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First up, apologies to everyone for the missing puzzle page last week. We had a few things pop up at the last minute which meant we had to bump them, but to make it up to you we have included two puzzle pages this week. From the amount of feedback we had regarding the missing puzzles, that should be welcome news for a great number of our readers!

It’s o cial. Mount Canobolas will now be also known by its traditional Wiradjuri name, Gaanha bula. As someone with a love for maps and the origins of place names, I think dual naming adds a greater richness to our understanding of the past and better acknowledges that the history of our country extends far beyond the arrival of Europeans a couple of centuries ago.

Congratulations to the Orange Lions Club members on the successful unearthing of their time capsule in Robertson Park last week. I know a lot of work went into the planning of it all, but everything went o without a hitch. It was great to experience the atmosphere at the helicopter hangar on Saturday as people opened their packages from the past. We’ve got more on that and plenty of photos inside.

Until next week!

Jonathan Roe

Memories and messages from the past:

Orange Lions Club’s time capsule contents revealed

The old rescue helicopter hangar in Redman Place was abuzz on Saturday morning as messages and keepsakes interned in the Orange Lions Club’s time capsule saw the light of day for the first time in 50 years.

In 1973, the Lions fundraiser invited locals to send a message or items of interest into the future by purchasing an envelope to be sealed in the time capsule and only revealed on June 29, 2023.

The unearthing of the capsule last Thursday morning attracted a good-sized crowd to Robertson Park. There was a feeling of eager anticipation in the air as the backhoe went to work, the crowd keen to know whether the contents of the capsule had survived the five decades.

Watching on was former Orange Lions Club president Geo Newham, who’d personally buried the capsule on a cold wet morning 50 years ago to the day.

The backhoe made easy work removing the concrete slab poured over the site and bringing the concrete pipe housing the capsule to the surface. Breaking into the bricked-up concrete pipe took a little more e ort from the Orange City Council sta and Lions volunteers but the sealed copper capsule was eventually revealed intact.

“It was a bit of nostalgia you might say and a bit of apprehension as to how it’s going to come out!” Geo said, following the capsule’s unearthing.

When burying the capsule in June 1973, Geo said they had done what they could to ensure the contents would survive, but he was still relieved to see the capsule was still intact.

“My expectations were it could go either way! But there was no kind of moisture that came out of the container when it was being moved around and I thought, that’s a good sign!” Geo said, relieved.

“I was surprised at how solid the unit was. It

didn’t just fall to pieces, they had to work at it. We must have done a good job when we put it in the ground.”

The capsule (a copper-alloy tube from a water heater) was then taken to the hangar in Redman Place to acclimatise before it was cut open and more than 250 envelopes were then sorted and organised for collection on Saturday.

The majority of the envelopes were addressed to family members, while others to community groups such as the Orange and District Historical Society and one even to the current Mayor of Orange.

“We are thrilled, it couldn’t have gone better!” Current Orange Lions Club President, Debbie Butwell said from the hangar on Saturday morning.

“The contents of the capsule were perfect and the atmosphere today is delightful!”

Arriving soon after the advertised collection time of 10am, Orange City Life observed a steady stream of people coming and

going from the hangar. Some collected their envelopes and left carrying them unopened, while most pulled up a chair by the gas heaters and took their time reading letters from relatives and reliving old memories.

“There are just a lot of people sitting and sharing stories and it’s beautiful, it really is!” Debbie said.

Although for some, seeing letters written by loved ones now passed on was an emotional experience.

“We had one lady who was very emotional because her dad had written on the envelope and she was taking it to the cemetery to open it,” she said.

Orange Lions Club will now keep unclaimed envelopes for 60 days, Debbie said, after which time they will be passed to Orange City Library for digitisation and preservation.

If you think you are the rightful owner of one of the remaining letters from the time capsule you can email olc.timecapsule@gmail.com

ISchool holiday competitions

What am I watching?

More movie tickets to give away!

Thanks once again to Mitzi and the team at Odeon 5 we have more movie tickets to give away this school holidays. For your chance to win either a family pass (4 tickets) or a double pass (2 tickets), we’re going to play a game called “What am I watching?”

Below we’ll give you the date, and session time of a movie we will be watching at the Odeon 5 Cinema this week. All you have to do is check the session listings on the back page of this magazine and tell us the name of the movie that’s on at that time on that particular day.

This week, we will be watching a movie at the Odeon 5 Cinema on Saturday, July 8, 11.45am. What am I watching?

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

Win a mini golf family pass!

Orange City Bowling Club has given us another mini golf family pass to give away this week!

Simply message us your contact details with the phrase “I want to play mini golf!” to 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, July 11.

Open daily from 11am until sunset every day these holidays, Orange City Bowling Club’s 18-hole mini golf course is 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.

Enrolments for Year 11, 2024

YEAR 11 2024 INFORMATION EVENING

Wednesday 19 July 2023, 7.00pm in Mercy Hall

YEAR 11 2024 APPLICATIONS FOR NEW STUDENTS

CLOSE Thursday 27 July 2023

Application packs for new students are available from the Administration office, or from the information evening. We are taking applications for all other years.

Local author Drew Bale is about to launch his fourth novel!

Local author and primary school teacher Drew Bale is excited to announce the release of his fourth novel, The Bigger Man, which was released Saturday, July 1.

The Bigger Man is the sequel to Drew’s 2021 book The Wrangler, and the second in his young adult series, Warriors of Westopolis

Set in a fictionalised version of nearby Wellington, The Bigger Man follows the journey of the Jiemba, as he navigates his way around isolated and forgotten bushland. While he’s adjusting to his new surroundings he must also learn to use his newly acquired superhero strength.

“Think Marvel, but in the Central West!”

Drew said of the series.

Book one of the series focused on the city of Orange, and Drew has been working on ideas for stories set in other Central West towns.

“I’ve got a little map and the idea is to write a book for each of the places on there.”

For Drew his passion for writing extends back to his childhood.

“I’ve always been writing, ever since primary school, but I just found that I didn’t have time,” he said.

But while studying at university, Drew finally found a way to make his passion a priority.

“I’d do all the [course] work, have two or three months o , so I’d fill it with writing,”

Drew said.

It’s been a practice he has been able to continue even after entering his teaching career, but he’d love to make it more of a priority.

“To be able to sit back and write, that’s the dream,” Drew said.

The Bigger Man will be the fourth book

Drew’s published since his first book hit the shelves four years ago. But he reckons he’s written roughly a dozen novel manuscripts over the past decade, and Drew now intends to revisit some of these earlier stories and get them into shape for publication.

The Bigger Man will be available from Collins Booksellers, Orange and online retailers.

Dual names approved for Gaanha bula/Mount Canobolas

The majestic dormant volcano that dominates Orange’s southern horizon will now be known by two names: Gaanha bula and Mount Canobolas.

Gaanha bula, the traditional name for the mountain in the Wiradjuri language, was officially gazetted as a dual name for Mount Canobolas on Friday, June 30.

The dual naming comes as a result of an application made by local Wiradjuri elder Uncle Neil Ingram, with the support of the National Parks and Wildlife Service, to the Geographical Names Board last year.

“On behalf of the Gaanha Bula Action Group, we made an application and all the hard work paid off… now the traditional

Aboriginal name can now be recognised,” Uncle Neil told Orange City Life on Friday.

“I think this is great for our community,” he continued. “To recognise the original name before Europeans colonised our country. Now, this means the feature has two names: an Aboriginal name and a non-Aboriginal name each existing in their own right.

“That we can recognise the traditional name, the Aboriginal name, it makes me very proud and I’m just so happy.”

The NSW Government has supported a dual naming policy – returning traditional names given by Aboriginal people to geographical features and cultural sites – for more than 20 years.

RURAL HEALTH MATTERS

In 2015, Bathurst saw the traditional name for Mount Panorama, Wahluu, given official recognition.

And in 2021, the Macquarie River was also given back its traditional Wiradjuri name, Wambuul.

“Aboriginal place-naming is essential to language revitalisation,” Uncle Neil said. “It helps reawaken it, preserves and helps grow Aboriginal language, and strengthens Aboriginal connection with culture, identity and country.

“What it means is that this will allow the Aboriginal community and the wider community to share our stories and our culture — that’s what I believe will happen.

“It makes me very proud and I hope the rest of our community would take this onboard and respect it.”

Growing medical students on Wiradjuri country NAIDOC

Almost 1000 medical students have studied on Wiradjuri country at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo and Orange. During their time here, as well as learning about rural medicine and the benefits and challenges of rural healthcare, they are also introduced to the topic of Indigenous Health. This theme is continued throughout their studies and is complemented by being welcomed into our communities and immersed into our local region.

Each year, we are privileged to have local Aboriginal Elders and community members generously give their time to meet and get to know our students and share their knowledge and wisdom. For this we say thank you. From our annual Cultural Immersion Day and Day on Country in Dubbo, Indigenous Cultural Adventure in Orange, campfire yarn-ups and Elders morning tea, our students are given unique learning opportunities that can’t be found through textbooks. Engaging with community, sharing stories and hearing of

the experiences and health issues directly from Aboriginal people, is a special part of the growth and development of our training doctors. It’s also a vital aspect in them learning how to provide culturally appropriate care to patients they meet along the way. Being involved in these activities means the student doctors are not meeting Aboriginal people for the first time at the hospital, so it’s also a key part in building meaningful relationships with community.

Engaging with our Aboriginal Elders gives

students a much more well-rounded and enhanced cultural learning experience. Through meeting and yarning, they learn firsthand about Indigenous perspectives and the importance of recognising and understanding culture. In addition to this, Aboriginal history and the impacts of loss of culture and identity, and the importance of country are all topics shared with students. They learn about the stolen generations and intergenerational trauma and the ongoing effects of these, as well as learning about the significance of

spirituality, diversity among communities, and kinship structures, in particular the importance of family.

We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to connect with community, learn about our local Aboriginal culture and contribute to improved health outcomes. Thank you for your continued commitment to our students. For making them feel welcome and sharing your knowledge and wisdom to contribute to their medical education.

Orange Family History Group celebrates 40-year milestone

The Orange Family History Group is celebrating a little of their own history this month: 40 years since their founding by keen local genealogist, Bruce Walkden Thomas.

The origins of the group can be traced to a meeting of the Ladies’ Evening View Club on July 28, 1983, where the guest speaker was Nick Vine Hall, the director of the Society of Australian Genealogists.

“His talk was very well received,” recalled Mr Thomas in a 1988 Spring issue of the group’s newsletter, “and after the talk Nick and I were besieged by many interested ladies requesting further information on tracing family history.

“Later that night, as we sat drinking co ee before a blazing log fire, Nick asked me to found a Family History Group in Orange. This I did.”

Initially a private group of interested people, they soon found themselves overwhelmed with letters asking for

research assistance and advice. It wasn’t long before the group went public and today, as then, they continue to help people uncover their past.

“The family history group, one of their aims is to help people out, educate people on how to do their family history,” local studies librarian Julie Syke said.

Now partnered with Orange City Library, family history group volunteers can be found in the library’s local studies room every week, Julie said.

“They volunteer here, most Fridays, to help people, people who’ve hit brick walls or just need to know how to start, they can come down here and the group are quite welcoming and willing to help,” she said.

There has been a huge increase in interest in family history research in recent years, in part driven by the greater access to records and archives as they are digitised and become available online.

“When I first joined, the records were harder to come by,” local time member of

the family history group Carol Sharp said. Carol joined the group in 2000 and says she is grateful for the good grounding in family history research given to her by dedicated group members, Sue Gri n and Shirley Duckworth.

Carol is now one of the regular Friday volunteers at the library helping others as they uncover their own family’s past. She said requests can be as broad as, “Have you got my family history?” Or they can be helping people find or confirm one particular detail or date. A recent request involved collecting highlights of a gentleman’s cricketing career from local newspapers.

“And we are getting a lot of people who were adopted, that are now looking for their parents,” Carol said. “That’s a big request at the moment, it wasn’t when I first joined but it is now.”

While much more information is now available at the click of a button, there are resources at the library that you won’t yet

find online.

“I always use both,” Carol said.

One important resource that the library holds are microfilms of local newspapers that have not been digitised and made available on the National Library’s online archive, Trove.

We also hold the Orange papers from 1899 through to the present day,” Julie said. “On trove, you can only get them up to the Second World War.”

As part of the Orange Family History Group’s 40th Anniversary Celebrations, they have invited Australian historian and author Kate Gadsby to give a special free presentation on the use of maps when researching family history. Kate spent much of the past 25 years researching the history of the Nubrygyn district, Euchareena for her book Convicts, Capitalists and Corruption and has a wealth of knowledge in this area.

Kate Gadbsy will be speaking at Orange City Library on Tuesday, July 18, at 2pm. Book your place via Eventbrite.

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LET’S TALK MONEY with DANIEL MCGREGOR

FREE EVENT: RETIREMENT RESCUE

MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023

How confident are you that your retirement savings are invested the way they should be and that you’re not getting ripped o with fees?

Everyone’s idea of retirement is unique. The type of retirement you’re looking forward to is all about you and that means retirement is about a lot more than money.

In saying that, money is a pretty vital element, though. How much you have in retirement savings, how you choose to invest them, the fees you pay and how much you spend each year are going to determine how long your retirement savings will last.

So, if you want to retire in the style that suits you, it’s vital that you make well-informed decisions about your money, both in the leadup as well as throughout your retirement.

Are you getting close to retirement or recently retired?

If so, you’ve spent your entire working life hoping to get to this point… the point in your life when you can a ord to stop working.

You may have a problem though, and you may not even be aware of it.

I’m seeing people every week who are getting stung with high fees, invested in expensive products, and have gaps in their strategies.

I’m on a mission to show people in Orange how they can get more out of their retirement savings. Why is this important? Because money doesn’t buy you stu , it buys you choices.

When it comes to how people are saving for, and managing, their retirement savings, many people have started thinking there has to be

something better.

Depending on the circumstances, there’s a reasonable chance they could be right.

This is my battle cry to get every retiree or pre-retiree in Orange to make sure they are getting the outcomes they deserve with their retirement savings.

Why a battle cry? Because every week I am seeing people close to or in retirement who can save thousands of dollars a year by using better products and strategies to get improved results for their retirement savings.

It’s a battle cry because I want everyone to simply ask the question: “Compared to what?” when they consider whether they are getting good results.

Your money is yours, so it’s entirely up to you what you choose to do with it. What I’m finding, though, is that for most people – once

the shroud of mystery is removed – when it comes to what their options are, there are pretty powerful actions people can take that will make a substantial di erence going forward.

If you want to learn some of the things you can do to put yourself in the driver’s seat when it comes to getting the most out of your retirement savings, then I’m holding a FREE ‘Retirement Rescue’ seminar on Monday, July 24, at 6.30pm at the Orange Ex-Services Club. Get the facts, be empowered, do the best for you and your family. Simply scan the QR code and book yourself a seat, or give me a call on 0411 484 464.

If you’ve read this far then I hope to see you there!

Cheers, Daniel

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 BURRAGREEN FRESH; vegetables, honey, preserves from Mullion Creek

Melissa Young PRIMAL ALTERNATIVES by Melissa Y. Gluten free products, grain free products, eg bread, premixes

Doug Dagg Farmer Doug’s Gourmet Potatoes

Robin Marshall JUST HOMEGROWN; Relish, Chutney, Sauces, Jams

Produce FOURJAY FARM

the Orange Conservatorium & Planetarium

√ 24 hour rescue helicopter service for Orange and region

√ $14 million for highway upgrades between Lithgow and Orange

√ Bat/hail netting funding for local orchardists

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

√ 47 mobile phone towers and base stations across Calare

ORANGE LIONS CLUB TIME CAPSULE UNEARTHING!

Last week the Orange Lions Club 50 year time capsule was dug up!

The time capsule was buried in Robertson Park back in June 1974, as a unique way for the Club to fundraise for a ladies rest centre and bus shelter.

In 1973 people were invited to purchase an envelope for $1.00 in which to place some items of interest, like photographs, stamps, coins, letters, or trinkets. These envelopes were then interred in the time capsule.

Envelope purchasers were given a card and told to place it in a secure place which could be located in 2023. This card gives authority to the holder to receive the envelope.

Owing to the hard work and diligence of the

1973/1974 Lions members, all of the envelopes appear to be in good condition! That’s an amazing feat!

There were about 250 envelopes inside, so there are many families in Orange who are about to receive a message from half a century ago!

If you haven’t got a card, proof of relationship with the original envelope purchaser will be required!

You can email the Orange Lions on olc.timecapsule@ gmail.com.

Amazing work, Lions!

It was also wonderful to catch up with Orange Lion Jake Butwell at the Lions dinner that evening!

WESTERN NSW BUSINESS AWARDS 2023

TheWestern NSW Business Awards were a great opportunity to celebrate how businesses (of all sizes and industries!) play a vital role in building strong and vibrant regional communities!

Here are more of the winners from the night!

• Kristy Bell and the team at Bell Conveyancing won the Employer of Choice (20 Employees and under) Award!

• The team at Housing Plus were recognised with the Outstanding Community Organisation Award! Housing Plus was also awarded the Employer of Choice Award (21 Employees and over) for creating a stimulating and supportive workplace environment!

• Andrew Everett from disability services provider Westhaven won the Outstanding Business Leader Award. This award recognises an inspirational business leader who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to their workplace, industry and their community.

• Pamela Johnson from Disability Support Service Provider SpiritAbility won the Outstanding Young Business Leader Award! The Award celebrates young business leaders who go above and beyond in their commitment to their workplace, their dedication to improving their industry, and in their passion to strengthen their community.

• The team at The Remington Orange took home the Outstanding Visitor Experience Award...a new category added to the Western NSW Business Awards 2023!

• Michele Stansfield and David Kestenbaum from Cauldron Molecules which won the Outstanding Start Up Award. The Outstanding Start-up Award recognises a start-up business that has boosted growth and is set to only get bigger and better!

• Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin which won Excellence in International Business!

A huge congratulations to all of the winners!

TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE?

It’s interesting to hear that senior federal Nationals have now decided to visit our electorate, after being called out in the media.

The storms and floods hit the Cabonne Shire and Wellington on the 13th and 14th of November 2022. It has taken them almost eight months to show up. For residents of disaster-hit areas, the visit is eight months too late.

Andrew with Orange Lions Club member Jake Butwell

Andrew with Lions Club President Debbie Butwell and Paul Rasmussen

New community playgroup offers fun for kids and connection for parents and carers

Ragamuffins Playtime is a new community playgroup that’s hoping to bring kids and their parents and carers together for fun and friendship.

Ragamuffins is created and hosted by members of Orange Evangelical Church; part of the church’s ministerial outreach.

“So we’ve been blessed at Orange Evangelical with this beautiful, new building and what we want to do is to use it to serve the community in all sorts of different ways,” Ragamuffins committee member Lydia Smith said.

Orange Evangelical Church opened its purpose-built ministry centre in June last year. The large church building includes a spacious, sunlight hall that will be the home of the Raggamuffins play group.

“As you can see, the kids are having a lovely time,” Lydia said at a ‘soft launch’ of the play group last week.

“It’s a little bit different from a standard playgroup in that we incorporate some developmental and educational activities. So we’ve got sensory play, we’ve got fine motor skill craft — all sorts of things

because we’ve got such a creative and talented team and we’ve had lots of input from different people.”

Lydia, who is a former teacher, librarian, and children’s storyteller said there will be a different theme at the playgroup each week, some of which will include guests from the community

“Every term we will have community visitors, so in this third term, we’ve got Jess Hislop, who is a children’s author and

illustrator,” Lydia explained.

“And in the fourth term, Lorraine Moxey, who’s with the Orange Symphony Orchestra, she’s going to be presenting a musical musical segment for the kids with lots of different types of violin music for the kids to enjoy and dance to and appreciate.”

The playgroup costs $5 per family for a casual visit, which includes a fruit platter for morning tea, or just $30 if you pay for

the whole term.

Lydia said the idea behind the playgroup is to not only provide a fun, weekly activity that kids look forward to, but also a place where parents and carers can meet others and form connections and friendships.

“We are very aware that a lot of young families move here away from family and so it’s important for them to make good, warm connections in the community. We’re really hoping that Ragamuffins will be one of those places,” Lydia said.

“We want carers and grandparents, dads and mums to know that it’s a really quality program and they’re going to be warmly welcomed and make lots of friends.”

Ragamuffins Playtime will be held at the Orange Evangelical Church (OEC), 2 Cottonwood Way, every Friday during the school term.

To book a place or find out more, contact Lydia Smith or Kristy Marshall on ragamuffins@oechuch.org.au, or visit www.oechurch.org.au/ragamuffins

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Monthly Men’s breakfast with guest speaker, Dr Steve Peterson

Local doctor and Orange City Councillor, Dr Steve Peterson will be the guest speaker at this month’s Orange City Christian Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, July 15, at the Duntryleague Golf Club. The monthly event is about enabling men to connect around some fun, fellowship and sharing of life and faith over a very tasty breakfast, in a wonderful setting.

RSVP by phone or SMS your name and those you want to come along with by 7pm Wednesday, July 12, to: Michael Middleton on 0418 435 250; or Mal Rankin on 0427 200 453. Please inform us of any dietary requirements.

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Isabella Betts was diagnosed with Metastatic Osteosarcoma in 2020 at 14 years of age.

For the past 2 and a half years, Isabella has undergone several chemo treatments, surgeries and oncology therapies. Despite all the fantastic e orts by her Australian medical team, the family was delivered the devastating news that there are no viable options for e ective treatment in Australia.

The family has consulted with a medical clinic in Germany and travelled to begin treatment in May 2023. The advanced treatment in Germany and associated costs of medication, travel and accommodation for Isabella and her family mean we will be rallying hard to help financially.

We are asking everyone to do what they can to get involved in the fundraising e orts and o er support where you can.

Vets corner with MULBERRY LANE VET HOSPITAL

Did you know your cat or dog is considered to be a “senior” at 7 years of age? Or that your pet’s food and exercise requirements change dramatically between the ages of 5 and 9? Older pets can bring us so much joy but they need a little extra love and care, to keep them fit and healthy and enjoying their “senior” years!

Your senior dog will be calmer and more in tune with the routine of the household. An older cat will be less keen to climb the curtains, and more likely to spend the day in a sunny spot watching the world go by. Your pet ages approximately 7 years for every 1 of our human years, so regular health check-ups become more important as the years go by.

Pets are living longer these days, thanks to improved medications, and vaccinations which protect them from disease. With increased age, your pet may become less active. This might be part of the normal ageing process, but it is important that your pet is checked regularly by a vet to ensure that he or she isn’t suffering from underlying medical problems.

It’s important to monitor your pet’s food and water intake (plus what comes out of the other end!) as any change in thirst or appetite can be an early sign of conditions like kidney disease or diabetes. It’s also a good idea to monitor your pet’s weight,

BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY

DATE: Saturday 5th August

Join us for a great night for a wonderful cause and dance the night away to talented local musician Pete Naylor.

Guests will enjoy a two-course meal, 2hr drinks package, along with ra es, auctions, lucky door prizes and more. Money raised will go to Isabella Betts and her family to assist in costs associated with travel and treatment in Germany, as well as ongoing cancer treatment.

as sudden weight loss is an alert to bring your pet to the Vet. If your pet is overweight, he or she has an increased risk of joint pain or arthritis. Did you know that Mulberry Lane Vet Hospital offers your pet free weigh-ins and nutrition advice? Just come and see one of our friendly nurses. The correct balance of nutrients is essential for staying healthier for longer. Your senior pet’s diet needs to be correct for his or her life stage and for any medical condition, so switching to a specialist pet food can make a big difference to your pet’s wellbeing. Talk to any of our team about how to introduce a new pet food, which will suit the needs of your senior cat or dog.

Early detection helps treatment! At Mulberry Lane Vet Hospital we can analyse a small blood sample from your senior pet to check on kidney, liver and thyroid function, and give the right care before more serious illness develops. Take advantage of our $50 off a Senior Blood Test offer this month to give your older pet “gold standard” care. Does your cat not groom herself as she used to, or have trouble using the litter tray? Has your dog changed his eating or sleeping habits, or seem more tired than usual? Does he fall behind on walks or have new lumps or bumps on his skin?

Make an appointment with Dr Judith and her team at Mulberry Lane Vet Hospital for a FREE senior pet check-up this month. We look forward to seeing you soon!

VENUE: Orange Ex Services Club

TIME: 5.45pm for a 6pm start

DRESS CODE: Black Tie – Formal

WHAT’S ON

Friday July 7 The

Saturday July 8

Javier and Rocky — Back by Popular Demand 6pm

‘I Just Want to Be’: Megan Woods’ rockin’ new single out now

Local singer, songwriter and mother of two, Megan Woods, has just released her second single, the rocky ‘I Just Want to Be’.

Megan’s music blends a variety of influences, including Melissa Etheridge, Jewel, Dolly Parton, The Chicks, and Sheryl Crow to create a sound that is uniquely her own.

After a transformative experience performing in a Melissa Etheridge tribute show, Megan found her inner rock chick and formed a band called The Noisy Boys to support her musical vision. With raw energy, big powerful vocals, and a driving groove, Megan’s music captivates listeners, while her sweet touch adds depth and emotion.

She sees the new single ‘I Just Want to Be’ as a rock anthem for everyone dealing with life’s many stressors.

“You know, as a mother and a wife, life is busy and sometimes you just want to have a minute to yourself — whether it’s just a minute to breathe, or to go out with your girlfriends, or a date night. It’s about letting loose and being free, and forgetting all those things you just have to do,” Megan said.

“I feel like a lot of people will be able to relate to this song, in a lot of di erent ways.”

With her powerful voice and magnetic stage presence, Megan has earned widespread acclaim. In November 2022 she earnt two awards at the Dotted Eight Music Awards, including ‘The People’s Choice’.

Megan made the move from New Zealand ten years ago, where she performed even as a young girl.

“I’ve been on the stage since I was three-and-a-half, so I always knew the stage was calling for me,” said Megan who started on the stage dancing.

Then one day she picked up a guitar that had been left abandoned at her mother’s house, and started strumming.

“My mum asked if I wanted to take lessons. I’m so lucky –she’s always been so supportive”.

Megan has taken the lessons her own mother taught her and wants to be an inspiration for her own children.

“I wanted to prove to my children that if you want to do something, you can. It’s lovely that they get to see that mum has a passion for something, and she’s actually doing something with that.”

And with that in mind, she reached out to local Orange recording studio, Dotted Eight, determined to record a song for her children to listen to, if – heaven forbid –anything ever happened to her. Her collaboration with Dotted Eight proved fruitful, with studio owner Craig Honeysett co-writing ‘I Just Want To Be’ with Megan.

“I knew legacy-wise I just wanted to leave them something, so if anything happened to me before I got old they’d be able to see their mum singing.”

Megan says you will be seeing a whole lot more of her — and in more places. Megan is working towards her dream of touring Australia, sharing her music wherever she can.

“Our goal as a family is to travel around Australia with the kids, and the puppy dog, and their mum will play in little pubs and clubs around Australia.”

Saturday

Marcia Hines still shining after all these years

Marcia Hines is one of Australia’s most beloved musical treasures and – even after 50 years, 22 albums and countless hits – she’s never lost her love for performing live in front of an audience. Wherever they may be.

Getting out to the regions has always been important to the American-born artist. Marcia attributes the establishment of her career and the relationship she has with Australian audiences to the extensive touring she did as a young performer in Australia.

“Nobody ever toured in the regional areas, and I did!” Marcia explains of her touring back in the day. “That’s where I used to tour a lot… and I think that had a lot to do with the success I’ve had. And I think it’s great to go back and revisit them.”

Hitting the road for the rest of 2023, Marcia is taking her Still Shining — The 50th Anniversary Concert Tour to cities and towns all across Australia.

Her next stop: the Orange Civic Theatre this Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9.

Marcia’s two Orange performances follow hot on the heels of the release of ‘Still Shining: The 50th Anniversary Ultimate Collection’, a new album celebrating her extraordinary recording career.

The album contains 20 career-defining tracks such as ‘Fire and Rain’, ‘From The Inside’, ‘You’, ‘Something’s Missing (In My Life)’, plus two brand new songs: ‘Last One Standing’ and ‘Hard To Breathe’.

Marcia first captivated Australian audiences as a 16-year-old when she moved from the American city of Boston for the production, Hair. She has since gone on to become an icon of

the Australian music industry.

Marcia was Australian Idol’s favourite judge for the show for seven consecutive years, and in 2007 was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. In 2009 she was given the Order of Australia (AM) for her services to the Australian Entertainment Industry as a performer, judge, and mentor, and to the community through a range of charitable organisations.

Even after all these years and numerous multi-platinum records, Marcia said she still gets a thrill out of every new release.

“I have to admit that the release of ‘Still Shining’ is as exciting as the release of my very first album,” she said. “Honestly, some things never get old... it’s an honour to still be releasing music and playing to live audiences around the country.

“I still really love and appreciate performing,” she continued. “And I’ll keep doing it until I’m sick of it.”

Fans attending Marcia’s Orange performances this weekend will also have the opportunity to get to know her a little better, with a “Q and A” session planned following her act.

“When I watch somebody else on stage I always wonder what they’re thinking and so I put together this Q and A,” Marcia said. “But I do start it by asking everyone not to ask anything too embarrassing,” she added with a laugh.

“I look forward to coming up. I know it’s going to be cold but I’ll be fine with my big pu er jacket!”

See Marcia Hines perform at the Orange Civic Theatre at 7.30pm Saturday, July 8, and 2pm Sunday, July 9. Tickets at Ticketek or call 6393 8111.

THE GOOD ENOUGH Parent

with EMILY THOMPSON OUTWIT,

OUTLAST, HIDEOUT

Happy school holidays! The children are home! Enjoy not making school lunches every day and instead become a snack-making slave to the tiny army you created.

I am being unfairly bullied by a 14-year-old neat freak who has decided to spend these two weeks “decluttering and reorganising the kitchen and house” in an intense power grab that I blame on TikTok. Stupid, stupid pantry hacks “reels”. Now I’ve somehow spent $95 on bamboo containers from Kmart and I get yelled at every time I use the cumin powder.

This scenario wasn’t in any of the baby books. In fact, while they all seem to cover a lot about first steps, there’s very little about teenage wannabe influencers, nor anything about the mind games Miss Nine played this morning to get me to the supermarket wearing a pipe cleaner tiara. Now, I have spent almost 15 years wearing handmade jewellery with pride. But having worn a fluorescent yellow wonky pipe cleaner wrapped around my forehead in public, I’m 100 per cent convinced Miss Nine is now just trolling me and laughing at me behind my back.

I now believe I owe it to the parents of the world to write a proper parenting book addressing all this. But when I announce my plans to the kids, Miss 14 says, “Oh god, this won’t end well.” Miss Nine then immediately says lovely, supportive things because she never misses an opportunity to argue with her sister. As their disagreement gets louder and with an increasing number of delusional and irrelevant statements, (“But I AM THE LEGO CITY QUEEN”) I start to realise just how much content will need to be covered in this essential guide.

Having lost this battle, Miss 14 retreats to the safety of her room and lets me know she’ll email through a great new spice rack hack she’s found. Not for the first time, I wonder how I created a person who alphabetises herbs.

I sit down to start my book but I am immediately met with Miss Nine fishing for an argument.

Now, let me explain. Apparently, the worst thing to ever happen to her occurred at school a week ago when she was informed she couldn’t join the debate team because she’s not old enough. Having won 98 per cent of the debates she’s had in her life, she’s taken being omitted from the team personally and is planning a “backchat until you let me join” campaign on her poor teacher once term three starts. To prepare, she’s decided to spend these two weeks at home really honing her skills. Lucky us.

“…and that’s why you need to make Miss 14 take dance lessons from me,” the debate champion concludes. I point out that Miss 14 is in charge of her own body and the only power I have is making her roll her eyes every time I speak.

Miss Nine laments the abolition of slavery (again) but is easily distracted by my offer to not only learn her dance, but also to play in “Lego City” (the space formerly known as our dining table that is now covered in a Lego hospital, five houses, a noodle shop, a swimming pool, three parks, a torso tank, a taco truck, a high school and a police station with cells. It’s attached to my Lego house for “reasons”).

My Lego character immediately steals the taco truck and goes for a joyride to Miss Nine’s delight and I’m reminded (again) how much fun school holidays can be. As I get sentenced to “300 years of yard labour” by the Lego City Queen, I take a moment to appreciate the mess, the noise and the happiness that’s found in the privilege of a little downtime with the kids.

HOME COOKING

with RUBEN LOPEZ MESA

e trendy Spanish pastry: Miguel os

Today I’m bringing you a bespoken secret that is changing the Melbourne pastry scene. My friend Cristina, along with her family, has opened a traditional Spanish ‘pasteleria’ in Prahran Market, South Yarra, that is setting a really high bar of what traditional Spanish sweets and pastries are. ‘La Colmena’ is the name of the business and if you haven’t heard about it, well let me tell you that you soon will. In the same way that cronuts came like a bomb and you could find them everywhere, or that the trendy matcha was in every single cafe in Australia, well I believe today’s recipe is going to be the NEXT BIG THING in this country!

We are talking about traditional pastries that you can find all over Spain from ‘ensaimadas’ in Mallorca, the ‘piononos’ from Granada, the ‘flores manchegas’ from La Mancha, and today’s recipe: the ‘Miguelitos’ from La Roda, Albacete.

And how lucky we are that now all these traditional pastries are trending and Melbournians are getting crazy about them. Hats off to the pioneers from La Colmena for their vision and their hard work to make this possible.

So, if you are lucky enough to visit Melbourne during your school holidays, go and say “Hi” from me. But if you are like me and staying at home, today I’m giving you the home cook version of this sweet treat that’s about to get super popular in town (you’ll see all the cafe owners googling these names and recipes).

So what is a Miguelito, you may be thinking? Well, they are made with two ingredients we all get crazy about it: flaky puff pastry and delicious Creme patissiere. Last time I went back to Spain my friend Marcos brought me a box of them as a gastronomic experience, and I can tell you that my Aussie family was very, very happy with them! Why not try something different this holiday, roll your sleeves up and let’s cook together!

Now, when it comes to making puff pastry from scratch you really need time and skills to make a good one (let me be honest). So, unless you have amazing pastry chef skills, my advice is to get already-made puff pastry from the shops that will make this recipe much easier and more enjoyable (let’s not complicate our lives unnecessarily here right?). So grab a couple of packets of puff pastry and follow the steps at the back of the packet to cook it properly. The idea is to cut rectangles of pastry and put two layers one on top of the other one, creating a sandwich of puff pastry. Then we will fill it up with the yummy creme patisserie.

For the creme patissiere, remember to sift the flour before using it and follow the steps below carefully. Trust me, the more you make it the better you’ll get at it. By the way, a quick note before I give you the recipe, if you feel comfortable enough after making this sweet you’ll also be able to make the Portuguese ‘Pasteis de Nata’ also known as ‘Pasteis de Belem.’ Same ingredients guys, so today’s recipe is basically two in one, winning!

CREME PATISSIERE RECIPE

30 g flour, shifted

80 g sugar

2 egg yolks

300 ml Milk

Flavour options: lemon and orange peel with cinnamon or vanilla (whatever you have at home)

1. Sift flour into a bowl, add the egg yolk, sugar and a bit of milk to combine. Whisk well.

2. Bring the rest of the milk to a boil in a saucepan with your flavour chosen. Turn it o and rest.

3. Pour the milk onto the flour, egg and sugar mixture, mix well and pour it back into the saucepan (if you have citrus peel or cinnamon remove them now).

4. Return to the stove and cook well stirring constantly to cook the flour (make sure you check those corners of your saucepan when stirring)

5. When thick and doesn’t taste like flour. Get a bowl, pour the mixture in and add a layer of cling film on top to prevent skin forming. Let it cool down before using it.

TO ASSEMBLE THE MIGUELITOS

1. Cut the pu into rectangles.

2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

3. On a baking tray add a piece of baking paper and add your 1st layer of pu . Whisk an egg and brush the 1st layer. Then add the second one on top.

4. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the sandwich pu has risen and got a bit of colour.

5. Let them cool down for a bit.

6. Cut them in half and add the creme patissiere, either with a piping bag if you have or with a plastic bag cutting a corner. Put the other layer of pu , ‘the lid’, on top.

7. Sprinkle icing sugar on top and serve.

Extra note: You can also make a chocolate version if you prefer. But the traditional creme patissiere is definitely my favourite! Don’t hesitate to tag me on your socials with your creations.

Happy school holidays everyone!

Let’s Feast @ Coco’s Cafe

Welcome to Coco’s Cafe

MEAL DEAL $50

Coco’s Cafe is one of Orange’s favourite dining destinations, be it for breakfast, lunch or a mid-morning treat!

Famous for their quality coffee, amazing house-made cakes and delicious savoury crepes, Coco’s is also home to one of the best bacon and egg rolls money can buy. Or get your day started right with their indulgent french toast with bacon, berries and smothered in maple syrup, or try a hearty breakfast wrap.

Coco’s Cafe is also known for its scrumptious specialty lattes. Why not try their Matcha, White Chocolate, Beetroot, London Fog, or the amazing Tumeric Latte –perfect for a caffeine-free pick me up.

And make sure you check out Coco’s daily lunch specials like their delicious quiches, salads wraps, Turkish bread sandwiches and more! There’s also a menu just for the kids. Coco’s cafe is open Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 3pm.

From 4pm, Wednesday to Saturday, Paul Dauvin’s Paul’s at Cocos takes over the kitchen serving up an amazing range of pizzas, pastas, fried chicken wings and more! Paul’s pizzas have been named the best in the central west. Try a classic Pepperoni, or his popular Satay Chicken, Creamy Chicken and Mushroom, The Mexican, or everyone’s favourite the Creamy Garlic Prawn!

Complete your meal with Paul’s succulent Fried Chicken Wings, Sticky Meatballs with ranch, or the steamed or fried Prawn Shamoi with soy ginger dipping sauce. Make sure to follow Paul’s at Coco’s on Facebook for their weekly specials and meal deals. Dine-in or takeaway, call 0401 072 027 or 6362 8611 to place an order — and don’t forget the Ben and Jerry’s ice cream!

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OCLife Scene

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

HAWKS LADIES DAY

PHOTOS BY CEC TILBURG

Orange Hawks held their annual Ladies Day fixture at Wade Park on Sunday, July 2. The day started with women league tag, the Hawks defeated by the visitors from Forbes.

The Hawks reserves then had a 46-4 win, and in a thrilling first grade match, Forbes came out on top 24-22.

A minute’s silence was held for the Forbes Under 18s team member who recently passed away with both teams agreeing to split the points and not play on the day.

Gina Lawson and Caitlin Prestwidge

Ava Kelly, Milla Sampson and Ella Parry-Jones Riley Robinson and Kelsey Rodwell

Taylah Pettray and Jack Hunter

HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY TO ANN AND BARRY BURCHER!

Ann and Barry celebrated the special occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary surrounded by friends and family at the Robin Hood Hotel, where they enjoyed good food and loving company.

CHAMBER MUSC AT THE CON

PHOTOS BY CEC TILBURG

On Friday, June 30, Orange Regional Conservatorium staff presented the second concert in the 2023 Chamber Music Series, The Americas: The Pan-American Highway. The concert series is an exploration of the rich musical heritage and breadth of cultures within the American continent, from Tango in the south to Jazz in the north.

Meredith and Tony Healey and Cameron Allan

Fayah McKenzie, Donna Riles and John McKenzie

Anne and Jennifer

Diane and Russell Turner

Dierdre Horan, Robin Thompson and Gwenda Garde

Melanie Gowlland and Ian Gillings

PHOTOS BY HENRY DEROOY

Ann and Barry with their sons Shane and Glen

Ann and Barry with five of their grandchildren

Ann and Barry with some extended family

Judy and Kevin Mason

Desirable West Orange Location

Set on 876 square meters within sought-after West Orange, this property combines elegance, comfort, and convenience, offering an exceptional living experience. As you approach this fantastic residence, you’ll be greeted by an easily maintained front yard and a charming façade. The well-maintained exterior sets the stage for the neat and tidy interior that awaits.

Upon entry you will find a spacious and thoughtfully designed floor plan that seamlessly blends style and functionality. The open plan living area boasts natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The inviting lounge is perfect for relaxing evenings or hosting guests, while the adjacent study area provides the opportunity to use as a study or an additional living space.

The modern kitchen is a chef’s delight, featuring ample counter space, gas cook top and sleek cabinetry. Whether you’re preparing gourmet meals or casual meals, this kitchen is sure to inspire your inner chef.

The master bedroom is a true retreat, offering a private sanctuary to unwind and recharge complete with ensuite and walk in wardrobe. Two additional bedrooms with built in wardrobes provide comfortable spaces for family members or guests. Outside, the backyard is a haven for relaxation and entertainment complete with an additional large shed. The covered patio area is perfect for hosting barbecues or enjoying alfresco dining while the low-maintenance yard provides ample space for outdoor activities, creating a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living.

Additional features of this fantastic home include a security alarm, a laundry room, ducted gas heating and a reverse cycle air conditioner and an attached double garage with internal access for secure parking.

Don’t miss the opportunity to make this exceptional three-bedroom home your own. With its prestigious location, stylish design, and modern comforts, this property deserves your inspection.

SALE

Desirable West Orange Location

30 George Weily Place, Orange NSW

Set on 876 square meters within sought-after West Orange, this property combines elegance, comfort, and convenience.

The modern kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring ample counter space, gas cook top and sleek cabinetry. Whether you're preparing gourmet meals or casual meals, this kitchen is sure to inspire your inner chef.

Outside, the backyard is a haven for relaxation and entertainment complete with an additional large shed. The covered patio area is perfect for hosting barbecues or enjoying alfresco dining while the low-maintenance yard provides ample space for outdoor activities.

The Perfect Investment Opportunity SALE

1/222 Dalton Street, Orange NSW

SALE

Sale

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Emma Chapman

Contact Agent 0423 658 101 James Taylor 0457 792 800

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Spacious Entertainer's Home in Great Location

28 Olympic Drive, Orange NSW

The interior boasts an open and airy floor plan, with plenty of natural light flooding the space. The large living room provides a great space for family movie nights, or morning coffee looking out to the uninterrupted view of Mount Canobolas.

The kitchen is a chef's dream, with gas cooking, plenty of counter space and ample storage, It is perfect for preparing delicious meals for large gatherings or intimate family dinners.

The bedrooms are generously sized and offer plenty of storage space for all of your belongings. The master bedroom is a true retreat, complete with a generous sized ensuite and a large walk-in robe.

Sale

This unit presents an attractive investment opportunity for those looking to enter the rental property market or expand their existing portfolio. Having a great tenant in place saves you the effort of finding one yourself and you can start generating rental income from day one. The unit is situated in a prime location, just a short distance from the town centre. This offers easy access to various amenities, such as shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation. This property has two good sized bedrooms, a large bathroom, separate laundry and a lock up garage with access into the backyard, the living room is filled with Northern sunlight and the kitchen is neat and tidy.

Nora McNamara $330,000 0431 320 230

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

SALE

The Perfect Family Haven

56 Centennial Crescent, Orange NSW

Sale

Nora McNamara

Contact Agent 0431 320 230

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Introducing 56 Centennial Crescent, Located in the Borrodell area, a magnificent 4- bedroom, 3bathroom home nestled in the highly sought-after Poplar's estate of Orange.

Large approx. 3000sqm block of land with plenty of space for outdoor activities and gardening. Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, and ample storage space.

Three modern bathrooms, including a main bathroom with a separate shower and bathtub, and an ensuite in the master bedroom. Ducted air conditioning throughout the house for year-round comfort and a ducted vacuum system throughout.

Kurt Adams $1,150,000 0428 747 050

James Taylor 0457 792 800

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

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SALE

SALE

Family Sized Modern Home Spacious Family Home!

42 Honeyman Drive, Orange NSW

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

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

The kitchen features modern appliances, ample countertop space, and plenty of storage options. The master bedroom comes with an ensuite bathroom, providing a private oasis where you can relax and unwind. The remaining bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom, ensuring comfort and convenience for all.

Sale

46 Thistle Street, Molong NSW

SALE

6 Templar Street, Lyndhurst NSW

Positioned in the peaceful town of Lyndhurst with a total area of 809 square meters.

With a development consent already approved for a three-bedroom home.

This property is located in a quiet street, surrounded by well-maintained homes, and within close proximity to the local school, café and Lyndhurst Hotel.

The land is flat and ready to build on, making it a fantastic investment opportunity.

Less than 20 minutes from Blayney, and less than an hour to Orange and Bathurst.

James Taylor

Contact Agent 0457 792 800

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Conveniently located within walking distance of Molong Hospital, and only a short drive to the local schools, parks and town centre.

Whether it's entertaining guests or relaxing as a family in front of the wood fire, this family room is the ideal space.

The kitchen is complete with an electric cook top and stove with ample space for family dining.

Once you step out into the back yard you are met with plenty of space to run around and enjoy, along with a lovely entertaining / BBQ area and a newly set out fire pit with a seating area, where you can unwind as you enjoy the quiet life.

Three Bedroom Development Consent Approved!

Sale $115,000

Emma Chapman 0423 658 101

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

AUCTION

Industrial Shed on 1 Acre

Lot 1035 Henry Parkes Way, Manildra NSW

This property spans approximately one acre, providing a generous amount of land for your industrial operations. The expansive size offers flexibility for a range of business activities and future development potential.

The shed is ideal for storage, manufacturing, or as a workshop. With abundant floor space and high ceilings, it can easily accommodate large machinery, equipment, or inventory.

Situated in Manildra, NSW, this property benefits from its strategic location within close proximity to major transportation routes. Easy access to highways and roads ensures efficient transportation of goods and convenient connectivity to neighbouring towns and cities.

Sale Wade Clarke

Contact Agent 0427 668 800

Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Auction

Friday 4th August 23, 132 Kite Street, Orange 0428 747 050

Kurt Adams

James Taylor 0457 792 800

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

11 Ningoola Way, Orange

With this address, surrounded by great homes and established trees and gardens, you would have to say that the “location” box is well and truly ticked. Set in a popular west Orange location, you will find many parks, a local preschool, oval and Duntryleague Golf course plus easy access to the CBD. From here, it’s all about having a vision and bringing the home in line with your own plans.

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This large four-bedroom home, located in the village of Barry, is perfect for a growing family.

Just a 10-minute drive to Blayney, and 40 minutes to either Orange or Bathurst, the home sits on a huge 2028 square metre block.

The four generously sized bedrooms all include built-ins and there is an ensuite for the main bedroom.

The well-appointed kitchen has two full-sized ovens and flows into the open-plan dining and lounge rooms. There’s also a large second living room that makes for a perfect games room or parent’s retreat.

The two wood fireplaces provide warmth and ambience during these cold winter months, but there is also the convenience of four split system reverse cycle air conditioners

“It’s a lovely big family home,” selling agent Nicole Anderson of Williams Machin Orange said.

“It’s got two big living areas, a great kitchen with double full-sized ovens and a dishwasher… It’s on a massive block with a massive shed out the back and everything has been done really well, really finished o with thought.”

As well as the huge 14 x 5 metre shed, outside there is also an additional garden shed with a cement floor and a dog yard.

“And it’s got its own water tank, so there’s water for the dogs,” Nicole added. “And the fences are finished o well, so the dogs can’t get out.

“There’s established gardens, a front verandah as well as a great little outdoor entertainment area out the back with a built-in fire pit.”

Another feature of the home is the o ce space, which has both internal and external entry access and is currently set up as a hair salon.

“It’s a home that’s got a lot of potential,” Nicole said, “but you could move in tomorrow and just enjoy it; you don’t need to spend money on it.”

Contact agent Nicole Anderson of Williams Machin Orange on 0401284320.

in place there is no (often extended) waiting for council approval to get your home under way. Priced at $469,000. Come, have a look and make an offer!

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FAHY CRES, ORANGE FOR SALE $469,000

DA approved plans in place for a great home.

Start building your new home now. Approved DA in place for quality 3 bed home on this cleared 852 square meters. Great easterly/Northern aspects for sun catching. Elevated for views over Wentworth Golf Grounds.

Good access to Northern Distributor and forthcoming southern bypass. Short drive to Duntryleague golf club and almost a walk across to Wentworth Golf Club.

Good access to the west. Quality houses already built in the area and filling up fast. The block enjoys 20m frontage, close to walking tracks and parkland/wetlands and just 3klm to Orange CBD and good access to schools.

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

10 RODD STREET, CARCOAR FOR SALE $850,000

3.5 acres in the gorgeous historical town of Carcoar.

•Seven individual titles

•Fully fenced

•Dam

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•2 apple trees, 2 plumb trees and a pear tree

•Electricity across the road

•Beautiful views

CONTACT: NICOLE ANDERSON 0401 284 320, nicole@williamsmachin.com.au

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BEAUTIFUL, AND BRAND

SPANKING NEW!

Expertly built by one of Orange’s lifelong builders is this impressive four bedroom home. You will be impressed as soon as you walk in the front door with the old world look featuring pressed metal, picture rails and beautiful floor tiles.

• 4 bedrooms, 3 with BIR and the main with ensuite and WIR

• Open plan kitchen/dining/family which opens onto the covered alfresco

• Beautiful kitchen with stone tops, soft close furniture, 900mm cooker and walk in pantry

• 3 way bathroom with lovely tiling a feature and bath for the kids

• Ducted heating throughout, attached garage with indoor access, fully fenced

59 CORONATION DRIVE, orange

$899,000 4 2 2

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

NEAT AS A PIN, CLOSE TO EVERYTHING, MOTIVATED SELLERS!

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

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

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

• Modern main bathroom with bath and shower and modern ensuite

Spacious kitchen with soft close furniture, breakfast bar, dishwasher

• Recent installation of new terracotta roof and luxaflex shutters throughout

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

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

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 8th 10.15am - 10.45am

FIRST HOUSE OR GREAT INVESTMENT!

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

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

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

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

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

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

93 sale street, orange

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

OWN YOUR OWN SLICE OF PADDINGTON IN ORANGE!

This central terrace cottage has been in the same family for around 55 years and is looking for new owners. The property dates to the 19th century and features 3 bedrooms, lounge, open plan kitchen/ dining and a second comfortable living area at the rear. You will love the modern kitchen with soft close furniture, dishwasher, gas cooktop and under bench oven, and it looks great sitting on the beautiful timber floating floor. Call for an inspection, you will love its charm.

• With only around a 450m walk to the CBD, DPI and many other attractions, you could ditch the car.

• Very private rear yard, approximately 404m² block and Torrens title.

• Attached large single garage with auto door and entry into house, second toilet.

• Two of the bedrooms are large as is the kitchen and dining rooms.

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FOUR NEW BLOCKS

These four residential blocks are waiting for your dream home, and are all excellently positioned.

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Winter lawn tips from THE AVID GARDENER…

Winter is well and truly here in Orange, and so this Week, Henrietta Hood from The Avid Gardener o ers a few tips to have your lawn looking its best when the warmer seasons return.

Let your mower have a bit of a rest over winter and only mow when necessary at a higher length. The extra leaf on your lawn will encourage the process of photosynthesis (using sunlight energy to produce chemical energy, or food, for the plant).

Rake up excess leaf matter. A little bit of leaf debris is fine, but too much will inhibit sunshine on the grass. Aerate your lawn if you didn’t do it in autumn. Aeration alleviates compaction and helps water and nutrients to reach the root system. Overall this helps to create a stronger, healthier lawn.

Water first thing in the morning on an “as needs” basis. Too much water will encourage compaction of the soil. Watering in the morning helps to remove frost from the leaf.

Winter is probably the best time to address weeds in your lawn. Use a fork to remove them individually…a little bit of weeding every few days soon adds up! For vast lawns, use an all purpose lawn weed control.

LJHOOKER ; RESIDENTIAL & RURAL SALES MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

OPEN Saturday 11.30am - 12.00pm

21 Cossack Close Orange

Stunning Views

Welcome to this beautiful family home located in cul de sac on the Northern outskirts of town. Approximately a 10 minute drive to North Orange with its great amenities, you can have the best of both worlds with this semi rural lifestyle property. An absolute gem, offering an idyllic family lifestyle with plenty of space to grow and create memories, it is a rare opportunity. The contemporary and attractive kitchen boasts generous proportions and a lovely aspect with its views to the surrounding countryside.

OPEN Saturday 10.30am - 11.00am

For Sale Contact Agent View By Appointment

Scott Munro 0428 650 675 Orange 24 Sale Street, Orange

3 Agate Street Orange

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.

For Sale $820,000

View Saturday, 11.30am - 12.00pm Scott Munro 0428 650 675 Orange 24 Sale Street, Orange

154 Sieben Drive Orange

Great home in popular Bel Air

Positioned in the sought after area, close to childcare, sporting fields and playgrounds, Boasting a large block there’s room for a caravan, Freshly renovated, the brand-new kitchen is stylish with a generous island bench and sleek new cabinetry. Its combination with a large family room. All bedrooms have built-ins while the family bathroom has a full-sized bath and separate toilet. The space adjacent to the master bedroom is perfect for formal dining or study or offers a potential space for an ensuite or dressing room.

For Sale $710,000

View Saturday, 10.30am - 11.00am

Scott Munro 0428 650 675 Orange 24 Sale Street, Orange

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170 Farnham Road Stuart Town

Where Can You Get 208 Acres for $750,000 with a House & 100% Grazing property ?

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.

The experience selling our properties with LJHooker Orange was very professional. The quality of time and effort exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend Scott Munro in selling property, knowing he is working for you.

Veronica Caton

For Sale $750,000

View By Appointment

Scott Munro 0428 650 675 Orange 24 Sale Street, Orange

A compassionate, down to earth,career -driven person, Scott sets the nerves and pressure of moving at ease, with his willingness to go the extra mile for his clients. If you are looking for a rental or to sell your house, Scott is the man to help you reach your home goals. I highly recommend Scott Munro for your next big move. I am a satisfied customer.

Kimberley Bell, Orange

Locals. Backing Locals.

Community Support Grants Program 2023 –successful projects announced in a year of record applications.

Orange Credit Union was founded on ‘helping people to help themselves and each other’, with the Community Grants Support Program demonstrating the value the organisation places on developing the region. Team OCU is proud to ‘give back’ to strengthen our community and support those who are making a real di erence to improve the lives of others.

The OCU team was delighted to receive nearly 50 applications representing a wide range of not-for-profit organisations from across the Orange region and beyond. Records show this is the most applications received in a single funding round since the program first started over 15 years ago.

Through the combined e orts of customers

and OCU team, over 190 grants have been allocated to benefit local organisations in Orange, and the surrounding regions have now received grant funding support totalling almost half a million dollars ($500,000) since program first began 17 years ago.

After careful consideration from our Community Support Grants Committee, Orange Credit Union is proud to support the following projects who are making a significant contribution to the community and the lives of others:

• Orange Lions Club – purchase medical equipment for use within the Children’s Ward at the Orange Local Area Health Service - $3,000

• CYMS Netball Club – supply the junior netball teams with new uniforms$5,000

• Orange Chamber Music Festival – support for the ‘Cultured 2024’ community event, bringing together art, music and culture - $4,000

• Pinnacle Dragon Boat Club – purchase a marquee to support the ongoing growth where participants celebrate life, keep fit and connect with others - $5,000

• Orange CYMS Rugby League –contribute to the purchase of a team minibus to facilitate greater opportunity for teams to more actively engage in the community and travel to away games.$5,000

OCU would like to congratulate these successful groups, working together to further develop the community where we work, live and play, for now and future generations.

As a customer-owned bank, Orange Credit Union are 100% owned by members. Profits are ‘given back’ to members and the community through innovation in products and services, local job creation and community support and development.

The next round of the annual Community Grants Support Program is planned to reopen in early 2024. For anyone who would like to register their interest, please visit orangecu.com.au

33 Scarborough Street, Orange

This Exquisite Family Home could be YOURS!

Discover the perfect blend of elegance and comfort in this remarkable residence. Located in a desirable neighbourhood, and designed with family comfort in mind, this residence offers ample space to accommodate all your needs. Four generous bedrooms, three living areas, an extra kitchenette. Whether you’re a growing family or seeking a spacious sanctuary, this home is the perfect place to create lasting memories. Act now and make this stunning residence yours.

1/11 Warrigal Place, Orange

Looking for an exceptional investment opportunity? This unit offers great potential for rental income or long-term growth, making it an ideal addition to your property portfolio. Alternatively, it’s the perfect first home for those looking to enter the property market with style and ease. Impeccable 3 br, 2-bathroom modern unit, perfectly positioned just minutes from shops, schools and cafes. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, this private townhouse is the epitome of comfort and convenience.

4C, credit union

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 $320,000

OPPOSITE ORANGE CITY COUNCIL WITH PARKING

Attractive building just freshly painted throughout. 4 offices plus large reception room.

RENT: $45,000 + GST & OUTGOINGS

Modern kitchen and 2 bathrooms, one for disability access. 6 on site car spaces including 2 under cover.

SUMMER STREET LOCATION

Approx. 300 m2 of floor space in this well presented commercial shop in Summer Street. Currently set up as an office complex this premises would also be ideal as a retail shop. Has good staff amenities and reverse cycle air conditioning though out.

RENT: $90,000 P.A. + GST & OUTGOINGS

You wouldn’t think this home is 10 years old as it presents so well, is in very good order and the layout works very well. The open plan kitchen/dining/living areas are airy with plenty of natural light and flows nicely out to the pergola with serene views over the adjoining reserve.

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You would be hard pressed to find a home more immaculate than this one. Set on a 930 sqm block in a quiet street, this attractive brick home with a fantastic three bay shed is a real winner. All you have to do is move in and enjoy.

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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.

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Walk Right In

Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a well-maintained complex, this two-bedroom unit ticks all the boxes. With a generous lounge room, modern kitchen, dining room and private backyard with BBQ area, this is a great investment if you’re looking to downsize or invest.

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A New Lifestyle Awaits

On 2.5 acres in a blue-ribbon location this sweet cottage is dressed in an array of colour, with rustic wooden clad walls and polished timber floorboards, and has a sense of individuality and charm. There is also a 2nd building which is currently set up as the highly regarded restaurant “Fiorini’s”.

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South East Orange

Located in a handy south-east area of Orange, tucked away off the street on a private battle-axe block, this home has quick and easy access to the Orange Hospital, Leewood Estate and Cadia Mine. The home has three bedrooms and a single garage plus a double garage and large backyard.

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Price:

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:

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Motivated Vendors! Priced to Sell!

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.

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Price:

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.

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MEET THE TEAM

CHRIS MASON & MADELIN OLLINGTON

Specialising in both residential sales and commercial sales and leasing, Chris Mason and his invaluable Sales Associate, Madelin Ollington, excel in providing a seamless service to their clients.

Chris and Madelin’s caring approach to their clients in guiding them through the process of buying and selling and using their knowledge and skills to solve problems and offer solutions allow them to achieve the best possible results for them. Showing genuine care and understanding every time, they are able to provide an experience that is as stress free as possible for their clients.

Chris and Madelin are always happy to chat if you have any questions about all things real estate related, so don’t hesitate to give them a call on 0438 629 417.

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39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 |

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RARE FIND! Multiple Living Zones resh off the back of an extensive renovation is this fabulous family home that offers the perfect solution for those looking for a home which is versatile and rich in individuality. It is a rare find and really lends itself to multi-generational living or those looking for a big bang on their investment.

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Contact: Michael Wright 0421 360 948

Price Guide: $790,000-$820,000

As Good as New

This gorgeous home has it all, it’s been meticulously maintained and presents like new. You feel welcome instantly as you enter with the high ceilings, lovely neutral colour palette, spacious rooms and quality inclusions throughout setting the tone. Move in and put your feet up, there won’t be any work to do!

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Contact: Adam Savage 0419 232 416

Price: Contact Agent

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More Than Meets the Eye

In a lovely street, around the corner from Bletchington School, this home has a few nice surprises, like two living areas, that you wouldn’t normally expect in a property at this price point. Outside is a double garage, with an adjoining workshop/storage/studio plus there’s another versatile shed, water tank and low maintenance yard.

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Contact: Adam Savage 0419 232 416

Price Guide: $549,000 - $569,000

Classic Country

The classic country wrap-around verandah on this lovely home is the perfect place to unwind after a hard day’s work and the house boasts a huge open plan kitchen, dining and living area at its heart. This property on 1,228 sqm is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers.

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Contact: Jacob Evans 0428 130 789

Price: $615,000

25 ROBINSON COURT

24 SEYMOUR STREET

16 FOX AVENUE

18 BOOMEY STREET, MOLONG

103 Prince is a one of a kind development in the heart of Orange. Thoughtful architecture and lush green communal spaces complement the region's unique energy. Choose between interior colour schemes that are inspired by the beauty of the changing seasons, and benefit from country living with cosmopolitan amenities and convenience at your doorstep.

Sitting on almost 5 acres with stunning views, this newly listed home boasts four spacious bedrooms, all with built-in robes – ample room for a growing family or for hosting guests.

The master bedroom is a true retreat, featuring a well-designed ensuite bathroom for added privacy and convenience.

The large family bathroom is well-appointed and features modern fixtures and fittings, while the laundry o ers ample bench space and even more storage.

The property also includes a free-standing double garage, perfect for families with multiple cars or those who need a little extra space for hobbies or equipment.

But the standout feature of this property is the stunning views. Imagine yourself waking up looking out to majestic peaks in the distance, or enjoying a cup of co ee on the north-facing verandah or while relaxing in the gazebo, enjoying the established gardens

The land area of this property is an impressive 19,986 square metres (just shy of 5 acres) providing plenty of outdoor space for children to play and explore.

Well fenced, this space would also suit a tradie who needs a place for a large shed and there’s even room for a horse or two. This property presents a fantastic opportunity for outdoor-loving families wanting a little extra space. More than just a house; it’s a place where your family can grow and thrive.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make this beautiful property your new family home, call agent Scott Munro of LJ Hooker Orange on 0428 650 675.

OCL ifeCOMPETITIONS

Congratulations to last week’s winners

FACE IN THE CROWD: Renee Dempsey

I LOVE IGA: Ella Macdonald

LOONY LOTTO: Diane Gillette

MINI GOLF: Donna Lane

MOVIE FAMILY PASS: Leonie Jackson

MOVIE DOUBLE PASS: Julie Berendsen

FIND PINNY: Leshelle Weir and Monique Anderson

WINTER FEST GIVEAWAY: Abbey Senior

Call into the OCLife o ce to collect your prize

I love IGA - IS BACK!

We have a $50 gift voucher to give away each week from Ashcroft’s Supa IGA.

To enter, simply tell us your name and contact phone and what product is featured in the small Ashcroft’s Supa IGA ad featured in this issue of OCLife.

Face in the Crowd

Win a $50 gift voucher at Cheeky Barista Cafe

We have two vouchers to give away per month, be on the lookout in our July 13 issue for the face in the crowd. Meanwhile checkout their specials on page 4 of this week’s magazine.

Find Pinny

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

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

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.

School Holidays. I have a lovehate relationship with them. It is great that the kids get a couple of weeks o school. It is great that the regular rhythms of the term stop and we can catch our breath. But at the same time, it can be hard to keep soldiering on with the regular things that need to be done. Especially when it is too cold and wet to go outside and play. The family dynamics can become strained. Even the idea of going on a holiday can become just another stressful experience where all you are doing is moving the chaos to another location, and then removing sleep.

For those of us that work from home, you notice a significant shift in productivity as the interruptions seem to come from all di erent directions at intervals of around two minutes. How are the school holidays being spent in your household? Perhaps you are feeling about as excited as I am. Perhaps you have been limping towards these holidays, hanging out for a break after a long term of sickness and you are longing for some refreshment.

Whatever the case may be, we all have a deep longing for rest and refreshment. It is something that is wired into each of us. Our need to rest reminds us that we are finite. We each have our limits. We cannot be everything to everyone all the time. It can be easy to become

overwhelmed with all the demands that are placed on us, so much so that by the time the holidays roll around we can fall into a big heap. But where do we find rest? It seems like such an elusive ideal for so many of us. One of the major themes of the Christian life is the idea of finding rest in God. Augustine, a theologian from the fifth century had this beautiful line in one of his books: “Our hearts are restless, until we find our rest in you.” This longing that each of us feel finds its answer in the person and work of Jesus. In numerous places, Jesus speaks about o ering true rest for the weary and downtrodden. He o ers true and lasting peace for the troubled soul. One of the places Jesus says this is in Matthew 11:28 where he says:

“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Jesus o ers true and lasting rest for anyone. It is a rest that goes far deeper than a two-week break from routine or a good night’s sleep.

As I face a week of school holidays with all its ups and downs, it is remembering that my true rest is found in Jesus that sustains me in my moments of weariness. As you walk through these term holidays, may it bring you rest, but may you also look for true, deep and lasting rest in the one who is o ering it to you.

PUZZLES…. PUZZLES…. PUZZLES….

Quick Crossword Quiz

1 Is Gloomhaven a board game, a video game or a film?

2 Against the Loveless World is a 2019 novel by which author?

3 In terms of printing, what does CMYK stand for?

4 The Nintendo Switch was released on March 3 of which year?

5 Tenet is a 2020 film by which British-American film director?

6 Which of the following is not a fruit: tomato, eggplant, potato or pumpkin?

7 What main two materials were made to build the Pyramid of Giza?

8 Amanda Collin (pictured) stars as Mother in what 2020 sci-fi series?

9 The period during the Dutch Golden Age in which tulip bulb prices skyrocketed and then dramatically collapsed is called what?

10 Turquoise is a birth stone for which month?

ACROSS

1 Size (5)

4 Insipid (9)

9 Engine (7)

10 Most long-suffering or submissive (7)

11 Meet (9)

12 Following (5)

13 Digitally generated imagery (1.1.1.)

14 Ancient (11)

16 With excessive effort (11)

19 Come together (3)

20 ‘Not on your — !’ (5)

22 In part (9)

25 Dawn (7)

26 Witticism (7)

27 Silver medallists (7-2)

28 Nordic (5)

DOWN

No. 088

1 Hand it over (colloq) (5)

2 Mountain ascent (4,5)

3 Japanese verse form (5)

4 Surgery chamber (7)

5 Japanese warrior (7)

6 Gracefully (9)

7 Discharge (5)

8 Tongue-in-cheek (9)

13 Settler (9)

14 Political policy (5,4)

15 Evenly (9)

17 Greek musician who visited the underworld (7)

18 Distribute (food) (5,2)

21 Flaxen cloth (5)

23 Mediterranean island (5)

24 Arab state (5)

Wordfind

BOBBIN CROCHET

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

N 0 I H s A F A s M K s C I s s 0 R s R A 0

T I T E X T I L E E 0

E L B M I H T T D s H

I N T E R F A C I N G

T E H C 0 R C C 0 I N

R E K A M s s E R D I

C I T s A L E H B I B

N G A R M E N T M T B

N R E T T A p I E M 0

E p A T C H w 0 R K B

Theme: Sewing No. 088 5x5

No. 088 Edgeword

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

Drop Down

Sudoku No. 088

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

153874 86 5

9 38

32 5 945 89 6

329487

No. 088

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. 088

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AS BU

TE AG

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There may be more than one possible answer.

Y G O N E S

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”.

Today’s Focus:

21 words: Good

32 words: Very good

43 words: Excellent

There may be more than one possible answer.

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Reference: Macquarie Dictionary

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PUZZLES…. PUZZLES…. PUZZLES….

Quick Crossword Quiz

ACROSS

1 Punches (5)

4 Star symbols used in text (9)

9 Free from faults (7)

10 Tsar’s wife (7)

11 Harvesting (7)

12 Repositories of valuable artifacts (7)

13 Stuff associated with the US (9)

1 In which country would you find the Waitomo Glowworm Caves?

2 The Bosphorus Strait connects the Sea of Marmara to which other sea?

3 What is the name for the area of Turkey located in Europe?

4 The Xihoumen, Humber and Mackinac Bridges are all types of what bridge?

5 Who provided the voice of Eudora in The Princess and the Frog?

6 True or false: holding in a sneeze can damage your hearing?

7 Who played eight roles in the 1949 film Kind Hearts and Coronets?

8 Michael “Duff” McKagan (pictured) had a 13-year stint with which hard rock band?

9 Who won the Jack Dyer Medal for AFL club Richmond in 2009?

10 Who wrote Seven Little Australians?

15 Require (4)

17 Egyptian goddess (4)

19 Exaggerated statements (9)

22 Island in the North Atlantic (7)

25 Tastefully fine (7)

26 Absurd (7)

27 US state (7)

28 Provider of information (9)

29 Canadian R&B singersongwriter, – Furtado (5)

DOWN

1 Heavenly (8)

2 Bloodshed (7)

3 Precise details (9)

4 Signature (9)

5 Tribal symbol (5)

6 Highways (5)

No. 090

7 Confiscation; paroxysm (7)

8 Scanty (6)

14 Fruit dessert (5,4)

15 Oslo resident (9)

16 Post-secondary (8)

18 Local law enforcer (7)

20 Hot (2,1,4)

21 Brief swimming costume (6)

23 Succeeding (5)

24 Russian country cottage (5)

Wordfind

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

T N E M p I

T N J 0 D A

N H G C N u

F H G I A u

G I M I N M

R A s T L I

L E A H p H

A I T E I p

N 0 E u M N

D L 0 0 0 D s K C A p K

u Q E E G y M I A 0 0 T B D u

G G E V T N 0 s E D p s u N 0

A F F T 0 s 0 I u R

0 A T R s

G R L E E C A B F s

Theme: Camping No. 090

Edgeword

No. 090

Drop Down

Sudoku No. 090

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

5 3768 63 4 5

72 1 42 85 2

9 35 6 5371 8

No. 090

9-Letter

No. 090

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.

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

No. 090

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

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.

GE RA

NT NE PP LE

ED AN

There may be more than one possible answer.

There may be more than one possible answer.

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”.

Today’s Focus:

11 words: Good

17 words: Very good

23 words: Excellent

C NR R G

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Reference: Macquarie Dictionary Wed 1603

Fond Memories

TRAINING

We are currently looking for a motivated person to join our team as a

RETAIL ASSISTANT in our Orange location.

We are seeking someone full-time.

Hours will be from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Retail and paint experience is an advantage but not necessary as full training will be provided.

Contact Brian on 0490 832 001 or email brian@industrypaints.com.au

RETURN THANKS

Arthur’s wife Patricia, together with their sons Michael and Andrew and their families would like to extend their thanks to Central West Cancer Care Centre staff who took care of Arthur throughout his treatment.

Palliative care doctors and nurses.

Special thanks to Dr. Doug Linton and Dr. Paul Drabsch.

Big thanks to family and friends for phone calls, cards, emails, flowers, and support during this difficult time.

Thank you, Patricia Stedman

TRAINING

CROSS purposes

THUMBS DOWN to a local car wash. After paying top money for a full car wash the running boards and wheels were still dirty. When I complained they said there are brushes for you to do that. They do not mention before you pay for a full wash that you have to do the hard bits yourself.

THUMBS UP Big thank you to Carmel and Samantha at Orange Regional Conservatorium for their Kodaly Mini Musos lessons. Inspiring to parents and children alike! These two are the best teaching duo to get your littlies into the swing of music.

The waiting game

With Bruce Bennett

What are you waiting for? The weekend; interest rates to go down; maybe your next holiday. We live everyday waiting for something, be it the next little thing or a distant big thing, be it a good thing like a new car or a bad thing like terminal illness to take its course. Life is a waiting game played with hope amidst uncertainty.

But what if you could play that waiting game with certainty? As audacious as it may sound, that is how Christians play it. Don’t misunderstand me, it doesn’t mean that life is always certain and sunny for Christians. That’s ridiculous. But what it does mean is that no matter what life brings (good or bad), the person who entrusts their life to Jesus Christ lives with certainty. The certainty of knowing that absolutely nothing can interrupt Jesus’ commitment to them. His love, his forgiveness and his promise of eternal life.

How can I be so certain? Because in real space and time, Jesus died to defeat sin, he rose to defeat death and lives forever to guarantee an eternal future beyond this di cult and uncertain life. It’s as simple and profound as that.

THUMBS UP to the young woman working at Aldi on Friday, June 23 who treated me so kindly. It helps to restore faith in the younger generation. A whopping big thank you!

A BIG THUMBS UP to Renee and Zac at BNH Blinds for such professional work at my house.

THUMBS DOWN to the Orange City Council. As a ratepayer and business owner for the last 30-odd years, what a waste of ratepayer’s money in Lords Place. Absolute disgrace.

THUMBS UP to the young boy who works at the Snack Shack. He is always polite and e cient, but also patient in training others.

A BUG THUMBS UP to Matt, Holly and Thomas at Railway Meat Blayney. Best meat and friendliest butchers in the district.

THUMBS UP to the lunch menu at the Orange Ex-Services Club. Great meal for $7.90 for members, and not much more for non-members. Great place, thanks!

THUMBS UP to Steve Peterson’s Cross Purposes article in a recent Orange City Life magazine. Golly gosh – I hope it was read by many, as it was a very powerful read. All the best Steve and thank you.

THUMBS UP to Mr Lopes’ “unfinished” comic in a recent Orange City Life magazine, it was very funny and is now on my fridge.

THUMBS UP to the two paramedics who came to help me at Prince Street Medical on Thursday, June 8 and took me to the hospital. Paramedic Alicia and her male assistant (whose name I do not know) made me feel comfortable and that I was in good hands. I appreciated their abilities and also the wonderful sense of humour that they both displayed. Thank you for helping me!

THUMBS DOWN A long overdue thumbs down to the untidy and grubby entrance to the post o ce. Not a good look for Orange residents and visitors.

THUMBS DOWN to Orange City Life for excluding their puzzle page from the most recent edition. Is this a permanent change? [No, but sometimes we need the space. Double puzzles this week! - Ed.]

A MASSIVE THUMBS UP to James and the team from Bowie’s Window Cleaning – the exterior of my home and windows look absolutely amazing.

THUMBS UP to the beautiful volunteer at the Orange Blood Bank on Wednesday, June 28. My son thoroughly enjoyed his chat with you. Thank you for making his day and for a great vanilla milkshake!

THUMBS UP to Uncle Neil Ingram Snr for his hard work and dedication in having the Gaanha Bula/Mount Canobolas dual naming application approved. It is now o cial, and the traditional Aboriginal name can now be recognised. This means that now both names, Aboriginal and nonAboriginal, each existing in their own right: Gaanha Bula and Mount Canobolas.

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