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We are just three weeks away from the local government elections on September 14, when Orange will elect a new mayor and a new-look Council. Last Thursday, I attended the draw for candidates’ positions on the ballot paper. I may be the only one, but I found it amusing to see the juxtaposition of the ceremony and theatre of what is an important, although mundane, part of our democratic process, being held in a shed out the back of an industrial area. For those that have never been, the whole process is heavily scripted and conducted to a formula to ensure everything is ‘above board’ right down to ensuring names are written on identical slips of paper, placed in identical containers and the ballot box is shown to those in attendance to see that it is indeed empty. It feels a bit like watching a very dull magic act.
A quick plug and recommendation for you all. Last week, we brought you a little story about the Molong Yarn Market, which has been running out of the historic 1860 “Bowler Cottage” alongside the Village Green for more than 50 years. While out there I picked up a jar of tomato relish that I’ve become a little bit obsessed with. Believe me, it’s worth the drive there alone!
For music lovers, don’t forget that today is the day to grab your free tickets to Zest Fest and see The Rubens headline the Council-run festival in Robertson Park on November 2.
Until next week!
Jonathan Roe
Here we see the Duntryleague golf course in the centre with Burrendong Way and the Molong Road extending to the top of the photograph. In the 1954 photo there is barely a home to be seen anywhere west of Woodward Street.
Dalton Street runs along the bottom of the photograph with the railway running through the centre and the showground can be seen on the right-hand side. In 1954, the Bletchington School was still three years away from being built and the area north of Margaret Street was mostly open paddocks and orchards.
Here we can see the wooded paddock that would become the Wentworth Golf Course surrounded by orchards and farmland in 1954/ The intersection of Cargo Road and Ploughmans Lane is visible at the top of the photograph and the curve of the Orange racetrack can be seen at the bottom.
A view of South Orange with Wade Park at the top right corner and Woodward Street running along the left hand side.
en and now: how Orange has grown in 70 years!
For historians, researchers, lovers of old maps, photographs and more it is a golden age with more and more archival material being digitised and made publicly available online seemingly every week.
I have long been a big fan and regular user of the National Library of Australia’s online research portal, Trove, which just keeps growing as more historic newspaper titles, books and more are added.
I’ve been pleased to discover all the maps, survey sketches and thousands of photographs now accessible from the NSW State Archive, and have recently been making quite a bit of use of the Historic Lands Records Viewer provided by the NSW Lands Registry Services.
But this past week, I’ve been alerted to another amazing historic resource online and that’s the collection of archival aerial photographs held by Geoscience Australia. The collection dates back to 1928 and is fully searchable and easily accessible via an interactive map.
Looking over a photograph of Orange taken in January 1954, we thought it might be of interest to show just how much our city has changed over the past 70 years.
Photos: Google Maps
Returning O cer Phillip Worrad conducting the candidate ballot draw last Thursday.
Orange City Council elections race heats up
Greenhalgh draws top spot in mayoral ballot draw
Orange
At the official ballot draw, held in front of a small group of onlookers on Thursday, August 15, Tammy Greenhalgh was the only mayoral candidate who took up the offer to give the ballot box a second shake and coincidentally it was her name drawn for the top spot on the ballot paper. Fellow councillor and Orange’s only other female mayoral candidate, Melanie McDonell was drawn next.
“The women on top, hey,” joked Cr McDonell as the tightly scripted ballot draw process continued.
Current Deputy Mayor Gerald Power was the next name drawn, followed by Kevin Duffy, David Mallard, Jeffery Whitton, and finally Tony Miletto.
Ms Greenhalgh, who was the only attending candidate to take up the offer to shake the ballot box, said she was pleased to have drawn the number one spot, but believes the mayoral race will come down to past achievements for the community.
“Absolutely I think it’s always good to come number one but at the end of the day, it is just a number,” she said.
I think it comes down to the work that you’ve done in the community for the previous term of Council and if you are out there doing what you need to do in the community and are accessible and you’re providing that vehicle to give feedback to the council, I think that’s
what’s most important.”
In the contest for Council positions, Cr Glen Floyd appeared quite pleased when his group of candidates were drawn for the Group A spot on the ballot sheet. His group of candidates will be followed by those led by Kevin Duffy (Group B), Tony Mileto (Group C), Melanie McDonnell (Group D), David Mallard (Group E), Tammy Greenhalgh (Group F), Gerald Power (Group G), James Newman (Group H), Jeffery Whitton (Group I), Steven Peterson (Group J), and Frances Kinghorne (Group K).
There are no ungrouped candidates contesting this coming election.
Pre Poll voting opens on Saturday, September 7, with polling stations on election day — Saturday, September 14, opening at 8am and closing at 6pm.
We’re making the move to renewable energy together. As we build new critical infrastructure we’re sharing the benefits through regional grants. Local and First Nations businesses and organisations are now eligible to share in the first $70 million.
Barry Bettles and Warren Willis Paul Amsberg and Ben Meek
Students from Anglican Grammar School
“The Lament” by Piper Peter Reid
James Sheahan
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
Photos by HENRY DEROOY
Local veterans and community members gathered at the Cenotaph in Robertson Park on Sunday, August 18 to commemorate Vietnam Veteran’s Day. Held every year on the anniversary of the battle of Long Tan, the service commemorates the more than 60,000 Australians who served in Vietnam and remembers the sacrifice of the 523 who gave their lives and more that 3,000 wounded.
On the Thursday prior, August 15, a service was also held at the Cenotaph to commemorate Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day, the day that saw the end of hostilities between the Allied Forces and Imperial Japan and e ectively brought an end to World War II. Lest we forget.
STUDENT PROFILE
Samuel
Samuel is a motivated and determined James Sheahan student, who has made an impact on the school in a number of ways. Sam is involved in a large range of activities both inside and outside of Sheahan.
Exemplifying the Sheahan value of ‘Belonging’, Samuel demonstrates leadership as the Benide House Captain, his involvement in the School Representative Council, and his selection in the Ten4Ten program (an RDA leadership and mentoring initiative). Samuel is proud of his involvement in CYMS Rugby League and being on the school’s Cross Country team for the last 3 years.
Samuel believes his major achievement of representing Australia at the Triathlon World Championships has helped foster the JSCHS value of ‘Courage’, as he continues to strive for excellence. Samuel states that JSCHS is an inclusive, diverse, and accepting environment, providing a range of opportunities and resources for him to excel. Graduating in 2025, Samuel aims to achieve well in the HSC and continue on to university. He has a goal of making another Australian team for the World Championships.
Samuel is an involved and friendly student at JSCHS, who should be extremely proud of his contribution to the Sheahan community thus far and be commended for the effort he continuously puts into his learning and activities, adding a positive atmosphere to Sheahan and the wider community.
Orange Mayor Jason Hamling, Ed Furse and Rob Blake from Legacy with State Member for Orange Phil Donato.
Mr Andrew Gee, Federal Member for Calare
“Reveille” by Bugler Derek Johns
Owen Smith
M ley McLe wins
inaugural LiveBetter First Nations Art Prize
Orange local Marley McLean was all smiles at the news on Monday that he was the Open Category winner of the inaugural LiveBetter First Nations Art Prize.
The new prize, launched this year by the not-for-profit provider of aged, disability and community services LiveBetter, asked artists to incorporate the themes of “Relationships, Respect and Opportunities” into their designs.
Eighteen-year-old Marley’s work “Foundation” was the chosen winner of the $5,000 Open Category. His work features a central papier-mâché “mountain” with surrounding elements depicting the diversity and unity of people across Australia.
“The communities, on the sides with all the different people, they’re showing they have a relationship and they all built up of different people and different relationships with the three people sitting near the mountain showing they tolerate each other, that they have a relationship and they respect each other,” explained Marley.
“The tracks, the possum feet, emu feet, kangaroo feet coming away from the mountain, showing each people’s different
Marley McLean with his work “Foundation” that won the inaugural LiveBetter First Nations Art Prize.
stories and pathways,” he continued.
“And this, on the side, it represents mountains, but also waterways showing other people’s country…. There’s so many different cultures and over 120 different nations of Aboriginal people so me showing this doesn’t just represent me, it represents
other people too.”
While obviously pleased to have found himself $5,000 richer, Marley said he’s happy knowing his art is appreciated by others.
“There’s so many different artists and then we have all our different styles and I’m not going to sit here and say, I’m the best out of
all,” Marley said.
“This artwork it gave people smiles and it just brought a lot of people together. So I want to put myself out there to help and just give people a smile.”
The new First Nations Art Prize is part of LiveBetter’s Reconciliation Action Plan and provides a platform for First Nations artists to share their art and culture with the wider community.
Other winners were Trish Button of Nambucca Heads, who won the $2,000 LiveBetter Staff and Customer Category, and Lori Lampton of Lithgow, who won the $1,000 Junior Category.
The judging panel included: On Country Program First Nations Foundation Project Manager, Destiny Dewis; Booroongen Djugun CEO, Kylie O’Bryan; Member for Barwon, Mr Roy Butler; LiveBetter President, Dr Peter Mangles; and LiveBetter CEO, Natalie Forsyth-Stock.
Marley’s and the other prizewinners’ works will now be displayed across LiveBetter’s premises and feature in their marketing materials.
ART REVIEW
Cecilie Knowles, Public Engagement and Education Officer ~ Orange Regional Gallery
Budding Artists Invited to Enter Young Archie Central West
Budding artists from Central West NSW between the ages of 5 and 18 are invited to submit a portrait for the Young Archie Central West competition as part of the Archibald Prize 2024 regional tour to Orange Regional Gallery.
Entry is open to all permanent residents of Australia within the age categories (5-8, 9-12, 13-15 and 16-18 years old) living in the Local Government Areas of Orange, Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Oberon, Parkes and Weddin Shire.
The portrait should be of a person who is special to the artist - someone who is known to them and plays a significant role in their life.
Artists are free to use any art materials they like but the artwork must be two-dimensional, no thicker than 1cm and on good-quality A3 (420 x 297 mm) paper so it can be framed if it’s selected as a finalist.
We prefer that the portrait is ‘painted from life’ and that the subject has a sitting for their portrait, just like the Archibald Prize. Artists may also create the portrait from memory or take their own photograph to use for reference.
Visit the ‘exhibitions’ page on the Orange Regional Gallery website to download an information pack or pick one up from Gallery reception. An entry form must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian and delivered to the Gallery with the artwork. Don’t forget to clearly label the back of the work with the artist’s name, age, address and contact details (making sure this doesn’t show through to the front).
Entries close at 4pm on Sunday 1 September 2024. Ten finalists from each age category and ten highly commended works will be selected by guest judge, artist Tully Moore and myself and exhibited alongside the Archibald Prize 2024 at Orange Regional Gallery from 21 September – 17 November 2024. A winner will be chosen in each age category and awarded prizes provided by AGNSW and Orange Regional Gallery during a special celebration on Saturday 26 October 2024.
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The right leadership for Orange
MAYOR + COUNCILLOR
Authorised by Melanie McDonell 233 Byng St Orange NSW
Image: Young Archie 2023 finalist, 9-12 years, Thomas Buchanan, age 10, Self-portrait
Putting a spotlight on local biodiversity this September
Orange City Council and Central Tablelands Local Land Services will team up with local community organisations this September to host a series of events putting a spotlight on the threatened species and unique biodiversity found in the Orange region.
Orange Biodiversity Month will feature a number of events in and around Orange celebrating biodiversity wherever it occurs, whether it be in, local parks, on farms or your own backyard.
Land Services Officer at Central Tablelands Local Land Services, Tim Nalder, said across Australia, Biodiversity Month is a time to celebrate connecting and caring for nature and all its diversity.
“The Orange region contains diverse landscapes and habitat types that support
unique biodiversity, including 60 listed threatened species. We hope that through our hosted events we can help Orange locals learn more about the landscape around them,” Tim said.
The local program includes something for everyone, from the annual citizen science initiative ‘Great Southern Bioblitz’ undertaken across the southern hemisphere to promoting biodiversity in backyards and wildlife spotlighting at night.
Kicking off the month of events on September 1 is ‘Biodiversity in Backyards’ where people can join experts from the Environmentally Concerned Citizens of Orange (ECCO), Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation Society and Orange City Council at the Orange Botanic Gardens.
Participants will learn how to promote biodiversity in their backyard by creating a habitat for native birds, bees and reptiles
New Pathology collection centre in Orange.
and
The following weekend, September 7–8, residents can view temporary 3D chalk art created by local school students on the steps of the Orange Cultural Precinct. This coincides with the new Animal Kin exhibition at Orange Regional Museum.
On Friday, September 6, you can join expert guides from Local Land Services and the Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation Society for a family-friendly evening spotlighting event at Gosling Creek, or at a second spotlighting night in the Orange Botanic Gardens on September 20.
Orange City Council’s Environment Sustainability Committee Chair, Cr David Mallard wants to see locals make the most of the month-long campaign to experience the unique Orange environment firsthand.
“We’re really excited to be working with local schools and encourage the wider community to check out the artwork on the steps of the Orange Cultural Precinct and inside the museum,” Cr Mallard said.
“Many of our native animals are only out at night, so the spotlighting events at Hinton Reserve, Gosling Creek and the Botanic Gardens are not to be missed.”
For landholders there is a Natural Capital Field Day near Borenore on September 24 to hear about the opportunities biodiversity presents to local farming enterprises, hosted by the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT), Central Tablelands Landcare and Local Land Services.
For the full list of Biodiversity Month events, visit the Central Tablelands Local Land Services website: www.lls.nsw.gov. au/regions/central-tablelands/events
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OCTEC partners with Historical Society to preserve our city’s past
Orange-based employment and training organisation OCTEC has come to the aid of the local historical society donating a valuable piece of technology and future support to help them preserve our city’s past.
The volunteer-run Orange and District Historical Society has been without a large format scanner for some three years, leaving them unable to make digital copies of maps and large newspapers and the like. But last week, OCTEC gifted the society a brand-new scanner and offered ongoing IT support to ensure the volunteers can continue their valuable work.
OCTEC chief executive officer Andrew McDougall said their organisation has a rich history in preserving historical elements in the city of Orange having invested heavily in the preservation of significant buildings such as “Croagh Patrick” and the Old Town Hall that is now OCTEC’s national office.
“We’ve been talking for some time about
providing some support to the Society,” Andrew said.
“This piece of important machinery had failed a few years ago, so we started to
talk about maybe we could provide a replacement for that, but also provide a relationship to our IT staff.”
OCTEC employs over 500 staff around
OCTEC Donates
Australia and manages its own internal network and hardware repairs and services from Orange, he said.
“So we hold the expertise to do all that… so this relationship I think it’s probably a bit beyond the scanner.”
Orange and District Historical Society
President Bob Curran said they are extremely grateful for the support of OCTEC and this new scanner means they can continue a long-stalled project.
“It’s super important to us to finish work that we’ve already started two or three years ago that has been waiting now for all that time to be completed,” Bob said.
“It’s very, very generous of OCTEC to help us out with this important piece of equipment. It is difficult for a volunteer organisation to raise the eight or nine thousand dollars, it would have cost us, and to get the help that we’ve had is just much appreciated.”
women fleeing domestic violence and people living on charity all being part of the mix. Tim and his team say it’s not about a handout but a hand up, and that’s a great philosophy.”
OCTEC is pleased to provide this practical support to help other community organisations and to complement the employment, training and advocacy work that OCTEC delivers across eastern Australia.
OCTEC IT sta dropping o the new large format scanner at the Orange and District Historical Society last week: Meyenn Ngira, ODHS President Bob Curran, Andrew McInnes, Phil Stevenson, Julie Sykes, OCTEC CEO Andrew McDougall, OCTEC Director Je Whitton, Jim Co ey and Liz Edwards.
Condolences to anyone reading this, as Book Week attempts to destroy parents throughout Australia yet again. I’m thrilled to announce that I am now officially out of the midnight-Kmart-tripto-buy-whatever-costume-they-haveleft trenches, as my children have aged out of this horrific ordeal. However, to you, the poor sod still stuck there, rest assured I have over a decade of advice to help you through. Read on, weary soldier.
If you’re after low effort costumes, I can’t recommend last year’s goodenough parent book week column enough. It was full of brilliant advice involving sex-kitten costume reinvention and stapling books to kids. Please feel free to write in for the pdf (I’ll also include a link to Dan Murphy’s specials this week to help. You’re welcome).
Firstly, please know that I haven’t always been this bitter and disengaged. I too was once a perfect parent. But then I had my second child, and my actual breaking point as a parent came during Book Week in 2015. I had left work for an hour to get to our previous school to see Miss Six at-the-time, while wearing Miss One at-the-time in a ring sling, having negotiated skipping my lunch break and working late to ensure I could attend the parade. Miss Six, who was so shy, came out of her shell and confidently strolled around as Wonder Woman. I was so proud of her pride and so happy for her happiness. She had fun and it was beautiful to see. But then came the principal’s words at the
ridiculously redundant award ceremony. They cut deep.
“All of the children look amazing,” he began encouragingly. “But I just want to give a special shout-out to the mums who handmade a costume. That little bit of extra love and effort is important when kids are this young,” he concluded, with the delusional confidence of a man whose wife doesn’t work full-time.
This was the exact moment I realised there was simply no way to win. You either work too much or you don’t contribute to society enough. You either neglect your children or you smother them. Everyone has an opinion on what you’re doing and why it’s wrong.
So I decided to run my own race. I no longer volunteer at school or listen to principals talk at assemblies. I do not partake in competitive parenting at all, and I’m proud of my children when they choose to participate in something that challenges them, regardless of the outcome. As a mother of a child with additional needs, let me assure you that participation ribbons aren’t “woke”, they’re freaking awesome.
As far as Book Week goes, I say let them go as Batman and Minecraft creepers and buy the costumes online if you’re time-poor. Make the costumes if that’s your passion and your happy place. For the record, my husband is the only adult in the house who can sew, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone commenting about Dad’s book week efforts? Maybe we should normalise that this year.
Community Information Sessions
Cadia has a long history of mining and has been part of the Central West community for the past 25 years. While Cadia is currently approved to continue operations until 2031 we have identified mineral resources for production beyond our current approval.
To continue supporting regional investment, jobs and the national renewable energy transition, Cadia is seeking approval from the NSW and Federal governments to extend our mining operations beyond 2031. This application is known as the Cadia Continued Operations Project (CCOP).
Drop in to any of the information sessions to learn more about the project and have your say
Monday, 2 September 2024
10am – 1pm
Panuara Recreational Facility
Near the intersection of Panuara Road and Four Mile Creek Road, Panuara NSW
Monday, 2 September 2024
3pm – 6pm
Millthorpe Golden Memories Museum 37 Park Street, Millthorpe NSW
Tuesday, 3 September 2024
3pm – 6pm
CWA Branch Hall 14 Blatchford Street, Canowindra NSW
Wednesday, 4 September 2024
4pm – 7pm
Blayney Shire Community Centre 41 Church Street, Blayney NSW
For more details about the CCOP visit the website: cadiabeyond2031.com.au
If you would like to schedule a meeting with the CCOP team, please contact us: 1800 716 864
c.copeis@newcrest.com.au
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CADIA TURNS PINK
About Newmont
In Support Of Breast Cancer Research
Newmont Cadia (Cadia) has shone a light on breast cancer by painting its gravity concentrator pink and donating $5,000 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) in support of sta , family and friends who have been impacted by breast cancer.
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and silver. The Company’s worldclass portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and technical expertise. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
Lukeman, said “the Pink Knelson is an important initiative that helps us highlight the significance of supporting world-class research and opportunities to improve patient outcomes for individuals in our workforce and community that are a ected by breast cancer.”
with NBCF, we can help save lives,” Mr. Lukeman said.
NBCF Chief Executive o cer (CEO) Associate Professor Cleola Anderiesz, shared the importance of Newmont Cadia’s support to help fund worldclass breast cancer research.
by Australian company Consep Pty Ltd and is a licensed technology of FLSmidth, a large multinational minerals equipment company. Both Consep and FLSmidth matched Cadia’s donation to the NBCF.
At Newmont, our purpose is to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining. To learn more about Newmont’s sustainability strategy and initiatives, go to www.newmont.com
About the National Breast Cancer Foundation
Labelled the Pink Knelson™, this giant piece of machinery plays an integral role in the processing of gold and was chosen as a focal point on site to raise valuable awareness of breast cancer.
“We want to support breast cancer research so our community is able to benefit from the best prevention, early detection and treatment options now and into the future.”
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia's leading not -for-profit organisation funding world -class breast cancer research towards a vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer. Since their inception in 1994, NBCF has invested over $200 million into more than 600 world -class research projects across Australia. In this time, the death rate from breast cancer in Australia has reduced by over 40%. NBCF know s research matters, and it is central and critical to improving breast cancer outcomes. That’s why they fund the very best breast cancer research in Australia by awarding grants via an open national, competitive, and rigorous peer review process.
Cadia’s General Manager, Tom
“We hope that the Pink Knelson will also spark conversations around breast cancer awareness and encourage people at Cadia to be breast aware and seek medical advice, so together
“At the National Breast Cancer Foundation, we are working towards a vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer. We are grateful for support from Cadia, which will fund world class research to help stop deaths from breast cancer,” Associate Professor Anderiesz said.
The Knelson Concentrator was manufactured in New South Wales
Worley, the engineering partner for the project, delivered the design of the T1-T2 Regrind Gravity Concentrator Project that included the Pink Knelson. Worley also proudly matched Cadia’s donation to the NBCF taking the total contribution to $20,000.
A gravity concentrator is used in the processing stage of mining and separates heavy valuable minerals from the light worthless material to recover the gold.
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Newmont Cadia staff members who were involved in the project (pictured left to right), Chris Smith – EIC Supervisor and Thomas Reeks – SMP Supervisor
Newmont Cadia sta members who were involved in the project (pictured left to right), Chris Smith – EIC Supervisor and Thomas Reeks – SMP Supervisor.
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PATRICK RAFTERY
PAULA TOWNSEND
SALVO SCIUTO
THOMAS MCCANN
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CITY OF ORANGE EISTEDDFOD — DANCE
Orange City Life stopped by the Orange Civic Theatre on Saturday, August 17 to catch a few highlights from the dance program of the City of Orange Eisteddfod. The 2024 Eisteddfod program continues until September 5.
Photos by HENRY DEROOY
OnSunday, our region and country commemorated the 51st anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.
I was honoured to deliver the address at the Orange service and then join Veterans and community members for Bathurst’s lunch at Bathurst RSL Club. The Vietnam War was Australia's longest military engagement of the 20th Century, with 60,000 Australian personnel serving in Vietnam over more than a decade.
3,000 servicemen and women were wounded, and 523 lost their lives.
Vietnam Veterans’ Day falls on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.
Australia served with distinction throughout the Vietnam War in the finest traditions of those who had worn our uniform in the generations before them.
Long Tan is the most well known battle, but there were many, many others. In my speech I highlighted the
ORANGE’S
I t was a pleasure to join Orange City Council’s Infrastructure Committee chair, Cr Jack Evans, and Director of Technical Services, Ian Greenham, for the official opening of this significant project!
The new roundabout at the intersection of Hill and Moulder Streets will alleviate traffic congestion, provide smoother traffic flow, and greatly enhance safety for both drivers and pedestrians.
Local councils shouldn’t have to shoulder the burden of major roadworks alone. Collaboration with other levels of government is essential, and this $900,000 investment from the Federal Government was money well spent.
Hats off to all the members of Orange City Council who contributed to the success of this project!
Iam calling on the State and Federal Governments to expand and broaden the criteria for the $40m Resilient Homes Program for the Central West that is part of the $100 million Central West Recovery and Resilience package.
Many residents are going to be disappointed as they won’t be eligible for a grant.
I fought long and hard for the package to help our region rebuild after the devastating floods of November 2022, and while it is a positive step forward, I am concerned that it is not going to help as many people as it could.
The package enables home buybacks, home raising and home retrofitting/ flood-proofing.
It’s great news that 10 flood-damaged community assets in the Cabonne Shire have been approved for funding under the Community Assets Program.
It’s part of the $100 million state/federal support package called the Central West Recovery and Resilience package that I fought so hard to secure after the devastating storms and floods of 2022.
$8.2 million has been allocated for Cabonne projects.
Here’s what’s on the agenda: a Molong Hockey Field - Relocation and rebuild a Eugowra Sports groundRestoration of lighting a Memorial Park in EugowraRestoration a Manildra Multipurpose CourtsRelocation and rebuild
a Eugowra Historical Museum & Bushranger Centre - Restoration a Hunter Caldwell Sports Precinct in Molong - Repair and activation
a Eugowra CBD - Activation
a Eugowra Showground - Upgrade power systems to support the new Community Childcare Centre and RFS Shed
a Eugowra Pool - Restoration of pool and amenities
a Old Eugowra Pre-School SiteRefurbishment for community use
It’s terrific to see these projects now funded. I’m still fighting to have the criteria on the home support package expanded to include funding for general building work such as painting and plastering as opposed to just flood proofing building work.
This would allow more support to get to more residents in need.
MORE FUNDING IS NEEDED
There is no doubt that more funding for the package is needed, but the NSW Government has made it very clear that they will not request more joint state/federal funding until the current package has been fully exhausted. More funding is needed now. However, it’s not just about the funding. As things stand, the retrofitting is only for flood-proofing works and won’t cover more general building work that residents need help with such as painting, flooring, plaster boarding and electricals. General rebuilding work like this needs to be included with retrospective claims allowed.
MORE FLEXIBILITY IS NEEDED
The criteria for the package is so tight that the only thing many residents will get is just a house inspection and report by someone who will tell them how they can flood-proof their home in the future. From my conversations with the NSW Government which administers
of the Central West Recovery and Resilience Package, there seems zero appetite to expand the eligibility criteria.
LET’S
GET THE PACKAGE AND SUPPORT RIGHT
We are now almost two years on from the disaster, and many people have already carried out building work which did not include floodproofing because this package wasn’t then available and it it’s too late to incorporate it into work now. There needs to be an open, honest and transparent conversation with residents about what they will and will not be eligible for because many people are going to be disappointed.
This is very disappointing because while the package is a good thing, it could actually be more effective, and we could help more people if there was not only more money, but crucially, more flexible eligibility guidelines.
Andrew with Owen Murray in 2022 at the flood-wrecked courts next to Jack Huxley oval. They will now be relocated and re-built
Let’s Feast
PFC Orange is now open for business and serving the best Korean Fried Chicken you’ve ever tasted from their new location at the North Orange Shopping Centre.
Born out of Peter Son’s popular Leaf Cafe, Peter’s Fried Chicken proved to be such a hit that he opened a small, dedicated store in the Glenroi Shopping Centre last March.
PFC Orange’s spacious new North Orange premises offer seated dining, an expanded menu, and more—seven days a week!
Not willing to take shortcuts, Peter’s sole concern is creating the very best fried chicken he can. All chicken is cut, marinated, and then fried to crispy perfection in-house.
Enjoy your chicken ‘OG’, with ‘Snowy’ seasoning, flavour-packed Garlic Soy sauce or Crazy Hot with a gochujang kick. Pair it with steamed rice, premium crispy chips or your choice of tasty sides like Seaweed Rolls, Cheese Sticks, Pickled Radish or Rice Cake Skewer (Tteok Khochi).
PFC Orange also offers a range of traditional Korean favourites such as Tteokbokki, Vege Pancake, White Dumpling Soup
(Tteokmanduguk), and spicy Seafood Tofu Soup (Sundubu-jigae).
PFC Orange is now licensed and carries a range of Australian, international and Korean beers, as well as Makkoli (lightly sparkling rice wine), and flavoured and traditional Soju.
PFC Orange is located at the North Orange Shopping Centre, Shop 15/9 Telopea Way from 11am to 8pm, seven days a week.
Call: 0491 729 910 website: pfcorange.com
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Spring Hill Public School -Book week parade
PHOTOS BY CEC TILBURG
On Monday, August 19th, Spring Hill School was alive with excitement as students took part in a lively parade to kick off Book Week. The highlight of the morning was the children’s delightful performance of the verse and rhyme piece that recently earned them first pace in the small school section at the Orange Eisteddfod. Their spirited recital brought smiles and laughter to everyone, especially their proud family and friends who gathered to watch.
Dressed as their favourite book characters, the students embraced the Book Week spirit with creativity and enthusiasm. From classic storybook heroes to beloved modern characters, the parade was a colourful display of imagination and fun.
After the performances, everyone enjoyed a lovely morning tea provided by the parents, making it a perfect end to a memorable morning.
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MOVIE SPLICE
FILM REVIEWS BY AIDEN SPLICE
Deadpool and Wolverine:
Deadpool and Wolverine is the latest entry in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) films. The story follows mercenary Wade Wilson/ Deadpool (Ryan Renolds), who has put an end to his anti-hero lifestyle since the events of the previous Deadpool film, being recruited by the Time Variance Authority to help safeguard the multiverse, he eventually pals up with another universes Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and the two must work together to save Wade’s world from an existential threat.
The latest Marvel movies have not impressed audiences in the same way they used to, putting a lot of pressure on this film to bring the MCU back to its peak. Although this newest movie has some minor flaws, “Deadpool and Wolverine” is definitely one of the stronger entries in the franchise since Avengers Endgame (2019). Renolds and Jackman are incredibly entertaining as the two leads and their chemistry is strong. The film is also filled with surprise special appearances that are sure to excite fans.
The movie does reference important plot points of the franchise’s current storyline. so if you haven’t tuned in to the more recent MCU entries you might be left a little confused at times.
Overall Deadpool and Wolverine is one of the more engaging recent releases in the MCU featuring two exceptional leads, entertaining action and humour. Hopefully it is able to rekindle the audience’s interest in Marvel’s upcoming projects.
WHAT’S ON AT WENTY
THE GREENHOUSE LIVE IN THE COCKTAIL BAR
Kent Eastwood
The Greenhouse of Orange Cocktail Bar – 6pm Friday, August 23
Equally at home behind a piano, guitar, microphone or production desk, Kent Eastwood is a true artist, a multiinstrumentalist who lives and breathes music, and delights in its creation and performance.
Growing up in the company of folk, Americana and acoustic greats such Cohen, Dylan and Springsteen, Kent Eastwood’s songwriting style leans into the precious and sometimes bittersweet moments of everyday life. With a vast repertoire of both original and influential music that Kent seamlessly shifts between, his sets are genuine, eclectic and a joy to get lost in.
AUSTRALIAN MADE THE VICTORIA HOTEL, AUGUST 31
FLEETWOOD MAC - RUNNING IN THE SHADOWS ORANGE CITY BOWLING CLUB, SEPTEMBER 7
orange and surrounding regions
“World’s Best Worst Magician” Tahir bringing
Orange
seen the World’s Best Worst Magician?
Much-loved stand-up comedian and Logie-winning star of TV comedies Fat Pizza, Swift and Shift Couriers and Housos, Tahir is bringing his truly unique magic act to Orange on September 7.
Tahir combines killer jokes and “woeful” tricks with hilarious results and the best news is it’s truly a show the whole family can enjoy.
“This will be the first time we’ve ever done an all ages event,” says promoter Nick Gleeson of Central West Comedy.
“Tahir, who everyone would know from things like Fat Pizza, he’s also actually a magician — and he’s actually quite a good magician, but he deliberately hams it up for entertainment value.”
So what can people expect?
“Well they can expect a world-class comedian doing magic tricks that are intentionally not quite right. It’s a magic show with problems all throughout, so it’ll be entertaining!” says Nick.
Tahir will be performing his all ages magic show for the kids at 3.30pm Saturday, September 7 at Factory Espresso, but will take to the stage again at 6.30pm with an encore
The Tahir shows follow a big month of comedy across the region, with Nick currently wrapping up his first two weeks of shows under his new Central West Comedy banner.
After building a local following for comedy here in Orange these past few years, Nick launched his regional venture just two months ago and has begun putting on comedy nights in Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst and Lithgow.
“People have been so excited,” says Nick after his first run of shows with comedians Luke Heggie and Dave Thornton.
“In Dubbo and Bathurst they came up to the comedians and to myself at the end of each show and said, thank you so much for bringing this to town…. there’s not this kind of high quality entertainment that normally comes to our region.”
Looking at the month’s ahead, Nick has David O’Neil lined up for a show in Bathurst on Friday, September 13 and Michael Hing coming to Orange on November 9.
“We’re still working on some others to round out the year and then we’ll be ramping it up again into 2025!”
See Tahir, the World’s Best Worst Magician’s all ages show at Factory Espresso, 3.30pm Saturday, September 7.
Follow Central West Comedy on Facebook and Instagram, and visit linktr.ee/Centralwestcomedy for tickets and more.
TICKET
GIVEAWAY
Thanks to Central West Comedy we have two (2) double passes to give away to see Tahir in Orange on September 7. Each double pass gives entry to one (1) adult and one (1) child. To enter, scan the QR Code and enter your name and contact details, or email them to reception@oclife.com.au
HAPPY 21ST RYLIE!
Happy 21st Birthday to Rylie
who celebrated the occasion with family and friends at the Robin Hood Hotel on Saturday, August 17.
Photos by HENRY DEROOY
Summerfield
Justine, Rylie and Cherie
Rylie with grandparents Marilyn and Bob
Keely, Takira, Lesi Kaufusi, Taty Kaufusi, Rylie, Vic, Sophie and Grace Brigden with Jasmine
Toney, Rylie, Mel, Bayley and Kasey Summerfield
Rylie and Elaye
Mel, Rylie, Therese and Trent Gale
Paul Slattery, Rylie, Elaye, Kalan, Tracey and Hunter Slattery and Maxine
Jack, Elaye, Rylie and Ezra
Positioned at around 600*m altitude, the property is all level to undulating. Soils consist of red/black basalt to red/brown clay loams. “Boomey Hills” is predominantly clear of rock and considered arable with some small sections of rocky outcrops along some ridge lines.
Subdivided into 5 main paddocks along with a laneway system, making system livestock movements simple. Was formally set up in a wagon wheel cell grazing system that is still used to an extent, this system would be very easy to reinstate into a genuine cell grazing system.
5 dams, although the current operating system has been virtually fully utilising the bore/tanks/trough system. A reliable 2,000 gal per hour rated bore pumps to 2 concrete tanks (24,000 gals and 10,000 gals) which gravity feed to troughs servicing all paddocks.
Approximately 50% of “Boomey Hills” has been pasture improved with around 150*ha done within the last 6 years, with another 30*ha currently under grazing crop ready for sowing down to pasture. The pastures are a pharlaris base with clovers, fescues and cocksfoot all added in the mixture as well.
A fit for purpose set of steel cattle yards are centrally located with a number of yards are cooler pens for drafting and holding livestock. A Warwick cattle crush in good working order as well as a weighbox and loading ramp with B double access. Water is also connected and services the cattle yards.
‘Boomey Hills’ is a sound working property in a highly regarded part of the Molong district. It offers both productive fertile country with the location potentially suiting lifestyle buyers as well. The topography affords the property a very attractive outlook over the surrounding area with views all the way to Mt Canobolas. Those buyers looking for a well located, workable, stand alone property, or existing owners looking for more country are advised to seriously consider ‘Boomey Hills’.
• Prime agricultural country suited to grazing and farming, over 90% arable
• 4 Bedroom weatherboard home with additional sleep out and office, established garden
• Excellent water, bore rated at 8,000L/hr, servicing at tank and trough system
• Newly established pastures, consisting of Phalaris, clovers and fescues.
A combined 841 ha (2,080 ac) less than 20km from Orange that has been top classed managed for 70 years. A property on which you will hit the ground running & have the ability to run a standalone operation. Currently used for both sheep & cattle breeding. Its location, quality of soil type & pastures lend itself to all the enterprises. The homestead is a unique 3 br with 2 bthrms, stone fire places & high timber ceilings, along with superb indoor & outdoor living options. A spectacular & highly productive property located on some of the best grazing land on the central tablelands.
• Approximately 31 main grazing paddocks along with numerous holding smaller paddocks
• Bore which was tested at at 11,500 Litres per hour + multiple water storage tanks (30,000 litres)
• Farmbot monitoring system
• Two sets of cattle and sheep handling and loading facilities
• Two 35 tonne silos with all-weather access
• A four-stand timber framed woolshed + two sheds that provide secure space for storage of farm materials and equipment
‘Boomey Hills’ 1455 Euchareena Road, Molong NSW I Versatile Grazing/Farming Country 342 HA (847 AC)*
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Featuring 335 Ha (828 Ac) ranging from Gumble Creek flats through strong Red Basalt soils hill grazing and up to elevated plateau country, Killeaton is just ready to take the next step to a Bona Fide operation. The current owners have really rolled their sleeves and have replaced over 6 kilometres of fencing with steel end assemblies 4 -1 Maxi Posts Hingejoint & Barb. A substantial central laneway runs North to South virtually the length of the property making stock movement to the all-steel sheep & cattle yards extremely easy. In addition to 2.5 kilometres frontage to Gumble Creek that has good deep holes, 15 dams and waterholes the electric bore which is pumping up to 2,500 L/Hr pumps to a 112,000 litre Pioneer tank which in turn reticulates to 12 Midwest concrete troughs. All new 50mm pipe has been trenched and buried.
The five bedroom, 2 bathroom house boasts a formal dining room, spacious lounge adjoining the kitchen/casual dining area plus a large casual living area and an absolute sun trap of a breakfast room. New paint and carpet throughout complete the renovation. The East facing covered verandah & deck looks over the flats and the Gumble Creek. Other infrastructure includes a large machinery shed with power connected plus a steel hayshed at the cattleyards. The homestead and sheds provide very comfortable living and working spaces without over capitalizing the property.
Book your inspection today, you won’t be disappointed.
Lee looks back on successful season at fourth-placed Lions
It’s been a successful year for Orange’s two Blowes Cup first grade rugby union clubs.
Perennial pacesetters Orange Emus will host the 2024 Blowes Cup grand final while Orange City went into semi-finals on the back of five straight wins but lost a thrilling knock-out final 23-17 against Forbes to finish fourth.
Greg Lee took the reins at Orange City and helped build the Lions into a semi-finalist.
Here, he elaborates on his coaching philosophies with Orange City Life.
Lee grew up in Sydney and described himself as a “straightforward” player who lined up in club rugby from the age of five until his early 30s.
However, with the clipboard, he blossomed.
His first taste of coaching came in high school. Lee built on that near the end of his playing days when he took over a Colts side.
“I’ve always been passionate about the game,” Lee wrote in an email interview conducted at the end of the regular season.
“I’m definitely a student of the game, a bit of a rugby tragic really … Ultimately, if someone needed a hand, I was always willing to help out.”
He coached at Shute Shield clubs Warringah Rats, Gordon Highlanders and Western Sydney Two Blues along with Waverley and Newport at the Sydney Suburban level.
...I just love how each of them just want to see the club thrive...
“There’s no secret sauce to our turnaround in the last five rounds; it boiled down to good old-fashioned hard work and trusting the process we had in place,” Lee said.
“Simple things like our catch pass and running lines to calling the right options in certain parts of the field and at critical points in the game. When you get that stuff right you’ll win games.
“It was definitely a slower start than I would have liked, but aside from a couple of games, we were always in the fight… We stuck to our playing shape, kept refining the details and embraced the catchphrase: ‘We keep sharpening the axe.’”
In juniors, he coached at Clovelly Eagles, an emerging Sydney team in representative rugby and was involved in the Junior Gold representative development program at New South Wales Rugby Union.
“Coaching from the lowest grade to the highest and everything in between has shaped my approach and style, and I believe continual learning is crucial,” Lee wrote.
“The more I learn, the more I realise there’s plenty more to understand and improve upon.”
So, how did Lee come to Orange and Orange City?
Originally from Sydney, Lee moved to Orange at the start of the year, quickly finding a home at Orange City.
After the first 10 rounds of 2024, Orange City had a 3-7 win-loss record, but then rocketed into the finals on the back of five straight wins. Prior to Lee joining the club, first grade had only won five out of the last 45 games they’d played.
But Lee says Orange City’s improvement in 2024 has been a collective effort and said he’s been fortunate to have worked alongside the likes of club president Chris Whittaker, vice presidents Damen Bracey, Darren Wooding and Chris Weston and of course the club’s financial controller Nikita Bourke.
“For a coach to run a rugby program, alignment with the club committee is crucial… At Orange City, I’ve been very fortunate to work alongside incredibly astute operators who bring their business acumen and man-management skills to the table,” Lee said.
“I just love how each of them just want to see the club thrive.”
Orange City’s season may have come to an end but Lee is predicting big things from the club in 2025.
“We’re definitely not the finished product but the whole club has come a long way this season and I am expecting them to get better as time goes on.”
SPORT
AROUND THE GROUNDS
with DALLAS REEVES
A SEASON that had so much promise has ended in heartbreak for Orange CYMS with their elimination from rugby league’s Peter McDonald Premiership first grade competition after a 30-22 knockout finals loss against Forbes at Forbes last Saturday (August 17).
After sitting in the top four for the majority of 2024, CYMS dropped its last five games of the season.
However, the biggest defeat across that time was just 14 points against Mudgee who thrashed Bathurst St Pat’s 48-16 in week one of the finals.
All other losses were eight points or less, with three of those four being four points or less.
In other finals matches across last weekend, Orange CYMS lost 18-8 in reserve grade to Mudgee, 40-4 in under18s (to Dubbo CYMS) and 18-14 in blues tag to Bathurst St Pat’s.
The good news all three of those CYMS sides continue on with knock-out semifinal matches next Sunday (August 25) at Bathurst.
Reserve grade meets Bathurst Panthers, under-18s play Lithgow and blues tag meet Orange Hawks.
Meanwhile, Orange Hawks had a better weekend, trouncing Forbes 62-0 in its Tom Nelson Premiership (under-18s) qualifying final to earn a week off while the blues tag side stayed alive with a 32-6 win against Lithgow to now have a derby elimination final.
The only disappointment for Hawks was its reserve grade side who lost 30-20 to Bathurst Panthers to be eliminated.
Meanwhile, Orange United has won through to Woodbridge Cup’s youth league grand final with a 22-16 preliminary final success against Cowra.
Orange United play Molong in the decider at Peak Hill’s Lindner Oval on Sunday, August 25, with Canowindra and Manildra meeting in both the first grade and blues tag deciders.
THE first week finals of Central West Premier League Hockey (PLH) finals are now locked in and Orange CYMS and Bathurst St Pat’s will meet in the women’s elimination semi-final on Saturday, August 24 at Bathurst.
It will be the second time they have played in nine days after Bathurst St Pat’s won a deferred round 12 clash 2-1 against CYMS last Thursday night (August 15).
Orange CYMS played minor premiers Lithgow in the final round last Saturday (August 17) at Lithgow and went down 5-1.
Meanwhile, Orange United finished a season where they showed late improvement with a 2-2 draw against Souths in Bathurst.
Two round 15 women’s PLH matches were draws with Bathurst City and Bathurst St Pat’s finishing at 1-1 in their clash.
Lithgow will host Bathurst City in the qualifying semi-final, the winner to host the 2024 women’s decider.
Orange Wanderers booked second spot in the men’s competition and will play minor premiers Lithgow at Lithgow on August 24.
Final PLH tables: Women’s: Lithgow 50, Bathurst City (40), Bathurst St Pat’s (30, +6), Orange CYMS (30, -3); Souths Bathurst (14), Orange United (12).
All three senior Orange Central West AFL sides play elimination finals next Saturday (August 24) at South Dubbo Oval.
The men’s tier one side finished the 2024 regular season rounds with a committed effort in 19.15 (129) to 1.15 (21) loss against minor premiers Bathurst Bushrangers last Saturday (August 17).
It will give the Tigers some optimism of causing a shock finals win in the tier one eliminator against Dubbo.
Orange’s tier two side gave it everything against ladder leaders Cowra, losing a thriller 5.9 (39) to 4.4. (28) at Orange.
It means percentages have gone against Orange and they will finish third, meeting Parkes Panthers (fourth) in the tier two elimination final.
Orange’s women’s side had a big 10.10 (70) to 0.1 (1) win against Cowra last Saturday and meet Bathurst Giants in the women’s eliminator.
WARATAHS FC continue to keep fighting in football’s Western Premier League, securing a 3-3 draw against second-placed Dubbo Bulls FC last Saturday (August 17).
While maximum points (three for a win)
were wanted, the one competition point for a draw takes Waratahs’ tally to 18 with five wins and three draws from 16 matches.
There are two matches left to finish 2024 and to get ahead of both Orana Spurs (22) and Panorama FC (19) Waratahs need to win both matches.
This Saturday (August 24) looms as a big chance for maximum points as Waratahs FC meet last-placed Parkes Cobras at Parkes. Waratahs FC play Panorama FC in the final round on August 31 at Bathurst.
THEY say a week is a long time in sport. It certainly was in Blowes Cup rugby union first grade action.
After round 15, Orange City was on a high after beating Orange Emus for the first time this season.
However, Orange Emus will host this year’s Blowes Cup grand final while Orange City have been eliminated after two thrilling semi-finals last weekend.
An early try to Cory Hooper and subsequent conversion by Mitch Evers was enough for Emus to defeat minor premiers Bathurst Bulldogs 7-0 in the major semi-final at Bathurst on Saturday, August 17.
A day later in the knock-out minor semi-final, Forbes used its home ground advantage to pip Orange City 23-17 and end the Lions’ first grade season.
Those results mean the 2024 grand final is at Endeavour Oval on Saturday, August 31.
Orange Emus will host the decider and will play the winner of the Bathurst versus Forbes preliminary final.
In the other grades, Orange Emus won its second grade minor semi-final 24-13 against Cowra to stay alive. They will play Dubbo in the preliminary final, the winner meeting Bathurst in the big one.
Emus also won its third grade major semi-final to go straight through to the grand final. Orange City’s thirds were eliminated in a thrilling 17-12 minor semi-final loss to Bathurst.
In colts, Orange City lost the major semi-final 31-10 to Bathurst Bulldogs while Emus were eliminated after going down to Dubbo 26-15 in the minor semi-final.
It means Orange City meets Dubbo in the colts preliminary final.
Emus won the women’s Ferguson Cup minor semi-final 12-nil and will play Bathurst Bulldogs in the preliminary final. All preliminary finals are at Bathurst on Saturday, August 24.
SPALDING WARATAH JUNIOR LEAGUE
photos by CEC TILBURG
Orange hosted the Spalding Waratah Junior League State Cup basketball over the weekend. U16s and under 18s girls and boys teams from all over the state took part in the two-day tournament at the Orange PCYC. Orange City Life was there to catch all the action.
YOUR SPACE
ORANGE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
New figures just released by The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show a major rise in the number of cases of prostate cancer, which now make up 16 per cent of all cancers.
There are now 26,368 new cases reported each year, 72 each day and 11 men die every 24 hours or 3,900 a year. These figures are alarming considering the advancements of treatments available in recent years and the research into the early diagnoses of the disease.
We are losing the battle. More research is needed, to help raise funds for research, this September Prostate Cancer Month you could participate in The LONG RUN. All that you need to do is walk or run 72 sponsored kilometres and donate the proceeds to Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. For further information call Charlie 63611830.
After 15 years of hosting the Orange Prostate Group, Ray and I will not be available to organise the meetings after September. Members have been asked to consider stepping up to run the group in the future.
Members have been asked to decide where the September meeting is to be held and whether for morning or afternoon tea, or an early evening meeting with a meal after. The date of Tuesday, September 3 has been suggested.
If anybody has any suggestions, please call Charlie or Ray on 63625257
As usual our meetings are open to all members of the public. If you are interested, callrostate one of the numbers.
race. Have you ever wondered what it costs though?
The hours, weeks and years spent perfecting their skills and talents. All so they can compete in their chosen sport. As I sit back and watch and cheer them on, I wonder what it is like to hold that gold medal. How long will that euphoria last? Weeks? Years? A lifetime? But not forever… At the end of an Olympian’s life what do they do with the medal?
As amazing as a gold medal is, I have my eyes set on gold too. Not the gold won at an Olympics but the gold that will be before me for eternity. In the bible, in a book called Revelation, it describes the streets of heaven being made of gold. Right now, our eyes are fixed on athletes winning gold but is God wondering why we are celebrating pavement? Maybe there is something even greater than winning Olympic gold…
Runners Club news
— CATHY GUTTERSON
Splish Slash the runners were almost taking a bath Wednesday last week at the regular Elephant Park run!
TOP RESULTS WEDNESDAY 14th August, 2024
Congratulations to the 63 members who nearly swam around Elephant Park (swamp) last Wednesday
Men – Luke Hockey 18:12, David Charge 18:44, Quinn Lingier 20:21
8 km:
Women – Luisa Sims 48:08, Kate Harris 53:05, Kim Jarvis 57:37
Men – Maxwell Horne 39:19, Mark Thomas 42:01, Mike Cooper 43:19
12 km:
Women – Nicola Blore 1:04:00
Men – Jack Daintith 53:21, Hugh Daintith 53:48, Mitchell Essex 59:06
Sunday 25th August run is at Botanic Gardens 8.30am start.
EXTERNAL RUNS
Well done to our dedicated members who took on the Mudgee Running Festival recently. We had lots of representation from our fabulous club.
Congratulations to Beckie Plant, Rhonda Jones, Jannell Hooper, Sharyn Mitselburg and Leanne Pinkstone who all completed the half marathon.
Together we achieve individual goals.
KI D S ZON E
Each week we’ll hide a small version of “Pinny” (pictured) somewhere in OCLife. It could be anywhere. To enter, simply nd him, write your name and phone number on the back of an envelope, along with the page number you found him on, and send in...
Kids Talk
Hugo, aged six.
✫ Who is your favourite teacher? Mrs Felice, she’s my teacher this year. She does fun stu , sometimes we get to write stu on the whiteboard.
✫ Who is your best friend? John and Lincoln. We play soccer.
✫ What do you love to do after school? Play basketballs.
✫ What is something your parents always say to you?
I love you, I say it back to them.
✫ If you were principal for a day, what’s the first thing you’d do? Something fun, I’d play soccer.
✫ What’s your favourite food? Ice cream. I love vanilla, I go to Spilt Milk with my family.
✫ What’s your favourite toy? My fidget spinner, it’s pink and fast.
✫ If you could open a shop, what would it sell?
Food. Vegetables and fruit.
✫ If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Lightening! But I’d use it for good.
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PUZZLES…. PUZZLES…. PUZZLES….
PUZZLES
which state or territory is the Barkly Tableland located?
QUICK QUIZ
THUMBS UP to Spring Hill post office/Bella cafe for making the best hot chips in the Central West. Still wrapped in paper, crispy and hot to the last one. We have tried all the other chips and yours are the best. Thumbs down to all who disagree, you are wrong and your opinion bad. These are the best.
THUMBS DOWN to the Prime News
Weather presenter for standing in front of the readings for Orange and other towns every day. This has gone on for too long. Please enough is enough! We wish to follow the weather.
THUMBS DOWN to parents who double park and stop in No Stopping Zones to drop off their children, especially in the wet. This practice increases the chance of an accident as they move back out into the traffic flow
THUMBS UP to Ruben at A Table of 10 for organising, preparing and cooking a delightful Spanish meal in our home for a 70th birthday party. Your narrative on matching Spanish wines with each delicious course was exceptional. You made a very lovely birthday party extra special.
THUMBS UP to Jason Hamling, our Mayor who has recently announced his retirement. Congratulations on the great job he has done while in office and I wish him all the best for the future.
THUMBS UP for Chill-Rite Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. When our reverse cycle unit stopped working, they assessed the situation, ordered a new unit and installed it within five days. Chill-Rite staff worked for eight and threequarter hours on a rainy miserable day that only reached six degrees to install the new unit and ensure its functioning. Exceptional service in all aspects. Absolutely recommend their business.
THUMBS UP to all the kind people who voted myself as “Citizen of the Day” at Ascott Gardens, recently. I feel truly blessed to be surrounded by such kind people.
THUMBS UP to the new “Wentworth.” I recently enjoyed a bus trip from Ascott Gardens to The Wentworth for a lovely morning tea. The hot chocolate and scone were delicious, and the wait staff provided outstanding service.
THUMBS UP to Paul at Bunnings for the great help in explaining garden equipment, and assistance with selecting some. Many thanks.
THUMBS UP to the Bletchington Dance Troupe. You should all be very proud of yourselves for the wonderful entertainment you provided at the Orange Eisteddfod and the school open day. Job very well done by you all and your teachers. Your hard work was amazing to watch.
THUMBS DOWN to people who walk their dogs off-lead in on-lead areas then get offended when they are asked to keep their dog away from others. There are plenty of leash-free areas and not everyone likes to have their dogs socialise with others. There is no need to abuse someone because they ask you to keep their dog away.
THUMBS DOWN to Orange City Council for putting our rates up in such hard times for everyone. You keep wasting our money and we get nothing in return, just potholes, potholes, potholes. Also, are the rate payers of Orange going to be caught with paying the outstanding debt by Rex Airlines?
THUMBS DOWN to “low life’s” who take things from a charity shop without paying!! Shame on you! Money raised is used to fund programs for disadvantaged members of our community. P.S. Don’t forget to smile next time, you’re on the security camera.
THUMBS DOWN to the neighbours who blower vac their grass clippings down the council drain in front of their neighbours property in Pippin Way.
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Mystery of WWI gun
This week’s photo shows Summer Street looking west in the mid-1920s. You will notice that on the corner of Robertson Park on the right of the photo there is a large gun. When the Allies won the war it was the practice to take large German field guns such as this as souvenirs, and a number ended up in Australia. The Robertson Park 105mm gun was captured by the 18th Battalion AIF and placed temporarily in the park in 1920. Its current whereabouts is unknown. Another gun, a 77mm, captured by the 54th Battalion at Peronne in August 1918, was placed at the entrance to Cook Park.
Photo courtesy of Orange & District Historical Society. The society holds a working day each Wednesday from 10.30am to 4pm, with a lunch break from 12.30-1.30pm, at 148 March Street. Volunteers are available to answer historical inquiries from the public at that time.
