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It’s nice to have the sun streaming in through my office window as I write this on Tuesday afternoon — most welcome after some of the weather on the weekend!

I had a visit from two American friends of mine, along with their children, who I hadn’t seen in person for 18 years! I’d met them both at university in Sydney, where they’d come for a semester abroad. Some friends and I went over to their wedding a couple years after and it was nice to reconnect and recall some fun times from our youth. It was also a great opportunity to get out and see a few things around the district that I hadn’t got to before like The Falls waterfalls out past Clifton Grove, which were looking spectacular on Saturday morning. But the “view” from the top of Mount Canobolas was much less enjoyable given the icy rain, mist and intense wind gusts when we hit the summit! It was wild! Quite different to the cold, but mild weather a little lower in elevation!

We apologise to our readers for any confusion about last week’s television guide, or should we say last month’s television guide. The TV guide is put together and supplied to us from outside this office and we ended up getting sent the wrong one. It slipped past us as we went to print, but we have reprimanded the appropriate person and they are very sorry. We’ve double-checked this issue and will endeavour to ensure it won’t happen again!

Nerida Cuddy bound for UK tour: How COVID connected this Canowindra folk singer with audiences in Cornwell and beyond

hen the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 saw lockdown orders put in place all around the world it was a crushing blow for the live entertainment industry. Overnight, musicians and other performers were left without the means of earning a living.

But, for Canowindra singer/songwriter Nerida Cuddy, the lockdowns had an unexpected and positive effect on her career, connecting her with new audiences and has led to her embarking on a tour to the UK.

“Covid was actually, for me, a time of opening a lot of doors,” Nerida said, although adds that it was all very unexpected.

During lockdowns in 2020, Nerida

Wbegan making videos of her music for her Facebook page but then stumbled on an online group where other folk musicians were sharing their music.

“I uploaded something to that not realising that it was UK-based and people really responded positively!” Nerida said.

“They were all locked down for a lot longer than we were in Australia and I filmed most of the songs out in beautiful locations, like canola fields, or lookouts, or by the sides of rivers.

“I think they really loved how the songs are so deeply immersed in the Australian landscape and how it’s different to their own and it invited them into my world in a really sort of evocative way, I guess.”

Nerida soon found herself being invited to contribute to virtual concerts on YouTube and to join folk clubs in the UK in places like Cornwall and Bristol, and in other

countries. For the past two-and-a-half years, she has been a part of this online community, performing almost weekly for new fans all over the world.

But in two weeks’ time, she will be switching off her laptop and leaving our shores to perform live at festivals and clubs around the UK.

“I’m starting up in Scotland where I’ve done YouTube concerts for this folk club during their lockdown and then I’ll be mostly based in Bristol, but getting to Cornwell and to a couple of other clubs and festivals during that time,” she said.

“I’m excited to meet these friends in person… some of them have walked with me through hard things like when my Mum was dying, they were actually really good friends on the other side of the world. So what I’m really looking forward to is just sitting in their lounge rooms and hanging

out in person.”

Nerida’s also hoping this UK tour won’t be her last.

“I’m also going to a folk festival where a lot of festival organisers go and my friends are going to introduce me to them so that hopefully I can line up a more expansive tour next time,” she said.

“My whole career has been as an isolated musician, living in a small country town and bringing up three kids, so it’s been really fun and amazing that, from my little studio in Canowindra, I’ve been able to perform on the other side of the world. That’s pretty fun, hey!”

Before Nerida departs for the British Isles you can see her perform this weekend at Millthorpe’s Acoustic Sunday on July 16 at Club Millthorpe. Book your tickets at www.stickytickets.com.au/48FYG but get in quick!

Full steam ahead for Lachlan Valley Railway!

It was a big weekend for heritage train enthusiasts with Lachlan Valley Railway’s veteran steam locomotive 3237 running three days of shuttle rides from the Orange Railway Station.

The 130-year-old locomotive had relocated to its new permanent home at the Orange East Fork depot back in May, but this weekend was the first time the locomotive had carried paying passengers since undergoing an extensive six-year-long renovation.

Unfortunately, the old engine did develop a small mechanical issue on Saturday morning, which meant the ALCO diesel electric 4464 was brought into service to keep shuttles moving on schedule.

But it did little to dampen the enthusiasm of train lovers.

“I think all trains were almost at capacity,” Lachlan Valley Railway (LVR) Chairman Ross Jackson said.

“Unfortunately, we did have a bit of a problem on Saturday morning… when they’re 130 years old there’s not much you can do and most of the time when you

have to fix something it’s not something that’s fixed quickly — It’s a credit to the maintenance guys for getting it done in such time!”

The 3237 locomotive made an additional Sunday afternoon run to give those who really wanted to ride with the steam engine another opportunity.

“I want to thank the Orange people for their support for the runs,” Ross said. “It didn’t run all to plan but everyone was really accepting of that and I also want to thank the volunteers that made the day happen.”

But this is certainly not going to be the last opportunity locals will get to experience the historic steam locomotive in action, Ross said.

“We’re hoping for once a month through the winter… pretty much March through to November that’s your steam season,” he said.

“We want to do more lunch and dinner trains, so take punters to a destination… and we will look to head up towards Dubbo and out further west from there.”

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Lachlan Valley Railway’s move to Orange has been more than a decade-long process. It began when the branch line to their Cowra depot was closed in 2009, cutting them o from the rail network.

Volunteers have since put in countless hours to restore the Orange East Fork depot, but there is still a lot to be done. In particular, Ross said they really need money to build a new shed over the roundhouse and another to store their rolling stock

“The depot needs a lot of work. The guys are working on that locomotive without sheds and that, as you can imagine in the Orange climate, can be problematic at times,” Ross said

The LVR is continuously looking for funding sources but is excited to be up and running in Orange.

“The LVR’s basically made Orange its home and we want to work with the businesses of Orange,” Ross said.

“If there’s anything that our trains can supplement like festivals and other events that happen in and outside of Orange, we certainly want to be involved.”

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Orange’s case to become the federal capital of Australia

On January 1, 1901, the colonies of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania joined together to form the new Commonwealth of Australia.

igh on the agenda for the new federal parliament was choosing an appropriate site for a federal district to build an appropriate capital city for the young nation. There had been much debate already between the colonies –now states – as to where the capital should be located and conditions had been set in the Constitution: The capital site had to be in NSW, but at least 100 miles (160 kilometres) from Sydney. Scores of sites were proposed for the new territory and the merits of each were debated by politicians and in the press. Dalgety, on the banks of the Snowy River was an early front-runner and the nearby town of Bombala was also considered, as was Albury.

But the NSW representatives weren’t in favour of the capital being located that far south and they pushed strongly for regions closer to Sydney.

One of their leading candidates was Orange.

A local campaign to build a federal capital at Orange had begun in February 1899, with the support of a number of prominent citizens including the wealthy merchant and pastoralist James Dalton. Over the next few years, Orange Federal Capital League worked hard to make the case for “Canobolas,” but in October 1908 it was confirmed that the Yass – Canberra site was to be our nation’s capital.

Looking through the National Library of Australia’s online archive, Trove, Orange City Life came across a booklet produced by the Orange Federal Capital League making a case for Canobolas being “the ideal site for the Federal Capital of Australia.”

The booklet begins by pointing out the suitability of our city’s geographical location and the existing railway connection to Sydney, Melbourne, and the other state capitals.

As for the ability to feed a new city, “the district is

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favoured by exceptional conditions… and its ability to support a large population from its own resources is unquestionable.”

The booklet even includes a list showing the volumes of produce exported from the district to add weight to their case.

And the climate, soils and rainfall of the district surpass all the proposed sites, the League states emphatically.

“Orange has already a perfect and over-abundant supply of water… su cient for double the present population of Orange.” The population then was about 5,000.

“The healthiness of the district is proverbial, “ the booklet continues, “and medical gentlemen highly recommend it as a health resort.

“The locally-born persons are famous for longevity. Orange is frequently quoted as one of the healthiest places in Australia all the year round.

“It enjoys complete immunity from fogs, and air is always

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The League points out that when it comes to constructing the new capital, building materials such as basalt, trachyte, marble, granite, limestone, brick clays and flag stones “exist in the district in practically inexhaustible quantities, and in the most convenient positions.”

Under the heading “Special Advantages” the League is e usive in its praises of “the beautiful undulating country, diversified and picturesque in character.” Their proposed building site “has an easterly and northerly aspect, its contour and surroundings are all that can be desired.”

The booklet includes a number of photographs highlighting the beauty of the district.

“No other proposed site can compare with CANOBOLAS in regard to these special advantages,” it concludes, “and it is confidently believed by the Orange Federal Capital League that the claims and qualifications of the district to be selected as the Site for the Federal Capital are superior to those of any other available site.”

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Why Relying on Motivation Always Lets You Down

e live in a world where health gurus, fitness experts, influencers and life coaches expect us to use fear as motivational fuel.

“If you don’t get out and crush those goals, you’re going to waste your life,” they warn.

“We all have the same 24 hours in a day!”  This kind of talk works for very few people for several reasons. Firstly, when we’re not in any immediate danger, we are not primarily motivated by fear – we’re driven by habit. Secondly, we don’t all have the same time available to us. My friend, who works full-time, is a single mother and cares for a disabled son has far less free time than I do, regardless of there being 24 hours in a day.

Most importantly, motivation can fade – it’s unreliable. I agree with behaviourists who say that motivation follows action. When you get yourself to take action, even when you aren’t initially motivated to do so, you will find that your motivation automatically increases over time.

On that basis, when we have a goal we want to meet, we need to completely

Wforget about motivating ourselves: it’s simply not a useful way to achieve goals. Instead, we need to implement what I’ve coined as ACCT: Acceptance, Cut-it-down, Consistency, and Thoughts (who doesn’t love a handy acronym?). I’ll explain each point briefly below.

Acceptance

Acceptance is about working from exactly where we are. If a person wants to get fit but hasn’t done a push-up or walked a flight of stairs in a year, starting with the Arnold Schwarzenegger workout isn’t going to be sustainable.

Acceptance also means accepting your limitations (including time) and working within them. It’s also about focusing less on what you can’t do, and shifting your focus on what you can do.

Cut It Down

Instead of setting yourself a mammoth feat, you can look at your goal, break it down into smaller chunks, then work on turning those small chunks into habits. Focusing on building habits is important because when life gets tough – and it always does – we don’t rise to our goals, we fall to our habits.

If we go back to the gym example, focusing on incrementally building new habits might look like this: “I go to the gym every Monday, Wednesday and Friday after work. I’m only obliged to stay for 10 minutes.” Or it could look like this: “I am doing 10 squats every night before I have a shower.”

Once the behaviour becomes habitual, then you can focus on building up the time and even add new habits. One thing to remember when you’re incrementally building new habits is to only focus on the step in front of you.

Consistency

Building a new tiny habit, which should be our objective when we’re trying to change something in our lives, requires consistency. However, when I speak about consistency, I’m not talking about an all-or-nothing approach.

“Never miss twice” is a concept that James Clear wrote about in his book, ‘Atomic Habits’, and one that I say to my clients (and myself!) a lot. It simply means to avoid the second mistake rather than giving up because of the first.

Thoughts

That nagging, worrying, self-deprecating voice in your head just wants to keep you safe, but neuroscience research shows that it can create shame. Shame actually shuts down the decision-making centre of our brains, leading us to make poorer choices.

We can get out of the shame spiral by listening to our thoughts and practising selfcompassion. This means rather than fearing or fighting the critical inner voice, we listen to it, then gently shift the narrative.

As an example, your inner dialogue could say, “This is pointless, I’m spending so little time on this, I’m never going to reach my goal.” To which you might respond: “I’m just focusing on building this habit for now. Life always changes, new possibilities open up. I’ll focus on the next step later.”

Summing it up

Motivation can’t be the main focus when trying to create lasting change, because it is unreliable. Instead, focus on incremental habit change. Be realistic about your starting point, implement your plans with consistency and self-compassion, and be proud of yourself for moving towards your goal.

Jamie Stedman is a mental health educator, resilience program facilitator, writer and proud dad based in Orange.

TOTAL TOOLS NOW OPEN!

Every Tool, every Trade… right here in Orange.

Total Tools is rightly proud of its 30-year history of providing unrivalled professional advice and knowledge to Australian tradies. Now with their new Peisley Street showroom open for business, Orange Trades are quickly discovering there’s only one place to go to find exactly the tool you need to get the job done!

Total Tools Orange is the latest venture from the Petries Group, who also operate the Mitre 10 Trade Centre and Design 10 showroom in McLaughlan Street. The Petries family is committed to delivering the very best in hardware, building supplies and tools to the Central West.

At Total Tools Orange you will find the widest range of the world’s biggest professional tool brands and they proudly stands by the motto: EVERY TOOL/EVERY TRADE.

“Total Tools Orange is locally owned and we stock a huge range of premium products at competitive pricing,” Total Tools Orange store manager Ben Anderson said.

In their new showroom at 21 Peisley Street, they carry more than 20,000 products dayto-day and have access to 60,000 products nationwide, he said.

And Total Tools stock a large selection of cordless and corded electric tools from renowned brands like Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt, Bosch and more.

“Then there are a few exclusive brands that we bring in ourselves like TTL, Saber and Detroit,” Ben added. “So there are products you won’t find anywhere else in town.

But more than just their extensive range of tools and consumables, Ben said it is their ability to provide professional advice and unrivalled customer service that sets Total Tools apart from the competition.

“We are very customer service-focused; that’s what we pride ourselves on,” he said. “We’re here to support the trades with knowledge, good advice and great customer service. So that’s why we’ve hired staff here in Orange that have previous experience in tools or have come directly out of trades themselves.”

And if you sign up for their Insider Rewards program you can get hooked up with a whole lot of perks and exclusive offers just for buying the tools you need, Ben said.

“Signing up for Insiders gives you receiptless warranty and for every dollar you spend, you accumulate points and get discounts on your next purchase,” Ben said.

“We also do Insiders Nights, where we offer special deals for Insider members, so there’s a lot of benefits.”

Be it mechanical, building, welding, plastering or concreting — Total Tools Orange has got you covered!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING @ CADIA

Cadia Community Update

The health and safety of people is not a negotiable for Cadia, and we are committed to conducting our mining activities in a responsible and sustainable manner, ensuring the protection of the environment and the wellbeing of local communities.

We are proud to have been part of the Cadia District for the past 25 years and appreciate that the success of our operations is intrinsically linked to the prosperity of the communities in which we operate.

A 12-month particulate characterisation study, undertaken by the Australian Government’s Australian Nuclear Science Technology Organisation (ANSTO) and commissioned in collaboration with the local community, found that mining operations at Cadia have made a relatively small contribution to regional air quality. The findings in the ANSTO report are consistent with Cadia’s record of operating in accordance with its Project Approval air quality impact assessment criteria.The study also highlighted metals of concern recently identified by the community, such as lead, nickel, selenium and chromium, were not significant drivers of the soil fingerprint. In addition, the study

found those metals occurred at very low levels in the PM2.5 fraction and were not in exceedance of any national standard.

A copy of the ANSTO report is available on the Cadia website.

EPA Update

Following a direction from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in mid-June, Cadia continues to work on reducing emissions from the mine’s ventilation rise. In addition to the actions already underway, Cadia took action to reduce known sources of dust in the underground operation as an initial step towards meeting the EPA’s requirements. To ensure these measures were safe and e ective, our site team, tasked with underground dust mitigation, immediately developed and implemented a revised operating plan for the underground mine. This will allow Cadia to reduce dust emissions

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while working towards the planned commissioning of additional interim dust filtration units on an accelerated timeframe. Various measures above and beyond those already in progress include:

• the installation of additional dust sprays and spray curtains,

• re-configuration of dust extraction systems,

• further monitoring of vent rise emissions,

• installation of additional dust sampling instrumentation in the underground mine,

• monitoring of surface and underground dust sampling instruments,

• identification of further acceleration of the additional dust filtration units currently on order and

• proposals for alternative sampling locations, including robust sampling methodology and instrumentation specifications.

The latest air quality monitoring report submitted to the EPA on Wednesday 5 July shows that Cadia is operating in compliance with the regulatory requirements.

Next Steps

The completion of the ANSTO study is just one part of our response to addressing concerns raised by both the local community and the NSW Environment Protection Authority. In the coming weeks, Cadia will receive results from a further two independent studies to provide us and the community with a clearer picture of the situation and how to proceed in the best interests of the community’s health and wellbeing.

SAGE Environmental is conducting a human health risk assessment, which will incorporate the results of more than 145 water test results sampled from the community over March and April, while a lead isotope study carried out by the University of South Australia will assist with identifying the source of any lead contamination.

As always, Cadia will continue to keep the community updated. Any community member with questions or concerns can contact Cadia directly via the Community Hotline on 1800 063 043.

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Ned’s Memorable Goosebump Moments

May I share with you some of the most memorable of what I call my “Goosebump” moments.

Driving through a savage thunderstorm in the mountains back of Kosciusko one night with my Wagner tape playing, constant claps of thunder echoed from the mountain sides, shaking the earth, with lightning reflected in the low boiling clouds. Through the rain-spotted windscreen I could see streaming down through the storm the Valkyries on their big white war horses, golden hair flowing from under their burnished helmets, screaming

and shrieking as they galloped past to gather up the souls of fallen warriors and carry them up to Valhalla.

Later that night, pulling o into a layby for a spell and a drink from my thermos of co ee, I smelled the wet earth and eucalypts. But the unbelievable stillness and calm of the night really struck me… the only sounds being the faint soft music from the radio and the distant rumble of thunder from the passing storm.

Another time was on Tambo Plain at sunrise and way-away to the east at the edge of the world, bars of gold, silver and pink… the sun just peeping over the horizon, lighting the tops of towering thunderheads of a stormfront coming in from the west. To make the morning perfect

Grieg’s “Morning” was playing on the radio. Which sort of put me in mind of my favourite poem by Arthur Hugh Clough:

“Not by eastern windows only, When daylight comes, comes in the light, In front the sun climbs slow, how slowly, But westward, look, the land is bright.”

Often simple moments are very memorable, such as paddling along in the wee small hours west of Walgett and picking up loud and clear a Queensland radio station playing one after another all my favourite country and western tunes.

Or the weird roaring and whistling sound of a Morning Glory cloud formation rolling through the trees at Escott in the Gulf.

From goosebumps to speedbumps, I have recently taken possession of a new

walker. It has all-wheel drive, and a V95 turbo-charged motor (me). My lovely wife is giving me some essential accessories: a four-note klaxon horn and a stubby holder. Boy, oh boy, is it fast – from seated to shu e in one-and-a-half minutes flat!

Did I ever tell you of the old duchess who, having lived a dull and regulated life, decided to do something rash? She took o all her clothes and did a streak through an old retired o cers’ club. One old colonel remarked to his companion: “Good heavens, wasn’t that the duchess? To which his companion replied: “By Jove, I think it was. Did you notice what she was wearing?” To which the colonel said: “I’m not sure, but it needed ironing!”

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√ 24 hour rescue helicopter service for Orange and region

√ $14 million for highway upgrades between Lithgow and Orange

√ Bat/hail netting funding for local orchardists

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

√ 47 mobile phone towers and base stations across Calare

WHAT IS THE VOICE?

In late 2023, Australians will have their say in a referendum about whether to change the Constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

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

The Voice would be subject to the rules set for it by Parliament, it’s advice would be non-binding and it would not have a veto power.

The aim of the Voice is to get better outcomes for Indigenous Australians by ensuring that they are consulted on issues that affect them. For example in housing, education, health and jobs. It’s about long overdue constitutional recognition, and Closing the Gap.

The finest legal minds in the country have declared the Voice to be constitutionally sound. Eminent constitutional barrister Bret Walker SC has stated that the suggestion that the Voice will gum up the workings of governemnt is ‘too silly for words’.

To find out more about the Voice, come to one of the upcoming information sessions.

TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE?

It was interesting to hear that federal Nationals’ leader David Littleproud has been in Eugowra and Molong this month.

The storms and floods hit the Cabonne Shire and Wellington on the 13th and 14th of November 2022. It’s now almost 8 months later.

For the party that says it represents the people of regional Australia, that’s an extraordinarily long time.

While I welcome him to our electorate, the question has to be asked why it has taken almost eight months for him to visit our disaster-hit communities to express his concern.

No wonder people are cynical about the major parties. They turn up, announce that they’re here to win the seat back and then go for photo opportunities eight months after the disaster hit. That’s called only showing up when they want your vote.

I suspect that for a lot of residents still picking up the pieces from this traumatic time, his visit will be a case of way too little, way too late.

VOICE INFORMATION SESSIONS I’M SAYING YES!

Following the strong success of the first Voice information evening in Orange, The Orange Region Voice Working Group is hosting a number of upcoming Voice information sessions. It’s a great opportunity to get the info you need and have your questions answered on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

• Session 1: Tuesday 25 July at 6pm, at Orange High School, Wiradjuri Country. Register for session 1tinyurl.com/voiceinfo-1

• Session 2: Wednesday 26 July at 10am, at Orange City Council, Wiradjuri Country Register for session 2 - tinyurl.com/

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• Session 3: Sunday 30 July at 3pm, at Orange High School, Wiradjuri Country. Register for session 3 - tinyurl.com/ voice-info-3

• Session 4: Tuesday

1 August at 6pm, online webinar Register for session 4 - tinyurl.com/ voice-info-4

You can also sign up for the Orange Region Voice supporter mailing list here: tinyurl.com/ supporter-sign-up.

LOCAL ART EXHIBITION

This week there were some amazing wooden artworks and sculptures on display at the Orange City Bowling Club!

The fantastic art exhibition was the work of Professor John Gilroy, Australia’s leading Aboriginal disability scholar, who decided to present his latest research findings through art.

He teamed up with the Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council and Orange Aboriginal Medical Service to see the stunning works exhibited in town. The exhibition, titled ‘People’s Experience of the

NDIS’ aimed to get people talking about what it can be like to engage with disability support services. Well done to all involved!

FAREWELL HENRY HOSWELL

I was deeply saddened to learn that Eugowra legend Henry Hoswell has passed away.

Henry was a wonderful man who loved his family and the Eugowra community.

Henry showed extreme courage during Eugowra’s darkest day when he was trapped inside his floating house.

His service to our country included working as an Australian Federal Police Officer, and also with the State Emergency Service.

A big country music fan, Henry also had a great sense of fun. When he joined Neil Gill and I on stage in Eugowra at our country music sing-a-long,

he was dressed all in black - just like Johnny Cash! It was a privilege to have known him.

My sincere condolences to Henry’s family, friends, and the residents of Eugowra.

I’m Councillor Jack Evans, and I’m in support of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Wayne Wright, Annette Steele and Professor John Gilroy

THE GIANTS – SPECIAL SCREENING ON AUGUST 5

THE GIANTS explores the intertwined fates of trees and humans in this cinematic portrait of environmental folk hero, gay icon, and co-founder of The Greens, Bob Brown.

From a seedling to forest elder THE GIANTS interweaves Bob’s story with the life cycle of the ancient trees he is fighting for. The hidden life of the forest is brought to life by cameras rigged high in the tree canopy, immersive point cloud animation generated from 3D tree scans, and thought-provoking insights by the likes of scientists David Suzuki, Merlin Sheldrake and David Lindenmayer.

Drawing on Bob’s lifetime of activism, from the Franklin to the Tarkine, THE GIANTS ignites an urgent conversation about the right of the Forest to exist and challenges the audience to write the next chapter.

Hosted by ECCO, Environmentally Concerned Citizens of Orange, this one-o demand screening of THE GIANTS is coming to Orange’s Odeon 5 Cinema, 3.30pm on Saturday, August 5.

Tickets for this special local screening event must be purchased through www.Fan-Force.com. Being a demand screening, enough seats must be sold by July 26 to ensure the screening goes ahead.

More details are available on the ECCO Facebook page and website.

Your opportunity to learn more about living with DEMENTIA

Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia?

It is estimated there are almost 135,000 people living with dementia in New South Wales, and without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 260,000 people living with dementia by 2058.

Over four days,17-20 July, Dementia Australia is o ering support in Orange for people living with dementia, their carers, family, and friends. They are invited to attend a range of free education sessions at the Orange City Bowling Club to gain a better understanding of dementia and to discuss the support and services Dementia Australia can provide.

Carer Wellness Program

This group session is designed to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes for a carer, family or friend of a person living with dementia.

• Monday 17 July 9:30am-3pm

Understanding Dementia

This session provides an introduction to dementia including an overview of the di erent types of dementia, diagnosis, planning ahead and how to support someone living with dementia.

• Tuesday 18 July 9:30am-11:30am

It starts with you

If you are passionate about your local community and want to make it more dementia-friendly then this session is for you

• Tuesday 18 July 11:30am-12:30pm

Mild Cognitive Impairment

This session provides information about mild cognitive impairment, including diagnosis, progression, treatment and management strategies.

• Tuesday 18 July 1:30pm-3:30pm

Communication and Dementia

This session provides information on dementia, the way we communicate and how changes in

communication can occur as a result of dementia.

• Wednesday 19 July 9:30am-12:30pm

Activities at Home

This practical session assists carers looking after someone at home to plan engaging activities. It promotes independence and wellbeing by focusing on what the person with dementia can do.

• Wednesday 19 July 1:30pm-3:30pm

Understanding Younger Onset Dementia

This session provides an introduction to younger onset dementia and the unique impacts of a diagnosis of dementia earlier in life.

• Wednesday 19 July 3:30pm-6pm

EDIE for Family Carers

This session enhances knowledge of dementia through virtual reality technology that allows participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia.

• Thursday 20 July 9:30am-12:30pm

Understanding Changes in Behaviours

This session provides an introduction to dementia and changes to the brain, e ects on behaviour and the impacts of changed behaviour.

• Thursday 20 July 1:30pm-4:30pm

Bookings are essential. Visit www.dementia.org.au/brainhub/orange for details and to register. You can also call the National Dementia Helpline to register on 1800 100 500.

BOOK LOVERS AND AUTHORS GATHER FOR ANNUAL READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL

The Orange Readers and Writers Festival will return to the Hotel Canobolas on August 5 and 6 to coincide with the Winter Fire Festival.

A notable group of fiction and non-fiction authors have come on board for this year’s festival:

Grantlee Kieza - The Remarkable Mrs Reibey, and Knockout

Yvonne Weldon - Sixty-Seven Days

• Adam Courtenay - Mr Todd’s Marvel Michael Thompson - How to be Remembered

Indira Naidoo - The Space Between Stars Orange City Council Services Policy Committee Chair, Cr Mel McDonell said the guest authors at this year’s event were sure to entertain Central West readers with their stories and experiences.

“The festival is a great way of bringing readers and writers together during the winter months,” Cr McDonell said.

“It’s an exciting opportunity for anyone with a love of reading or writing to meet and talk with talented authors and other like-minded book lovers.”

TEMPORARY INDOOR PLAYGROUND OPENS AT TENNIS CENTRE

After a successful run last winter, the temporary indoor playground at the Orange Indoor Tennis Centre has reopened, and is once again proving popular.

Orange City Council Sport and Recreation Policy Committee Chair, Cr Tammy Greenhalgh said she was pleased local children once again have somewhere to play indoors this winter.

“It’s beneficial for parents and caregivers to have a warm place for children to play during the coldest months of the year,” Cr Greenhalgh said.

“I am grateful that the Orange Indoor Tennis Centre has come on board again this year to provide a space for the playground and to manage its day-to-day operation.”

This week, the indoor playground will be

open from 10am to 3pm until Sunday. When school goes back, the playground will be open weekdays from from 9am to 1pm (closed Wednesdays), and 10am to 4pm on weekends.

Play equipment includes soft-play items such as jumping castles, a ball pit and inflatable obstacle course. The playground is suitable for children aged from preschool to primary school.

Entry costs $10 per child for a two-hour session. There is no need to book.

There will be a café providing coffee, tea and cold drinks, hot chips, toasted sandwiches, fish and chips, cakes, lollies and popcorn. Please do not bring your own food and drinks.

Orange City Council recently sought expressions of interest to establish and operate a permanent indoor playground

The main day of the festival will be held from 10am to 3.30pm on Saturday, 5 August. The winners of the 2023 Banjo Paterson Writing Awards will also be announced by Orange Mayor Jason Hamling at 11am.

On Sunday 6 August, professional podcaster and author Michael Thompson will hold a workshop for people wishing to start or improve their podcasting from 10am to 1pm. Gain practical tips for developing and improving your podcasts. The workshop costs $45 to attend. Early bird tickets to the Orange Readers

and Writers Festival cost $75 until Monday 24 July, after which tickets will cost $95 per person.

People wishing to attend either day of the festival can purchase their tickets from Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite. com/cc/orange-readers-and-writersfestival-2023-2356639.

The Orange Readers and Writers Festival is hosted by Central West Libraries and supported by Collins Booksellers. Books by the authors will be available for sale and signing at the Festival.

in Orange.

“Council is exploring options for a more permanent facility that can operate throughout the year. I am excited to see what develops in future,” Cr Greenhalgh said.

The temporary indoor playground is expected to be open at least until the end of winter. The Orange Indoor Tennis Centre is located at 9 Palmer Street, behind the Orange Function Centre.

PLAYTIME: The popular inflatable obstacle course and Minion jumping castle have returned to the Orange Indoor Tennis Centre.

KNOCKOUT: GRANTLEE KIEZA IS ONE OF THE AUTHORS TO FEATURE AT THE 2023 READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL. PHOTO: MILEN BOUBBOV

A wartime cricket controversy that had local sports talking

Given the controversial Ashes dismissal of Jonny Bairstow that’s been dominating the news and even had Prime Ministers giving their two cents, we were reminded of this little piece we’d stumbled up (just two weeks ago serendipitously) from the Orange Leader nearly 80 years ago. Then, as now, there had been another dismissal given in England that was well within the rules, but debate raged as to whether it was really “cricket.” The Leader’s cricket columnist “Silly Point” was, unwillingly it seems, forced to pen the following.

CURIOUS ORANGE CRICKETERS Handled Ball—Out!

From the Orange Leader, Monday 23 July 1945, page 2

An Orange and district cricketer of mature years and much cricket experience, also possessing a more than a local reputation for consistently good all-round performances, disturbed me in my winter quarters (writes “Silly Point”). Looking really perplexed and generally perturbed where usually all is quite cool, calm and collected, he “bowled” viciously at me with: “What about this handling the ball and being given out for it? They all do it in Orange; have done so for years. Think it will come into vogue here next season ?” Due to this disturbing intrusion of my seasonal somnolence, I was not keen about things cricket, and suggested that the somewhat alarming alarmist should go, speedily, away and inter his head until the advent of cricket—and cricket weather. A cold, biting wind was operating at full Arctic blast when this semi-demented summer soul jumped in on me. Having become definitely, and especially physically, icy, I snapped: “Nothing wrong about that. It’s in the rules. If you handle the ball, when in play, without permission from your opponents, you must be given out if they appeal for ‘handling the ball.’ Go away.

Shut the door on the way out.” “Yes, but

they often do this in Orange and district competition games— seems to be quite an accepted thing—and nothing is done about it. What I mean is, there have been no appeals on the frequent occasions when a batsman has picked up the pill and tossed it back to the bowler, Can’t you say something?”

“Yes, go a long way away.” He went, very grudgingly, but his mumblings remained and annoyed me so much that I did a rush around.

You all know the little “sensation” in a cricket encounter in England recently, when “Gubby” Allen (former English Test captain) was given out for handling the ball, whereas Roper, the Australian bowler, had really appealed for a decision regarding what he considered was a temporary dislodgement of a bail, which would have been equivalent to bowling Allen. The “ump” gave Allen, who had picked up the ball and shot it back to Roper, out for having thus handled the ball, obviously it was an unfortunate misunderstanding, but the fact that this most uncommon decision was given, and published really awakened cricketers before their time. Hence my upset, and these snap comments from a trio well known to all local cricketers.

GEO TICKNER: “Handling the ball in the way

Allen apparently did is a frequent occurrence in Orange cricket, but I have never known an appeal, though it would be just as well for the young players to remember that they can be given out, on appeal, for doing this. I have, as you know, been playing cricket for more years than I am keen to look back upon, all over the West, but not once has an appeal been made when a batsman has come up the wicket slightly, picked the ball up and returned it to the chap who has been trying his hardest to get him out. Just an act of sporting courtesy. But, as I say, when doing this you are leaving yourself open to —well, what happened to Allen. That was, I think, a bit of a mistake, but if the umpire was of the opinion that the appeal was for handling the ball, which Allen obviously did, he had to abide by the rules and raise the finger. Much safer to pat the ball back with the bat—unless you ask permission of your “enemies” to toss it back by hand.”

“Big Bill” DEWHURST: Just the same as Geo. Tickner; these two old timers have played a lot of cricket together. Bill added: “More than 40 years of cricket, against all sorts and conditions, very good and some very indi erent, but cannot recall an appeal on the lines indicated in the Allen incident. I often pick the ball up and throw it back to the bowler. But you may have noticed that I always get the consent of the other chaps. Safest plan is to push the ball back along the wicket with the bat: don’t leave yourself open to any ‘happening’ then. The rule governing the point gave the umpire no option when he considered the appeal by Roper was handling the ball. Perhaps, in future -and the point now having been raised and limelighted—It would be just as well for young Orange players who seem very prone to leave their crease and pick the ball up, to close down on this practice; unless they get permission. You never know it may put over in Orange next season now that the ‘big chaps’ have advertised the business. To appeal may be according to the rules laid down by

headquarters, but—well I wouldn’t ask an umpire to do it. Has an un-cricket flavour.”

And “Big Bill” GAGIE: “Over 20 years of cricket, with a bit of Sydney first grade stu ; cannot remember an appeal for handling the ball a la Allen. No doubt about there being a misunderstanding —Roper would not have tried to get Gubby out for tossing the ball back to him— but the fact remains that the danger is lurking and can be used by an unscrupulous opponent out for ‘blood’ at all costs In Orange last season I saw many batsmen come along the wicket, pick up the pill and throw it back to the bowler, without seeking or asking permission. It was taken for granted that there was no danger of an appeal which, if made, must have been given against the batsman. Wouldn’t be cricket, of course— definitely against a real cricketer’s idea of sportsmanship—but you see what can happen. Personally, I always seek permission before doing the courtesy act. And I would perhaps be advisable for the experienced players to make this a rule in future. You never know, and nothing to lose by seeking acquiescence for your assistance to the fielding side - or using the bat instead of the hands. If you must carry on a recognised practice without penalty.”

You all can absorb those opinions. Am returning to my warm corner in an old cricket pavilion for a few more weeks. Cricket talk this weather? Ugh!

*Sir George Oswald Browning “Gubby” Allen was a fast bowler in the infamous 1932-33 English touring team, in what is forever known as the “Bodyline Series.” However, Allen refused to use bodyline tactics, which won him the approval of Australian cricket fans.

“Gubby” Allen bowling to Stan McCabe with Les Ames as wicket keeper in rst in Brisbane, 1936.

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY ALMA

PHOTOS BY MICHELLE PETERS

The UPA Synergy lifestyle building (attached to Ascott Gardens) was full to the brim on Friday, July 7 as friends and family gathered to celebrate Alma Tricker’s 100th birthday. Valmai Naveau entertained guests with beautiful tunes on the piano and UPA provided delicious food and drinks to celebrate the milestone birthday. Happy 100th Birthday Alma!

Harold Percival, Valda Percival and Maria Bowman

The birthday girl, Alma Tricker Betty Toole and Patricia Robinson

Scott Vanstone and Sharon Sterling (Great niece and nephew of Alma’s)

Brad Harding, Phoebe Harding and Rebecca Harding

Ray Rowney, Sheila Crump and Betty Rowney

FIVE MINUTES WITH:

The Cicada Club

The Cicada Club have been getting audiences from all over the Central West up and jiving along to their timeless tracks since they formed twelve months ago. The band is made up of: Tam Wilson on the washboard; Kenneth Smith on the ukulele, harmonica and kazoo; Anne Hulak on the flute, mandolin, piano accordion and clarinet; Alex Hulak entertains on the double bass and Robert Cleary plays the guitar and vocals are covered by all band members.

I love the band name! How did you come up with it?

Ken, our ukulele player, made it up applying for a gig before the band was even formed.

Great! And, how would you describe your music?

We do roaring tunes from the 1920’s and

swinging originals, dancing numbers from the prohibition period, vaudeville to take you back in time, tunes to cheer you in tumultuous times and songs to make you get off your doggone caboose and do the lindy hop!

What musicians have inspired your band and if you could open for any Australian artist, who would it be?

New Orleans street bands, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Pokey Lafarge, Mic Conway, Memphis Jug Band, CW Stoneking and loads more. If we could open for any Australian artist it would be C.W Stoneking.

What drew you to the music industry?

Our love of music and our desire to make others happy by listening and dancing to our songs.

What’s next for your band?

We are on the cusp of recording some originals. We’ll be doing a lot more gigs out of Orange, Dubbo, Blue Mountains, Bathurst just to name a few.

Do you prefer to listen to music, or create it?

We all love to listen to music but creating it is another level of fun.

What advice would you give to other bands starting out?

Practice, don’t take it too seriously, have fun! Get confident and stick at it, go play at a JAM Orange open mic and meet fellow minded people.

What is your favourite venue to play at? Anywhere that we can create our vibe and take you back in time and drift away.

What was the most memorable show you ever played?

We have loved all our gigs, but our most memorable venue would have to be playing at The Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival in The Baroque Room. It suits us to a tee! The festival is a fun vibe across the bars in Katoomba.

What advice would you give to other bands starting out?

Practice, don’t take it too seriously, have fun!! Get confident and stick at it, go play at a JAM Orange open mic and meet fellow minded people.

Follow The Cicada Club on Facebook and Instagram or see them live at the Birdie Noshery on Thursday, July 20 from 6.30pm.

Friday July

The Country Club

Jack Daintith 6pm

The Greenhouse

Neil Gill 7pm

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Saturday July 15

The Greenhouse

Kent Eastwood 7pm

The Victoria Hotel

5 o’clock Shadow 8pm

Kinross cast to perform the critically acclaimed comedy musical Little Shop of Horrors!

It’s almost time for Kinross Wolaroi School to entertain audiences at the Orange Civic Theatre on Friday, July 21 and Saturday, 22 with their rendition of the horror comedy rock musical Little Shop of Horrors.

Sunday July 16

Club Millthorpe

Acoustic Sundays – Nerida Cuddy 2.45pm

Odeon 5 Orange Film Society – Return to Seoul

Monday July 17

Odeon 5

Demand Film – Audrey Napanangka 6.30pm

During a total eclipse, the meek and dejected flower shop assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant, which he affectionately names ‘Audrey II’ – after his co-worker crush for whom he pines. Little does he know that this strange and unusual plant will develop a soulful R&B voice, a potty mouth and an unquenchable thirst for human flesh and blood!

As Audrey II grows bigger and meaner, the carnivorous plant promises limitless fame and fortune to the down and out Seymour, as long as he continues providing a fresh supply of blood and human bodies for the increasingly bloodthirsty plant.

Just when it’s too late, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s extra-terrestrial origins and true intentions towards world domination!

See this critically acclaimed musical at Orange Civic Theatre, July 21–22.

Tickets at Ticketek or call 6393 8111.

The Acclaimed Musical, The Sunshine Club on-stage in August!

Step back in time to 1946 at the Orange Civic Theatre with The Sunshine Club this August.

The joyful and acclaimed musical The Sunshine Club, tells the story of Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle, who is just returning home to Brisbane after serving in WW2, to find that, while the world may have changed, the same attitudes and prejudices still exist at home. But this only fills Frank with a strong desire to change things for the better by setting up The Sunshine Club. A place where all people are welcome to come together, laugh, romance and dance the night away as Frank sets out to win the heart of Rose, the girl from next door. The Sunshine Club is a gloriously energetic, thought provoking and above all entertaining night of theatre.

See The Sunshine Club at the Orange Civic Theatre Club on Tuesday, August 22 at 7.30pm. Book your ticket at Ticketek or call 6393 8111

THE GOOD ENOUGH Parent

with EMILY THOMPSON

PASSIONFRUIT WRINKLES

Like all of you, I read Ruben’s inspiration; cooking column every week and adore his recipes. The one that really struck home for me recently was his lunchbox ideas; partly because our kids go to school together and are friends, partly because Miss Nine had a lovely afternoon at their place recently and came home in awe of their kitchen, but mostly because my vibrant youngest daughter has stopped complaining about food lately.

I don’t know if this is just her getting older, or she’s just distracted with her plans of world domination and beach holidays, but she hasn’t called the Kids Helpline to report me over the amount of carrots on her plate for weeks.

So, these holidays I’ve been serving fruit for morning tea, salad for lunch, and vegetable platters for afternoon tea and with dinner. So far I’ve managed to not post any photo collages to Instagram, but it’s hard! For once I’ve got it together and there needs to be evidence of this.

Miss Nine’s favourite fruit is whichever is most expensive. Right now, she’s really into tropical fruits and declares mandarins inedible. While choosing a passionfruit, her sister helpfully pointed out that the smooth ones might look nice, but the wrinkled ones are sweeter. Miss Nine holds up each of the passionfruit next to my eyes. “What are you doing?” I ask.

“Comparing wrinkles” she replies sweetly with a big grin. I smile too, because she’s about to head away with her grandparents for a week at the beach, and I’ll miss her. I send my mother-in-law a quick text about passionfruit, and try to stay brave in the face of Miss Nine’s harsh honesty.

My phone buzzes with their reply: “lol! I’m not sure what you’re doing wrong but she’s always perfect for us.”

Miss Nine pops her head around the corner and asks what Grandma has messaged. “She said to remind you to pack your harmonica,” I say.

“Oh yeah, great idea!” she says, rummaging through the toy box. “And I should put it in my backpack so I can play my sick tunes on the drive? How long is it again?” I let her know it’s about five hours.

“Oh. in that case should I take my disco karaoke too?” I can’t bring myself to say yes to that, so instead I ask the question all parents dread in the holidays. “Are you ready to come into work with me for the morning?”

Miss Nine calls out for her sister and grabs the apology/ bribery brownies we baked for morning tea. Our first stop is a local retail business I write for, and both of the girls produce pocket/tooth fairy money and go wild. After a quick chat and my eternal gratitude for a generous staff discount, we head into the Orange City Life office.

This is Miss Nine’s favourite activity, because in real life we keep her anonymous, but in this beautiful newsroom she “exists to be adored” (her words, not mine). After handing over morning tea that Miss Nine claims to have baked (in reality she got bored one minute in and left Miss 14 to do it), she explains to everyone that she’s off to the beach tomorrow, and she’s looking forward to the jumping pillow the most.

“I’m just going to lie there, and make the other kids do all the work and bounce me around,” she explains.

“You’ve got slaves everywhere, do you?” I ask.

“Well not yet, obviously. I’ll have to enslave them when I get there,” she says.

I have no doubt she will. For a moment I feel guilty about what I’m unleashing on the other holidaymakers and her grandparents, but then I snap back to reality and smile in anticipation of a week without parental responsibility…

HOME COOKING with RUBEN LOPEZ MESA

CJay’s Oreo Mug Cake

The other day I went to cook at a customer’s house and, cleaning the kitchen up at the end of the family meal, I saw their young kid, aged 13, start making a dessert in a mug. I won’t use his surname for privacy, but his parents allowed me to use his name: CJay.

The story goes like this:

“Would you like to try my Oreo Mug Cake?” CJay asked me while stirring all the ingredients vigorously in a mug.

“Oh thank you very much, you are very kind, but you don’t have to do that,” I replied.

“Of course I do!” CJay said. “You cooked dinner for us, so this is what I can do for you!”

I was absolutely stoked, obviously.

Not only did I try his delicious microwave Oreo Mug Cake in the microwave, but I felt so privileged to meet this 13-year-old kid with such amazing manners and empathy I decided it was something worth celebrating and showcasing publicly!

So this is it CJay, thank you very much for showing me that there’s hope for the future generations of this country. Please never stop being humble my friend!

So as I promised him, here is the recipe for the famous CJay’s mug cake — you are going to love it! This is a great activity for you and the kids to do together this school holidays.

Ingredients:

4 Oreos mushed (+1 whole one)

1/4 cup milk

1 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp flour

1/4 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cocoa powder

Method:

1. In a mug mix together the 4 Oreos, and the rest of the ingredients — milk, sugar, flour, baking powder and cocoa powder — until well combined (‘smash it all together’, was how CJay put it)

2. Add the last whole Oreo in the centre, dunk it and cover completely.

3. Microwave for 1 minute or so.

4. Put it out of the microwave (be aware it is hot).

5. For extra love, add a scoop of your desired ice cream. I served mine with a little bit of mandarin sorbet from Spilt Milk. Delicious!

Happy holidays, Enjoy!

Let’s Feast @ Eat Botanic

Eat Botanic

Adjoining Orange’s stunning botanic gardens and the expansive adventure playground, Eat Botanic is the ideal destination to catch up with friends for a long lunch, lazy weekend breakfast or enjoy a special treat with the kids!

Eat Botanic has a tempting seasonal menu of homemade country-style cooking, featuring beautiful breakfasts, lavish lunches, light snacks and decadent baked goods.

Start your day with one of their popular bacon and egg rolls, nourish bowls or the “Tasty Toast.”

Breakfast is available until 11am.

Grab a friend for lunch and try their delicious dill and parmesan-crusted fish served with crunchy chips, salad and house-made tarter. Or their take on the classic chicken burger, with Cos lettuce, crispy bacon and creamy camembert and Caesar dressing!

And make sure to check out the specials board for the Soup of the Day, served with toasted sourdough and butter — perfect on these cold winter days!

Then treat yourself to their tasty homemade cakes, slices and banana bread.

Eat Botanic also carries a range of books, plants and gifts, including ‘The Tea Collection’ products. Eat Botanic is a fully licensed cafe with a selection of beer, wine and cider available

Open 8am–2pm Tuesday to Sunday, there’s both indoor and outdoor seating available — or call in your order to takeaway.

Eat Botanic is located at 302 Hill Street (next to the Adventure Playground). Phone 6361 0005.

DIRECTORY

OCLife Scene

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

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

PHOTOS BY HENRY DEROOY

The school holidays are here, and that means children are enjoying the many wonderful activities the PCYC has to offer! The not-for-profit organisation runs a variety of programs to keep your kids happy and active.

Finn Rogers and Jake Quarmby enjoying their afternoon of Minecraft at the library

On Thursday, July 6 children gathered with their devices at the library to learn new tricks and let their imaginations run wild on the popular video game Minecraft.

MUSIC MAKING AT THE CON!

Photos by EdithMay Gowing Orange Regional Conservatorium held a special school holiday music morning on Friday July 7. The event, for 5-8 year olds, was a great holiday fun, but also provided an introduction to learning various instruments. About 30 young locals took part, taking turns in session of Voice (singing), Ukulele, Violin and PBuzz (an introduction to brass instruments).

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

7 tempest way, orange $949,000 4 2 2

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 15th 9.15am - 9.45am

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.

318 LORDS PLACE, orange

$799,000 - $849,000 3 1

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

NOT ONLY THE LOVELY PROPERTY BUT EVERYTHING IN IT!

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

From the great facade to the polished floorboards and period features, there is a lot to love about this home. Everything is included with the property including white goods etc, and the property’s nett return last year was 4.64%.

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

• Great street appeal, established gardens front and rear

• Retains many original features like fireplaces and picture rails

• Combined kitchen and dining, classy bathroom, and ducted heating

• All furniture and appliances included with the property

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 15th 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

Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 15th 12.15pm - 12.45pm

LIFESTYLE BLOCK CLOSE TO MILLTHORPE

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

• Registered and ready to build on

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

A ROOM WITH A VIEW!

These great blocks have some of the best vistas in Orange with uninterrupted views to Mount Canobolas. Both blocks are very manageable in size (Lot 340 is 450m² while Lot 341 is 506m²) and are ready and waiting for your dream home with all town services connected.

We have a suggested house plan and costings available to save you the hassle.

• New subdivision close to town and North Orange Shopping Centre

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• Three phase power to block

• Fencing and gates installed

• Magnificent views to the south/west and Mount Canobolas

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• Only 7 minute drive to Millthorpe

• Sealed road to front gate

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• Would be a good investment for your rental property or first home

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7 Burrell Lane Forest Reefs

$545,000

• Short drive to Orange, Millthorpe and Cadia

• Lovely rural setting

• Building on other blocks has commenced

LOT 340 & 341 / 31 SULLIVAN CIRCUIT, orange

Lot 340 $290,000 - Lot 341 $270,000

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

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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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Auction 'Avoca' 304 Norah Creek Road, Molong TomCampbell 0459022477 Contact

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Size 508Haor1254Acres A well appointed 508* hectare, 1254* acre mixed farming property northwest of Molong featuring a Hardiplank clad home, functional shedding, excellent sheep and cattle yards, and abundant water. The comfortable home has and open plan kitchen dining and living area with floating timber flooring, 4 internal bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, R/C A/C, and a slow combustion wood heater. Rural infrastructure is ideal for a property of this size and includes a dual purpose shearing shed and workshop, hayshed, sheep and cattle yards, good access to water, and 4 silos for a total of 144* tonnes. Water is a feature with 2 solar powered stock and domestic bores and 15 dams. Soils range from heavier clay based loams to sandy loams and pastures are mainly native supported by a good recent super history. Approximately *

A magnificent four-bedroom, three-bathroom home nestled in the highly sought-after Borodell area. Serene lifestyle, yet only minutes from Orange’s bustling CBD, schools and parks. What’s not to love?

This exquisite property sits on a large 3000sqm (approx) block, allowing plenty of space for outdoor activities, such as playing with pets, and gardening. There’s even a double garage and external access to the laundry.

Once inside, what’ll strike you is the spacious and light-filled open-plan living area, seamlessly integrating the dining, kitchen and lounge areas in a light-filled openplan area. The overall impression is one of light and space. A second area can also be used as a separate living area or rumpus room.

Keen in the kitchen? High-end stainless steel appliances and ample storage space, making it a joy to cook and entertain in. And the adjacent dining area leads out to a large covered wrap-around veranda — perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. But even if the weather’s a bit nippy outside, ducted air conditioning throughout the house means year-round comfort inside.

And when it comes to sleeping, the master bedroom boasts a large ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, offering a private and peaceful retreat. The remaining three bedrooms share a large and stylish bathroom, complete with a bathtub and shower.

With a modern design and impeccable finishes throughout, this Poplars Estate home is ready to move into.

Jump on this exceptional opportunity today by calling selling agents

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 and James Taylor 0457 792 800 of Ray White Orange.

33 Scarborough Street, Orange

Introducing an Exquisite Family Home for Your Dream Living!

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

Exceptional Investment Opportunity!

For Sale $980,000-$999,000

Janelle Brunner 0411 139 848

Katie Christopherson 0400 637 559 eldersem.com.au

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.

For Sale Contact Agent

Katie Christopherson 0400 637 559

Janelle Brunner 0411 139 848 eldersem.com.au

Build Your Dream Home - Creek Frontage - 5 minutes to Orange SALE

Lot 200,201,202

This expansive property offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking to build their dream home or capitalize on a prime investment in a highly soughtafter location.

Situated along the esteemed Mitchell Highway, the property benefits from excellent road frontage, ensuring convenient access to nearby towns, amenities, and transport links.

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

The vacant land is ready for you to bring your architectural plans to life and start building your dream home.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the picturesque surroundings, with scenic views of the rolling countryside and access to Summer hill creek and the opportunity to create a landscaped oasis that embraces the beauty of the local flora and fauna.

Individual Sale - Contact Agent

James Taylor

Emma Chapman

0457 792 800 0423 658 101

raywhitetre.com.au

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.

The Perfect Investment Opportunity SALE

1/222 Dalton Street, Orange NSW

Auction

Sale

Kurt Adams

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

James Taylor 0457 792 800

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Spacious Entertainer's Home in Great Location SALE

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.

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.

SALE

Desirable West Orange Location

30 George Weily Place, Orange NSW

Sale

Open Saturday 15th July 10:30am - 11:00am

Nora McNamara

Contact Agent 0431 320 230

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

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.

Nora McNamara

$330,000 0431 320 230

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Sale

Open Saturday 15th July 10:30am - 11:00am

Emma Chapman

Contact Agent 0423 658 101

James Taylor 0457 792 800

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

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Fully Furnished or Fully Furnished & Serviced

10 Wade Place, Orange NSW

This fully furnished property is located in the heart of the CBD with restaurants, cafes, shops, schools and parks on the doorstep

Comprising of 2 fully furnished bedrooms all with built in wardrobes and one main bathroom

The home features open plan living, kitchen and dining as well as offering a second living area

The home has been recently renovated to the finest detail

Featuring a split system air con and ducted heating throughout to keep you comfortable all year round

Secure Off Street Parking

Lease

Starting from $650.00 per week

Amanda Lavis

0437 876 880

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

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Heritage Style Home with Beautiful Interiors

2 Coogal Drive, Orange NSW

This spacious and inviting property will soon be available for rent, offering comfort, style and convenience.

The open plan living and dining creates a welcoming space for relaxation, there is a fully equipped kitchen with ample storage and a breakfast bar.

To keep you comfortable there is ducted heating throughout and 2 split systems. Enjoy 3 generously sized bedrooms with built in wardrobes and an office which could be converted into a single bedroom.

Whether you're a young family, working professionals or retirees this home has something for everyone.

Lease

$630.00 per week

Alisha Staines

0487 057 460

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

LEASE

Warm and Inviting Home

12 Settlers Close, Orange NSW

Perfectly positioned close to the CBD and within walking distance to schools, shops, parks, and daycare centers this property provides a convenient lifestyle.

Updated interiors make this home an enjoyable place to live, featuring a modern style kitchen with gas cooktop, separate living area and lounge room complete with an outstanding sunroom set off the covered patio, perfect for entertaining.

Comprising of three generously sized bedrooms with built in wardrobes.

The property features a storage shed as well as a single lock up garage.

LEASE

Cosy Cottage in CBD Location

47A Bank Street, Molong NSW

Lease

$560.00 per week

Analea Bevan

0428 285 601

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

This charming cottage presents an incredible opportunity to experience comfortable living in the heart of Molong.

Step inside to discover a thoughtfully updated interior throughout, featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

This home offers generous living spaces and a modern kitchen with a gas cooktop.

The cottage is equipped with gas heating in the living area and ceiling fans throughout.

Lease

$330.00 per week

Alisha Staines

0487 057 460

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

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NEW TO MARKET

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 11.30am - 12.00pm

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.

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154 Sieben Drive Orange

Great home in popular Bel Air

0428 650 675

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.

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Online buying and selling

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Anyone who has provided their banking details to a scammer should contact their bank or financial institution immediately. Unfortunately in many situations, money lost due to a scam may not be recoverable.

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42100acres

• Attractive tree-lined drive leads to an excellent country garden.

• Mature trees, bore water for irrigating the garden, 4 beds, 2 baths, 2 living areas, electric kitchen, study, great verandas.

• Suited to run cattle, sheep, horses. There is a large 12m x 12m shed, with power and a shearing floor in one corner.

• Small set of cattle yards with ramp.

• Easy block to drive around with privacy to the house and great views from the back.

• Dams and a good bore provide for drought water security.

• Plus a big underground rainwater tank for the house.

• Mobile phone reception and NBN Satellite for quality internet connection.

• Fenced into 7 paddocks for easy stock control.

A new development consisting of two and three bedroom villa units and town houses. Designed for your security and peace of mind. A heated indoor communal swimming pool for your enjoyment.

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

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

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

Plentiful concrete hardstand surrounds the building for parking and storage as well as other handy out buildings.

Total floor area including Warehouse, Office/Amenities & Mezzanine Storage is 1,075 M2 CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS

RENOVATED OFFICES PERFECTLY LOCATED OPPOSITE ORANGE CITY COUNCIL WITH PARKING

AN AFFORDABLE PREMISES TO SET UP YOUR OWN BUSINESS IN

Attractive building just freshly painted throughout. 4 offices plus large reception room. Modern kitchen and 2 bathrooms, one for disability access. 6 on site car spaces including 2 under cover.

RENT: $45,000 + GST & OUTGOINGS

Located in a popular walk-through arcade.

Ideal for small office , retail or hair /beauty salon

Plentiful natural light and reverse cycle air conditioning.

Floor area: 34m2

RENT: $300 PER WEEK

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

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

39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 |

West Orange – Ploughmans Hill Estate

Ideally nestled amongst many other desirable streets and neighbouring homes, this home offers a lounge area with a nice northern aspect, while the kitchen and dining area overlooks the spacious backyard. Close by is a great kids park, walking tracks and parklands area, plus this area falls into popular school zones.

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Rural Life Within Your Reach

Properties like this 100 acre parcel of land don’t often come along. This property with its usable arable land, Molong Creek frontage, classic farmhouse with verandah plus plenty of additional infrastructure offers an enticing combination of lifestyle and small scale farming. Create that rural lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of.

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A Versatile Floor Plan for Modern Living

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

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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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So Very Neat & Tidy

If you’re buying to a budget, then it doesn’t get much better than this lovely three-bedroom home located on a corner block, nestled amongst established gardens. It’s a great start if you’re a first home buyer, or a great solid home for an investment. At this price point, it won’t last long.

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Stylish, Comfortable and Versatile

This exceptional property offers a harmonious blend of style, comfort, and versatility. This perfect family home captures abundant natural light all year round, the sunlit living room feels spacious and the new kitchen is a dream. Plus, there is a bonus one bedroom studio downstairs. Don’t miss out on this stylish living opportunity.

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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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Sanctuary Found

As the weather cools, homes like this that offer a north-eastern suntrap in the main living areas are in high demand. So much roomier then most two-bedders and with a private, low maintenance yard this lovely home is perfect for the first home buyer, investor or downsizer.

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

Ready to Move In!

This property offers a spacious three bedroom home on a sprawling one acre lot. This house boasts a large kitchen, nice bathroom and back covered deck areas perfect for outdoor living. Don’t miss the chance to experience the perfect blend of tranquillity and convenience in a friendly country town.

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26B WINTER STREET

Packing a Punch

For its size, this semi-detached home really packs a punch with its well-designed floorplan and lots of great features. The kitchen and dining area has plenty of room, there’s a bright lounge room, two bathrooms and a single garage with internal access. An easy investment or perfect home for someone.

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MILLTHORPE

What Dreams Are Made Of

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

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North Orange

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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Escape the Hustle and

“Ryedale” is a gorgeous character-filled home on a beautiful wide block in the heart of Spring Hill. This home is so pretty and has so much to offer someone wanting the peace and tranquillity of village living. You can truly make this your own hideaway from the hustle and bustle of life.

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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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Serene

If you’re looking to build your dream home, look no further than this superb one-acre block on the outskirts of Manildra. Power and town water connections run along the front boundary streamlining the process of establishing connections for your future home. This property offers an opportunity to create your own private sanctuary.

Plenty

This traditional brick bungalow with many original features, including timber floors, fireplace, high ceilings and decorative cornices, offers plenty of potential to make a sweet and cosy home for someone. With some planning and hard work, it would be possible to achieve an appealing blend of new and old.

Big, Flat Block Ready to Go

Nestled away in the quiet country town of Cargo, this 2,000 m² block is flat and ready to build on. The property has town water available and power at the front gate. Leave your car at home as the property is within easy walking distance to the local amenities.

Surprisingly

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 well-appointed kitchen, this would make a lovely first home or retirement option or a good investment.

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entertaining it really is something very special.

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.

GRAND OPENING:

Friday, 21 July 2023 from 10.30am

We are very proud and excited to announce that Peter Fisher Real Estate is opening a branch office in the lovely town of Molong.

Join

We will be in the heart of Molong at 42 Bank Street and will be holding a GRAND OPENING celebration on Friday, 21 July 2023 from 10.30 am. We hope you will join us as we usher in a new era for Peter Fisher.

We look forward to meeting the people of the Molong community and as a truly independent and local agency can’t wait to provide our real estate knowledge and expertise to residents.

Part of the service provided will be Property Management and we will bring with us our many years of management skills to best look after the investment properties in Molong and find excellent tenants. We will, of course, also work closely with sellers and buyers of residential, rural and commercial properties in Molong and the surrounding areas.

We hope to see you at the opening where you can meet the Team and we can get to know you a little.

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ORANGE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Our group has been quietly working during the last few weeks organising events for the future. Our new meeting notice is ready for distribution. Fortunately, there have been major changes for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in Orange. With the PET Scan now working and the Radiation Unit at the hospital upgraded, we now have services available in Orange that will enable most cancer patients being able to have treatment here in Orange and not having to travel.

CUMNOCK MARKETS THE FRIENDLY PLACE TO VISIT!

The Cumnock Markets will be held as usual on the third Saturday of the month.

The next market will be on Saturday, June 17, from 9am to 12 noon at Crossroads Park, Cumnock (opposite General Store).

With lots of fabulous country cooks, our fresh cakes and biscuits are legendary.

So too are the jams, chutneys and pickles. There are stalls with beautiful craft items that make great gifts for any occasion. Local honey is always popular.

Excellent co ees are available across the road at our General Store.

If it is raining, the market will be held under cover.

Visitors, or anyone wishing to have a stall, can get further information from Pat Gilmour on 6367 7270.

SAMARITAN’S PURSE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD WORKING BEE

The Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child will be held at Kenna Hall on Saturday, July 15, from 10am to 3pm. We will be making items for the shoeboxes.

Morning Tea provided, but please bring your own lunch.

For more information contact Robyn on 0427 65 3531.

At last, the recommended 20-year-old testing program for prostate cancer is being reviewed. Unlike breast cancer, prostate cancer cannot be self-diagnosed. Under the present recommendations to GPs, testing – which is a simple blood test – should not be carried out before 50, and ends at 75 years (unless there is a family history of prostate cancer). This

is completely out of date with today’s standards and treatments. Our group has had members as young as 38, and what do the 75-year-olds do… just disappear?

Let us hope the new guidelines look after all men.

Unlike several groups, we are not holding a Christmas in July, but at our July meeting we will be having hot soup, and we have some new informative videos from Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia on the latest treatment and assistance for prostate su erers to view.

Our meetings are open to everyone. You may have a friend or family member a ected?

Come along and learn how it a ects others… remember one in five men are a ected by prostate cancer. Further information: Ray 6362-5257 or Charlie 6361-1830.

MEETING:

The Rotary Club of Orange North held its 53rd Changeover Dinner on Thursday evening, June 29, with 65 people in attendance.

President David Ridges inducted the incoming President for 2023-24, Terry Hinchcli .

Terry, in turn, introduced his new board for the coming year.

The ‘Rotarian of the Year’ Award was given to Steve Jackson.

Special guests included Past District Governor Ian Tooke; charter member Bernie Huxtable and his wife Colina; as well as the widows of past members.

John Rae acted as the Master of Ceremonies for what was a most enjoyable evening.

The incoming theme for 2023-24 is ‘Create Hope in the World’.

The Auxiliary runs the café at the Orange Hospital and we are all volunteers. All the money we raise is donated to the hospital and benefits members of the wider Orange community.

Now we could use your help!

We need more volunteers to join our team.

Duties include sandwich and coffee-making, customer service and cleaning up. No prior experience is necessary. We will train you and work around your schedule, trips away and so on. Can you spare us some of your time on a regular basis? Then call and leave your contact details on 0488 038 801. We’ll call you back and discuss how you can help. Thank you!

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TUESDAY, JULY 18, 6PM, CAFÉ CONNECT, 107 PRINCE STREET, ORANGE.

‘CREATE HOPE IN THE WORLD’: ROTARY CLUB OF ORANGE NORTH WELCOMED INCOMING PRESIDENT TERRY HINCHCLIFF.

CROSS PURPOSES

Congratulations to last week’s winners

Find Pinny: Patama Bunruk

I Love IGA: Robert Moore

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

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Win a $50 gift voucher at Cheeky Barista Cafe

We have two vouchers to give away per month, Somewhere in this edition of Orange City Life, you’ll find this face. To enter, simply write your name and address on the back of an envelope, along with the page number you found the face on or email us an entry.

Find Pinny

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

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

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

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

Deliver or post entries to: Orange City Life Suite 3/241 Lords Place, Orange or Email: reception@oclife.com.au and mark each entry with the competition name, your name and phone number. Entries close 12 noon Tuesday.

WHAT IS THE BIBLE ANYWAY?

WITH MICHAEL KEMP

The word ‘bible’ is used to describe any book that is authoritative in its field – the ‘go-to book’ that describes the fundamentals. The idea is based on the Christian bible. However, what is the bible anyway?

The word ‘bible’ means books (from the Greek ‘ta biblia’), since the bible is a collection of 66 smaller books. The books are varied, written in three different languages. They include history, songs, poems, and letters; written over a large timespan. All the parts together show God’s gradually revealed plan to rescue people, whom he created but who also rejected him. The climax of the story is the birth, life, death and then resurrection of Jesus. Jesus is both divine and a man. The tension between God’s justice and mercy that is present throughout the story is resolved when Jesus accepts the punishment mankind deserves. Justice is served in the same moment that rescue is offered to all. The bible is the best-selling publication of all time. It has inspired many other works. To find out more for yourself, I encourage you to start with the climax by reading the book of the bible called ‘Luke’.

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Quick Crossword Quiz

1 In which US city was Motown Records founded in 1960?

2 Director Duncan Jones is the son of which musician?

3 What sport would you be playing if you used the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method?

4 On which bay is Cape Town situated?

5 What element has the symbol Au and the atomic number 79?

6 In which film did George Clooney (pictured) play the character Ulysses Everett McGill?

7 What song contains the line ‘how can you have any pudding if you don’t eat your meat?’?

8 Who wrote the poem Do not go gentle into that good night?

9 Iona is a small island off the western coast of which country?

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Sudoku No. 092

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

98 7 81 24 97

4913 3 7846

81 61 27 23 1

No. 092

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

Crossmath

Insert each number from 1 to 9 in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations.

No. 092

No. 092

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

Drop Down

No. 092

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. 092

There may be more than one possible answer.

There may be more than one possible answer.

Today’s Focus:

17 words: Good

25 words: Very good

34 words: Excellent

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”. R

Reference: Macquarie Dictionary

THUMBS UP to the guy at Ticketek who was selling the Taylor Swift tickets. He was flying through the queue at amazing speed and finding amazing tickets for everyone.

THUMBS UP to Bek and Bek (B1 and B2) at the head of the Swifty tickets line, who kept everyone in order, entertained and laughing, and brought a texta so people could go for toilet breaks.

A HUGE THUMBS UP to Orange Lions Club and their handling of the time capsule and distribution of the contents, so well organised. We were collected and home in just 15 minutes and we didn’t have the ticket. Big job very well handled. Congratulations to all involved.

THUMBS DOWN to those wishing to ban the advertising of chocolate biscuits. How about banning gambling and alcohol ads first? I would suggest their use causes far more family problems than a few choccy biscuits.

THUMBS UP to Cooper R. at Hungry Jacks, who is a personable, professional, and e cient young man who always has a smile.

THUMBS UP to all the wonderful people for opening doors, putting petrol in the car, and o ering their service to carry things for elderly people.

THUMBS UP to the former Orange City Council Mayors and Councillors who had the foresight to approve the planting of so many trees in Orange. The spectacular autumn colours that we delight in today give testimony to Orange being called the “Colour City.”

THUMBS UP to all the early childhood educators who worked tirelessly through COVID and continue to work with major sta shortages. Unfortunately, your education, experience and knowledge has rarely been valued by government. Your dedication to early education is inspiring.

THUMBS DOWN to the hoons, hooning up Molong Road and Woodward Street in the early hours of every morning. People need to get sleep before work. This is beyond a bad joke.

THUMBS DOWN to dog owners who constantly leave their pet’s faeces on paths around Cook Park and throughout the park as well.

THUMBS UP to Doctor Kwa and the team. I now have a pain-free right shoulder and a big thank you to the nurses and doctors in the Recovery Ward at Orange Base Hospital.

HUGE THUMBS UP to Mark Burns and his retirement as greenkeeper at Orange City Bowling Club. You put so much time and e ort into your work which showed around the club and all the remarks about “the best greens this side of the mountains” from bowlers and guests. You were a true gentleman to all sta and members and always there to help anyone that needed it. We wish you nothing but the best for you and hope you don’t get bored as never saw you taking it easy turning up virtually seven days a week to maintain the grounds and greens for something like 50 years wasn’t it? Put your feet up, do some travel and have some time with your other half, from Sue and Rhonda.

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