! Inspired by the new national spirit of optimism that lasted for a week, the team are as keen as mustard to once again tackle the big-picture issues in their new show “Looking for Albanese”, which was described by The Australian as “Sharper and wittier than ever.”

See The Wharf Revue: Looking for Albanese at the Orange Civic Theatre on Thursday, April 6, 8pm. Tickets at Ticketek or call 6393 8111.

Wild Thing — A tale of sea eagles and pole dancing coming to Orange this month

Wild Thing – a new Australian work by award-winning writer Suzanne Hawley is coming to Orange the Orange Civic Theatre April 20.

A tale of sea eagles and pole dancing, of children and childhood dreams, of religion and rock ‘n roll, but most of all a tale of friendships that have stood the test of time…. until now.

Jackie, Elizabeth, Frances and Susan become besties at high school and find freedom in Swinging London a decade later. Carving out very di erent lives for themselves, the friends don’t see each other as often, but always meet up once a year for the ‘Musketeers’ dinner’. But this year is di erent. Past sixty, older but no wiser, the most radical member of the group is in crisis. To o er their support, the ‘Musketeers’ take Jackie back to her country home for a weekend – to relax and let their hair down. What could possibly go wrong? What follows tests their friendship, their morals and their courage as never before.

See Wild Thing at Orange Civic Theatre on Thursday, April 20 at 8pm. Book your tickets at Ticketek or call 6393 8111,

Healthy Autumn Choices!

Did you know that leptin is a hormone produced naturally in the body that helps regulate the feeling of satiety, fullness or hunger? Someone asked me the other day, what’s the best diet I should follow? My personal answer is: none.

Allow me to be very clear today with this answer, I’m not a doctor or a dietitian. I’m just a chef. But I personally don’t believe in fairy tales and magic pills. What I DO believe is in daily healthy choices.

However, and this is based strictly on my personal and professional experience, I’m going to try to answer that question about weight control the best I can.

First things first, always consult with your GP before starting any crazy food journey. There’s a lot of misleading misinformation out there! Start by writing healthy options that are achievable every day. Small steps will take you really far.

You may not know this about me but I did lose a lot of weight at the end of my 20s. I understood that weight loss was about being active and making healthy options every day. The bigger revelation for me, to be completely honest, was that I needed to avoid alcohol (spirits especially) and fizzy drinks! That was the end of an era in my life and the start of the new me.

But what about food Rubén? What can I eat in order to lower my body’s triglyceride levels and help leptin work more e ectively in my body, so I don’t feel peckish all the time?

Well... let me share what we do in Spain.

As you know culturally over there, we follow the Mediterranean way of eating.

To start with, we eat a lot of food high in omega-3. These healthy fats, found in fish like salmon, tuna, sardines and anchovies, play a very important role in keeping triglycerides down.

On top of that, obviously, we eat a lot of fibre, fruits, nuts and vegetables every day! If you are peckish, go for your chosen healthy option. One day fresh nuts, another day a salad with pulses, another day a tin of sardines. Why not start by getting into the routine of going to the local orchards every week and picking autumn apples with the family? You’ll see how your go-to quick snack will change from that moment on.

Would you like to know more products that can help you regulate that feeling of being full?

These are some healthy suggestions for the autumn season:

Berries rock!

Replace sugary treats with fruit in its natural form. Berries are lower in sugar than some other fruits and are delicious. Unsweetened drinks, please! (this is a must).

Experiment with herbal, black or green teas. Keep hydrated, drink a lot of water.

Healthy oils, make the change

When cooking, use moderate amounts of extra virgin olive oil. Be brave and avoid butter.

Veggies are your best friend!

Eat vegetables every day, especially raw. This will be a great way to lower your triglyceride levels. Add kale or cauliflower instead of starchy vegetables like corn or potatoes.

Learn how to cook pulses and legumes

Beans and lentils are great sources of protein and fibre, but avoid the premade stu full of sugar!

Eat more fish!

Fish is the best choice for lowering triglycerides as simple as that. Embrace the omega-3, don’t be shy!

Why not whole grains?

Consider switching to wholegrain. It tastes good, and it’s better for you.

Green salads

A quick note though to be mindful of salad dressings. Make them yourself, so you know they are low in salt, sugars and fats.

It’s the season for mushrooms!

Yep! Mushrooms are high in nutrients and low in calories, which can help to regulate your triglyceride levels and boost leptin in your body. Chop them small if you have an issue with the texture, you won’t notice them.

It’s important to sleep more

Add more hours of sleep. Honestly, this will contribute massively to your transformation into the new you, trust me. Being well- rested will help you be happy, active and full of motivation throughout the day.

I rea y hope I’ve answered a your questions today. Happy c king!

should tackle next? Get in touch with us at OCLife or with Ruben directly @rubenlopezmesa

FAREWELL TO F.O.O.D. WEEK 2023

Visitors and locals enjoyed a beautiful morning in Cook Park on Sunday for the final event of F.O.O.D. Week 2023, the Producers Market and Brunch. The markets showcased some of the magnificent local produce we enjoy here in the central west along with tasty treats from local chefs.

Cjhay Besgrove, Evangaline Sheldon, Benny Coghlan, Hannah Quelnan and Rolly Tandang

Louise and Walter Hodgetts and Charlie Bronte, Peter, Elise and Olivia Brown

Georgie, Angus and Tom Whish-Wilson Felicity Millner, Kate, Sophie and JoJo Roth and Alby

Michelle, Matilda and Emily George

Rachael Farmer, Mel Dodds and Sam Gialanze

Brenda Morley, Nadia Lahoud, Qiuyun Wen, Catherine Cheng, Charlotte Kenen, Shalini Harasgania, Michael Gribble, Nadim Mansour, Benoit Blake, Sarah Haynes

27 DOG TRAP LANE, FOREST REEFS NSW

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Marie Fox t. 0412 166 132

2.58 Ha approx.

space and external access

• Fully enclosed outdoor entertaining area providing the perfect year-round entertaining space.

• The garage is a real bonus with plenty of space, a mezzanine level and a separate toilet and wash basin and has undercover access to the house.

• The 12.21 kW grid connect solar system with battery storage provides a substantial financial return.

• No worries with water here with the fully equipped bore and the 25,000 litre tank, suppling plenty of water for indoor and outdoor use.

With three bedrooms, a separate lounge room with gas heating, and a bright and airy family room with wall-to-wall built-in storage and reverse cycle air-conditioning, it’s a home that a family can really make their own, says selling agent, John Stevenson from Chris Gryllis Real Estate.

“It is a very neat well-presented home, so you can move in and live in it the way it is, but there is still room to play and modernise it as you go, so the best of both worlds there,” John said.

The first thing that strikes you about the property is the avenue of mature oak trees that shade the property from the western sun.

“The oaks in the street just make everything so green and shady in the summertime, that’s one of the best things about the location, and then on top of that it is diagonally opposite the Bletchington primary school, so you can be at school in one minute,” John said.

“The other surprise feature is a good-sized family room that has been put onto the back of the property overlooking the backyard. That’s a very nice room too, so there’s a separate loungeroom, kitchen/dining and then a family room at the back.

Other features include a double garage and workshop, perfect for the home hobbyist, along with a garden shed and rainwater tank.

“We are expecting a lot of interest,” John said. “And we’ve had a lot of interest. We would expect it shouldn’t be on the market too much longer.”

www.chrisgryllisrealestate.com.au/property/right-acrossfrom-the-school

Orange Property MARKET

42.9sqhome,fullyinsulatedwithreversecycleairconditioningandsplitsystemscreatingyearroundtemperatecomfort.

Formallounge/diningroomthatcanbeclosedoffandopenplancasualdiningfamilyroomall boastinganortherlyoutlook.Separateofficewithinternetconnectionpluschildren'srumpus room Allbedroomsarespaciouswithbuilt-ins,whilethemainbedroomhasawalk-inrobeandensuite.

Well-designedthree-waybathroomfeaturingseparatebath,shower,separatevanity,and separatetoilet.Largelaundrywithgoodstorage,benchspaceandexternalaccess Thegarageisarealbonuswithplentyofspace,amezzaninelevelandaseparatetoiletandwash basinandhasundercoveraccesstothehouse.

HappyValleyisa54.9*hectare,135.6*acrepropertysetamongtherollinghillseastofthehistoricvillageofMillthorpeontheCentralTablelandsofNSWbeingofferedtothemarketforthefirsttimeafter60yearsoffamilyownershipinatightly held,highlydesirableandproductivedistrict.

Thepropertyoffersa4bedroom,2bathroombrickveneerhome(circa1991),excellentsheddingviaalockablemachineryshed(withbuiltincoolroomandmeathouse)andalargehayshed,productivebasaltsoils,andastockanddomesticbore.

Thehomefeaturesanopenplankitchenanddiningwithfloatingtimberfloorboards,aseparatelivingarea,builtinwardrobesinallbedrooms,masterbedroomwithadjacentensuite,three-waybathroomwithseparatebathandshower,anda doublelock-upgarage.

Farminfrastructureincludesthe25x10*metresteelframemachineryshedwithconcretefloor,singleshearingstand,andthreephasepower;30*tonnesilo;steeldualpurposesheepandcattleyards;fourbay20x10*metrehayshed;aspring feddam;andthestockanddomesticborewhichcanpump2500*gallonsofwaterperhourtoa10000*gallonheadertank.

HappyValleyhasmostrecentlybeenrunasasheepgrazingoperationbutalsohasahistoryofproducingbeefandpotatoesbeingapprox.33%arableandsuitabletofarming.Thebalanceisqualitygrazingcountrysubdividedintoatotalof14 mainpaddocks. Fencingismainlygoodtosoundandpredominantlyhingejoint;pasturesarehighlightedbyexcellentstandsofPhalaris,aswellasclovers,ryegrass,andothernativespecies;andtimbersaremainlyscatteredwhiteandyellowboxtrees.

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...The oaks in the street just make everything so green and shady in the summertime, that’s one of the best things about the location...

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OPEN HOUSE SAT 8TH APRIL 12.00pm - 1.00pm

FOR SALE 16 FOX AVENUE, ORANGE RIGHT ACROSS FROM THE SCHOOL

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. $590,000

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.

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

THE PERFECT RESTAURANT OR CAFÉ VENUE –UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS

Rear laneway access for secure on-site parking for staff. Total floor area (ground floor & first floor) approx. 200 m2.

RESIDENTIAL FOR LEASE

Refurbished with new carpets and freshly painted throughout, this home is located in a quiet small street within easy walking distance to the new Department of Primary Industries complex and FOR SALE BEAUTFUL ELEVATED BLOCK Backing onto a Council reserve this good sized block enjoys a lovely outlook for you to build your new dream home on. Situated in the popular Northern Gardens Estate and is in easy reach to the North Orange Shopping precinct. Land size is 802 m $350,000

RENT: $500 PER WEEK CENTRAL THREE BEDROOM HOME WITH FOUR CAR GARAGE / WORKSHOP

RENT: $550 PER WEEK

OPEN HOUSE Saturday 8th 9.30am - 10.00am

OPEN HOUSE Saturday 8th 10.30am - 11.00am

59 Coronation Drive, orange

NEAT AS A PIN AND CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!

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

• Four bedrooms, 3 with built in robes, master with en-suite

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

• Modern main bathroom with bath and shower and modern en-suite

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

• Recent installation of new terracotta roof and luxaflex shutters throughout

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

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

OPEN HOUSE Saturday 8th 11.30am - 12.00pm

SOUGHT AFTER EAST ORANGE!

This lovely property has the classic late Federation/Inter-war facade and features 3 bedrooms all with pressed metal ceilings along with the hallway and formal lounge room, it has just had a full re-paint internally with light modern colours and looks nice and fresh. You will love the eat in kitchen which is in good condition, and the extension at the rear of the house features the second living area and the federation style bathroom with a great claw foot bath and a shower. Edward Street has seen lots of new owners in recent years moving in and restoring these lovely homes, this property would also be a great Air BnB.

• Beautiful classic old world facade

• Walking distance to restaurants and CBD

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

• Plenty of scope for renovation or extension

$749,000

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

$979,000

OPEN HOUSE Saturday 8th 12.30pm - 1.00pm

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UNIQUE SPACIOUS COTTAGE IN WESTLEA

This is a regretful sale for the owners of this lovely three bedroom cottage, they have put so much into the property and have plans drawn up for an extension and then had to move to another city. For sale is one of the original Westlea properties on a huge 904sqm (approx.) block of land, close to the town centre, Duntryleague and in the popular Orange High school zone.

• 3 Large bedrooms, large lounge/family room, dining room, raised deck at rear of house

• Ducted gas heating throughout, 6.25KW (16 Panels) solar panels, A/C split system

• New Colorbond gutters and fascia’s, major electrical and plumbing upgrade

• Landscaped gardens, dual access to the block, great for caravan or trailers

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

$749,000 OFFERS CONSIDERED

137 Edward Street, orange

Alkira Way, orange

This new rural sub-division close to Millthorpe and a short drive to Orange would suit anyone looking for a country feel but close to a major city. This block is 2.43 Ha or a little over 6 acres and is one of 14 in a new rural development, some owners have started building so be the next and secure this affordable site

Ready to build on and waiting for you is this 2ha (5 acre) block only minutes from Millthorpe. There is lots of activity on the sub-division as owners are excavating and building their homes. Orange via Spring Terrace Road and then Forest Road is just a short drive. Power to block, fully fenced, sealed road to front gate and bore water available on-site.

Secure your future with this lovely elevated block right on the edge of town and only 3klms to the CBD. The land has all town services including underground power and is 863sqm in size and has a 20m frontage. Walk to the two nearby golf courses or take a walk through the Ploughmans Wetlands just a one minute walk away. Zoned for Orange High School and once building starts will be surrounded by new modern homes.

251 Cargo Road is now registered and ready to build on. The block is only 3klms to the CBD, close to Wentworth and Duntryleague golf clubs and Ploughmans wetlands. Compare similar size blocks nearby and you will see that this is a resonable price for a block this close to town with ALL town services and concrete layback already in place.

This great 2.0 Ha (5 acre) block is ready to build on and has a sealed driveway right to the property, the block has got bore water available on site and also has three phase power to the block. Rural fencing including gates WILL be installed early 2023. The lovely block is only a very short drive to Millthorpe and Orange and is one of 14 surronded by farmland.

This 877sqm block is ready to build on and is located in a new stylish West Orange location.

• Easterly views towards Westlea and Ploughmans Wetlands

• All town services connected including underground power

• Orange High school zoning and a short drive to the CBD

• Quiet location at the end of a cul de sac

• Ready to build on

Attention investors and first home owners, here is a great opportunity to secure one or two affordable residential building blocks. 245 Phillip Street Orange is 448.70sq and 245A Phillip Street Orange is 460.7sqm. The blocks are right next to each other and the location is relatively close to town with public transport close by. See the two links below for a suggested house design from GJ Gardner homes. Call for more information.

0418635248|gary@blowesre.com.au

0418635248|gary@blowesre.com.au

41 Burrell Lane, Forest Reefs

19 Burrell Lane, Forest Reefs

13 Yackerboon Place, orange

7 Burrell Lane, Forest Reefs

7 Yackerboon Place, orange

245 and 245A

Phillip Street, orange

251 cargo road, orange $549,000

LJ HOOKER; RURAL SALES & LEASING SPECIALISTS

WHERE CAN YOU GET 200 ACRES FOR $750,000 ? STUART TOWN !

NEW LISTING

NEW TO MARKET

170 Farnham Road Farnham FOR SALE $750,000

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Charming cottage on 208* acres at Stuart Town

This two bedroom home is situated on 208* acres of undulating land suitable for mixed grazing. Watered by a creek and two good-sized dams, the property is well-fenced and secure. Situated in a quiet and private location, it offers the capacity to return income as a grazing block. Less than 10 minutes from Stuart Town. The property is a short drive to the recreational features of Lake Mookerawa. An approximate 4o-minute drive to Orange, this farmhouse is perfect for those looking for a peaceful and secluded living space while still being less than an hour’s drive from Orange. The property is also around 45 minutes from Lake Burrendong with its myriad water activities including skiing and fishing and is around 30 minutes to Wellington.

1 Church Street Cudal

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NEW PRICE $385,000

Great start for the first home buyer at Cudal

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.

OWNER COMMITTED ELSEWHERE

OPEN HOUSE

VICTORIA MUNRO SCOTT MUNRO

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

3 Agate Street Orange

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FOR SALE $875,000

Five bright and beautiful bedrooms in North Orange

Within an easy drive of Bunnings, North Orange Shops, The Botanic Gardens, the Adventure Playground and Waratah sporting grounds. This lovely home has been designed with livability in mind. The pleasing neutral palette and nine foot ceilings emphasize the light and airy feel of this lovely home. Offering plenty of space , this generous home includes a formal lounge/dining room adjoining the lightfilled foyer. which could also be used as a media room.

SATURDAY 11.00 - 11.30am

OWNER SAYS SELL !

28 Seymour Street Orange

FOR SALE $670,000

This beautiful 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath homestead comes fully furnished with the option of leasing the house only or the two bedroom cottage also fully and tastefully furnished. Set on approximately 51 acres of carefully manicured gardens and picturesque, landscaped garden plantings, this amazing property will delight you with its spectacular views and seclusion yet proximity to Orange. The homestead itself has been impeccably furnished and decorated, boasting 5 large bedrooms many with amazing views.

Stylish and sophisticated on Seymour

This classic home has been faultlessly renovated so there’s nothing for you to do- just 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!

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY 10.00 - 10.30am

Euchareena, NSW CONTACT

Spacious family home in Euchareena

This lovely home is situated on a generous 2023sqm block in the lovely village of Euchareena which is approximately 30 minutes to the main centre of Orange and around a 20 minute drive to Molong. The spacious home has four good-sized bedrooms all with built ins while you will adore the upstairs parents’ retreat with ensuite, walk in robe and balcony where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. A lovely al fresco area gives you plenty of options for entertaining while the huge backyard has shady and established plantings.

LJ HOOKER ORANGE

THE HOME OF PERSONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

THINKING OF CHANGING YOUR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BUT IT ALL SEEMS TOO HARD?

LEAVE EVERYTHING TO US!

We guarantee:

• regular inspections

• any maintenance issues dealt with in a timely manner

• up to date communication about your valuable asset

LH Hooker Orange- the local agency with a BIG vision

Terms and conditions apply, for more information, please visit ljhooker.com.au/Qantas

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EARN 10,000 QANTAS POINTS* WHEN YOU LEASE YOUR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, AND APPOINT LJ HOOKER AS YOUR EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY MANAGER

Locals. Backing Locals. Community Grants Support Program 2023 now open.

Leading regional customer-owned bank, Orange Credit Union is pleased to announce the Community Grants Support Program 2023 is now open and accepting online applications.

Orange Credit Union was founded on ‘helping people to help themselves and each other’ so this program demonstrates the value the organisation places on developing the community where we work, live and play.

A wide range of not-for-profit organisations, community groups, schools and sporting teams have strengthened their o ering as successful recipients of small grants (up to $5000), including

FoodCare Orange, Spring Hill Public School, Country Women’s Association of NSW, and more.

Online applications for the 2022 Community Grants Support Program are now open. Assessment criteria and how to apply can be found online via this link – www.orangecu.com. au/community-support-grants Applications must close at 5:00pm, 1 May 2023.

You can’t always see us but the team at Orange Credit Union is always here for you. We are locals, backing locals and backing the community.

For a list of available rental properties scan

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

Surprisingly Spacious

This surprisingly spacious unit is a rare find with a simple and practical layout plus three bedrooms and two bathrooms. With a living and dining area that can easily be zoned into usable spaces and wellappointed kitchen, this would make a lovely first home or retirement option or a good investment. Contact:

View by appointment

LOT 341 CANOBOLAS VIEW ESTATE

Price:

It’s All Here

Tucked away on a battle axe block, es privacy, peace and quiet is ensured. The home has a sense of spaciousness through the open plan living area that’s flooded with natural light. This is the ideal home if you’re downsizing or want an easy care home to live in.

View by appointment

House and Land Packages from $580,000

This is a great block for building on. It is large enough for a fourbedroom, two-bathroom home and enjoys elevated views back towards Mt Canobolas. 506 sqm in size it is situated in a brand-new estate close to the North Orange shops and is, all in all, perfect to build your new home on.

Do You Love to Entertain?

Located in a lovely and elevated position is this spacious family home, equipped with a robust floorplan perfect for the family. This is a home that you can grow into with two living areas, large kitchen, fabulous master suite and smashing entertaining area in the private backyard.

Price: $270,000 (for block)

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Price:

7A GARNET STREET

39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 |

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Feels

Like Home

This beautiful home 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 high end finishes and features and it will truly feel like home.

View by appointment

Contact: Jacob Evans 0428 130 789

Price Guide: $1,150,000-$1,250,000

Renovated and Ready to Occupy Now

This cute duration cottage has been nicely renovated throughout and is ready to be lived in by its new owner or rented out earning income straight away with no work to be done. What a great way to get into the real estate market and at a very affordable price.

View by appointment

Contact: Adam Savage 0419 232 416

Price Guide: $379,000 - $399,000

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Simply Stunning

Renovated to perfection, this family home encompasses easy living and effortless functionality over two light filled levels and is simply stunning. The superb attention to detail runs right through the home. Once you see everything that’s on offer you will fall in love and never want to leave.

View by appointment

Contact: Jacob Evans 0428 130 789 Price: CONTACT

A Hidden Gem

This is an exceptional family home that perfectly balances modern luxury with practicality. There is plenty of space for family gatherings and entertaining guests and a wonderful indoor-outdoor flow between the house, the covered al fresco area and the north facing backyard beyond. Don’t miss your chance to secure this hidden gem.

View by appointment

Contact: Chris Mason 0438 629 417

Price: $879,000

12 KOKODA STREET

16 WIRRUNA AVENUE

5 NOONAMEENA DRIVE

DIAMOND DRIVE

There is so much to love about this sweet cottage in the wonderful community of Molong. With its terrific floor plan, the lounge and living area face North which creates that lovely feeling of light and space that brings the entire cottage to life. This one won’t disappoint!

Here’s

If you have a love for homes full of character, this historic homestead is fully restored with many original features and a sense of grandeur and space. On a half-acre block and renovated to an impeccably high standard, it’s not often a home of this calibre comes onto the market.

Looking

This neatly packaged house is sure to delight the first time buyer, downsizer or investors alike. It is packed full of features for its size and being set in a great school zone in a sought after area you really can’t go wrong with a property like this.

The Countryside is Calling

Just 20 km from Orange, increasingly rare parcels of land like this are seldom on offer. Set amongst the rolling hills of the area and just a hop, skip and a jump from Lewis Ponds Creek, this 5 acre block with building permission is ready for your new home.

This property is, in a word, stunning. You will feel like you’re in your own slice of paradise in this gorgeous home surrounded by garden, bushland and farmlands. The views are spectacular and you will never tire of the peace and serenity that comes hand in hand with a property like this.

For families seeking comfort and a convenient location, this property will certainly tick those boxes. The lounge room is bright and airy, and the well-equipped kitchen at the heart of the home. This is a perfect opportunity to secure an attractive and practical home you can be proud of.

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

Tricky to Spell but Easy to Live In

This modern home offers style and practical living with nothing to do inside but to move in and add your personal touch of colour and style to the stunning canvas provided. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make this home yours and enjoy the best of North Orange living.

View by appointment

Come and See it For Yourself

Located in one of Orange’s most popular areas, this huge house is all about the flexible space it offers. This home has character about it from its unique façade to the features included inside. This home is hard to put into words, you really must see it for yourself.

Price Guide: $965,000

Contact: Michael Wright 0421 360 948

Grand Design, Grand Proportions

This impressive home is set on 2621m2 of beautifully private manicured grounds with outstanding district views. For those luxurious lifestyle lovers searching for a relaxing retreat, this beautifully maintained home, in the premier Wentworth Estate, might just be it. If you’ve been looking for a really special home the wait is over.

View by appointment

Contact: Adam Savage 0419 232 416

Price: Contact Agent

Park Street, Molong Price: $679,000 Contact: Jacob Evans 0428 130 789

Ready To Build on Now

Here’s an affordable 744m2 block of land in an established culde-sac that’s ready to start building on now. Capitalise on the views over Orange and towards Mt Canobolas. Full services available including power, water and sewer. There are few blocks available in Orange in this price range so get your plans ready.

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Perfect Parnoo

Here is an opportunity to buy a home that is a little bit French Provincial, a little bit Hamptons and whole lot of WOW. 6 Parnoo

Place is framed by beautiful, colourful gardens that are manicured and landscaped and nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Orange’s most sought-after locations.

Dream Home Delight

Nestled in one of Orange’s most desired cul-de-sacs, this lovely home has been recently updated and is surrounded by established gardens. The landscaping, courtyards, gardens and attractive home with flexible floorplan combined with wonderful lifestyle on offer make this a dream home come true.

Effortlessly

Rural

AUCTION

'Tralee' 487 Stapletons Road, Molong via Boomey

• Exceptional tidy small holding 15mins* NE of Molong with 600m* of absolute Bell River frontage, bore, 2 dams, 5 paddocks + Bell River self-watering lucerne flats

• Renovated, modern 4 bdm, 2 bath homestead with 3 expansive living areas, set in maintained lawns & gardens + additional storeroom / hut in the garden

• Large, undercover deck overlooking the salt-water pool & Bell River

• Perfect small farm within easy driving distance of Molong & Orange

WHY WAIT?

Rural

Auction 5th May 23 From 10:30am

Quest Auction Rooms 132 Kite Street, Orange NSW

Stephen Townsend 0427 631 957 stephen.townsend@raywhite.com

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

SALE

'Montauban' 121 Shepherd Road, Spring Creek

Situated overlooking Spring Creek reserve "Montauban" is a must see.

A beautiful 3 bed brick home, 2 baths on 50 acres subdivided into 12 paddocks, with excellent water.

- 50 acres (20 HA)

- Weekly town services, including sewerage and garbage collection

- Cattle yards serviced by a laneway, capacity to run 40 Hereford cows and calves

- 30x13m drive through workshop, power, concrete floor, office and gantry crane

- Open shed for machinery or hay storage

WHY WAIT?

Stephen Townsend 0427 631 957

stephen.townsend@raywhite.com

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

AUCTION

28 Olympic Drive, Orange

This beautiful and spacious family home is located in a highly sought-after area, offering both comfort and convenience. With multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, this home is perfect for a large family looking for ample space to spread out and enjoy.

The interior boasts an open and airy floor plan, with plenty of natural light flooding the space. The large living room provides a cozy space for family movie nights, while the dining room is perfect for hosting dinner parties with friends and loved ones and the additional living space at the back of the house would make for a great toy room.

WHY WAIT?

AUCTION

32 Queen Street, Blayney

Positioned on a large 1,076sqm block only 140m from Blayney High School and a 6 minute walk to the main street, this elegant home presents an exciting opportunity to reside in a fantastic location with subdivision potential *.

Impeccably crafted with light airy interiors interiors and attention to detail, this beautiful home has been built to a high standard, with beautiful cornicing, plantation shutters, and solar panels, this property is sure to please on inspection.

WHY WAIT?

Auction

19th May 23 From 10:30am

Quest Auction Rooms 132 Kite Street, Orange NSW

Nora McNamara 0431 230 320 nora.mcnamara@raywhite.com

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Auction 5th May 23 From 10:30am

Quest Auction Rooms 132 Kite Street, Orange NSW

Emma Chapman 0423 658 101 emma.chapman@raywhite.com

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

AUCTION

8 Linden Avenue, Orange

Poised within an established street in prized position, this elegant home presents an exciting opportunity to reside in a fantastic location that does not come around often. In a superb setting right near Duntryleague Golf Club, this home is enviably situated amid lush trees with a picturesque frontage making a truly ever lasting impression. The generous proportions of the welcoming open plan living and dining areas truly make an impact on entry, with seamless flow out on to the covered deck where you can enjoy entertaining your guests to the peaceful sound of birds in the surrounding established trees.

WHY WAIT?

SALE

87 Glasson Drive, Orange

Located in a highly desirable neighbourhood, this great four bedroom, two bathroom modern home boasts sleek and clean finishes throughout. The open concept living area features an island bench, perfect for the kids to do their homework, whilst you cook up a storm on the gas stove top!

The master bedroom has an ensuite and walk in robe as well a glass sliding door leading to the backyard, all the other rooms are a good size and have built - in wardrobes. Stay warm in the notorious Orange winter with ducted gas throughout the entire house and don't worry about getting wet on rainy days, as the double garage has electric doors and internal access.

WHY WAIT?

Auction 5th May 23 From 10:30am Quest Auction Rooms 132 Kite Street, Orange NSW

Emma Chapman 0423 658 101 emma.chapman@raywhite.com

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Nora McNamara 0431 320 230 nora.mcnamara@raywhite.com

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AUCTION

28 Riddell Street, Molong

This mid century house for sale is a true gem of its era, boasting classic architectural features and a timeless design that is sure to impress. With clean lines, ample natural light, and an open floor plan, this home embodies the mid century modern aesthetic. Located in a desirable neighborhood with excellent schools, this mid century house is a rare find and an opportunity not to be missed.

Auction

5th May 23 From 10:30am at Quest Auction Rooms, Orange

Open Nora McNamara 0431 320 230

Saturday 8th April at 12:45pm

raywhitetre.com

SALE

41 Toogong Street, Cudal

This spacious 1,816 sqm block of land is located in the charming country town of Cudal, offering a peaceful and serene lifestyle. Whether you are looking to build your dream home, a weekend getaway, or a rental property, this block has the potential to suit all your needs with power and water already in place.

Sale

$190,000

AUCTION

16 Derowie Street, Manildra

Featuring 3 generously sized bedrooms in a Federation Home located in a family, friendly neighborhood

Short distance from local schools, shops, parks and cafes

Beautifully landscaped front yard, low maintenance backyard with a double carport, shed, garden shed and enclosed dog yards

Featuring an enclosed courtyard which is surrounded by established gardens that bloom season after season

Auction

5th May 23 From 10:30am at Quest Auction Rooms, Orange

Open James Taylor 0457 792 800

SALE

Lot 10, 6 Old Orange Road, Manildra

Build your new home (STCA) or simply secure an investment for the future. This block is positioned conveniently close to local amenities being only a short distance from Manildra town centre. This prime parcel of land is perfect for those seeking a tree-change with a serene country lifestyle opportunity. With water, power and sewerage to be connected the only thing for you to do is plan your new home. Contact Stephen today for further information.

Sale

By Appointment

Open Emma Chapman 0423 658 101

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$250,000 raywhitetre.com

By Appointment

Open Wade Clarke 0427 668 800

15

BURTON STREET, BLAYNEY

308 ORCHARD RD, SPRING TERRACE

434LANDSIZE: 5.4 HECTARES $1,650,000

Beautiful built and set up for entertaining. Great all electric kitchen, induction cooktop. Views from every room – landscapes, trees, garden, no neighbours’ houses visible.

House has 4 beds, three bathrooms, three lounge areas, Brick veneer, corrugated roof, 6.5kW micro-inverter solar panels to cut electricity costs.

Reverse cycle air conditioning throughout, wood burning heater in one lounge, plus large gas fireplace in the main lounge. American style barn with two internal stables, concrete floor, power and water connected. Separate two stables in addition with day yards. Water troughs in each paddock.

Good dam, never dry in the drought. Two rainwater tanks total 170,000 litres. Plus 5.4ha ((13.4 acres) for space & privacy. Less than 10km to hospital, less than 15km to Orange and less than 5km to airport.

CONTACT: TOM SHEEHAN 0414 418 232, tom@williamsmachin.com.au

82 GUYONG RD, BLAYNEY

332633 $730,000 - $780,000 $3,000,000

Offering instant street appeal thanks to its rejuvenated yet timeless façade, the home opens to interiors that will immediately tug at the heart strings. Accented by original features whilst delivering spaces that have been reconfigured to meet the demands of today. At the heart of the home, an incredibly impressive gourmet kitchen is bound to delight even the fussiest of hosts.

CONTACT: KATIE CHRISTOPHERSON 0400 637 559, katie@williamsmachin.com.au

LANDSIZE: 23 HECTARES

A tree lined driveway leads to this impressive property, occupying 58 (approx.) picturesque acres of top-quality grazing country running onto the Belubular River. What you’ll quickly discover is that there are two separate residences on the property - the spacious main house and a two-bedroom cottage. In addition, you will find various sheds with ample storage, several varying sized paddocks, abundant water supply and excellent infrastructure in place, placing you well on your way to keeping livestock.

CONTACT: TOM SHEEHAN 0414 418 232, tom@williamsmachin.com.au

PH 02 6362 6966

Wentworth Ladies Club Championships 2023

PICTURED BELOW

Helen White (Runner up C Grade), Helen Hubbard (Winner C Grade) Katrina Ferris (Runner up A Grade), Lee Pickett (Winner A Grade), Wendy McIntyre (Winner B Grade), and Leslie Wright (Runner Up B Grade)

ORANGE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

The 54-Hole Club Championships concluded at Wentworth Golf Club on Wednesday, March 29, and there was some brilliant golf played across all three grades in some very testing conditions.

We were very lucky to be able to complete the three rounds. Even though the conditions were tough, it’s Championships so expect the unexpected!

The A Grade Scratch Champion for 2023 is Lee Pickett who played well to finish on 248 total. Lee was most consistent throughout the three rounds, played some solid golf and was happy with her game. Runner-up was Katrina Ferris on 263. Katrina is a very talented golfer and came home with a steady game to cement her runner-up place, well played.

B Grade Scratch Champion was Wendy McIntyre finishing on 297 total and she was very excited with her game and the win. Runner-up was Leslie Wright who finished on 308 total. She played some very nice golf. Her Clubs did very well for her today.

C Grade Scratch Champion is Helen Hubbard who really hit her straps and has been able to continue her form and play some inspiring golf over the three rounds to finish with 326 total. Runner-up was Helen White not far away on 328. Helen has been playing some very consistent golf and was very happy with her achievement.

A Grade Handicap winner was Taua Holmes who finished on 227 total. She hit some smashing shots, well played. Runner-up was Helena Ross with 233.

B Grade Handicap winner was Tayla Harvey with 222. Runner up was Rachel Kelly who also played some steady golf to finish with 234.

C Grade handicap winner was Kay Kearney with 230. Kay was very excited with her win.

Congratulations to our 2023 Club Champions!

We have organised a meeting for all Cancer-related groups in Orange. This includes support groups, service groups or anybody that helps people su ering from the e ects of Cancer — we would like to see you.

We have contacted a number of groups, but if we have missed out, please contact Charlie on 63611830 or just turn up — you will be most welcome.

We propose to hold the meeting on Tuesday, May 2 after all the holidays, at 6pm.

The meeting will be held at the meeting room Café Connect 107 Prince Street Orange.

ADFAS lecture series:

What is a netsuke?

Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Orange and Districts are holding their second lecture of the year on Tuesday, April 18: Bill Burnheim Netsuke collection: What is a netsuke? (Pronounced “nets-keh”).

A netsuke is a small sculptural object which has gradually developed in Japan over a period of more than three hundred years. Netsuke is an art form that is unique to Japan.

Netsuke are little sculptures where the artist can choose his subject freely however, they are limited in size and form. They originally performed a utilitarian function and are collected by individuals and museums.

Bill Burnheim gained interest in Netsuke after reading “The Hare with the Amber Eyes”. He has now been collecting important Netsuke for about eight years and has some pieces comparable to those displayed in museums in England, Europe and the USA.

Hear Bill Burnheim discuss this interesting art at the Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73A Hill St, on Tuesday, April 18 — 6pm for pre-lecture drinks and finger food with the lecture starting at 6.30pm. Guests are welcome with a cost of $30.

PICTURED ABOVE ▲ Wentworth Ladies Club Championship winner, scratch and handicap: Kay Kearney, Helen White, Helen Hubbard, Helen Ross, Taua Holmes, Katrina Ferris, Lee Pickett, Wendy McIntyre, Leslie Wright, Tayla Harvey, and Rachel Kelly

PUZZLES…. PUZZLES…. PUZZLES….

Quick Crossword Quiz

ACROSS

1 Footwear (4)

3 Professed (10)

10 Middle Eastern national (7)

11 Dinners (7)

12 Ease of being led (8)

13 Bestow (5)

14 Persia (4)

15 Agent of sales (10)

18 Country of origin (10)

1 How many teeth does a saltwater crocodile typically have: 66, 77 or 88?

2 An Aussiedor is a hybrid of what two dog breeds?

3 By what names are Saudi Arabia’s Makkah and alMadinah better known in Australia?

4 In which ocean would you find the Mariana Trench, the deepest place on Earth?

5 In 1935, cane toads (pictured) were introduced to Australia to control what insect?

6 Traditionally, on which day during Easter would pancakes be made?

7 According to the song My Favourite Things from The Sound of Music, what comes next: “Cream-coloured ponies and crisp apple strudels, Doorbells and sleigh bells and ...”?

8 Beefsteak, cherry and dwarf are all varieties of what?

9 What name is given to someone who studies reptiles and amphibians?

10 Who wrote The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism?

DOWN

1 Go by ship (4)

2 Water fowl (9)

20 Admirers (4)

21 Sleeping place (5)

23 Masters (8)

26 Pilot (7)

27 Traumatised (7)

28 Interpreted (10)

29 Brink (4)

Wordfind

No. 078

4 Relating to sacred matters (9)

5 Short piece of writing (5)

6 Highest rank (inf.) (7)

7 Mix (5)

8 Towards the rising sun (9)

9 Prefix meaning half (4)

14 Provider of information (9)

16 US state (9)

17 Feeling a strong affection (9)

19 Landed properties (7)

22 Seance board (5)

23 Jesus’ mother, in Latin (5)

24 Sporting side (4)

25 Timber-dressing tool (4)

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

No.

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.

Edgeword

No. 078

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

VE

Drop Down

No. 078

LI

ED AL US

AT

ON CA

There may be more than one possible answer.

Fill

Sudoku No. 078 3

47 8 45 923 81 4

954 6

96 1 312 89 32 8

No. 078

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. 078

There may be more than one possible answer.

Today’s Focus:

17 words: Good

26 words: Very good

35 words: Excellent

D EI R T

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”. H E

G F

Reference: Macquarie Dictionary Wed 0202

Theme: Timber

Congratulations to last week’s winners

Volunteer of the month - Boss (Albert) Du

Find Pinny - Phillip B

Loony Lotto - Peter Burnheim

Super Mario - David Lancaster; April Fisher

Mini Golf - Belle Bennett and Clair Whelan

Easter Colouring-in Comp - George Alexander

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

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

I love Easter. It is one of my favourite times of the year. It is autumn. It is starting to cool down. The leaves are turning. The firepit comes out again. It is a significant time. In fact, Easter is even more significant than Christmas. Why? Let me explain through the two key treats that are synonymous with Easter in our culture: hot cross buns and Easter eggs. Have you ever wondered why there is a cross on a hot cross bun? In our minds, a cross is just a symbol of Christianity. But in the first century, it was a symbol of fear. Criminals would have nails driven through their hands and feet and hung on the cross to die. It was a horrific way to die. It was one of the ways the Roman empire enforced ‘peace’. Jesus of Nazareth was an innocent man. Yet he was condemned to su er that fate because he claimed to be the Son of God. The cross that you see on your hot cross bun is there to remind us of his death. What about the Easter egg? We know that from an egg, a new chick is hatched. From an egg comes new life. The heart of the message of Easter is that Jesus of Nazareth did not stay dead, but he rose to life. After three days buried in a tomb, Jesus walked out of it very much alive. The egg is a symbol of new life, and its hollowness is a symbol of the empty tomb of Jesus. But symbols do not just tell facts or represent something. They are there to help us understand why the thing they represent is important. And this is

where we get to why I love Easter. It is because of why Jesus died and rose again. He did it so that humanity could be restored to God. We do not have to look very far to see that humanity is fundamentally broken. Not just on a global scale, but in our own individual lives too. Death itself is the consequence of our rejection of God’s love. Yet God himself made a way for humanity to be restored to him. Jesus came, lived, died, and rose again so that you could have life by trusting in what he did for you. It is the cross and resurrection of Jesus that it all hangs upon. In 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 it summarises the Christian message like this: ‘Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.’ It is a simple, yet profound message that o ers so much to the one who takes hold of it for themselves. It is this message that I celebrate at Easter time. That, as I enjoy a good homemade hot cross bun, I remember that Jesus died on a cross for me. That, as I enjoy a chocolate egg or eight on Easter Sunday, I remember that Jesus rose to life so that I too can have life forever by believing in him. That is the message of Easter. Maybe it is a message you might like to ponder this Easter too.

James Sheahan Catholic High School

Teaching Positions available

• HSIE teacher temporary full-time, commencing 1 May 2023 or by negotiation – 14 July 2023.

• General teacher temporary full-time, commencing 1 May 2023 or by negotiation –29 January 2024.

• TAS teacher permanent full-time commencing ASAP.

Come and be a part of our amazing learning community. Further details can be obtained from our website: jschs.catholic.edu.au go to Our School, Employment.

The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.

WEATHER CONTROL

I feel like Australians are quite aware of the impact and dangers of natural disasters. In the eight years I have lived near Orange, I have witnessed droughts, storms, floods and fires. Hence, it is important to have an emergency plan should something arise and put you and your loved ones in danger, but I’m also reminded how little we as mere humans can do. Repeatedly, people find themselves trapped and in danger, no matter how prepared they are.

Recently, I drove home to our farm and saw a huge plume of smoke only kilometres away and my children began to panic. They began asking how we would evacuate, where would we go and how would we get our animals out. It made me realise that no matter how prepared I was, I was never going to have any power or control in such a disaster.

Luckily for us, the danger never eventuated, but it left me thinking about a man I read about who stood in front of a terrifying storm and said, “be still”... and the storm obeyed. Can you fathom that? Complete and utter control over nature. Who is this man? Find out in Luke

With Jill Brodie

A HUGE THUMBS DOWN to the lowlife morons who throw their rubbish out of their car windows.

THUMBS UP and congratulations to Anni at Orange City Council for coordinating another sensational Harmony Day here in Orange. It was a terrific event. Hats o , too, to the supporting Community Development Team, volunteers, community groups, performers and vendors whose e orts made it all possible. Bravo.

THUMBS DOWN to those who are low enough to consistently litter roadsides with their empty cans and bottles, not to mention takeaway food containers. Our regional roadsides look worse than a pigsty and it’s a disgrace! With more Return and Earn vending machines coming to Orange, there’s no excuse to chuck your rubbish out the car window.

BIG THUMBS UP to my granddaughter Tasha for her great work ethic. Your employer is lucky to have you for all the hard work you do, always going above and beyond. Keep up the great work. One proud grandmother.

THUMBS UP and many thanks to the sta at the day surgery of our local hospital on Friday, March 24 for the kindness and gentle nature shown when dealing with a colonoscopy procedure. You made an anxious person feel so much calmer. Everyone was really lovely. Thank you so much. We are so lucky to have you all.

THUMBS DOWN to the greedy people charging $15 per person to enter the grounds for the caravan and camping exhibition recently, with no discount for aged citizens. The money wasn’t even going to a charity as one would expect at these events. We, as seniors, arrived at 3pm and were charged the same entrance fee for a quick look around before they closed. Well, we won’t be coming back at that price.

THUMBS UP to SDS

Electrics at Borenore for their very friendly and prompt service.

A BIG THUMBS UP to West Orange Motors and the service manager at Mitsubishi for her very friendly and prompt service.

THUMBS UP to Cabonne Council for patching up the potholes on the Borenore roads so quickly.

A BIG THUMBS UP to the sta at Petbarn. They are polite, helpful, and respectful. Great customer service. Well done everyone!

A HUGE THUMBS UP to Donna, the practice manager at Lumus Bloomfield, for the caring and professional manner in which she handled my medical needs. The medical profession is under so much pressure at the moment, but she demonstrated her calling in a manner that I felt understood and respected. Thank you so very much. I believe she is a true asset to your company.

A BIG THUMBS UP to both Carmel, one of the Door Ladies and Bridget Lynch, both at the Ex-Services Club on Wednesday for your kind and loving concern shown to me after my fall at the Club’s carpark on Tuesday morning. Your caring and thoughtfulness towards me was so very greatly appreciated! Thank you both so very much!

THUMBS DOWN to the local cake store that sold me the driest, flavourless Black Forest Cherry cake.

THUMBS UP to Matthew and the rest of the team at BnH Blinds. Great job updating the sliding screen door and the window screens. Much appreciated.

THUMBS UP and a sincere thank you to Rob in the Photo Lab department at Harvey Norman for helping me with a huge photo order. Rob was so patient in transferring the many, many photos from my phone, to enable them to be printed. He and all his team were so friendly and obliging. Can’t recommend them enough!

THREE THUMBS UP to Tom and his two friends for kindly giving me lifts up the mountain, providing excellent in-car entertainment, and even feeding my kids pizza. Thank you!

A HUGE THUMBS UP to Lok Xue, a workman, who came to my assistance after I had a fall in the carpark at the Ex-Services Club on Tuesday morning, March 28. Without your prompt assistance and thoughtfulness in helping me up, I could have been “stuck” on the ground for some time. Your assistance was very greatly appreciated!

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