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It was a busy weekend in Orange!

By all reports the Gnoo Blas Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show was a big success on Saturday attracting about 700 entries and drawing people from all over the state. For those who missed it, we sent one of our OC Life Photographers along to snap a few pics, which you can �nd on pages 14 and 15.

Our photographer also manaaged to catch some of the cricket action at Wade Park on Friday, where the NSW Breakers faced the �rst of two matches in Orange against the ACT Meteors (See page 22). I took my children along to the afternoon session of the second match on Sunday and it was a great afternoon out and some good cricket.

As promised a few weeks ago, inside this edition, you will �nd a piece on one of the more unusual local delicacies you’ll �nd in your travels around Australia: Bourke’s mock chicken. Having grown up with ‘mockies’ I had never really thought them strange. Nor had I ever thought about why a butcher might sell mock chicken rather than the real thing, but thankfully I was able to track down an expert in all things ‘mock foods’, cultural historian Lauren Samuelsson. You can read all about that on Page 4.

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In Bourke, mock chicken is a must-have staple at any barbecue and has been, I’ve been reliably informed, since they first appeared in the local butcher shop window in 1957. I can’t definitively say what Bourke’s mock chicken is made of, I just know that it contains no chicken. It is essentially minced meat (pork and/or veal or beef maybe?), shaped in a mould to resemble a chicken drumstick, crumbed and then a wooden stick inserted in place of a bone. Cooked on a barbecue or frypan, baked in the oven or deep-fried — any which way you like, they are delicious!

But mock chicken is virtually unknown anywhere outside of Bourke (although Dubbo has now caught on) and I’ve had a lifetime of seeing people’s confused expressions at hearing the words and then their deep suspicion when you explain further what they are.

Mock cream, most people know of and have possibly tried in a cream bun or apple turnover. And readers of Alice in Wonderland will even know of mock turtle soup*:

“No,” said Alice. “I don’t even know what a Mock Turtle is.”

“It’s the thing Mock Turtle Soup is made from”, said the Queen.

Despite being a modern rarity, a quick search through the National Library of Australia’s amazing online resource, Trove, returned thousands of newspaper references and even recipes for mock chicken, dating as far back as 1875 (a recipe for mock chicken fricassee made from boiled veal shank).

ck Chicken

But, even better, my research on Trove led me to a genuine authority on the history of mock foods — food historian at the University of Wollongong, Lauren Samuelsson.

A food-lover and keen cook herself, Lauren’s area of study for her PhD thesis was the archives of the Australian Women’s Weekly magazine and how it changed the way we ate over the course of the 20th century.

During the 1930s and 1940s there was a boom in recipes for all sorts of mock foods, Lauren said, and she has even published an academic paper on the topic: ‘The imitation game: Mock Foods in the Australian Women’s Weekly, 1933-82’.

“It was mostly in response to when things were either scarce or really expensive,” Lauren explained.

“So when, during the War, people couldn’t get potatoes, they couldn’t get beef, they couldn’t get all of these di erent types of things, they would make mock versions of those, because obviously, things like potatoes were really important to people’s diets and they really didn’t know what to do without them.”

In the pages of the Women’s Weekly during the period you find recipes for everything from mock Christmas ham and mock apple pie to mock eggs, mock oysters and even mock pate de fois gras.

But of all the mock food recipes in the pages of the Women’s Weekly, Lauren said that mock chicken was by far the most popular.

“It was because chicken was so expensive,” she said. “Before we had factory farming people didn’t really buy

chicken unless it’s a really special occasion, Christmas and things like that. So chicken was really expensive, really special and so people made mock versions of it.”

There were numerous di erent recipes for mock chicken published in the Women’s Weekly, some made with minced meat — as are the mock chicken legs I’m familiar with — others made using rabbit or tripe.

But why would you cook rabbit and call it mock chicken?

“Because rabbit was really looked down upon, especially after the depression,” Lauren explained

“And so it got this connotation around it that rabbit was poor people’s food and so by turning it into mock chicken, you are making it into rich people’s food.”

Mock chicken pies were a popular way to disguise cheap protein sources like rabbit or tripe, but there were also other more unusual ways to prepare mock chicken for the table.

“Mock chicken mould combines two of my favourite things about early 20th-century food, which is jelly and also mock food,” Lauren said.

“So it was generally rabbit and they would put it into jelly with various vegetables and sort of layer it and make it look really lovely, and then turn it out and eat a slice of this rabbit jelly…. It’s not good. I made a chicken one and it is not tasty — not to my palate anyway!”

The popularity of mock chicken recipes fell sharply during the 1950s and 1960s, when industrial-scale farming made real chicken readily available and a ordable. It was a big change in the way we ate,

said Lauren, who includes an incredible statistic in her paper, that during the 1930s and 1940s, the average Australian consumed 4.4 kilograms of chicken a year, but that had skyrocketed to 21 kilograms a year by 1984.

While these mock food recipes may not appeal to today’s appetites, Lauren said it demonstrates the incredible creativity of Australian housewives of the period and the care they took to put a quality meal on the table, giving lie to the ‘meat and three veg’ stereotype.

“Yeah, they definitely were creative in the boundaries that they had because we have to remember that in 1950s Australia, we didn’t have access to all of these amazing ingredients that we have today, so they were being really creative,” she said.

“Even when it comes to something like that layered jelly salad, it would have looked absolutely amazing and people put time and care into it and just because it doesn’t make my mouth water, it doesn’t mean that they didn’t enjoy it.”

The history of food and looking back at what people ate and how they ate is a rich area of study, Lauren said, and one that is, deservedly, gaining more interest.

“While looking at war and stu is important obviously, really what we do in everyday life has more influence on us over the entire course of our lives,” she said.

“What we eat and what we drink and why we do that can tell us a lot about wider culture and society and all of the things that make us who we are.”

*Lauren said mock turtle soup recipes called for boiling a sheep or cow’s head.

Writing about Orange’s much-loved local delicacies, Middleton’s Ice blocks, in a recent issue, got me thinking about my hometown’s own unusual food obsession — mock chicken.

A brief historical inquiry into the origins of delicious

— JONATHAN ROE —

Banjo’s Birthday begins Orange’s big bush poetry bash

The 10th annual Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival begins this Friday with a “birthday party” getting the packed 10-day program started.

Orange’s annual poetry festival honours its favourite literary son, Andrew “Banjo” Paterson, who was born at “Narrambla” near Orange on February 17, 1864.

Friday evening’s festival launch event, Banjo’s Birthday Party at Banjo Paterson Park, is all about celebrating the poet’s connection to Orange and the surrounding district.

“That’ll really kick the festival o !” Organising Committee Chair and Rotary Club of Orange member, Len Banks, said.

“There’ll be walk-up poets, but also a bit

of Banjo history, in and around Orange and recognition of the fact that he was born in this area and what he contributed to poetry in general.”

Bookings for festival events have been strong, Len said, urging people to act fast in order to avoid being disappointed.

Molong’s Poetry Brawl at the Freemason’s Hotel on Saturday, February 18, is filling up fast, he said, and Heifer Station Wines’ Wrath of Grapes is already booked out.

And there’s a lot of interest in Sunday’s ‘Poets’ Brunch’ out at Yeoval, Len said, although there will be enough room to accommodate everyone.

“Plenty of people are going to be out at Yeoval this coming Sunday and there’s

always a good day of entertainment,” He said.

“People can just rock up there and there’ll be quite a few bush poets and singers out there, have a barbecue lunch and have a look at the Banjo Paterson museum.”

And anyone wanting to know more about the life of Paterson should not miss Greg North’s presentation at the Orange Seniors Hub on Monday evening.

A three-time Australian champion bush poet himself, Greg will be presenting the history and selected verse from Banjo’s career.

“He’ll be doing a show that he calls ‘The Life And Rhymes Of Banjo Patterson’. So he recites a fair bit of Banjo poetry and he’ll

have a book he’s put together that he’ll launch there as well,” Len said

But of course a major highlight of the festival this year is the inclusion of the National Bush Poetry Performance Championships. One of the premier performance competitions in Australia it draws poets from all around the country.

That takes place at the Orange Ex-Services’ Club on Thursday and Friday (February 23–24) and is a “must-see” event, Len said

The 2023 Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival gets underway this Friday, February 17 and runs until Sunday, February 26. For the full program of events, times, locations and ticket information visit: www.orange360.com.au

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A Dog’s day out for the RSPCA

Local real estate agency, McGrath Orange, is putting on a picnic day at Heifer Station Wine this Sunday, February 19, all to raise money for our local RSPCA volunteers.

This is the second time the team at McGrath Orange have held their ‘Dogs of Orange Day’, with just over $2,500 raised in 2022.

As well as raising much-needed funds for the RSPCA Orange Volunteer Branch, the event aims to highlight the important work of the RSPCA and promote rescue dog

It’s o cial!

Running Festival on track for record entries.

Orange Running Festival registrations are continuing to build, with organisers saying they are on track for 2,000 registrations for the March 4–5 event, 500 more than in 2022. Runners are coming from all over Australia, with more than half of the entrants from outside the local area.

The 2023 Orange Running Festival will consist of eight races over two days on March 4–5, from the Orange Community Mile fun run to half and full marathon events.

The committee has also put together a full weekend of activities at Gosling Creek Reserve for visiting and local participants, with multiple food vendors, drinks by Mad Hatter Booze Co, music by Megan Woods and more.

Registration deadlines are fast approaching with Orange Mile entries closing at 4pm on March 3 and all race entries closing at 4pm on Saturday, March 4.

All event details are available on the festival website: www.orangerunningfestival.com.au

adoption and pet welfare. Plus the Orange Vet Hospital sta will be there to o er you advice and training tips.

“Between us, the McGrath Orange and Molong team has 21 dogs, so organising a day to enjoy with them and other dogs provides a chance to share an outdoor picnic with our pets and the community,” McGrath Orange general manager Jacinta Gosper said.

Dogs of Orange Day will take place from 11am to 2pm this Sunday, February 19 at Heifer Station Wines on Escort Way.

There’s a gold coin entry to attend, which will be donated to the RSPCA along with money raised from the barbecue lunch.

You can also book a photo shoot with your four-legged friend with photographers from Little Image Co. Prebookings can be made via the McGrath social pages and bookings are limited.

Dogs must be on a tight lead and handled by an adult. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.

program ahead at the Con

The Orange Regional Conservatorium’s 2023 program features an exciting and diverse mix of touring and local professional artists, student performances and hands-on community workshops.

“This year we invite everyone to experience enriching performances from some of Australia’s finest musicians and prepare for our move to our exciting new conservatorium in 2024,” Director of the Orange Regional Conservatorium (ORC), Donna Riles said.

“We’re featuring a lot of Australian music – newly created music, old Australian music, and music from around the world as well.”

The 2023 program includes performances from acclaimed touring musicians, while local professionals will feature in a four-concert chamber music series exploring music from The Americas, North to South.

Musica Viva Australia has partnered with the Con to present three very di erent and applauded Australian chamber groups: Ensemble Q, AVÉ-Australian Vocal Ensemble, and Bandaluzia.

While the innovative Claire Edwards and Blaire Harris from Ensemble O spring will be bringing an intimate show featuring fresh music composed for percussion and cello.

As well as professional performances, the year ahead is full of opportunities to engage in community workshops and hands-on experiences at the Con, Donna said.

“In 2023, ORC will continue to highlight the fabulous music performed by students in solo and ensemble settings and initiate innovative music education and experiences for all,” she added.

The Con is also excited to announce a new partnership with See Saw Wines, who will provide a glass of their local organic wine to patrons on arrival at chamber music concerts.

“The excitement of 2023 is palpable,” ORC management committee chair, Pam Ryan said.

“ORC has weathered the challenges of recent years, emerging in a strong position to expand education provisions, o er varied and high-quality performances, and launch into a major fundraising campaign.

“That we face the next twelve months with optimism is due to the tireless work of our wonderful sta , our ORC members, and our strong community partnerships.”

Tickets and additional information on all events can be found at www.orangecon.org.au

‘Exciting and diverse’ 2023

Grace Falconer-Smith and Amy van de Ven at last year’s Dogs of Orange Day at Heifer Station Wines, which raised $2,500 for the RSPCA Orange Volunteer Branch.

The secret to ageing well

The Orange Seniors Village Hub was abuzz last Wednesday as a large proportion of the 150-strong membership attended the o cial opening celebration of the refurbished facility.

One of 12 Seniors Connected Village Hubs being funded by the Australian Government’s Seniors Connected Program, the goal is to create an autonomous facility, guided by its members, to help alleviate the loneliness and social isolation experienced by many older people, particularly those who live alone.

And it’s staying social and keeping active that’s the key to ageing well and being happy in retirement, according to Marcus Pearce, guest speaker at the Orange Hub’s o cial opening and host of the ‘100 Not Out’ podcast.

A former journalist, Marcus has spent the

past decade interviewing hundreds of the world’s happiest and long-lived people to find the secret to ageing well.

“We’ve been interviewing ‘graceful agers’, people that defy the ageing stereotype… I think we’re Australia’s longest-running podcast on ageing well and longevity,” Marcus said. “It started out when, I was a vegan and I thought that vegans lived the longest, and my co-host, who’s a chiropractor and naturopath, thought that meat eaters would live the longest,” he explained.

“But what we found out was the people living the longest are the people that have a great social life, they move their bodies and they have a great sense of purpose.”

We all age and get old, Marcus said, and we need to learn to enjoy the ageing process, rather than feeling like it’s all downhill.

But after all his many interviews and

research into ageing, he believes too often the conversations we have around getting older focus on the wrong things.

“We think that diet is the fountain of youth and that, living in a wealthy nation like Australia, that our bank account is a measure of our status,” Marcus said.

“But you look at people that are living the best, long lives; it’s not about wealth, it’s

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not even necessarily about what they eat. It’s about their community spirit. It’s about having an active life and it’s about enjoying their daily life.

“They don’t have to be a millionaire, and they don’t have to drive the best car and have the best house; It’s actually about loving where you live, moving your body well and enjoying what you do each day.”

‘L ing where you live, m ing

body we and enjoying what you do each day’

Marcus Pearce sharing what he has learned interviewing the World’s happiest and long-lived people at the Orange Seniors Village Hub Hub last week.

The Orange Seniors Village Hub Hub was o cially opened by Orange Deputy Mayor Gerald Power on Wednesday, February 8, as part of Council’s 10-day Seniors Festival program: Cr Gerald Power, Kim McLean, guest speaker Marcus Pearce, Melissa Standford, Samone Vennard and Scott Maunder.

Writers’ b tcamp to take you from first draft to first contract

Aspiring local writers have the opportunity to learn from two of the best in the business at a full-day workshop this Saturday, February 18.

Best-selling author and new owner of Orange’s very own Collins Booksellers, Kelly Rimmer, will be joined by fellow author and writers’ mentor Lisa Ireland to present a full-day workshop covering all the ins and outs of the art of writing and the publication process.

Participants will learn about the entire publication journey from goal setting and structuring your story, to preparing and submitting your manuscript to a publisher.

Both women are successful contemporary fiction writers with a score of published

works between them. Kelly is the author of well-known books such as The Warsaw Orphan, The Things We Cannot Say and The Secret Daughter. Her books have been translated into dozens of languages and more than 2,000,000 copies have been sold worldwide.

Lisa Ireland is a former primary school teacher turned full-time author, who has just published her seventh novel, The One and Only Dolly Jamieson.

Lisa said their workshop, From First Draft to First Contract Bootcamp, will give aspiring fiction writers the tools they need to get writing and get noticed by a publisher.

“I come from a teaching background, and I have a business mentoring aspiring authors, so between the two of us I believe we o er a really solid program, because we have both publishing experience and teaching experience,” Lisa explained.

The workshop will be held in three parts: the first part will cover getting started, organising your time, and setting goals; the second part will cover how to write a good story and structure; and the last will focus on how to pitch your manuscript and how to get published in Australia.

“We start right from the beginning with helping people find the time, organising

themselves. If they’re working or a mum with little kids or caring for others, how do you actually find the time to write? And both Kelly and I have been through that,” Lisa said.

From First Draft to First Contract Bootcamp will be held at Mortimers Wines this Saturday, February 18 from 10am to 4:30pm. Tickets cost $160 per person, or $140 for student and concession card holders, which includes lunch and afternoon tea. Bookings can be made online via Eventbrite, or at Collins Booksellers Orange in Summer Street.

Orange girl on her way to becoming Miss Galaxy

Orange local, Ashlyn Narayan will be competing in this year’s Australian Miss Galaxy Pageant.

A21-year-old medical science student at the University of Canberra, being on the pageant stage is a world away from the lab work she aspires to do, but Ashlyn’s excited to give it a go.

With a supportive mother who encouraged her from a young age, Ashlyn decided to try her luck and applied.

Shortly after which she was accepted and sent her tiara and sash.

“I’ve got a lot of family support. Ever since high school she’s told me I should do it,” Ashlyn explained.

Founded in 2011 the Australian Miss Galaxy Pageant aims to provide

motivation and tools for all the women to become the best versions of themselves and role models for others. They use charity work, community involvement, volunteering and overcoming fears in order to achieve their mission.

More than just a beauty pageant, Miss Galaxy prides itself on the belief that all women are worthy of the chance to become the best versions of themselves. For that reason, there is no criteria surrounding background, body type, marital status or levels of experience.

“Miss Galaxy is really accepting of all people – all personalities and everything. They’re really open to body weight, size, anything,” Ashlyn said.

So, just what does it take to become Miss Galaxy?

“They look at how you carry yourself, how you answer questions under pressure, there’s lots of photoshoots,” Ashlyn explained.

For former winner, Shikye Alyce Smith (Miss Galaxy Australia 2016 and 2017) the pageant was an important step to her building a career as a singer, dancer, model, presenter and mental health advocate. Obviously inspired by the experience, she has been the National Director of the pageant since 2019. The Miss Galaxy finals will take place in Sydney May 3–6, 2023.

Kinross Wolaroi School is a co-educational, K-12, day and boarding school located in Orange, NSW, educating generations of successful students for over 130 years.

The school fosters respectful relationships as well as a sense of pride, loyalty and kindness. A vibrant co-curricular program ensures students are fully engaged and challenged.

“Kinross Wolaroi School immerses your child in a diverse and expansive academic and co-curricular program that fosters a strong sense of self. Our unique opportunities empower students to define what success is to them.”

Dr Andrew Parry, Principal

To learn more, contact our Admissions team on 02 6392 0303 or email admissions@kws.nsw.edu.au

This was a song with a heartrending story of a breakup of a relationship which occurred during a ball and was written in 1891. The music has certainly altered since Charles K. Harris’s day, but has the romantic atmosphere changed?

A ballroom was a place where people could get together in romantic circumstances, dancing the night away to the music of a live band.

What stamina we had in those days!

I remember in the 1970s, driving sixty kilometres to a bush ball, dancing away the night, eating a huge cooked breakfast and driving home again.

In towns I lived in, and the balls I went to, Frank Bourke and the White Rose Orchestra supplied the music and played all night long. Frank was a country boy from Narrabri, who much preferred playing the piano to farming, and he and his band played at most of the balls in the west during the second half of the 20th century.

Keith Rawsthorne, a member of the Oral History group, remembers annual Balls: “In Forbes, we had regular Balls, all popular and all well attended in the Town Hall. The Scots Ball was very bright with Scots pipes and drum bands and the piping of haggis.” There were also the Catholic Balls with,

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according to Keith “the famous well-laced trifle” for supper.

The Anglican Ball was a rather more staid a air by comparison.

You could attend balls almost every week in the winter, with the Show Ball and the Picnic Race Ball among others.

It was very important to dress properly, of course, and much thought would go into your outfit.

Keith remembered that Bermuda Jackets were very popular in his youth and suits were mandatory.

Peg and John Bowler lived in Trangie in the early 1960s and used to go to many balls within a fifty-mile radius.

“One guy would hang his dinner suit on the door all winter,” John told me, “He went to so many balls, he said that it wasn’t worth his while putting it away!”

Peg remembered that the ladies were asked to “bring a plate” which could confuse newcomers to the country who didn’t quite understand that there had to be something on the plate!

They danced to the music of The White Rose Orchestra as well as enjoyed Don Burrows who played the clarinet, saxophone and flute.

Of course, dances, which were not quite as formal as balls, were also a great way to

meet someone.

The boys would mostly stand at the door while the girls would sit along the walls.

It was probably just as di cult to ask a girl to dance as it was to sit and wait to be asked!

Tim Vivers who, with his wife Di, managed properties in the west, lived at one time where the house could only be reached from the main road by opening and shutting twelve gates.

“Getting in and out of the car in the early hours to open and close twelve gates, in our finery, rather took the shine o things,” remembered Di with a shudder.

Many girls made their ‘debut’ at one of the Balls.

This tradition began as early as the 1600s when women of noble birth were presented in court to the King or Queen of the day. At this point, they were expected to mingle in high society and were treated as adults.

Their parents were no doubt hoping that they would make a “suitable marriage.”

It’s interesting to note that debutante balls were banned in the UK by Queen Elizabeth in 1958 because, apparently, of “corruption”. They still went on in Australia, but in a much less divisive way and the snobbery aspect seems not to play a part in the selection of debs.

Jeanette Scott remembered the balls she attended in the 1950s.

“They were lovely country events,” she said, “and a chance to dress up in formal wear. The men were always in suits with Brylcreem in their hair. We had old-fashioned dances like the Waltz, Quickstep, Pride of Erin and the Barn Dance. The old Strand theatre had a ballroom which was very popular.”

The Bachelor and Spinster Balls were notorious in country areas for the revelry and the enormous amounts of alcohol consumed, often leading to somewhat wild behaviour by those in attendance, causing tragic car accidents.

“The balls really didn’t start until about 10pm,” said Peg, ”so there was plenty of time to get lubricated.”

Going to a ball seems to have died out in these modern times. The cost of insurance and licensing laws have sounded a death knell and young people are forced to find other ways to meet potential partners.

While there are still the occasional “Deb Ball” these too don’t seem to be as popular. With the age of the mobile phone and the internet, there are di erent ways to meet a partner and we must accept that times have changed – but they were certainly part of the “good old days.”

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“After the Ball is over, after the break of dawn After the dancers’ leaving, after the stars are gone. Many a heart is aching, if you could read them all. Many the hope that are vanished, after the Ball.”

WRITTEN BY CHARLES K. HARRIS

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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

WNCL HOMEGROWN HERO HITS OPPONENTS FOR SIX

There was huge excitement in Orange last week with the NSW Breakers taking on the ACT Meteors in the Women’s National Cricket League (50 overs) at Wade Park.

For the residents of our area, the star of the show was local legend Phoebe Litchfield, and she didn’t disappoint with two knocks of 46 and 57 over the two games and the Breakers winning both games. Her partnership on Sunday with centurion Tahlia Wilson was a batting masterclass.

It was terrific to see so many young girls and boys grabbing autographs and photos with the stars and having seen Phoebe in action, giving them a glimpse of what they themselves could one day achieve.

Thank you Cricket NSW. Please bring the Breakers back again next season!

Hats off to Orange City Council for all their hard work to make Wade Park the premier cricket venue in the Central West. Well done!

SENIORS VILLAGE HUB OPENS

During the week I was delighted to stop in for the opening of the Seniors Village Hub, and was launched as part of the Seniors Festival.

The Seniors Village Hub is located at 77 Kite Street, with access via the Woolworths carpark.

The hub will be hosting a variety of activities including tai chi, chair yoga, art, technology and games, as well as one-off information sessions regarding issues affecting older people.

The hub aims to increase wellness and reduce loneliness and isolation experienced by older people living in Orange, Blayney and Cabonne.

If you’re an Orange resident aged 55 and over, or an Indigenous resident aged over 50, pop down and say G’day.

Do you have a skill or interest you would like to share with others? Why not run a regular class or workshop. Or join the Steering Committee and help shape the Village Hub. They’re open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

The Seniors Village Hub was established with almost $250,000 funding from the Australian Government Department of Social Services. I’m so proud to be a part of making this hub happen.

LOCAL SOIL SCIENCE YIELDS BIG CARBON DIVIDENDS FOR FARMERS

Did you know that the Central West is home to the second biggest soils analysis lab in Australia?

In a humble-looking shed on the outskirts of Orange, you’ll find an international team of top scientists looking at how soil (yes, soil!) can help farmers earn some extra dough, and give the planet a bit of a hand, too.

Recently, I got the chance to visit the lab and meet the team at Loam Bio, who are developing soil products that make it easy for cropping farmers to participate in carbon farming. The team have developed a seed treatment which enables soil to store more carbon, cutting the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Farmers can then sell carbon credits,

and also increase their yield per acre. Loam is one of Australia’s fastest growing agritech companies, with offices and labs in Canada, the US, and Central Western NSW! A big thank you to Tegan Nock, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Loam, who gave a fascinating presentation and tour of the labs! It’s great to see world-leading innovation taking place in the bush!

The Australian Government is supporting Loam Bio support our farmers with a $9.3 million grant through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. I was very impressed with what I saw there during my visit. This is a game changing opportunity for our local farmers and our country.

L-R: Andrew with Dr Neeraj Prurshotham, Senator Deborah O'Neill, and CPO and Co-founder of Loam Bio Tegan Nock

Andrew with local cricketing superstart Phoebe Litchfield and local country music singing sensation Neil Gill

Andrew with Wanda Driscoll, Ellen Bennett, Carolyn Jurczyluk and Linda Koolman

What’s Happening at CADIA

$1.4 million from the Newcrest Sustainability Fund for Orange regional medical simulation centre

The Newcrest Sustainability Fund has donated more than $1.4 million to Charles Sturt University to establish a unique rural health education simulation centre in Orange - The Newcrest Rural Health Simulation Centre.

The Newcrest Sustainability Fund has donated more than $1.4 million to Charles Sturt University to establish a unique rural health education simulation centre in Orange - The Newcrest Rural Health Simulation Centre.

The funding will enable rural medical students to access world-class education, equipment and facilities in their own backyard, removing the tyranny of distance of having to travel hundreds of kilometres to the closest metropolitan area to complete this training.

The Centre will be developed in Orange, at Charles Sturt University’s Bloomfield site within the Bloomfield Health Campus.

Dean of Rural Medicine at the Charles Sturt School of Rural Medicine Professor Lesley Forster said it was a tremendous development that would benefit rural communities across the region.

“The Newcrest Rural Health Simulation Centre is a ground-breaking milestone for the medical community and rural Australia,”

“It will provide students from the Charles Sturt School of Rural Medicine with vital training equipment, such as the latest simulation technology which is currently only accessible in metropolitan locations.”

Professor Forster said the funding would be put towards the creation and fit-out of the Centre.

“This donation will support the creation of spaces where rural medical students can immerse themselves in situations that simulate real-life emergency scenarios, along with the provision of state-of-the-art medical equipment, simulated mannequins, and an immersive interaction room.”

The funding will cover the establishment of the following:

• Creation of a simulation ward and resuscitation room

• A fully equipped control centre

Is Heartworm in Orange? Can Cats catch Aids?

YES, HEARTWORM IS IN ORANGE. YOUR DOG NEEDS PROTECTION FROM THIS NASTY PARASITE.

Heartworm is passed on by the bite of an infected mosquito. Tiny larvae are injected into your dog’s skin and can grow into adult worms in their heart and lungs.

Heartworm used to be a disease found in the warmer parts of Australia, but new research has shown that it present in all states and in the Central West too. Heartworm cases have been reported locally and it’s been found in the feral fox population near Molong and Cudal, so spread to your dog in Orange only one mosquito bite away. The recent wet weather means an increase in mossies which carry Heartworm as well as human diseases.

Dogs can be protected from Heartworm by convenient annual injection or by monthly chews, tablets or “spot on” treatments. However, it’s dangerous to start your dog on Heartworm prevention without having him or her tested for the parasite first.

This is a simple test performed at the hospital, and following the results, you can discuss ongoing Heartworm protection with one of our friendly team. This month your dog’s Heartworm test is FREE when you start him or her on annual Heartworm prevention injections!

YES - A FELINE AIDS VIRUS WHICH DOESN’T PASS ON TO HUMANS, BUT PASSES FROM CAT TO CAT BY FIGHTS AND SCRATCHES.

Even the mildest of moggies can become aggressive when he or she tries to shoo another cat out of “their” garden. So any cat who goes outside is at risk of catching and spreading Feline Aids Virus (FIV) through cat fights. Sadly many stray cats in Orange and up to 1 in 5 cats in NSW carry the virus. FIV attacks the immune system of a cat and can cause tiredness, loss of appetite and secondary infections like severe dental disease. Luckily for your beloved moggy, there is a vaccine which can protect cats throughout the year.

If your cat is over 6 months old, he or she needs a test for FIV. If negative, he or she can be protected by a course of 3 vaccinations, then a booster each year. If your kitten is less than 6 months old, he or she doesn’t need a test first.

We can schedule the FIV injections for a time convenient to you, such as when your cat is already visiting us for annual vaccinations against cat flu and feline enteritis. This month’s special offers at Mulberry Lane Vet Hospital give you the chance to have your cat tested for the FIV virus and start a course of 3 vaccinations to keep him or her safe and healthy. You can further reduce the risk of your cat catching FIV by keeping them indoors or by building them a “catio” to play in outside, where he or she can be safe from cat fights, as well as from cars and dogs.

Advice about vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, puppy training and cat or dog behaviour is always available from our friendly team. The Hospital is well stocked with pet supplies and high quality pet food, so we look forward to seeing you and your pet soon!

• Break out rooms, conference, and communal spaces

• Quiet learning spaces

• Kitchen facilities

• Simulation mannequins including a SimMan, SimMum and SimJunior Bundles

• A fully equipped training ambulance

• An immersive interaction room, which recreates experiences of working in medical emergency scenarios

Newcrest’s Chief Sustainability O cer Ms Beth White said Newcrest was proud to support the growth of rural doctors through this donation.

“Initiatives like this can play a profound role in attracting more nurses, medical and health professionals to the region and we at Newcrest are thrilled to support it,” said Ms White.

“It shouldn’t matter where someone lives when it comes to being able to access first-

DOGS FOR CATS

rate health services and projects like this are a great way for us, as a major business and employer around Orange, to play our part in supporting the health of the local community.

“We are excited to see this project get o the ground and look forward to partnering with Charles Sturt University to see them train and support many great health professionals for years to come.”

CEO of the Charles Sturt University Foundation Trust Ms Sarah Ansell welcomed the additional support from Newcrest on this project.

“We are delighted to be able to work with Newcrest on this exciting initiative and thank them for their vision and community-focused generosity,” Ms Ansell said.

“Support such as this reaches beyond our students into our communities providing essential resources and opportunities to create new knowledge.

“The Centre will also become a vital resource for practicing medical professionals to sharpen their skills, along with providing general training and business facilities to the wider community.”

The recent funding follows previous support from Newcrest of more than $100,000, which went towards the provision of vital simulation equipment.

Students from the Charles Sturt School of Rural Medicine have had access to the state-of-the-art medical equipment donated in Phase One of the project since July 2022.

It is anticipated that construction of Phase Two will commence in late January 2023 with project completion expected by mid-2023.

Professor Forster said.

Dean of Rural Medicine at CSU School of Rural Medicine, Lesley Forster, Associate Head of School at CSU School of Rural Medicine, Damien Limberger, Medical students, Eve West and Hannah Hawker performing a demonstration on training equipment, and Cadia General Manager, Aaron Brannigan.

Fluffy flatbread with just two ingredients

Hola! You know what? Wherever you travel in the world, you’ll see someone making flatbread. That’s because flatbreads are a quick, simple way to turn flour into really easy and yummy bread for the masses.

I don’t know about you, but in our house, we were spending so much money on bread that we started making sourdough. We LOVE a good piece of sourdough! Now for those who don’t know how to make sourdough, it requires having a starter (we call mothers), the right temperature in your house and time… a lot of time! When we nail it, we absolutely love it! Unfortunately, between our jobs, school, after-school activities, etc, we don’t have the time to make it anymore.

But thanks to our obsession with freshly made bread, we came across this blowminding way of making fresh bread in less than 10 minutes, so now we can pump out a small batch while we prepare dinner. And we can end up enjoying a family dinner with a super delicious piece of home bread. What is it? And most importantly, how hard is it to make it? Well, trust me when I tell you it is the easiest and most achievable flatbread recipe you can make at home. Don’t be scared of giving it a try! Your family will love it.

You just need an equal weight of shelfrising flour and Greek yoghurt. Add a pinch of salt to it in a bowl and mix everything with a wooden spoon until you’ve formed a smooth-ish dough. (FYI the one in the pic is a batch of 200 grams of flour per 200 grams of yoghurt.)

Later on, divide the dough into small balls, then press them with your fingers into flat rounds, and cook them in a hot dry pan

on both sides until cooked through and golden. Some people use a little bit of oil for that; others add more flour and pin roll it until very thin. Whatever you do, just play and get comfortable with the recipe.

Tips and tricks

1. In my experience, these flatbreads are best cooked over a consistent medium to high heat.

2. I have made these flatbreads in a nonstick pan, but you will always get better results when using cast iron.

3. I like to cook these in a dry pan. Later on, you can brush or drizzle them with olive oil after they’re cooked, and add some dukkah, Zaatar, etc..

4. It takes a few goes until you feel comfortable with the texture of the dough. The more you make the easiesr it gets.

5. Use these flatbreads to have a shared meal like a pulled piece of meat, a fresh salad, some hummus, etc.. use your hands, rip them apart, etc!

6. Use them as a base to make mini pizzas for your kids! They will absolutely love it.

Enjoy!

OCLife Scene

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

GNOO BLAS BIGGER AND BETTER IN 2023!

Sir Jack Brabham Oval hummed with the revving of engines on Saturday, February 11 with a record number of entries in this year’s Gnoo Blas Classic Car, Bike and Truck Show.

President of the Gnoo Blas Classic Car Club, Wayne Swadling put the number of punters at the event at about 7,000, and with 700 cars, trucks and bikes on display, said it was their biggest year yet.

“It just gets bigger and bigger every year!” he said, extending his gratitude to the committee and the hard work of everyone involved in making the event better and better with every passing year.

Sue Ransom, a pioneer in women’s motor racing, was the special guest at Saturday’s event. Sue shared stories of her experiences and career in the racing world.

John Brakenridge with his fully restored HR “Premier” Holden Mustang

Falcon V8 Supercar (Steve Ellery, Supercheap Auto)

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

David Jay with his 1978 Ford Falcon

Lamborghini Aventador

Mustang

Mustang

’68 Fiat

’Tayj White

1956 Ford Thunderbird

“In Rust we Trust”

Kenworth

1979 Pontiac Trans Am Coupe

1970 Buick Electra 225

What Kid’s Say!

Name: MACKENZIE

Age: 8

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I would like to be a daycare teacher.

What makes a good friend? Helping me.

If you could be any animal what would you be and why?

A dolphin because then I can see everything underwater.

What’s the best book you’ve ever read?

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

What makes you happy? My parents.

What do your parents always say to you?

‘I love you’. When I go to bed they always say ‘I love you’ and ‘sweet dreams’.

What’s the coolest thing you have ever done?

Made a cake.

Name: RILEE

Age: 6

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A doctor.

What makes a good friend?

Always playing together.

What are you the best at?

Colouring in.

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

Hm… listening!

What do your parents always say to you?

Listen, because I don’t listen.

What’s the coolest thing you have ever done?

A front flip on a trampoline.

What’s the best animal and why?

A giraffe, because I fed a giraffe at the zoo.

THE GOOD ENOUGH Parent PARKOUR

with EMILY THOMPSON

For the record, what I actually said was, “next time you get up can you please pop that jumper back into your wardrobe?”

What Miss Eight apparently took that to mean was, “If you spend Saturday doing chair parkour, you never have to do chores again.”

Taking up this challenge enthusiastically, we’ve now discovered that you can play Skylanders, eat three packets of pizza shapes and play fetch with the dog outside, without ever needing to get out of Dad’s “roller skate chair” (his new computer chair that now has grass stains on the base).

Unfortunately, we also discovered that you can’t successfully retrieve plates from a dishwasher while whizzing around the kitchen on a chair.

Later, having shaken o the unnerving feeling that other families have probably never had to eat toasted sandwiches out of soup bowls for dinner, and reassuring myself that she’ll probably be a wild adventurer/explorer/prime minister one day, we finish our weekend with the homework that wasn’t done the week before.

Miss Eight is now in Year 3, and has brought home the best home reading assignment I’ve ever seen — a grid of “reading quests”. Never one to shy away from a call to adventure, (unless of course, that adventure involves laundry), she immediately started brainstorming the “read in an unusual place” quest.

After a quick google saw her finally believe me that there are no flights to the moon this week, she starts coming up with other ideas closer to home.

“I think I’ll go read next door, Mum. I’ll be home in a bit,” she says, grabbing the book club catalogue as her “reading material”.

I point out that it’s a weekend, and you can’t just invite yourself over next door to read, but it might be fine if she asks first. Now that it has become a two-step process, she immediately rules this out and then informs me that most of the boys in her class intend to read on the toilet… We decide to focus on a di erent quest, and one she does every day anyway as part of her “training” for our border collie: read to a pet. Disappointingly, despite being read Cli ord books daily, our Lucy is not big, red, or super obedient. However, being Miss Eight, she pulls out her beekeeping hood, grabs another book and makes a concerning but vague statement about her “bee army”. I leave her to it and turn my attention to Miss 14.

“Any homework for you?” I ask. “Nope, nothing yet,” she replies.

“Absolutely nothing? Nothing you need to catch up on, no assignments?” I delve, just to be sure.

“Well, I mean yeah. All of that, obviously, Mum.”

So despite her insistence that she’s got “like, weeks until it’s all due” I ask her to just draw up a little list of what she’s learning in each subject, when the assignments are due and how much weight they all carry. She soon marvels at the organised masterpiece in front of her.

“This is amazing! Th… The colours I used are cool,” she manages to say, stopping herself just in time before she accidentally thanks me.

Lessons I learned from my “homework” this week: dinner plates are expensive to replace; I’m never going to be able to a ord a flight to the moon; bees can’t be trained to attack on command (thankfully, but that’s not going to stop Miss Eight from trying); and that there’s a part of Miss 14 who is still the happy little girl who thrives with “rainbow order” documents.

OCLife Scene

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

UPA HOSTING VALENTINE’S DAY WITH STYLE

It was a day of roses, cakes, cut sandwiches and smiles…

On Tuesday, February 14, the lovely women of the Ladies Social Club, run by the UPA Central West Home Care Service, were spoiled with a Valentine’s Day high tea and a red rose courtesy of Jenisa Florist.

Held at the Synergy Centre in March Street, the women enjoyed getting together with friends and sharing delicious treats supplied by the manager, Karen Redman.

The high tea was a welcome opportunity to reminisce about romance, family and loved ones, especially given that the COVID pandemic has cut o many social opportunities for people in aged care.

But passionate sta members are doing all they can to make sure the events kick o again with a bang.

“We thought we’d do something special for the ladies to kick o the year and we hope this will be the start of many social events we run for them,” Home Care manager and organiser of the event, Mary Therese Carey explained.

While the Valentine’s Day event was exclusively run for the ladies using their Home Care services, Mary Therese said they look forward to bringing back more events that will include friends and family members.

“The social side of what we do, and getting people involved in their community and getting people together is very important,” she said.

And the women enjoying the high tea on Tuesday all agreed.

“It’s wonderful. I don’t know what I’d do without these events and the support I get. I spend a lot of time on my own so it’s my social outing. It’s nice to have people the same age as me and with things in common. It’s just a terrific service,” said Lily Culverson, a UPA home care service client.

“This service is everything. UPA really does provide a wonderful service and we’re all very grateful,” added another client, Judy Parkins.

HAPPY 70TH SHIRLEY!

Shirley Davis celebrated her 70th birthday surrounded by family and friends at the Waratahs Sports Club on Sunday, February 12! A Manly tragic, guests donned the maroon and white in tribute to Shirley on her big day. Happy Birthday Shirley!

Bob

Jan

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Garry, Shirley and Damian Davis Shirley with her sisters Pat, Elma and Leonie

Oliver, Benjamin and Scarlet Kemp

Manu Amone, Annette O’Neil, Lupeni Amone, Nikita Mason and Samantha O’Neil

Holmes,

Moad, Char Lee, Alison Serb

Tava Holmes (Golfing friends from Ex-Services)

Betty Key and Lily Culverson

Maria Bowman and Lona Griffith

Audrey Murmane

Valentina Basik

Shirley blowing her candles Libby Seaman and Maggie Seelan

Be a Fox

BACK TO ENTERTAIN HER HOMETOWN CROWD

Sydney jazz band DC3 and the High yers are headlining the second of Jam Orange’s Live Music Sunday Arvo Sessions at the Royal Hotel this weekend and bringing with them a little hometown avour.

For DC3 and the Highflyers vocalist and saxophonist, Bella Fox, the afternoon gig on Sunday, February 19 will be a homecoming. Bella is an Orange local who began her musical journey at the Orange Regional Conservatorium at the age of five. She later made the move to Sydney to study saxophone performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

“I love Orange. I moved to learn more, and to eventually bring it back,” Bella said.

And while music has always been a significant part of Bella’s life, following her dream to the city has been bittersweet in part. Bella’s father, having been diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s Disease, has been unable to travel to Sydney to see her perform.

Bell said she cannot wait for the opportunity to play for him this weekend, and to play for all the friends that have supported her.

Joining Bella in DC3 and the Highflyers are Darryl Chute (piano), Mark Ko (bass),

and John Honig (drums). While the band has jazz roots and continues to play a large jazz repertoire, Bella says they like to really experiment with their music.

“We don’t like to be really ‘full-on’ jazz performers, we want to be more accessible for everyone who comes to our performances. We like to keep it di erent, keep it more interesting for the everyday listener,” she said.

“And the saxophone can really be used in so many di erent genres. I’ve played in jazz bands, rock bands — I’ve even seen a

friend play it in a metal band!”

Bella has previously performed in Orange doing pub-style songs and music but she’s looking forward to bringing a di erent style of music on Sunday and maybe more gigs in the future.

“I’m hoping by coming to Orange and letting people know I’m still playing, I can re-form old connections and hopefully we can come down more often,” Bella said.

Catch DC3 and the Highflyers with local favourites Fig Jam at the Royal Hotel this Sunday, February 19 from 2pm.

UPCOMING

Thursday, February 23

Canobolas Dance Hall HANDPICKED - Neil Young

Lord Anson Banjo Paterson Poetry Slam

Friday, February 24

Ophir Hotel Justin Landers Live

Blind Pig Live and Local with Brad White

Heifer Station Wines Friday Night Lights with Robbie Mortimer

Saturday, February 25

Ophir Hotel Austen Logan Live

Club Millthorpe Karaoke

The Blind Pig Live and local with Lueth Ajak

Sunday, February 26

Ophir Hotel Tameka Kennedy

Friday, March 3

The Blind Pig Ladies Night

Sunday,

February 19

Royal Hotel Mandurama

Sounds on Sunday – Neil Gill from 12pm

Victoria Hotel

Justin Landers live 2pm to 5pm

The Greenhouse

Clancy Pye from 12pm

Musical Bingo on the lawn from 3pm

Kent Eastwood in the Piano Bar from 6pm

Friday, February 17

Ophir Hotel

Pete Naylor Live from 7pm

Canowindra

The Palms Canowindra Twilight Markets 4 - 8pm

The Greenhouse

Natalie Carboni in the Piano Bar from 6pm Barrabas on the lawn from 7pm

Saturday, February 18

Orange Ex-Services’ Club

Desperado, The Eagles Show from 7pm

Orange Civic Theatre

John Waters from 7:30pm

Blind Pig

Karaoke from 8pm

Freemasons Hotel Molong

Banjo Paterson Poetry Brawl from 7pm

Cumnock

Cumnock Markets 8am to noon

Victoria Hotel

Plus One live from 8pm to late

The Greenhouse

James Sutherland from 12pm

Natalie Carboni in the Piano Bar from 6pm

Mak and Shar on the lawn from 7pm

T he Lennon Songbook in Concert — this Saturday!

John Lennon was the voice of a generation whose songs and albums remain as poignant and relevant today as they were half a century ago.

This Saturday, February 18, at the Orange Civic Theatre, John Waters and Stewart D’Arrietta are back with the fabulous Liverpool Band, bringing you the latest instalment of their hugely successful interpretation of John Lennon’s music — The John Lennon Songbook.

Together Waters and co-creator and musical director D’Arrietta have explored and honoured their relationship with Lennon’s music.

London-born Waters, spent his teenage years as a singer and bass player in blues band, The Riot, before travelling to Australia, where he landed the lead role in the Sydney production, Hair. From that moment he was thrown into the world of acting and appeared in a variety of movies and television series.

It was in 1992 that Waters and D’Arrietta, a renowned pianist and composer, came up with the idea of Looking Through a Glass Onion, later renamed Lennon: Through a Glass Onion, as a theatrical interpretation of John Lennon’s life and music.

This Saturday, experience the latest evolution of this iconic show — The Lennon Songbook in Concert, with intimate takes on classic hits and album favouritesIt’s Lennon like you’ve never heard before. All the songs you love, and even some you didn’t know you did, in a dynamic show for all the generations.

See The Lennon Songbook in Concert at Orange Civic Theatre, Saturday, February 18, 7.30pm. Tickets viaTicketek or call 6393 8111

Live on the Lawn @ Blayney

Head to the Blayney Golf Club this Saturday for a family-friendly event of live music, food vans, cold drinks and good company.

Live on the Lawn, a new mini-festival being hosted by the club, features music from Mick Vawdon from 5pm, and then 5 O’Clock Shadow kicking off from 8pm until late.

Food will be available from Trang Hue Vietnamese Street Food and Bull N Smoke BBQ.

The club’s courtesy bus will be running throughout the day and evening for anyone in the Blayney area. Pick-ups from Millthorp and Carcoar can be arranged in advance for groups of six or more patrons by contacting the club.

Bring your mates and a rug to sit on and enjoy an evening of great entertainment at the Blayney Golf Club!

Together Waters and co-creator and musical director D’Arrietta have explored and honoured their relationship with Lennon’s music.

NSW BREAKERS CLOSE THEIR SEASON WITH TWO WINS IN ORANGE

The NSW Breakers have ended their Women’s National Cricket League season on a high, with two wins over the ACT at Orange’s Wade Park.

Friday’s match saw the Breakers set a 263-run target for the ACT Meteors, with Erin Burns leading the scoring with 87 runs off just 75 balls, and Orange’s own Phoebe Litchfield contributing 46 runs to the team total.

Despite a 114-run knock from the ACT’s Zoe Cook, the Meteors were bowled out seven runs short on 256.

The rematch on Sunday, saw NSW again elect to bat first. Opener Tahlia Wilson led the run-scoring with an innings of 112 runs off 140 balls. A half-century from Phoebe Litchfield (57 runs off 77 balls) saw the Breakers set another challenging total finishing their 50 overs on 6-244.

Despite a promising start to their innings, the Meteors fell to the bowling of Laren Smith and Ebony Hoskin, who took three wickets each. The match came to an end in the 44th over with NSW winning by 34 runs.

Orange City Council partnered with Cricket NSW to host the double feature at Wade Park, with keen local cricket fans making the most of the opportunity to see high-level women’s cricket here in Orange.

David Bonse and Jake Pailetto

Zoe Cooke saluting

Ray and Georgie Windser

Mike Walker, Grant and Kathy Cooke

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‘RIVERVIEW’

LOT 101 STRATHMORE LANE, MOLONG

ULTIMATE DRESS CIRCLE LOCATION

•Close proximity to Orange and Molong – sealed road to entrance

•100 Ha or Approx. 250 prime acres

Building approval available

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

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

•Gently undulating terrain offering mainly rich, red basalt soils

Established pastures of rye, clover, some phalaris and native grasses

Subdivided into six paddocks – all fencing stock-proof – with thoughtfully planned tree lines

•Well-watered by four dams and a spring fed creek

• Capable of fattening/breeding or other rural pursuits

Agent’s Comment:

“With so many outstanding characteristics ‘Riverview’ is indeed a rare find.

I fully recommend your inspection.”

FOR SALE 16 FOX AVENUE, ORANGE

RIGHT ACROSS FROM THE SCHOOL

FOR SALE

3/7 SPRING STREET, ORANGE

LIGHT BRIGHT & AFFORDABLE

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

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

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

You’ll be busting the door down to get into this charming unit that’s conveniently located in the ever popular central East Orange area enjoying all the local lifestyle benefits and so handy to the CBD as well.

An airy open plan living area allows plentiful natural light and winter warmth from the northerly aspect. Other features include built-in wardrobes in both bedrooms, bathtub in the bathroom, gas heating and an attached garage with internal access.

The private north facing rear yard is a real bonus and is your escape to some quiet and greenery.

NOW SELLING ‘KINROSS MEWS’ 99

BATHURST ROAD, ORANGE

A BETTER LIFESTYLE AWAITS YOU HERE IN THIS NEW GATED COMPLEX

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

A heated indoor communal swimming pool for your enjoyment.

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FREE EVENT: RETIRE IN STYLE

“Style is about being yourself.” – Oscar de la Renta

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

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

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

Are you getting close to retirement or recently retired?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your money is yours, so it’s entirely up to you what you choose to do with it. What I’m finding though, is that for most people, once the shroud of mystery is removed when it comes to what their options are, there are pretty powerful actions people can take that will make a substantial di erence going forward.

If you want to learn some of the things you can do to put yourself in the driver’s seat when it comes to getting the most out of your retirement savings, then I’m holding a FREE ‘Retire in Style’ seminar on Monday, March 13 at 6.30 pm at the Orange Ex-Services Club. Get the facts, be empowered, do the best for you and your family. Simply scan the QR code and book yourself a seat, or give me a call on 0411 484 464.

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

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Push for preservation funds ahead of Duntryleague sesquicentenary

The magnificent Duntryleague mansion has been an Orange landmark for nearly 150 years, but there is now a new push for funds to see the heritage-listed building restored and preserved for generations to come.

Constructed in 1876 for pioneering storekeeper and pastoralist James Dalton, Duntryleague was one of the finest colonial homes ever built in the period. Purchased by the Orange Golf Club in 1935, today the mansion is used as a 14-bedroom accommodation house.

“This is a very important building in terms of the history of our country,” Chair of the Duntryleague Mansion Foundation, John Cook, said.

The Duntryleague Mansion Foundation was founded with the sole aim of raising funds to restore and preserve the heritage building and grounds at Duntryleague. They have set themselves a goal to have major restoration work completed in time for the 150th anniversary of the building in 2026.

But donations and grants are vital for the Foundation to reach the estimated $6 million to complete the proposed schedule of works, which includes restoring the first-floor verandah, installing a lift inside the mansion, re-painting, re-carpeting and other upgrades and refurbishments.

Work on the mansion has been broken into stages, with costs ranging from $100,000 to $1,500,000. The goal of the restoration is not to make the building a museum, but rather to take a heritage approach while making it meet modern needs.

“There are some that must be done in order, however, there are other stages that can be done at any time if someone would like to focus on that particular area,” Mr Cook said.

“There are also room refurbishments planned with costs ranging from $5,000 to $50,000.”

Room refurbishment has already begun on the northern wing with rooms 2, 3, 4 and 5 completed. Plans are now being drawn up for room 1 and the hallway.

While the Foundation generates generous philanthropic support, its task is difficult and the Board works tirelessly to get support and help from the Federal and State Government, local Councils and the community in general, Mr Cook said.

“We know there are a lot of people out there who have the financial means to fund all or part of the $6 million project, we just need to identify them and make sure they

are comfortable with what we are doing and that we are doing it professionally,” he said.

Recent works, funded by the New South Wales government, highlight a proven track record of the Foundation managing and completing projects to a high standard, Mr Cook said.

“The repairs to the Porte Cochere and part of the verandah are there for all to see. A big thank you to Phil Donato. His support and passion for our project and the community, in general, has been fabulous.” he added.

“We have some extremely passionate people associated with our Foundation, many of which are not members of the golf club. They just want to preserve this particularly important part of our history and our heritage.”

For Duntryleague Mansion Foundation members John Dalton and Robert Bruce, the building has a special significance, being both descendants of James Dalton.

“It’s quite an honour to be involved with this project,” Robert said. “My grandfather and great-grandfather James — who built the building — all lived here and it’s all messed in with our family history. I guess I’m very happy and very proud to be part of restoring

or maintaining that family history.”

“Obviously, it’s part of the tradition of the Dalton family,” John continued, “but the main point of it now is that it’s become part of Orange’s heritage and the story of the settlement of Orange in the development of Orange and as a major centre here in the central west.”

The Duntryleague mansion is open to the General Public and regular tours are conducted by Foundation volunteers.

The next scheduled tour is set down for this Saturday, February 19 at 11am. The tour costs $10 per person and includes information booklets on the Mansion and the Dalton Family. Book you place online at www. duntryleague.com.au. Lunch bookings for after the tour can also be made online or by calling 6362 3466.

If you would like to contribute to the restoration of Duntryleague, Tax Deductible donations of any size are greatly appreciated and can be made online through the Australian Sports Foundation https://asf.org.au/projects/ duntryleague/duntryleague-mansionfoundation/

LJ HOOKER RURAL SALES & LEASING SPECIALIST

131 Nashdale FOR LEASE

Rare Opportunity to Lease Dress Circle Property at Nashdale

This beautiful 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath homestead comes fully furnished with the option of leasing the house only or the two bedroom cottage also fully and tastefully furnished.

Set on approximately 5 acres of carefully manicured gardens and picturesque, landscaped garden plantings, this amazing property will delight you with its spectacular views and seclusion yet proximity to Orange.

The homestead itself has been impeccably furnished and decorated, boasting 5 large bedrooms, many with amazing views to the surrounding countryside. Top quality appliances, butlers’ pantry, unique ensuite and formal and informal living areas will delight. Only 7 kms to Orange.

UNDER OFFER FOR FULL PRICE

13 Selby Steet Lyndhurst FOR SALE $590,000

Stylish and affordable home at Lyndhurst

This lovely two storey home is set on a fabulous 4000 sq m block and features established gardens, plenty of space and a modern and impeccable interior with amazing features including a huge games/recreation room, extra WC, attractive, modern kitchen/family room and tasteful palette throughout.

UNDER OFFER FOR FULL PRICE

52 Allambie Road Stuart Town FOR SALE $525,000

Fantastic 20 acres at Stuart Town

This spacious 4-bedroom country home, set back from any passing traffic, is the perfect blend of country living and convenience. With slate or hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, the home is both attractive and easy to maintain. The focal point of the home is the cozy fireplace in the living room, perfect for those chilly nights and for entertaining and relaxing with family and friends.

28 Seymour Street Orange NEW PRICE $699,000

Stylish and sophisticated on Seymour

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

1 Church Street Cudal NEW PRICE $385,000

311 a b c a b c a b c

Great start for the first home buyer at Cudal

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

3633 Bogan Road Goonumbla “Coraki”

UNDER OFFER FOR FULL PRICE

1855 Acres $1300 per

acre

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

Nashdale FOR LEASE 211 a b c a b c a b c

Fully Furnished, Tastefully Renovated Executive Cottage

Private and secluded, this delightful cottage boasts uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside. Set within a large property, this lovely home has been tastefully updated to complement the polished floorboards and take advantage of the open countryside. Featuring two good sized bedrooms with storage, a modern kitchen with dishwasher, breakfast bar and open plan living, this cottage is perfect for those seeking a secluded way of life that is only 7kms from Orange’s CBD. It also has a lovely bathroom and extra WC. Surrounded by established gardens, this cottage is also set within park-like grounds.

Offered completely furnished with bespoke pieces and tasteful objet d’art.

3 Agate Street Orange

Five bright and beautiful bedrooms in North Orange

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

Cudal FOR SALE $495,000

Great opportunity for first home buyers!

This well-built, two storey home is in a quiet location on a large 1170m corner block, which also allows for side access to the back yard. The home features three good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms and multiple living spaces including a massive downstairs rumpus area which is currently being used as an extra living room but which would easily convert into another bedroom, games room or gym.

223 Farnham Road Stuart Town 151 Acres

NEW PRICE $570,000

Lifestyle block with building entitlement

This 151 (approx) acre block on the outskirts of Stuart Town boasts a permanent spring-fed creek and views to the surrounding central west countryside. The undulating country is mostly lighter soils and would be suitable for grazing due to its good shade and secure fencing. It has been pasture improved with rye grass, phalaris and a mixture of clover. All of it is arable with light timber. 25 inches annual rainfall. This is a majestic opportunity to live a rural lifestyle close to Mookerawa & Burrendong Dam.

‘Walshville’

Highway,

• Large-scale 422*ha (1042* acre) property, Central tablelands NSW.

•Well improved with steel sheep and cattle yards, laneway system, shearing shed and multiple water sources

•Strong highly improved pastures and excellent soil types

•2 comfortable homes offering good accommodation options

•Over 40 years of ownership by current owners with excellent management during this time. Set up for ease of management

Friday 24th March, 10.30am

The Auction Centre, Bathurst

Ray White Emms Mooney

2965 Mitchell

Vittoria - First Class Finishing & Breeding Property

‘Whitney Green’ 432 Byng Road, Byng - High Quality Grazing Country

• 363 hectares* or 899 acres*

• Subdivided into 22 main paddocks with excellent management and working infrastructure in place

• Running as a cow calf enterprise, carrying consistently 300 breeders

• Strong pastures established with a great fertilizer history

• Near new fencing and reticulated watering system, equipped with a remote tank monitoring system

• 23kms to Orange or 240kms to Sydney CBD

Auction

Friday 24th March, 10.30am

The Auction Centre, Bathurst

SALE

180 Mount Macquarie Road, Carcoar - Luxury Living with 360 Views

Located in the quiet village of Carcoar this stunning 3.57ha* (8.8ac*) property has views like no other. 260km* Sydney & 40min* Bathurst, Orange & Cowra.

• The perfect secluded & private retreat benefitting from a spacious kitchen & open plan dining & living

• Entertainer’s area complete with a brick pizza oven

• 2 water tanks, 3 bay garage, carport, secure gates & sound fencing, wood fire, split systems, ceiling fans & underfloor heating

Sale Contact Agent Open Saturday 18th February 11.30am - 12pm

Agents

Lucy Nell 0400 726 897

James Taylor 0457 792 800

AUCTION SALE

1366 Amaroo Road, Borenore

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

Auction Forthcoming Auction

Open By Appointment

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

27 Plumb Street, Blayney

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

• 10x2m inground swimming pool

Sale Contact Agent

Open By Appointment

James Taylor 0457 792 800

Ray White Emms Mooney

4 SIMPSON CLOSE

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

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

PRICE GUIDE: $769,000 $789,000

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY12.301.00

FLEXIBLE FLOORPLAN Tucked away in a cul de sac in the popular Rosewood Estate this home has a very flexible floorplan lending itself to many different living styles. For the multi-generational family, it provides 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a 3rd toilet, with living areas off both the kitchen and also at different ends of the home. The large flex space could be ideal for extended families and gives them their own private area with its own entrance. This flex space could also suit the home business, home office, or spoil yourself with the ultimate studio or workshop area. A screened pergola area provides another very versatile indoor/outdoor room. The large 1119m2 block offers plenty of room for pets, kids, or potentially your dream garden and a double garage plus single carport takes care of the vehicles.

CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416

GUIDE:

ESCAPE THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE “Ryedale” is a gorgeous character-filled home on a beautiful wide 1,011m2 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 will fall in love with the front of the home with its tasteful colour scheme, peaceful verandah and established romantic garden. Inside the love affair continues with a big yet cosy lounge, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, second smaller sitting area and a fantastic one bedroom studio all filled with character and that homely feeling. This home keeps on giving with a massive shed and carport with rear yard access from laneway. You can truly make this your own private hideaway from the hustle and bustle of life.

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

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PRICE GUIDE: $900,000$930,000

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 9.3010.00

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

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 10.1510.45

DREAM HOME DELIGHT Nestled in one of Orange’s most desired cul-de-sacs, this lovely home has been recently updated. Surrounded by established gardens and with the Coogal Wetlands behind, the home has been designed to bring the outside in from every window. It will easily accommodate the whole family with four bedrooms, the main with an ensuite, a formal lounge room and a spacious open plan living area with windows galore opening onto the outdoor living zone that wraps around the back and side of the house. The terraced gardens are a delight and have easy access to the walking paths around the wetlands. The garage is double in size but is currently used as one car space plus a workshop and there is a toilet as well. It could easily be converted back to a double garage. The landscaping, private courtyards, pretty gardens and attractive home with flexible floorplan combined with the excellent location and wonderful lifestyle on offer make this a dream home come true. CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417

10 LUCKNOW STREET, SPRING HILL $750,000

16 WIRRUNA AVENUE

PRICE

$1,150,000$1,250,000

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

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

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PHILLIP STREET $779,000

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY10.1510.45

PRETTY AS A PICTURE WITH PLENTY OF SPACE Here is a home ready to move into. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac close to North Orange Shopping Centre, playing fields, Botanic Gardens and Adventure Playground is this family-friendly home. There is very little to do but move in. Behind its lovely trendy façade and stylish windows is a newly renovated ensuite, brand new flooring and huge alfresco area. The home has generous proportions throughout, boasting large living areas including a north-facing lounge room and built-ins in all the bedrooms. The back and side yard are a real feature of this property. There is space to put a caravan or boat and plenty of room to entertain under the 10m long covered entertaining area. The yard is secure and private, with room for a trampoline, veggie garden or even a chook yard. Perfect for the family with school buses running along Anson Street, inspections are easily arranged, book yours today.

CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

4 2 2 NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

18 BOOMEY STREET MOLONG

HAPPY LIVING STARTS HERE Within easy walking distance of Bletchington School and backing onto Bletchington Oval, this well presented four-bedroom three-bathroom home is perfect for the growing family. A large north facing lounge room lets plenty of light in, and a generous kitchen and dining area is perfect for entertaining. There is a separate main bedroom with walk through robe and ensuite upstairs, the remaining 3 bedrooms have built- ins, with a bonus ensuite access to the main bathroom from the fourth bedroom. The huge backyard has access through the drive through garage, plenty of spots for an extra garage or workshop, not to mention a bonus separate office or studio out the back. A big wooden deck for BBQs is well complimented by the rear gate onto Bletchington Oval to let the kids wear themselves out. Inspections easily arranged.

PRICE GUIDE: $965,000$1,050,000

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 11.4512.15

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

CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

4 COOMBES PLACE

18 PRINCE STREET

39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 |

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

AUCTION: SATURDAY, 11 MARCH 2023 AT 11AM

DUNTRYLEAGUE

5 ROSEWOOD AVENUE

AUCTION: SATURDAY, 11 MARCH 2023 AT 11AM  DUNTRYLEAGUE

OPEN HOMES: THURS 16 FEBRUARY 6.006.30 | SAT 18 FEBRUARY 12.301.00

HOW SWEET IT IS! Here is a superb opportunity to own a home in one of Orange’s most lovely locations. Rosemary Lane has set its own benchmark for gorgeous and charming homes, just a short walk to town, schools and Duntryleague Golf Club. This adorable double-brick home is neat as a pin. Both bedrooms have gorgeous decorative cornicing and picture rails and are generous in size. The bathroom is updated and there is a handy second toilet off the laundry. You’ll love the eat-in kitchen, which is immaculately presented and offers plenty of bench space. For comfort, there is ducted reverse cycle air conditioning. The back of the home is north facing, prime for an extension, or keep it as is and bask in the natural sunlight all year round in the sunroom. There is excellent rear-yard access, and the opportunity to put a granny-flat out the back on the 741sqm block (STCA). Utilise the secure yard with established veggie patches, heaps of lawn and a double bay shed with power.

CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

OPEN HOMES: THURS 16 FEBRUARY 5.155.45 | SAT 18 FEBRUARY 11.0011.30

ROSEY ROSEWOOD In a great location, walking distance to Bletchington Public School and Brendan Sturgeon Oval is this lovely 3-bedroom home in a quiet cul-de-sac. All three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. A wood-fire sits perfectly in the heart of the home for those cold winter nights and there is also a split system for convenient heating and cooling. There is a three-way bathroom with bath and separate toilet. In the kitchen there is electric cooking and large pantry space. The home is on a large block and there is great side access to the back yard and room for additional shedding. If you’re looking for something in a great location to really add value to with a cosmetic renovation, then look no further!

CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 11.0011.30

SNAP THIS UP! This neatly packaged house is sure to delight the first time buyer, downsizer or investors alike. It is packed full of features for its size including lovely timber floors in the light filled lounge, dining and kitchen and through to each of the three bedrooms. The second bathroom and built-ins in all the bedrooms are a real bonus for a house of this size and age. There is ducted heating and a gas hot water system only 12 months old. The single garage is larger than normal and includes good space for a workshop or garden equipment storage. The backyard is a great size and has plenty of room for the kids to run and play while you watch from the covered verandah along the back of the house. Set in a great school zone in a sought after area you really can’t go wrong with a property like this.

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 9.3010.00

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

CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417

105 FORBES ROAD

$649,000

21 ROSELAWN DRIVE $859,000

3 ROSEMARY LANE

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

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

A LOVELY START FOR YOUR FAMILY Conveniently located within easy walking distance to ANZAC Park, Saint Marys Catholic School and Canobolas high school, this spacious four-bedroom, two bathrooms, two living area home is perfect for the growing family, or a good addition to your investment portfolio. There is ample parking with room for three cars, and a separate single garage/workshop for those weekend projects. The two large lounge rooms mean plenty of space for all the family, with good storage throughout the rest of the home. Both bathrooms are in good condition, and the house is kept comfortable all year round with natural gas heating and split system, air conditioning. Well-maintained, the property is a credit to its owner. Inspections easily arranged; quick settlement available.

CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

PRICE GUIDE: $799,000$819,000

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 10.1510.45

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

CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416

6971 KIEWA STREET, MANILDRA $485,000

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

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

FORBES STREET, CARGO $675,000

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

Renovated and ready to live in, the hard work is done with a lovely new kitchen complete with a wine fridge, dishwasher, gas cooktop and plenty of bench space. Both bathrooms have been tastefully renovated. Hardwood flooring and tiles provide versatility and ducted heating takes care of the cooler months. Good fencing, 2 garden sheds and lock up garage add to this great all-round package. Located in the popular Calare areathis home is the perfect property for a young family to move straight in.

CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416

14 ORANGE ROAD, MANILDRA $499,000

Set in the main street, with great street frontage for foot traffic and customer parking out front, this building currently houses two successful businesses. The larger of the two shops houses a medical clinic leased to two separate long-term tenants and an extra room that could be leased to another party. The butcher shop would be more than happy to sign a 5 year lease with the new owner. The estimated returns on offer cannot be ignored with a gross yield of 8.4% with room to increase by leasing the 3rd spare room.

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

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

CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417

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

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

6 THOMAS BROSNAN WAY $649,000

23 PARK STREET, MOLONG $679,000

22 SPRING STREET $699,000

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Lighting er Molong

Shane Lear of Molong sent in this stunning photograph of the wild storm that swept over the region on Wednesday last week.

OPEN HOUSE Saturday 18th 10.30am - 11.00am

7 ORCHARD GROVE ROAD, orange

There is plenty on offer here for the first home buyer, investor or maybe you want a big shed! Sitting on a generous 823sqm (approx.) block, this three bedroom home has lots of extras.

• Three bedrooms all with built-ins and ceiling fans

• Large kitchen with good bench space, dishwasher and WI Pantry

• Two living areas, large lounge of kitchen plus family room

• Neat three way bathroom with separate toilet, bath and shower

• LARGE walk in storage room, gas wall furnace and attached garage

• Big 8mx5m shed with toilet, great for the handy man or woman

• Close to schools and restaurants

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

$560,000

OPEN HOUSE Saturday 18th 11.30am - 12.00pm

8 EL PASO PLACE, orange

Three bedrooms all with built in robes, master with en-suite

• Separate Lounge room and combined north facing kitchen and dining

• Central three way bathroom with bath and shower

• Attached double garage and recently installed 5kw solar panels

• Fully landscaped yard on a 866sqm (approx) block

• Rear yard backs onto a reserve which allows rear yard access

• Various sheds in back yard suitable for workshop etc

• Solid honest home in great location

• Large block approximately 866sqm

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

$685,000

OPEN HOUSE Saturday 18th 12.15pm - 12.45pm

18 Endeavour Ave, orange

block

• Would increase value dramatically with renovation

• Only around 1.5klm to Summer Street

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

• Walking distance to many attractions

$649,000 -$669,000

The Dalton family were early pioneers of Orange and built many grand homes including Duntryleague and beautiful Galbally House located in sought after Byng Street and sitting on an impressive 3,998sqm block. This outstanding property built to exacting standards between 1917 and 1918 has only had three owners. It is time for the current custodians to move on and Galbally House is waiting for new owners to love and enjoy as a family home or explore other possibilities perhaps a sub-division or maybe a commercial venture (both subject to council approval)

location in central Orange on a near acre of land.

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

OPEN INSPECTIONS

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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION THREE BASKETBALL

OC Life photographer Cec Tilburg caught all the girls highschool division three basketball action at the PCYC on Tuesday, February 7. The evening ended with the KWS Eagles beating the Wildcat Rebels 22-18, and United Ophir Onyx’s defeating the KWS Wildcats in a close match 16-15.

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Open rehearsals for Orange Youth Orchestra

This Saturday, the Orange Regional Conservatorium is throwing open its doors and inviting all young local musicians to come and see what the Orange Youth Orchestra is all about!

Orange’s long-standing youth ensemble is looking forward to a massive year ahead and they are kicking things o with a big open rehearsal and a chance to meet the new conducting team of Dahle Innes, Laith Ismail and Stephanie Li.

For over 30 years, the Orange Youth Orchestra has provided regional music students with high-quality orchestral training and experiences. Its goal is to extend young musicians and provide them with the chance to play a wide variety of orchestral repertoire.

Orange Youth Orchestra is open to all young orchestral musicians of an AMEB Grade 5 playing level or above. So, if you play a string, wind, brass or percussion instrument you are invited along to join in!

Even if you are not quite advanced enough to join right now, you can still come along to find out what the future holds for you and have some fun.

The new conducting team have been busily preparing new, fresh and fun repertoire for the year. So, come along, meet the team, meet fellow students from across the region, play some tunes and enjoy an afternoon tea.

To take part in the open rehearsal head to the Orange Regional Conservatorium auditorium at 1.30pm Saturday, February 18.

Come on down to Cumnock Markets this Saturday.

Cumnock invites you to join them for their next market day this Saturday, February 18.

With stall holders producing delicious cakes, biscuits, jams, chutneys and pickles you’re sure to go home with something exquisite.

Homemade craft items are available, as well as local honey, woodcraft, plants and seedlings.

Stalls are able to fit undercover in the case of a rainy morning.

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

Pancake Tuesday feast and fun at Millthorpe on February 21

Traditional Christian feast, Pancake Tuesday, has returned to the historic village of Millthorpe this Wednesday evening, February 21, and everyone is invited!

St Mark’s Anglican Church Hall on Park Street from 6pm, will host this unique event featuring dozens of home-made meals, fillings, desserts, tea and co ee, and, of course, freshly-made pancakes.

For more information or details of this year’s event, contact David on 6366 3397, mob. 0456 733 437.

Orange Youth Orchestra’s new conducting team for 2023: Dahle Innes (Co-Conductor), Laith Ismail (Co-Conductor) and Stephanie Li (Associate Conductor).

Quick Crossword Quiz

1 Which storyteller are the fables The Tortoise and the Hare and The Boy Who Cried Wolf attributed to?

2 In which year was The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare first published?

3 What was Madonna’s (pictured) seventh studio album, released on February 22, 1998?

4 What does NASA stand for?

5 How many teams play in the Australian Football League?

6 Which band released the albums Adrenaline and Around the Fur?

7 Who directed the films Boyz n the Hood and Higher Learning?

8 The Ganges river, Meghna river and Brahmaputra river all flow into which bay?

9 How many pens did Barack Obama use to sign the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law?

10 Gangkhar Puensum is the highest mountain in which landlocked Asian country?

Wordfind

AORAKI

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

Theme: Mountains No. 071

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

Crossmath

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

No. 071

No. 071 Edgeword

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

Drop Down

Sudoku No. 071

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

891 13 9 62 1

18 6 829 4 68

57 8 37 5 249

No. 071

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. 071

QU RE

EN EV SE OP

EL VE

There may be more than one possible answer.

There may be more than one possible answer.

Today’s Focus:

21 words: Good

32 words: Very good

43 words: Excellent

D SR I E

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”. D D

A C

Reference: Macquarie Dictionary Sat 0801

Congratulations to last week’s winners

Loony Lotto - Belinda Gri ths Call

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LIFEandTIMES with ANGUS GIBB

THE GREAT SEARCH:

Over the past weekend, we have been wading through a ridiculous amount of Lego. A friend of ours dropped o a few old crates, which made all of us very excited. As I let my eyes wander over this immense haul, one thing caught my attention — It was the Millennium Falcon window piece. Now for those readers who are neither Star Wars nor Lego enthusiasts, the Millennium Falcon Lego set is up there as one of the great classics. I was faced with a choice as I held that window piece in my hand. Either I let it go, because of the immense e ort that would be required to search through this huge amount of Lego to find all of the pieces, or we could do it. If we let it go, we could just get on with our lives but maybe feel regret for not jumping in, or we could risk spending the next few days on all fours searching. We chose to do the latter. I don’t know how many hours we spent over the next few days searching and searching and searching for the 1300+ pieces that were all mixed in together. It was a long, frustrating and painful process. It was physically draining. My eyes grew more and more tired as the hours dragged on. My knees became red from being on them all day. My back began to ache from being in a constant hunched-over position. But after three days, we did it. It was finished. The search was over. We had conquered the Lego pile. And we were the proud

new owners of the Millennium Falcon. Although there were a couple of pieces missing (but none that a quick search on the website Bricklink won’t fix) it looks fantastic. It is now the pride and joy of our kids. As we finished it, we were filled with an overwhelming sense of achievement. There were times when we found ourselves regretting this decision to build it. There were times we felt like giving up because the search was too hard. But it was all worth it. It made me think about the searches we go on in life. The people, the experiences, the possessions, the meaning we chase in this life. We can find ourselves searching and searching to find what it is we are looking for. What might it be for you? In the book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible, King Solomon writes about his own great search for meaning in this life and says this in Ecclesiastes 2:3 - ‘I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was good for people to do under the heavens during the few days of their lives.’ His conclusion, if you read Ecclesiastes is that so much of this life is meaningless. This makes searching seem like a bleak endeavour doesn’t it – like wading through a never-ending pile of Lego, just to find a single 1x2 beige clip. But look how Jesus answers the quest of the great search in Mathew 7:7 - ‘Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.’ Keep searching. The end result is truly amazing and worth it in the end.

Fond Memories

JOURNALISTS, FULL-TIME NARROMINE & TRANGIE

The Narromine Star is published weekly and was established in 2021 to bring local news back to the Narromine Shire. On the back of that success, the Warren Star will soon launch to serve the people of the Warren Shire. We now have full-time journalist positions available, with the opportunity for dedicated and passionate journalists to take on these community leadership positions in each town, keeping the local community informed about local issues, news and events, and helping drive positive change in our region. This position is supported by offices based in Gilgandra and Dubbo. The successful applicants will be based in Narromine and Warren respectively, and be responsible for producing written, photographic and digital content.

Ideally, applicants should have:

• Previous journalism, communica-

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tions or equivalent industry experience or qualification.

• Exceptional spelling and grammar.

• Digital photography skills.

• Computer skills with ability to learn new software design packages.

• Ability to work flexible and irregular hours.

• Driver’s Licence.

• Willingness to work independently as well as within a team environment.

• Good organisation and time management skills.

• A high attention to detail.

For full job description, further information and to send applications (including two previous work references) contact:

Managing Editor, Lucie Peart gm@narrominestar.com.au

Ph: 0421 220 388

CROSS purposes

A NEW START WITH

“Hi, Eric,” said Bill. “Haven’t seen you for a while. Still bringing apple slice for smoko, I see. How’s it going?”

“Good, thanks. You?”

“Most things, yeah. But here’s a question for you. Nearly all the blokes here at work think that being a Christian is all about being good, moral, religious. And I know that’s not right. We’re not on some higher moral plain at all. Not me, anyway.”

“I know what you mean, Bill,” said Eric. “I might be able to help, though. In the Bible, where I was reading, a really religious bloke came to Jesus, to check him out. But Jesus wasn’t impressed by him at all. He just cut him short by saying: ‘unless a person is born again, no one can get into heaven!’”

“Born a second time? That would have been confusing! I suppose it means born once, normally; then born again, being forgiven and joining God’s family?”

“Yup. Letting God’s Holy Spirit give us a new life. It’s not about being good, but starting again with God. Now we’re living with Jesus as boss.”

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BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

Feb 16: Ice-T, US actor-rapper, 65. John McEnroe, US tennis player, 64. Des Hasler league player-coach, 62. Andy Taylor British musician of Duran Duran, 62. Alyssa-Jane Cook , actress, 56. Cathy Freeman, Olympic athlete, 50. Valentino Rossi, Italian motorcyclist, 44. Agyness Deyn, British model, 40. Feb 17: Barry Humphries, comedian-actor, 89. Lou Diamond Phillips, US actor, 61. Michael Jordan, US basketball player, 60. Dominic Purcell, actor, 53. Denise Richards, US actress, 52. Paris Hilton US socialite and heiress, 42. A.B de Villers, South African cricketer, 39. Ed Sheeran, English singer, 32. Alex de Minaur, tennis champ, 24.

Feb 18: Len Deighton, British author, 94. Yoko Ono, widow of Beatle John Lennon, 90. Cybill Shepherd US actress, 73. John Travolta, US actor, 69. Greta Scacchi

British-Italian actress, 63. Matt Dillon US actor, 59. Sandra Sully, TV news presenter, 58. Dr Dre, rapper, 58. Andrew Daddo, TV/radio presenter, 56. Molly Ringwald, US actress, 55. Josip ?imunic, soccer player-coach, 45. Todd Lasance, actor, 38.

Feb 19: Smokey Robinson US pop singer, 83. Amy Tan author, 71. Prince Andrew, royal, 63. Hana Mandlikova , Czech tennis player, 61. Seal, British singer, 60. Benicio Del Toro, Puerto Rican actor, 56. Lisa McCune, actress, 52. Beth Ditto US singer, 42.

Feb 20: Dr Harry Cooper, TV vet, 79. Cindy Crawford US model, 57. Kimberley Davies, Aussie actress, 50. Rihanna , Barbadian singer, 35. Daly Cherry-Evans footy player, 34.

Feb 21: Kelsey Grammer, US actor, 68. Mary Chapin Carpenter US country singer, 65. Christopher Atkins, US actor, 62. Michael Slater, cricketer, 53. Jennifer Love Hewitt, US actress/singer, 44. Jessica McNamee actress, 38. Charlotte Church, Welsh singer, 37. Elliot Page (formerly Ellen Page), US actor, 36. Ashley Greene, US model-actress, 36.

Feb 22: Vijay Singh, Fiji golfer, 60. Mark Ferguson Tamworth-born TV news anchor, 57. James Blunt British singer, 49. Drew Barrymore US actress, 48. Dichen Lachman, actress, 41. Shaun Tait cricketer, 40.

John Travolta

THUMBS UP to vet Ryan and nurse Josh at Orange Vet Hospital for the exceptional, emergency outof-hours care they provided for our very senior dog last week. Our dear old mate was treated with utmost professionalism and care — thank you!

THUMBS UP to Amanda at Orange City Council for her outstanding work on this year’s Seniors Festival, with a huge range of activities on o er — and ably supported by the Community Services Team. Well done!

THUMBS UP to the Orange City Council Ageing Services Team for the o cial launch of the Seniors Village Hub. Congratulations on the establishment of this wonderful community resource.

THUMBS DOWN to a local fastfood franchise in Orange. I placed an order online at 9am and an hour later I got a call saying that the order was cancelled.

THUMBS UP to local taxi drivers who are polite, follow all the road rules and maintain a clean vehicle for the comfort of their passengers. Thank you!

THUMBS UP to Liz Phelps Photography. Highly recommended for wedding photography.

THUMBS UP to the postman who delivers to Ophir Street. Great service, a really nice bloke, plus a dog lover.

THUMBS UP What a fabulous night out at Canobolas Dance Hall on Thursday night to see Messalina! An amazing performance by this talented group of local ladies singing beautiful soul songs and the support band rocked. We had a ball singing and dancing the night away! Thank you to all involved for organising this event. Can’t wait until next time.

THUMBS DOWN to the Red P-plater who parked the wrong way near the Anson street arcade. The sign says parallel parking, not angle parking. You could have caused a serious accident.

THUMBS DOWN to the smokers who throw their butts on the ground at the back of the hospital. There are more butts on the ground than the gravel you have kicked away.

THUMBS UP to the contractors in Hill Street south for the e cient manner in which they are working.

THUMBS UP to the man who paid my grocery bill at Woolworths a few weeks ago. I had no cash on me, but my bank account was healthy and I used my EFTPOS card. Despite using the correct PIN the card did not work. I went to the bank to fix it and was told they’d had some issues but that it should be working now. The man would not give me contact details to reimburse him. While the bill was not excessive it was a very kind thing to do.

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