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We received the sad news on Friday that our much-loved “History Talking” columnist Helen McAnulty passed away earlier that morning. One of the things I enjoy in this job is that I get the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and to listen to their stories. I feel privileged to have known Helen and I have great admiration for the many years of work she put into collecting and writing up other people’s stories through her oral history group. I’m sure her contributions will be missed by our readers and I’d like to express my heartfelt sympathies to the family.

It’s National Blood Donor Week (June 10–16) and I’d like to take the opportunity to encourage you all to consider booking in for a donation. While one in three people will need blood at some stage in their life, only one in thirty donate. It’s something I have done on and off over the years, but lately, I have been trying to make more of an effort. I know it’s easy to get caught up in other things, but it really is only a small inconvenience and donating blood can be, quite literally, life-saving.

It’s the end of a tough week here in the OC Life office with Covid and other ailments wreaking havoc among our small team, on top of a short week, but here is another edition of Orange City Life for your reading pleasure.

Who first owned ‘The Last of the V8 Interceptors’?

Iconic Mad Max Ford bought

from

Orange dealership

Forty-five years ago, Australian cinema audiences were introduced to the loud, violent dystopian world of George Miller and Byron Kennedy’s Mad Max.

Starring a then-unknown Mel Gibson, the film went on to become an Australian classic and spawned a series of sequels, the latest of which, Furiosa, is currently showing on our cinema screens.

While the film and its sequel helped propel Mel Gibson to international stardom, for many fans the real star of the story is not Gibson’s character Max Rockatansky, but rather his iconic black ‘Pursuit Special’.

The story of the car’s transformation from a regular production model 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT coupe into ‘The Last of the V8 Interceptors’ has been told by numerous car magazines and other media outlets over the years. With a tiny budget to play with, the XB GT, along with two ex-Victorian police Ford Falcon V8 XB sedans, was purchased from an auction in Frankston, Victoria in 1976.

The vehicle was then handed over to Melbourne car customisers Graf-X International to modify for the film, adding the Concorde-style front, roof and boot spoilers and the Weiand 6-71 supercharger. Initially given to the film’s mechanic Murray Smith in lieu of payment, the car was repurchased by Kenney and Miller for the sequel, Mad Max 2 and again discarded once shooting was complete.

Rescued from a South Australian wreckers and restored by Bob Fursenko in the mid-1980s, the vehicle was later sold to the Cars of the Stars Motor Museum in England, where it stayed until 2011 when the collection was purchased by American real estate developer Michael Deezer. The Mad Max Pursuit Special now sits in Deezer’s Orlando Auto Museum alongside other famous film and television cars like the A-Team van, KITT Trans Am, and the 1948 Ford Deluxe “Greased Lightning” from the movie Grease.

While the post-movie history of the Ford XB Falcon has been well-documented, less is known about the car’s early years other than it was ordered new and sold right here in Orange by local Ford dealership Rural Motors in Lords Place.

Orange City Life has been trying to uncover more about the vehicle’s origins and how it made its way to Melbourne, but having spoken with former local car dealers, car enthusiasts and avid Mad Max fans there has been little but dead ends.

What we do know is the Ford Falcon XB GT hardtop was built in November 1973 and was originally Polar White with a two-tone bonnet. It came with a 351ci Cleveland V8 engine and black vinyl interior and seat belts (only made compulsory in 1971).

When purchased for the film in 1976 the vehicle had Victorian rego plates IFE509. Thanks to inquiries by curious Mad Max fan and car enthusiast Allan Smith of Tasmanian, we know it was first registered in Victoria by

...While the post-movie history of the Ford XB Falcon has been well-documented, less is known about the car’s early years other than it was ordered new and sold right here in Orange by

local Ford dealership Rural Motors in Lords Place...

Bob Jane Southern Motors, North Melbourne, on July 9, 1975. Bob Jane Southern Motors had acquired the Car from Frank Johnson Auto Mart, Glen Waverley, according to Allan, who had also been able to uncover that its NSW rego number was GPV996.

Chasing information about the car, Orange City Life spoke with Adrian Bennett, who is arguably one of the biggest fans of the Mad Max film franchise. Fourteen years ago, Adrian left his home in Yorkshire, England for Silverton, outside of Broken Hill, where he has built a museum paying homage to Mad Max 2.

In the late 1990s, while still living in England, Adrian even imported an XB Falcon from Texas, which he turned into a replica of Max’s Pursuit Special. That replica and another, which was destroyed during the making of Mad Max 2, are on display in his museum.

“It’s been a 42-year passion,” said Adrian, who never thought a trip to the movies at 18 would lead him to a new life in the Australian desert.

“It was just absolute perfection,” he said of Max’s iconic car. “You know, it just had a certain stance about it and just worked absolutely perfectly in the film… to see it transformed into this beautiful, sleek, mean-looking beast was incredible!”

Anyone remember seeing a Polar White 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT coupe around Orange in 1974? We’d love to hear about it.

Animal collisions jump 22%

Animal collisions have increased by 22 per cent year-on-year according to new claims data from national insurer AAMI.

According to their analysis of past claims data NSW is the most dangerous state for wildlife collisions (30 per cent), followed by Victoria (29 per cent) and Queensland (24 per cent). Although during the previous two years, Victoria was the most dangerous, followed by NSW and then Queensland.

Dubbo holds the dubious title of Australia’s worst animal collision hotspot, followed by Sunbury in Victoria and Goulburn in New South Wales.

Within NSW, Orange is the number three animal collision hotspot behind Dubbo and Goulburn.

Surprisingly, most Australian drivers are unaware when animals are most active, the majority (80 per cent) incorrectly believe the worst seasons are summer and spring, although more than a quarter (28 per cent) of road accidents involving wildlife take place between

June to August and almost 60 per cent (58 per cent) occurring between May and October.

One in five (19 per cent) also incorrectly believe the most dangerous time for animals on the road is late at night when dark, but a quarter of accidents occur from 4:30pm- 8pm.

Saturday is the worst day of the week for wildlife-related road accidents –with almost one-third (31 per cent) of incidents taking place over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

Disturbingly, the research from AAMI also found most drivers (60 per cent) would dangerously swerve or slam on the brakes to avoid colliding with an animal, putting themselves and other drivers at risk.

“AAMI’s research found only around a quarter of Aussies would keep driving, even if it meant hitting an animal and damaging their car,” AAMI Motor Claims Manager, Leah James said.

“What people might not know is that it can be more dangerous to swerve to avoid hitting an animal than to keep

driving. Swerving can mean losing control of your car, and increase the chances of colliding with a tree, pole or another vehicle, injuring yourself, passengers and potentially other drivers.”

And unfortunately, added Leah, the research showed more than 40 per cent of drivers don’t pay attention to wildlife warning signs.

“These signs are in place for a reason - to keep road users and wildlife safe. Paying attention to wildlife signs may not prevent an animal collision from happening, but it will help you start preparing so you’re less likely to swerve in shock,” Leah said, urging drivers to be particularly vigilant at dawn and dusk.

“Our claims data consistently tells us dawn and dusk are the most dangerous times for animal collisions,” she explained. “During Winter, days are shorter and many of us are on the road when there’s low light in the early mornings and late afternoons. This coincides with when nocturnal mammals are most active, so drivers need to be more vigilant, and on the

lookout for wildlife.

“To avoid a collision with wildlife, slow down when you see warning signs, scan the road ahead, and use your peripheral vision to keep an eye on the edges for wildlife feeding, or about to cross.”

In 2023, animal rescue organisation WIRES received more than 180,000 calls to its rescue line and assisted more than 130,000 native animals.

Kristie Newton from WIRES said that a large portion of the wildlife in their care has come to them due to a vehicle collision, either being struck themselves or left orphaned after the mother was killed.

“Sadly, because of the increase of habitat loss and extreme weather, our wildlife are becoming more vulnerable to traffic, and collisions with vehicles are on the rise,” she said.

“It is important for drivers to be prepared when travelling, especially in regional and rural areas or in areas of large-scale development. By taking note of the following steps, you can protect both yourself and our native animals.”

Celebrating our subterranean world

In celebration of the International Day of Caves and the Subterranean World on June 6, local cavers (speleologists) and other nature enthusiasts took time out to explore the marvellous Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve.

The ancient limestone caves have provided refuge for untold generations of the Wiradjuri people and a home for native wildlife and protected species like the eastern bent-winged bat.

The International Day of Caves and the Subterranean World was created to spread awareness of the many incredible caves and karsts around the world and educate people about the role these special places play in out natural world.

just 14 kilometres

Located

from Orange on the Escort Way, the Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve is a popular picnic destination and the caves are well worth a visit.

Sad news reached us on Friday morning of the passing of Helen McAnulty, who is well known to our readers as the author of the popular “History Talking” column.

For nearly 50 years, in towns across NSW, Helen diligently recorded stories of the past.

“Behind every face, there is a story,” Helen would say. It was a phrase that became something of a slogan for her work and she had a passion for uncovering the seemingly little stories,

Vale Helen McAnulty

the everyday things that make up the majority of the human experience.

It wasn’t politics or sweeping international events that attracted her interest, but rather the games people played, the food they ate, the day-to-day minutia that’s so taken for granted that often it is not ever spoken or written about and so lost to history when it’s gone.

Helen has often told the story of the man who inadvertently inspired her in her quest, the quiet, unassuming Nygan grazier Arthur Hall.

Helen met Arthur Hall when she and her husband Bill were posted to teach in Bogan River township in 1970s. Both with a keen interest in history, they joined the local historical society and Helen had the chance to talk with Arthur about his family’s experience on their property near the village of Coolabah. He spoke

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of his family arriving in the 1860s and told tales of driving cattle and child, but failed to mention that during the First World War, he was awarded a Victoria Cross for capturing a machine gun post and carrying a wounded comrade to safety.

It was then, that Helen began to record people’s stories, a task she continued after leaving Nygan for Gulgong and in Orange since arriving in 2008.

At first, she would simply interview people one-on-one, but Helen soon discovered that getting people talking in a group could be much more interesting. They would bounce off each other and one person’s story would remind someone of another. In this way, her Oral History Group uncovered many amazing tales and recollections of the past, which Helen documented in her “History Talking” columns for first the

Mudgee Guardian and then Orange City Life.

At this January’s Australia Day Awards, Helen was named the 2024 Orange Citizen of the Year in recognition of her many decades of work collecting oral history.

Her contributions, as well as being an important record and source for future historians, have been much loved by the readers of this magazine and will be greatly missed.

Helen described what she did as adding “colour and vibrancy” to the dry facts of history. As anyone who met her can attest, Helen had a vibrancy and wit that brought joy and added colour to the lives of those around her.

Helen passed away at Orange Hospital on Friday morning, June 7, 2024. She will be greatly missed by many and we extend our sympathy to her family.

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Refurbished sports court for Eugowra Public School

It has been a long, slow road to recovery for the small township of Eugowra which was devastated by the terrible floods of November 2022.

But this week the community can celebrate another milestone on that journey with the announcement of a substantial grant so that Eugowra Public School students can refurbish their damaged sports courts.

The school has been allocated $131,450 through the Community Building Partnership program to repair theirs tennis and basketball/netball courts and cricket pitch with resurfacing along with the installation of new lighting.

Making the announcement last week, Member for Orange Phil Donato said Eugowra Public School is one of 13 projects to have benefited under the 2023 Community Building Partnership Program funding.

“The State Government funds will deliver muchneeded improvements to local facilities and it’s great to

see the kids of Eugowra are among those to benefit,” Mr Donato said.

“It’s also great news for the electorate,” he added. “I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference for community groups in the area.”

Along with Eugowra P and C, successful projects in the Orange electorate for the 2023 round include:

• Trundle Children’s Centre, Shade Sail installation$11,770

• Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Painting of the Disability Therapy Centre in Orange - $8,958

• Forbes Shire Council, Lions Park Shade Sale - $37,692

• Sporting Shooters Association Forbes, Clay Target Trap Replacement Program - $ 5,000

• Tullamore Inc, Tullamore Preschool Kitchen Refurbishment - $16,185

• The Orange Society of Model Engineers Co-operative

Ltd, Safety and Unloading Improvements at Matthews Park, Orange - $7,403

• Age of Fishes Museum Inc., Hot beverage machine for the Age of Fishes Museum, Canowindra - $8,200

• Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) NSW Ltd, PCYC Orange – Purchase of Gym Equipment - $11,090

• Parkes Shire Food Service Inc, Kitchen Equipment Upgrade - $ 25,000

• Orange Golf Club Ltd, Duntryleague Mansion Veranda Repairs - $ 15,000

• Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society Inc, Upgrade to Stage Curtains and Lighting Equipment - $14,000

• Trundle War Memorial School of Arts, Trundle War Memorial Hall Hearing Loop Installation - $10,000

The Community Building Partnership program has funded more than 19,700 community projects since it started in 2009.

For more information, visit the Community Building Partnership website: nsw.gov.au/cbp

THE GOOD ENOUGH PARENT

with EMILY THOMPSON

Birthdays

Miss Nine is about to be Miss 10. Unfortunately, we’ve promised her a birthday party this time after years of neglect and can I just say that party planning is literally the worst part of parenting? I’d also like to apologise in advance to the parents of the kids we’re inviting for completely ruining your Saturday. As if stupid soccer in three-degree sleet wasn’t bad enough? So, we’ve chosen a destination party. This is like a destination wedding, in that it costs almost as much, but is a dance party/ninja course/nail pamper session/laser tag fun time for the 10-year-old attendees while the parents stand nearby and suffer. However, this also means I don’t have to clean anything or hide the copious amount of scotch in my kitchen, so I believe it’s worth it.

We start with the guest list. I explain to Miss soon-to-be-10 that she can invite her beloved teacher, but that teachers are oddly usually busy on Saturday afternoons and will have to decline. We negotiate through only asking two friends, to her entire year, to just enough kids that I don’t have to pay extra for any of them. Perfect.

Food is next. I tell her to instruct all of her friends to eat lunch first, because I have no intention of providing a meal.

I ask her to write a list of snacks to provide and she hands me a sheet of paper that basically reads “Aisles 3–6 of North Orange Woollies”. Okay, cool. I’ve just realised why parents get judged so harshly for all of their parenting choices. It’s because our kids force us into them and it’s their decision-making skills that suck. We whittle it down to only six bowls of lollies and three different types of Twisties. This is also the point where I try and talk her into just having birthday

cake at the park. “I’m not falling for that garbage again” she informs me coolly. Damn it.

Lastly, I tackle the bane of my entire existence — loot bags. WHY ARE THESE A THING? As a parent, I see how much joy they bring and once home (after I’ve confiscated any Mars Bars for myself as tax), I settle into a rewarding three hours of a post-party sugar high child annoying me with a party blower

4cm from my eyeball. #Saturdays. Still, not wanting to contribute anymore to our plastic pollution, throwaway society and raising a generation of future adults who don’t understand the concept of delayed gratification, I decide on flower seeds.

A quick google makes me realise that a personalised packet (*Thank you for coming to Miss Nine’s party! Time to P*** off home and annoy your parents who just want to chill with a surprise gardening task!) is wildly out of my budget, but I could possibly do individual seed packets and a small pot… maybe. I toy with the idea of discussing this with Miss Nine, but I simply don’t have the energy to argue with her tonight. And because she’ll win, and my ego can’t handle that today.

I also understand that this will drop me even further down the social ladder at school, but Miss Nine is my second child and that ship sailed years ago. I contemplate adding a mini bottle of apology Bailey’s for all the parents though.

Party planned, I let my husband know everything, so he can do nothing but turn up and get praised simply for being present. #iwishiwasadadtoo.

Happy birthday little Miss 10!

Council seeks VOLUNTEERS

Orange City Council is encouraging residents to consider volunteering with their Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) and enrich the life of someone else along with their own.

The ACVVS is seeking people to volunteer for a minimum of one hour a fortnight to provide friendship and companionship for older people living in Orange.

Orange Mayor Jason Hamling urged people to consider volunteering and make a real difference in the life of someone else.

“Just one hour a fortnight can make such a difference to the quality of life of an older person who is unable to get out and about or feels isolated and alone,” Cr Hamling said.

“It’s a simple as dropping in for a cuppa and a chat, a game of cards or a walk around the garden. It couldn’t be easier to make a positive impact. Will this be the year you volunteer?”

The free Australian Government scheme is delivered by Orange City Council and is available to anyone on a Home Care Package or living in residential aged care.

Orange Regional Museum Manager and ACVVS volunteer Mary-Elizabeth Andrews started visiting Ilse Kittler late last year. They were paired up after it was discovered Ms Andrews spoke German, while Ilse is of German heritage.

“I drop by on my lunch break once a fortnight and we chat for about 45 minutes. Sometimes I’ll take biscuits or a cake. Ilse likes to talk about her family, and she helps me work on my German language skills,” Ms Andrews said.

Mrs Kittler, who used to run a German program on Orange Community Radio and was a Telecare volunteer herself, was signed up to the ACVVS by her daughter who lives in Queensland and wanted her mother to maintain social connections.

“I look forward to the visits. Mary-Liz is a very interesting lady and has done quite a bit of travel, which we enjoy talking about,” Mrs Kittler said.

To find out more about becoming a volunteer or recipient of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, contact Orange City Council’s Community Services on 6393 8600.

Volunteers will receive training from Orange City Council and must complete a police check and volunteer induction.

Interested in becoming a volunteer?

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AGED CARE VOLUNTEER VISITORS SCHEME

Through regular visits, our volunteer visitors provide companionship for older people wanting social connection. You can access the free program if you receive a home care package or live in an aged-care residence.

FIND OUT MORE

P: 02 6393 8600

W: orange.nsw.gov.au/older-people

A: Giyalang Ganya, Community Services 286 Lords Place, Orange

what’s happening in orange

LIVE MUSIC AT THE VIC

JAM Orange’s monthly Open Mic night is heading to the Victoria Hotel on Friday, June 14.

Always popular, the local open mic scene features a mix of up-and-coming musicians and well-known local talent.

A ‘moveable feast’ the open mic rotates around a number of local venues to expose local talent to new audiences.

For any new performer looking to sign up, you’ll find the PA, amps and drums all set up and ready to go. Register to play by emailing openmic@jamorange.com.au. The night gets underway at 7:30pm.

The live music continues on Saturday, June 15 with the everpopular Toni and Lenny performing at the Vic from 8.30pm

2024 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL

COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW

Orange Civic Theatre

Saturday, June 15 @ 8pm

WHO’S YOUR MAN? WHY, IT’S JIMEOIN, OF COURSE!

Ever wondered why dogs get so excited around 6pm? Or what the point of the little toe is? Or what to do when you forget someone’s name? Come along and see Jimeoin and you will find out all the answers to the world’s big questions.

With more facial expressions than a baby eating a lemon, don’t miss Jimeoin as he takes you on a journey that’ll have you none the wiser by the time he takes his final bow!

See the man who is regarded as one of the top stand-up comedians on the planet live at the Orange Ex-Services’ Club.

See Jimeoin’s hilarious new show ‘Who’s your Man?!’ at the Orange Ex-Services’ Club, Friday, July 26.

THE MOUSETRAP ORANGE CIVIC THEATRE, JUNE 27 - JUNE 30

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A FEAST OF FUN AT THE NEWBRIDGE WINTER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL —

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

There’ll be live music, dancing, feasting, fighting and more at this year’s Newbridge Winter Solstice Festival, which gets underway with a Mediaeval Banquet you won’t soon forget!

The Newbridge Winter Solstice Festival Mediaeval Banquet will be held ahead of Saturday’s festival at the village showgrounds on Friday, June 21.

It will be an evening of feasting, dancing and entertainment, with the earring of your fanciest mediaeval attire encouraged, but not mandatory by any means. In front of a roaring fire, performers and musicians will roam while you enjoy hearty soup, and mains — including beef, pork, chicken, lamb and turkey – and an apple pastry for dessert. A drinks package of wine, beer and soft drinks - including spicy mulled wine is included in the ticket price.

The Newbridge Winter Solstice Festival opens at 11am on Saturday, June 22 with a program of everything from Morris Dancing, Highland pipers and Viking battles to belly dancers, live music and even jousting!

THE AUSTRALIAN EAGLES – LIFE IN THE FAST LANE

Orange Civic Theatre

Saturday, July 20 @ 8pm

After the great success of 2023, market stallholders have clamoured to be part of this year’s Newbridge Winter Solstice Festival, with over sixty stalls confirmed for a precinct that will stretch over two blocks between The Gladstone Hotel and the Newbridge Showground.

You’ll find plenty of hearty fare at the showground canteen and numerous food stalls along with sellers of specialty foods, themed souvenirs, clothes, handmade crafts and furniture.

The festival concludes with the lighting of the Wikerman bonfire at 5pm.

Entry to the Newbridge Winter Solstice Festival is by donation at the gate. Tickets for the banquet are available on Eventbrite by searching “Newbridge Winter Solstice Festival Mediaeval Banquet”.

Follow Newbridge Winter Solstice on Facebook to find out more.

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS, THE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS

Orange Civic Theatre

Tuesday, July 30 @ 7.30pm

What to plant as we head into winter

by EMILY MIDDLETON

It’s the first week into winter, and people are wondering about their gardens. Is it safe to plant new things? How do we make sure our plants stay safe during the frost, if it hasn’t gotten them already?

We spoke to our experts at Thomson’s Garden Centre for all our winter gardening questions.

What kind of things can be planted now?

Horticulturists have advised that in Orange, all frost-hardy plants are OK to be planted.

Vegetables such as onions, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, cabbage and kale, have been given the thumbs up.

Roses and many deciduous trees are also good to be put

into the ground. These include deciduous fruiting trees, shrubs, and ornamental trees.

Winter annuals (plants that germinate, flower, set seed and die all in one season) are ready to be planted now, with experts saying it’s a perfect time to do so.

If you have a particular plant you’re thinking of planting, make sure you research or ask your trusty horticulturalist for more information.

While this may come as a surprise to some people, Thomson’s explained that these plants are dormant.

What is dormancy?

For plants, similar to when humans rest at night, go to ‘sleep’ when they are ready to prepare their soft

tissues for freezing temperatures. Instead of exerting energy trying to grow, they understand it’s a difficult task during winter, and they know to stop trying, and to instead wait until milder weather returns.

This makes now a perfect time for planting these frost-hardy plants. Key being frost-hardy! What does frost-hardy mean?

Frost-hardy – or frost-tolerant –plants are from parts of the world that endure regular frosts, and can cope in the freezing conditions. With Orange frosts already beginning in autumn, and winter set to host quite a number more, planting frosttolerant plants is the key to making sure your garden survives the cooler months.

I have plants that aren’t frost-hardy, what do I do?

A number of summer annuals would be more than ready to be ripped out of the garden at this stage, as well as some non-frosthardy fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes.

If your plants aren’t annuals, and just generally not tolerant of frost, then the best bet is to move plants to a more protected area if possible. This could be a veranda, near a wall, and sometimes even inside.

If the plants can’t be moved, or are maybe just a bit more sensitive, frost cloth is a good option. If taking this route, ensure the cloth doesn’t touch any parts of the plant, eg. using stakes or a frame, and ensure the cloth reaches the ground.

Expression of Interest

Invitation to Local Indigenous Artists

Newmont Cadia is excited to announce an opportunity for local indigenous artist(s) to showcase their talents and to contribute to the cultural enrichment of our mine site.

As part of our commitment to fostering meaningful connections with Indigenous communities, we are seeking expressions of interest from talented local artist(s) to create a vibrant mural that celebrates Indigenous culture and heritage that reflects the unique cultural identity of Indigenous communities in the surrounding area.

This will serve as a visual representation of our respect for Indigenous heritage and the importance of collaboration.

We invite indigenous artists with a passion for storytelling through art to submit their interest in participating in this project. The selected artist will have the opportunity to leave a legacy at our mine site and contribute to a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture among our employees and visitors.

We look forward to receiving submissions from talented Indigenous artists who are eager to contribute to this exciting project.

KEY DETAILS

• Theme: The mural should celebrate Indigenous culture, traditions, and connection to the land.

• Location: The proposed site is centrally located in the main administration area, prominently situated along the primary thoroughfare. It will encompass a wall and extend across a doorway at an angle.

• Medium: Artist are encouraged to propose their preferred medium.

• Timeline: The project timeline will be finalised in collaboration with the selected artist(s), with completion expected for Central West NAIDOC week celebrations in October.

• Budget: A budget has been allocated for this project, covering all necessary materials, artist fees and installation costs.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• A brief artist statement outlining their connection to Indigenous culture and their approach to storytelling through art.

• Examples of previous work, particularly any pieces that demonstrate an ability to convey cultural themes and messages.

• Proposed concepts or sketches for the mural (optional but encouraged)

• Contact information and availability for further discussion.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

• Friday 28 June 2024

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Please direct all expressions of interest and enquiries to Kimberley Pottinger at Kimberley.Pottinger@newmont.com or 0475 881 400

ART REVIEW

By Bradley Hammond, Orange Regional Gallery Director

Recent Acquisition depicts unique vision of Country

Orange Regional Gallery’s permanent collection is currently on display featuring a range of collection highlights and recent acquisitions.

Examples of recent additions to the collection include this extraordinary painting by Mrs Waal-waal Ngallametta.

Mrs Ngallametta was born on 10 August, 1944, in the coastal country of the Kugu people around the Kendall River south of Aurukun on the Cape York Peninsula. She was a senior Elder of the Putch clan and a Cultural leader of the Wik and Kugu People of Aurukun.

Martin Browne, who donated the work in 2021 was a close friend of Mrs Waal-waal Ngallametta. He collected and supported her work over many years, and provided this overview of her life and work:

“Despite growing up in the harsh reality of the Aurukun Mission dormitory, Mrs Ngallametta maintained close links with her family and was taught traditional weaving and basketry skills by her elders.

“In 2008, while attending a workshop at the Wik and Kugu Art Centre run by Gina Allain, Mrs Ngallametta began painting. Always depicting the landscape of her Country, the complex river systems, coastline and wetlands of the western side of the Cape York Peninsula around Aurukun, Mrs Ngallametta’s paintings are

distinguished by their multiple perspectives within the one image. Subtle shifts within her paintings have the viewer flying above the landscape in some sections, while in others they are on the ground, in and amongst her Country, its flowers and animals.

Painted with traditional ochres and clays that Mrs Ngallametta collected and prepared herself, the works are rich in colour and imagery. Always referencing cultural knowledge, Mrs Ngallametta developed a painterly voice that joins an ancestral past with the present, stretching boundaries and blurring the distinction between abstraction, art brut, landscape art and story-telling.”

From 2011, Mrs Ngallametta created a total of 46 monumental paintings.

Almost a third of these are in major public collections.

The donation of this major work significantly enhances and enriches ORGs collection of work by Aboriginal artists. The Gallery has a small but growing collection of works by First Nations painters from Northern and Central Australia including Emily Kngwarreye, Yirawala, Timmy Payungka, Mick Wallankarri Tjakamarra, Anatjari Tjampitjinpa, Uta Uta Tjangala, Margaret Loy Pula and others.

A number of these works are currently on display and can be seen daily between 10am and 4pm. Entry is always FREE.

THE EMPIRE HOTEL

Orange’s Empire Hotel, which was located on the corner of Peisley and Summer Streets, is seen here in its heyday in about 1904, when it was run by Frank Hughes and his wife Mary.

Frank, Mary, their son Clyde and greyhound Bess are in the centre of the photo with customers and onlookers. Bess was a winner of the prestigious Waterloo Cup coursing race. The Empire was previously named the Federal Hotel and became the Tourist Hotel in 1938.

Photo, enhanced by Robert Bruce, courtesy of Orange & District Historical Society. Volunteers from the society carry out various tasks each Wednesday at their headquarters at 148 March Street from 10.30am to 4pm. Members of the public are welcome to call in with queries on local and family history.

Orange Triathlon Club will have four talented juniors among a strong local contingent heading to the World Triathlon Multisport World Championships at Townsville this August.

Exciting teenage triathletes Sam Bayada, Tess McKeown and Bianca de Swardt (under-16 to under-19s), along with Liesel Haberecht (under-20 to under24s) have all qualified for the Australian team, which was announced in April.

Challenges are no obstacle to Liesel, the senior member of the athlete squad.

As a full-time university student who has been building her training and race program over the last 12 months, she is returning to the sport following her second brain surgery to remove a tumour in 2023.

As well as attending school, keeping on top of their studies and training, to qualify for the national team, Orange Triathlon Club members have had to accumulate points by travelling and competing at event destinations including Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra and Adelaide.

Frequent travelling, late-night arrivals and early morning starts are all part of being a triathlete.

The athletes will test themselves in the punishing sprint-distance

duathlon event (run-bike-run) on Friday, August 16, against their respective genders.

The duathlon consists of an initial five-kilometre run and 20-kilometre bike ride before finishing with a two-and-a-half kilometre run.

The bike section runs to the picturesque Cape Pallendera Conservation Park and down Townsville’s famous social hub, The Strand coastline strip, before returning to the transition area at the Jezzine Barracks where the run leg begins.

Then on Friday, August 23, Sam Bayada will compete in the male under-16 to under-19 aquathlon (run-swim-run). It consists of a two-and-a-half kilometre run, one-kilometre swim and twoand-a-half kilometre run.

“The athletes have been in a tapering training program since the triathlon season came to an end in April,” Orange Triathlon Club’s Paul Bayada said.

“However, they will now rampup again in June to all be in peak race condition for the August events.”

Upon arrival in Townsville, Orange’s local national representatives will go into camp where there they will focus on race preparation and nutrition, along with taking the opportunity to network and attend other events across the fortnight.

“Some of the finest athletes in the world will also be racing, which will give our local juniors

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the chance to see world-class competitors in action,” Paul said. Australia’s team uniforms will be released in July, and Orange Triathlon Club will be offering marketing opportunities to local businesses via sponsoring the athletes race uniforms to help athletes and their families with the costs of attending.

Other fundraising activities will include running Bunnings barbeques in July and early August, as well as raffles, and government and corporate funding grant applications in the lead-up to the event.

“We would also like to thank Orange City Council for inclusion in the 2024 Sporting Grants program and the Greater Bank Central West for including us in their Community Grants program,” Paul Bayada said.

Local triathlete and teacher Tristan Harrison coaches the Orange junior quartet.

“Tristan has competed at this event in previous years and has utilised his knowledge and experience to prepare these young athletes over the last 12 months,” Paul said.

“He has armed them with all the skills and performance training required to do well. To come away with some podium finishes would be fantastic, but the opportunity just to race in the green-and-gold is amazing in itself.”

Orange Triathlon Club also has some adult members who have qualified for Townsville.

The most senior member of the local club, Sally Wallace, born in 1950, has qualified in her age group after taking up triathlon in her 60s.

Other adult members to qualify for this year’s world championships are Tristan Harrison, Carolyn Egan and local teacher Sue Dean.

The Townsville event is run by World Triathlon, and this year around 4500 athletes will converge on the unofficial capital of north Queensland. First run in 2017, the World Triathlon Multisport Championships spans almost two weeks, and features opening and closing ceremonies, including an athlete parade of nations.

The World Triathlon Multisport Championships began seven years ago in Penticton, Canada, and has since been hosted by Fyn, Denmark; Pontevedra, Spain; Almere, The Netherlands; Aviles and El Anillo ,Spain; Targu Mures, Romania; Samorin, Slovakia; and Ibiza, Spain.

“The Multisport World Championships is one of the most successful events in our calendar, and it has proven to be a perfect combination of sport and great triathlon destination for athletes but also for their friends and families, and we are absolutely excited to bring that event to Australia, that has such a great history of hosting World Triathlon events at the best level,” World Triathlon president and IOC Member Marisol Casado said.

JUNIOR RUGBY UNION U13S STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

PHOTOS BY CEC TILBURG

Scores of the state’s best young rugby players battled it out in Orange over the long weekend in the under 13s NSW Junior Rugby Union Championships.

Played at Waratah Sports Club over Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the competition concluded with the Northern Suburbs defeating cross-city rivals Eastwood.

OC Life photographer Cec Tilburg caught some of the action on Sunday when our Central West side faced the boys from Hunter. The in-form Hunter squad won the match and went on to be named the 2024 NSW Junior Country Champions, the Country Championships being played as part of the NSW championship tournament.

tigers’ coach see’s good times ahead

Grady Tapping has seen good times in Australian Rules football and knows how they come about.

The new Orange Tigers coach can see good times ahead in the Colour City as his tier one (first grade) outfit battles its way through this year’s Central West AFL season.

It’s been a difficult start to 2024, but Tapping is confident that good times will return for the Tigers.

Tapping said his initial focus for Orange is more consistent training attendance and players doing what is expected of them off the field. The rest, he said, will follow.

Orange has been getting 23 senior male players to training (across both grades) and the women also have around 15 weekly.

“The start from a first-grade point of view, not been the best on the field, the results probably aren’t there yet,” Tapping said.

“But I’m really happy with the off-the-field stuff. In my short time involved in the club, that’s improved tremendously this season.”

Tapping said the club is in a great spot offfield with finances, registration numbers, junior participation and the committee all strong.

“Everything is in a good way … it’s just about transitioning that now into on-field results. Not just for the (tier one) men, but the women’s team as well,” he said.

“The right people are in the right roles and the club is moving in the right direction.”

While men’s tier one and the women have battled thus far, Orange’s tier two (reserve grade) men’s side had a positive start with three wins from their first six matches.

“Reserve grade are going well. You can’t have a strong club without a strong reserve grade,” he said.

Tapping played for Penrith as a junior with Penrith Swans and started his senior career with the Penrith Rams in Sydney AFL.

Due to a change in employment ended

up in Bathurst and played for the Bathurst Bushrangers between 2017 to 2022.

Tapping moved to Orange in 2020, but only decided to start playing in Orange last season, the travel becoming too much.

Orange Tigers have a proud history in Central West AFL. The Tigers won their first Central West AFL tier one ( premiership in 1983 in the competition’s second season.

They have gone on to take out top-grade flags in 1991, 1992, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2013, 2014 and 2015 with the final of the club’s 10 premierships in 2018.

Tapping wants to see the good times return and his new goals are based on a five-year plan.

“I’m very passionate about Australian Rules,” he said. “To see a club like Orange with such history and the premierships and the longevity struggling for results in the first-grade comp, it gave me a bit of a spark and a passion to try and assist where I can, to use experience and knowledge about the game to help some of these guys become part of a winning culture and successful sides.

“We have the players there… I think it’s just the guys aren’t really 100 per cent sure on what it takes to be successful,” he continued.

“It’s those little steps… that will help us progress towards becoming a successful team.”

It’s not easy to keep turning up when results aren’t going your way, Tapping said, but the fact his team keep turning up and want to play is a positive step in the right direction.

Coming to Orange from a rival team, Tapping said he has appreciated the warm welcome he received from the Tigers club.

“I turned up not knowing what to expect being from a rival club, but everyone just welcomed me with open arms,” he said.

“Having things like that happen along the way really helps when you want to volunteer for a club … the fact that everyone was so welcoming and so understanding regardless of the on-field battles over the years, it really puts your mind at ease.”

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Jordan, 6

✫ Who is your favourite teacher?

Miss Phillips, she’s funny and she makes good rules and she is a nice teacher. She’s my teacher this year.

✫ What is your favourite thing to do once you get home from school?

Play footy! I play for the Tigers.

✫ What is something your parents always say to you?

No jumping on the bed… I still jump on the bed sometimes.

✫ If you were principal for a day, what is the first thing you’d do? I’d tell the kids to stay in the classroom while I have fun. I’d go play footy on the oval with my friends.

✫ What is your favourite toy? Electric cars! I play with my sisters, it’s fun.

✫ What is your favourite food? Pizza! We sometimes make it and sometimes buy it. My favourite topping is pepperoni.

✫ What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a shop worker; my favourite shop is Big W.

✫ If you could open a shop, what would it sell? I would sell fun stu , like toys and electric cars.

✫ If you made the rules at your house, what is the first rule you would make? Do whatever you want!

✫ What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever done? I’ve done a front flip. I had to practice lots. Sometimes I’d not landed it that much but when I was on the trampoline, I did a front flip and landed it.

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Loving husband of PAT, Father and Father-in-law to Michael and Eliza, Andrew and Cathy.

Adored Poppy to Paige, Sarah and Tamim, Flynn and Thomas, Kane, Katrina, Michael and Klair, Christine and Ryan, Tiger. Great Grand Poppy to Marzia and Yaqub. Brother to Marlene. Uncle to Adam and his children, Charlie and Sterling. Our special friends Bob, Cheryl, Mave, Raymond, Pat and Keith.

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THUMBS UP to Maryanne in the gaming room at the Orange Ex-Services’ Club. My mother and my family want to express our heartfelt gratitude to her for finding my mother’s gold and emerald ring. Mum lost it a few months ago and had been quite distressed about it. Maryanne, your honesty and effort in returning it to us mean the world to our mum. She was over the moon when she got it back and is incredibly grateful for your professionalism and honesty.

THUMBS UP and a huge thank you to the kind and thoughtful person who picked up my bank card in Summer Street and took it straight to the bank. The ANZ staff contacted me within five minutes, which was amazing! I hadn’t even arrived back home! Thank you.

THUMBS DOWN to the speeding drivers along Orange Hospital Road. It is 60kmph along that street, not 70 or 80. It goes into two lanes but there’s no excuse to pass another driver doing the actual speed limit. Someone already got hit and killed recently. Slow down! There’s no need to speed.

THUMBS DOWN to the driver of the white Mercedes Benz in the Officeworks car park for getting really upset at me for not hitting his car. I didn’t even come close to hitting your car. I stopped, you drove forward and proceeded to blow your horn at me. Thank you for entertaining my kids and I, and the other pedestrians in the carpark.

THUMBS UP and much appreciation to the SES Volunteers who came out in the heavy rain to secure our shed roof.

THUMBS UP to the Orange City Council team who constructed the footpath from Sundew Circuit to the Southern Feeder Road. They took pride in their work and did an excellent job, even backfilling edges up to the pathway and sowing lawn seed just before the rain. Well done and thanks from the community!

THUMBS UP to Abby at Kite Street Pathology, so kind and patient with a very nervous client. Thank you!

THUMBS UP to Jean at Service NSW for assistance and patience when changing my contact details following a residential move. Much appreciated.

THUMBS UP and a huge thank you to Dr Matthew McGreal and his delightful assistant. I attended for a very challenging procedure and, although fraught with difficulties, Dr McGreal mastered the procedure explaining every move as he worked. His gentle, caring and respectful nature, and that too of his assistant, got me through pain-free and managed to avoid the risk of complications.

THUMBS UP to Ben Chiarella for launching a support group for men. I am a woman but feel men tend to be a marginalised gender these days. But they also need support in their role as fathers and husbands and workers.

THUMBS UP to Tilstons Electrical. There was a communication breakdown in arranging a recent job for me that caused a slight inconvenience. However the tradesman was excellent, and the job was completed quite efficiently. I received an email from his boss with an apology and the advice that the service was free of charge. This was not expected, but it was a very happy surprise! I have always had excellent service from Tilston and will continue to use and recommend them.

THUMBS UP to the supermarkets who keep the shopping baskets clean, unlike some others whose baskets are manky.

THUMBS UP to Daniel at Flight Centre for his friendly, efficient and helpful advice when helping me (a very Infrequent flyer) arrange flights to Perth. A pleasant experience indeed!

THUMBS UP to the Robertson Brothers’ excellent 60s Variety TV Show at the Orange Civic Centre. Greatly enjoyed by all present with the music from the 60s.

THUMBS UP to Nathan at Centrelink. A visit to this Government Department can be daunting for older people like me, especially if modern technology is involved. However, Nathan was patient and respectful. He answered my questions and sorted out my technology problems, all with a smile. Surprisingly, it was quite a pleasant experience. Thanks Nathan!

THUMBS UP to the wonderful girl named Maddy (sorry if I spelt the name wrong) who was so attentive towards my great-grandmother on Saturday, June 1 and helped her pick out two pairs of new shoes in the Skechers store in Orange. You were kind, patient and warm to not only her but her family. She has just moved into a nursing home after being in hospital so this is the first trip out for a while and you made it so special for her. You are truly a beautiful person and are a credit to your work. We can’t thank you enough!

THUMBS UP and a big thank you to Aaron at the Adventure Playground for his help in removing a fence picket. Your help was greatly appreciated.

THUMBS UP and thank you to Jonathan Roe for his recent article about the ‘Drought and Water Mystery of 1897’ as well as other such interesting items he shares. All of which are great to read.

THUMBS DOWN to the women who stole trees from the crematorium grounds that had been planted in memory of deceased relatives.

THUMBS UP to Chrissie and Mick of Hill Street Grab N Go for their yummy lasagne and pie - saving me from cooking while I was unwell with Covid.

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THE RISING TIDE.

WITH WADE

I recently enjoyed a holiday at the beach, and a highlight was building sandcastles with my kids. We added deep moats and decorated it with shells, but we found ourselves racing against the tide, using sticks and seaweed to reinforce the walls. Despite our efforts, we were fighting a losing battle against the rising tide.

Jesus said that the wise man built his house upon the rock, while the foolish man built his house on the sand. He also said that, when we hear his words, and put them into practice, we are effectively building our lives upon the rock. Life is full of shifting sands, but one thing is certain, Jesus Christ came and revealed to the whole world who God is, and in doing so, who we are. He answers the big questions in life, like, who am I, and why am I here.

Are you fighting a losing battle against the rising tide?

Let me encourage you to listen to God, and put his words into practice. ‘The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against the house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundations on the rock’ (Matt 7:25).

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