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GOLFER’S PLAYGROUND Orange is home to three magnificent Golf Courses, catering for golfers of all ages and abilities. Each of the courses offer Stay & Play packages; keep them in mind when out and about in The Colour City!

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YOUR ALL-LOCAL AGENCY GUIDE TO THE PROPERTY MARKET

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6361 0133 153-155 Lords Place ORANGE

www.johncook.com.au OPEN HOME: JUNE 17 • 12–12:30PM

$319,000

142 Margaret Street | $369,000

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RETRO SPLENDOUR—Tucked away in a quiet location this trendy double brick is perfectly placed to enjoy the Orange lifestyle and would lend itself to a renovation or addition. A traditional layout greets you on entry with 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 with built-ins and the 2 front bedrooms with lovely northern windows to capture the sun. Both the lounge and dining rooms are spacious and ideally located with the kitchen in the heart of the home. A renovated bathroom is sure to please along with a sunroom, second toilet, single garage and a gorgeous private yard with covered entertaining area.

Don’t miss your chance to inspect this great home. Floor plan available on request.

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TUCKED AWAY—If you are looking for a fantastic 4 bedroom home in Calare then look no further. Situated in a private cul-de-sac this property features a north facing back yard, a large sun deck for entertaining, a single carport which could also double as a covered entertaining area plus a single garage with great storage. Inside the property three of the four bedrooms include built-in robes, plus there is a three way bathroom with an ensuite facility to the main and gas central heating as well as a reverse cycle air conditioner. Truly a great find this is one to inspect quickly, call our office today to book your spot. Floor plan available on request.

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107 Coronation Drive

CUL-DE-SAC LIVING—Built-in robes, separate lounge and dining plus a large sunny family room at the rear of the property. Undercover entertaining area plus a unique rustic outdoor room. Ducted gas heating, wood heating, reverse cycle air conditioning.Single garage/two carports.

Call today for an appointment to view this property, floor plan available on request.

ONE OF A KIND—Located in Westlea. walking distance to the CBD, school and cafe’s. North facing lounge room plus a spacious and airy family room upstairs complete with a balcony overlooking the treetops. 3 bedrooms, 2nd toilet, covered entertaining area, solar panels and water tanks. Call today for an inspection, floor plan available on request.

$795,000

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7 Ammerdown Crescent

42 Jindalee Avenue

LOVE THE LIFESTYLE – Situated on approx 4.22 acres. 4 large bedrooms. 3 expansive living areas. Undercover entertaining area. attached granny flat with its own bathroom, kitchenette and sitting area. The acreage has 3 well fenced paddocks, a small orchard and cattle yards. Call today to arrange a private inspection. Floor plan available on request.

SITTING PRETTY— Neat and tidy 3 bedroom home. Built-in robe in the north facing master bedroom, gas heating, refurbished kitchen and a spacious lounge. Under the house is a large workshop and storage room. Single carport, rear yard access, fully enclosed yard, entertaining area and garden shed. Call today for an inspection. Floor plan available on request.

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3 Jaeger Avenue

8/222 Dalton Street

STOP RIGHT HERE—Close to schools, parkland and only minutes from the CBD and hospital. 4 good sized bedrooms with built in wardrobes in the master, Reverse cycle split system and a stylish renovated kitchen with dishwasher and pantry. Rear yard access, single garage and carport plus a workshop and garden shed. Call our team today. Floor plan available on request.

SURPRISINGLY SPACIOUS— Situated in popular East Orange. Downstairs is the original kitchen and laundry with internal access from your single garage. 2 large bedrooms. Main bathroom has been renovated in the past and features both a bath and separate shower. Call to arrange your private inspection, floor plan available on request.

$515,000

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21 Lombardy Way

20/1-3 Moulder Street

PROPERTY WITH PERSONALITY—4 bedroom home located in Poplars Estate. Large open plan living area.The kitchen features a 900m oven with a 5 burner cooktop, walk-in pantry and dishwasher. Master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite. Wrap around verandah. Rear yard access, a second double garage. Floor plan available on request.

GREAT UNIT, GREAT LOCATION—Close proximity to the CBD and walking distance to the butcher, green grocer. Boasting great proportions throughout, built-in wardrobes in both bedrooms, a sunlit outdoor area and a reverse cycle split system, only an inspection will allow true appreciation. Call today for a private viewing, floor plan available on request.

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$312,000

29 Laurel Avenue | $379,000

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www.johncook.com.au OPEN HOME: JUNE 17 • 11–11:30AM

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20/38 Park Street

29 Seymour Street

QUIET COMPLEX—Just minutes away from shops, cafes and parks. With 2 bedrooms both featuring built-in wardrobes, a main bathroom with ensuite facility, internal access and an abundance of storage this classic villa. Call our team today for a private inspection, floor plan available on request.

FAMILY FAVOURITE—Located in a popular area close to schools, parks & cafés. 3 bedroom brick veneer. Built-ins in two of the three bedrooms, reverse cycle air conditioning and a single lock-up garage. Covered entertaining area . Call for your private viewing. Floor plan available on request.

$329,000

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2/4 Madison Way

131 Prince Street

DESIRABLE DUPLEX—4 Bedroom duplex. 2 separate living areas with the timber kitchen perfectly located between them both. This property is unexpectedly spacious, with ample storage throughout, gas central heating, built in robes to all bedrooms, internal access and a second toilet. Call today – floor plan available on request.

CHARMING POSSIBILITIES — This beautiful home is set on a great block and just 3 blocks to the CBD. The home has 4 generous bedrooms, two beautiful living areas and kitchen and dining area. There is a study or storage room off the main living area. The lane way at the rear of the property allows for access to backyard and carport.

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ULTIMATE UNIT—Located within walking distance to parks, schools and the CBD this unit is situated perfectly to suit those downsizing or an investor looking to attract an excellent tenant to a great location. There are two great sized bedrooms both with built-in robes, separate toilet, refurbished kitchen and a spacious open plan living/dining area you are sure to be impressed with. The leafy backyard captures the sun and the remote roller door single garage features internal access, perfect escaping the cold on these winter evenings. Don’t wait to inspect this unit call our team today. Floor plan available on request.

2/6 Orchard Grove Road

NEAT PACKAGE—Walking distance CBD. Featuring a single garage, two great sized bedrooms both with built-in robes, a spacious lounge room and an original kitchen. Private backyard. The complex is well maintained and this property would suit both home owner and investor alike. Call today for a private viewing.

Floor plan available by request.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY—Large north facing open plan kitchen, dining and living area and three large bedrooms. The main bedroom boasts a walk-in-robe and en-suite whilst the other two have built-in-wardrobes. Gas heating and a split system air conditioner, an outdoor deck area and internal access to the single garage. Currently leased at $285 per week.

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15 Breen Street

92 Gardiner Road

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY—Set in the popular suburb of Calare. DA has been lodged and approved and all that is needed is for you to start the demolition and then the construction.

This is a great area and one where you can invest in without losing sleep. Call today to view the DA and watch your wealth grow.

CENTRAL RENOVATOR—Walking distance to schools, parks, cafes and the CBD. 2 large bedrooms. The living areas are spacious with a northern lounge room, dining off the kitchen and a large family room. Large backyard includes a double length garage, separate double carport and work shed`. This is one not to be missed, call for you appointment today. Floor plan

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RENOVATION COMPLETE—This brick veneer home has been renovated from top to bottom and is just like new. Located close to schools, parkland and restaurants this property is sure to impress both the investor or home buyer. Featuring 3 bedrooms all with built-in robes, a light and bright open plan living/dining area and a reverse cycle split system and to keep you comfortable all year round. The fully fenced rear yard has vehicle access as well as a large double lockup garage. Call today to inspect or get a copy of the floor plan.

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10/190 McLachlan Street

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MENTAL WELLBEING WORDS BY SENE HICKS

REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST AND MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY

EMAIL: sene.d@live.com

PHONE: 0438 448 341

WWW.SENEHICKS.COM.AU

HEARTBREAK WARFARE The physical and psychological effects of arguing with your partner and how to recover It seems a bit strange but nevertheless it’s true that as the emotional temperature rises in an argument our skin temperature actually drops! When we argue our blood pressure rises, our heart starts to beat more rapidly and our skin starts to sweat and begin to cool...

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he physical effects of conflict go hand in hand with the psychological effects and once these combine, staying on topic during an argument and fighting fair becomes really tricky to master.

This trickiness is largely thanks to the influence of the sympathetic nervous system which activates the fight or flight response. In addition to the usual increased heart rate and sense of internal heat we feel when we’re all fired up, there are also some powerful psychological processes happening inside our brain. For instance, when we are in conflict and the fight or flight response has been activated, you may have noticed that our thinking slows and becomes foggier, our language skills start to stall and

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we may struggle to find the right words, or even string a sentence together! Our memory falters and our focus begins to narrow so significantly that it feels nearly impossible to see our partner’s point of view or to come up with solutions or creative ways to navigate the issue together. We see things one way - our way and we are much more problem focused than solution focused in our thinking!

All these brain changes make perfect sense if we think of the fight or flight response being the very same response that is activated when a nearby tiger is loose and on the prowl - we focus on the problem (the tiger chasing us) and we don’t stop to think about things

from the tiger’s point of view nor do we try to have a conversation with it or try to brainstorm creative win-win solutions. We don’t do any of these things - we see the tiger and we run the other way! Hungry tigers or cranky partners - it doesn’t make any difference to the changes in the brain once the fight or flight response has been triggered.

Once the fight or flight response has been triggered it can take a little while for the body and the brain to relax and reset once the argument is over. Allowing each other the space to regroup mentally can make a huge difference to whether the couple can eventually talk things over calmly or if further talking will just trigger another argument.

Supporting our brain and body

to reset is our parasympathetic nervous system, which is the relaxation system within the body.

This system once activated, will slow our breathing and heart rate down, bring our blood pressure back down to normal and free up our thinking, our memory and our language skills.

Through this process we feel like ourselves again!

The three most effective strategies for activating this relaxation system are free and you can do them anytime and anywhere!

1. Deep breathing.

Take slow, even breaths where you consciously try to match the length of the inhalation with the length of the exhalation for almost instantaneous relaxation! Try inhaling/exhaling for a

count of five to keep the breath even.

2. Connecting with the here and now.

A great strategy for becoming present focused is simply to name five things you can see, five sounds you can hear and five things you can touch. Again, this simple strategy works quickly and effectively for getting out of our thoughts and back into the present!

3. Adopting a positive attitude Choosing or finding a positive way of viewing our circumstances is a great tool to engage our sense of resilience. Conflict with our partner is never enjoyable but it can be a really healthy process and often underpins strong and close relationships.

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FINANCE WORDS DANIEL MCGREGOR

ARE YOU DRIVING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE OFF A CLIFF? THE BIGGEST DESTROYER OF WEALTH IS DIVORCE BUT I’M NOT A MARRIAGE COUNSELLOR AND THEREFORE CAN’T HELP WITH THAT. THE SECOND BIGGEST DESTROYER OF WEALTH IS CARS AND THAT’S SOMETHING I WANT TO PAINT A PICTURE OF FOR YOU.

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nbelievably, a 20-yearold today who’s going to drive a car until age 85 will spend an estimated $1.3 million on owning and running cars!

We Australians love buying new cars! We keep having record new car sales year after year after year, with more than a million new cars bought in Australia each year. But at what cost?

The moment you drive a new car off the lot you’re driving a used car.

An astonishing 11% of a car’s value is lost the moment it leaves the dealership. Within 2 years, vehicles lose up to 40% of their value!

Let’s look at an example, what if instead of buying a $50,000 new car, you buy a two-year old version

of the same car with slightly less features for $30,000? It still has warranty and a little bit of that new car smell might even still be there.

If the money were all borrowed (at 6.5% over 5 years) and the difference in the repayments were invested (getting a return of 8%) then in five years you’d have enough money to buy the equivalent of the less expensive car again without having to borrow anything (after trading in the current one).

If you want to keep buying $50,000 cars then to replace your car in five years you’d need to borrow another $43,000 (assuming a $15,000 trade in).

The key is that at this point, if you’re willing to drive a slightly

lesser car then not only can you buy your next car without a loan, you can also start investing the money that was being used to make repayments on the first car… because you no longer need to borrow.

If the process is repeated every 5 years, then in 20 years’ time you’d have another nice new(ish) car, no loan and around $211,000 in investments compared to having a brand spanking new car, a BIG NEW LOAN and NO INVESTMENTS if you stuck with buying more expensive cars every 5 years.

So, a $20,000 difference in the price of buying a car may not seem like that much initally but played out over the long term, it is these decisions that differentiate those who create wealth

and enjoy the benefits with those who fritter away the income they earn with no concept of the long-term implications of what they’re doing.

Now, cars might be your passion and if that’s the case spend more, but you then need to make sacrifices elsewhere.

As I always say, it’s not my job to tell you how you should spend your money. My job is to show you the long-term consequences of the decisions you’re making today.

Above is an easy $211,000 for some and there’s plenty more money available for people willing to learn.

Get the financial education you need at an upcoming Wealth Train workshop.

Cheers,

Daniel

MEET DANIEL

Daniel McGregor is a founding partner of Wealth Train, an Australian Financial Services Licence Holder (474966) empowering Australians with financial education. Any advice given is general in nature and readers should seek their own professional advice before making any financial decisions.

REALLY REALLY

LAME JOKES Mr. and Mrs. Brown had two sons. One was named Mind Your Own Business & the other was named Trouble.

One day the two boys decided to play hide and seek. Trouble hid while Mind Your Own Business counted to one hundred. Mind Your Own Business began looking for his brother behind garbage cans and bushes.

Then he started looking in and under cars until a police man approached him and asked,“What are you doing?”“Playing a game,”the boy replied.

“What is your name?” the officer questioned.

“Mind Your Own Business.”Furious the policeman inquired, “Are you looking for trouble?!”The boy replied,“Why, yes.”

Have you got some terribly awesome/awesomely terrible jokes that you think people should hear? send them in to reception@oclife.com.au DP McGregor and JC McGregor t/a Wealth Train, AFSL 474966

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Fusion Central West presents

THE SHACK* movie night

FRIDAY 16TH JUNE

6 pm for 6.45pm Odeon 5 Cinemas, Orange Tickets: $20, ($17 concession) Available at Fusion Community Centre, 217 Anson St. (behind Wesley Uniting Church playground).

Includes yummy supper & intriguing movie.

Your opportunity to support youthwork in local high schools!

For more information please phone 5310 2474; or Email: centralwestnsw@fusion.org.au (*Note: rated M)

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HEALTH WORDS BY ZANNA MUNRO

Going against the

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EATING A GLUTEN FREE DIET IS BECOMING MORE POPULAR AND EVEN ‘TRENDY!’

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his week I want to share with you some information about the health benefits of eating a gluten free diet, shed some light on foods to include and others to avoid, and finally provide you with a nourishing and delicious gluten free recipe.

Lets start with why people choose to eat a gluten free diet. Firstly, they may have celiac disease which means their immune system reacts abnormally to gluten, causing small bowel damage.

Gluten sensitivity is another reason people avoid gluten. Although they don’t have damage to their intestinal lining, like those with celiac disease, they can experience unwanted symptoms such as headaches, bloating, fatigue and diarrhea after consuming gluten.

Autoimmune conditions such as Hashimotos, Multiple Sclerosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis are other reasons gluten is often eliminated.

Finally, people might simply choose to avoid gluten for personal and/or other health reasons.

Let me start by saying that the gluten we consume today is not the same gluten that our Grandparents ate. Scientists have developed new hybrid strains of wheat that contain entirely new forms of gluten that are not found in any of the original plants! This is what makes todays muffins bigger and fluffier.

Some arguments that have surfaced about people eating a gluten free diet are that they’re lacking in nutrients, that they don’t eat enough fibre and it’s dangerous because its bad for the gut to avoid gluten.

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This week I want to share with your some information about these claims, and then of course leave it up to you if you choose to include gluten or avoid it.

Firstly, people who choose to eat a gluten free, whole food, and well-balanced diet, certainly aren’t lacking in nutrients. Some claims suggest that gluten free diets are lacking key nutrients such as iron, calcium and b vitamins. These specific nutrients aren’t found naturally in gluten products; they are fortified in to cereals and some bread products. Fortifying nutrients into food products means that they are added through a chemical process. Iron that is found in cereals is fortified, it’s not naturally found in these products. It is much better for the body to eat foods that have naturally occurring iron such as red meat and dark leafy greens, which have much higher content of iron than in cereal.

Lack of fibre is another concern that has ‘supported’ claims that a gluten free diet is bad for the gut. Fermentable fibre is good for your gut and wheat and wheat flour are high in fibre. Therefore, if you don’t eat wheat some people may think that you’re neglecting to feed the good bacteria in your gut.

Rice is often replaced when gluten is removed from the diet and if this is the case, then you may not be getting as much fibre as you would be if you were consuming products containing wheat. However, there are many other gluten free foods that you can incorporate in to your diet that are high

in fibre. This is where a well-balanced whole food diet comes into play. Sweet potato, whole fruits, non-starchy veggies, if you eat those, you’ll absolutely be getting really good fermented fibre.

More and more research is concluding that gluten contributes to inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Gluten in wheat increases intestinal permeability, this is known as leaky gut, which increases inflammation in the body and causes a host of health concerns. Due to the huge number of health problems and diseases linked to inflammation in the body this is a big factor that is converting people to gluten free diets, and one of the leading reasons that its becoming more popular.

Its important to note, however, that just because a product says its ‘gluten free’ certainly doesn’t mean that it’s healthy.

You have to turn the label over and look at the ingredients. It could be full of trans fats, artificial sugars and sweeteners, and a whole lot of other crap!

Remember, everyone is unique and different.

The most important thing is to listen to your body and make informed decisions about the foods you do and don’t eat.

This week I want to share you with a delicious recipe for a sweet potato shepherds pie. As I mentioned earlier, sweet potato is a great source of fibre, which is beneficial for your gut health. I hope you enjoy it.

Until next time, eat well, live well, be well

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SWEET POTATO SHEPHERDS PIE INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoon coconut oil 1 large onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon cumin 2 celery stalks, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 400G can diced tomatoes 500G grass fed beef mince 600G sweet potato, diced Salt and pepper to taste METHOD 1. Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil in pan on medium heat, add onion, carrot, celery and garlic.

Stir for 3 or 4 minutes until onion has softened.

2. Add tomato paste and mince and stir to combine 3. Add canned tomatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, put lid on pan and leave to simmer for about an hour until meat is tender 4. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Cook potato in boiling water for about 8 minutes or until tender.

Drain, return to pan, add 2 tablespoons coconut oil, salt and pepper and mash until smooth 5. Spoon beef mixture into an oven proof dish, top with mashed potato and bake for 20 – 15 minutes until golden 6. Enjoy

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52 Botanic Way, Orange •The perfect design to create the perfect family home and the perfect entertainer • North Orange location close to the Botanic gardens, North Orange shopping centre and easy access to the CBD • Open planned living areas, modern kitchen with quality appliances and walk-in pantry, dining and family areas • Separate lounge room, the perfect retreat, for

2 Pasadena Place, Orange

those times when you want your own space • Spacious bedrooms with ensuite and walk through robe plus built-ins to the main • Semi enclosed alfresco area where you can sit back and enjoy the views to Mount Canobolas.

• So much on offer, modern polished concrete floors, storage, even a third toilet off the laundry, an inspection is a MUST

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•Located in the popular Wiare Circuit, surrounded by established trees and gardens and close to parks, schools and easy access to the CBD • Generous living areas including formal lounge and dining rooms, family area adjacent to the kitchen and downstairs retreat • All bedrooms are a good size with an ensuite to the main, and the ducted gas heating will keep you warm during these cold months and the split

system year round comfort • The downstairs is amazing , ample room for the cars, more storage, third bathroom, and the perfect living area, perhaps the best man cave ever • No need to worry getting the groceries upstairs, just put them in the internal lift and up they go. A magic house, inspect today

Marie Fox 0412 166 132 OPEN: Saturday, June 17 | 10:45–11:15am

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269 Forest Reefs Road ‘Woodlands Estate’, Millthorpe • Here is your opportunity to secure a fantastic small acreage block with rich basalt soils in a safe and reliable high rainfall area. All blocks have water and power supplied.

• Ideal for those who yearn for space for a hobby farm and running a few animals. These blocks all have great home sites with sensational views only 1 minutes from the vibrant and charming village of Millthorpe.

• Block 2 is 2.67 Ha with gently sloping land and glimpses of Mount Canobolas, this is a beautiful block to build your country dream on. Also includes a bore with good quality water supply and troughs in all

paddocks.

• Block 3 is 3.37 Ha that includes a spring fed dam and a spring fed well that supplies continuous water, even in dry times. This beautiful block is very private and has an excellent outlook.

• Block 4 is 2.2a Ha with direct access from Forest Reefs Road, and gently sloping paddocks, this is the opportunity to build your “Forever” home on 2.25 Ha. Also includes an unequipped bore ready to connect.

• With only 3 blocks available you will need to be quick so as not to miss out.

22 Prince Street, Orange • Great location, close to Greengate shopping centre, Duntryleague golf course, schools and only a short walk to the CBD • Featuring two bedrooms both with built-ins and a north facing sunroom or third bedroom.

• The kitchen has plenty of storage and bench space and the separate lounge a perfect retreat

• Reverse cycle split system offering year round comfort • The 765m2 block ideal for the backyard footy games or sit under the tree, relax and read your latest novel.

• Wanting to renovate or develop (subject to council DA) then don’t let this one pass you by.

Marie Fox 0412 166 132 OPEN: Saturday, June 17 | 10–10:30am

Jim Oates 0427 624 755 | Brian Cullinane 0418 637 338

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30 Phoenix Mine Road, Lucknow • Approx 58.3 Ha (144Ac) of rich red basalt soils with pastures of clover, phalaris, rye and cocksfoot, timbers of yellow box, gum and approx 2 acres productive hazelnut.

• With three dams – 1 dam with 10 meg irrigation license, 2 bores – 1 with 40 meg irrigation license (3,500 Lt/Hr) and – 1 stock and domestic (2,800 Lt/Hr), 1 x 25,000 gallon rain water tank and 20,000 gallon bore water tank.

• Steel cattle yards and a large steel shed – approx 9 x 25m with 3 phase power

and concrete floor.

• The home is approx 27sq brick veneer (Bagged) built in 2006. 5 beds and a 3 way bathroom, the main boasts W.I.R and ensuite. Formal lounge and dining, separate rumpus room, study and 2 x linen storage.

• The kitchen/dining include gas cook top, electric oven, W.I.P and dishwasher. Slow combustion wood heating, ceiling fans and some under floor heating in the kitchen, rumpus and ensuite.

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• 4 bedroom brick veneer home located only a short distance from Orange with bitumen road frontage, positioned well back from the road amongst fully established trees and shrubs and some fruit trees.

• There are built ins in all the bedrooms, open plan kitchen/family and dining. The kitchen has

been renovated in recent years. The lounge room has a wood fire to keep you comfortable during the cool winter months.

• There is plenty of water with 2 tanks and a bore.

Dog yard, chook yard and workshop/garage big enough to house 2 vehicles.

Marie Fox 0412 166 132 | Jim Oates 0427 624 755 OPEN: Saturday, June 17 | 12:30–1pm

Jim Oates 0427 624 755 | Brian Cullinane 0418 637 338

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Jim Oates 0427 624 755

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ENTERTAINMENT WITH DENISE MILLS

denise@oclife.com.au

‘Melinda Does Doris —A Tribute to Doris Day’

LIVE MUSIC ORANGE EX-SERVICES CLUB

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ith 10 albums under her belt, Melinda Schneider has earned two Gold records and won numerous awards, including six CMAA Golden Guitars – featuring 2008 Top Selling Album for Stronger, 2005 Album Of The Year with Family Tree, APRA Song Of The Year for the song Real People and Female Vocalist Of The Year in 2003 for The Story Of My Life.

In 2010 Melinda dazzled with her dexterity on television’s Dancing With The Stars, and put her country music recording career on pause for a moment to indulge a passion for Doris Day that goes back decades. This passion resulted in the release of her shimmering tribute album, Melinda Does Doris – A Tribute To Doris Day, which debuted at #1 on the ARIA Jazz and Blues chart, remaining there for a total of 9 weeks.

In 2011, Melinda starred in her stage show DORIS, Doris Day – So Much More Than The Girl Next Door. DORIS opened

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at The Lyric Theatre, Sydney on November 3rd 2011 to rave reviews, followed by a sell-out reprise performance at the prestigious Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in April 2012.

Meanwhile, in October 2011, Melinda also released her 9th album Life Begins At 40 – The Ultimate Melinda Schneider Collection. The double CD release marked her recent milestone birthday and celebrated over three decades of Melinda’s successful recording career.

In November 2014 Melinda and Beccy Cole collaborated on their #1 charting album ‘Great Women Of Country – and The Songs That Made Them’. A National major theatre tour followed in 2015, including the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.

Melinda is currently touring Regional Theatres Nationally with a concert version of her DORIS show, ‘Melinda Does Doris – A Tribute to Doris Day’, which will be at Orange Ex-Services’ club on 29 July.

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COMING SOON

JUNE 17 LUETH AJACK Lueth plays with passion, and a soulful cheeky style; combining different genres including R&B blended with pop, to create a flavourful and entertaining performance.

Catch Lueth for free on Saturday 17 June 8:30pm at Orange ExServices Club.

JUNE 29 WHITELEY: IN THE ICONIC ARTIST’S OWN WORDS Brett Whiteley is an Australian cultural icon. Nearly a quarter century after his death, there has never been anyone like Whiteley in the history of Australian art. The film Whiteley is a visual journey into the life and legacy of one of Australia’s most celebrated artists. The story, told in Brett’s own voice, opens a rare window into an artist’s mind.

The pace, style and music used in the film make it very accessible and entertaining. It races along through Whiteley’s life and work, providing a vividly compelling and intimate portrait in words and images of this important artist’s life and work.

The film will be at Odeon 5 Cinema 29 June at 5:30pm.

CORANDERRK

A CO-PRODUCTION BY ILBIJERRI THEATRE COMPANY & BELVOIR Coranderrk is about what might have been.

The production recreates the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry in 1881, where the men and women of Coranderrk Aboriginal reserve went head-to-head with the Aboriginal Protection Board to keep the small scrap of land allotted to them, which they had transformed into a highly farm and valuable piece of land before being forced to “move on”.

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black and white, who fought for a better pact between the country’s oldest and newest inhabitants.

This special production pays tribute to the resilience and adaptability of a people who rose to the challenge despite the odds, appropriating the power of the written word to make their own voices ring loud and clear.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiences are warned that this production contains images of deceased persons.

The production will be at Orange Civic Theatre at 8pm at 17 June.

BAKERSFIELD MIST Maude (Julie Nihill) an unemployed bartender, has brought a painting for a few bucks from an op-shop. Despite almost trashing it, she’s now convinced it’s a lost masterpiece

by Jackson Pollock, worth millions. But when world-class art expert Lionel Percy flies over from New York and arrives at her trailer home in Bakersfield

to authenticate the painting, he has no idea what he’s about discover.

Inspired by true events, this hilarious and thought-provoking new comedy asks vital questions about what makes art and people truly authentic. This wonderful performance takes place on 20 June at Orange Civic Theatre.

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INVESTMENT WORDS BY DENISE MILLS

ATO HOMING IN ON HOLIDAY RENTALS THE ATO IS REMINDING TAXPAYERS THAT IT’S PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION TO RENTAL PROPERTIES LOCATED IN POPULAR HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS AROUND AUSTRALIA.

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ssistant Commissioner Kath Anderson said that last year the ATO identified a large number of mistakes with deductions for rental properties, particularly with regards to holiday homes.

“We’ve noticed some people are claiming deductions for holiday homes even where the property is not genuinely being rented out, or genuinely available for rent,” Ms Anderson said. “There’s no problem with people using their rental

property for their holiday, but holiday home owners need to remember they can only claim tax deductions for expenses made during a period when the home is rented out or genuinely available for rent.”

Property owners also need to understand that if they rent their property at a discounted rate, or ‘mates rates’ they can only claim deductions equal to the amount of rent charged and therefore cannot create a rental loss.

“One taxpayer had to pay the ATO back over $45,000 in tax from deduction claims made for a holiday home they were renting out to friends and family below the market rate.”

Ms Anderson said the ATO is focused on using data to identify errors.

“Property owners should be aware that incorrect rental property claims will not go unnoticed. Technology enhancements and extensive use

of data is allowing us to identify incorrect or suspicious claims. We also have a good idea of the locations likely to be used for holiday homes.”

Ms Anderson said that all rental property owners, particularly those who rent out holiday homes, should always double-check their claims before lodging their tax return, and follow a couple of simple rules.

“Firstly, make sure that you declare all rental income and only claim deductions for periods that the

property is rented or was genuinely available for rent. Secondly, make sure you have accurate records of expenses, and strong evidence of the property being rented or genuinely available for rent at market rates.”

Advertising through a real-estate agent or an online site does help provide evidence that a property is genuinely available for rent, however it is not always enough. For more information, visit ato.gov.au/ holidayhomes

PROPERTY WORDS BY BARYY SWAIN

RENOVATE FOR PROFIT You may have heard about people making serious money by renovating for profit. This involves buying a property, adding value to it in the form of renovations, selling at a higher price and then keeping the difference earned. It definitely works but you have to do it right. So here are some tips to maximise your potential earnings when renovating for profit.

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irst of all, arguably the most important tip, target the right kind of property. There’s no point buying a property in which you can’t add any value to. Ideally you should look for a property at least 20% below the suburb median price which is also poorly presented.

This could include things such as a bad paint job, or unappealing landscaping. Once you purchase the property fixing these unsatisfactory features should raise the properties value. Ultimately you need to look for properties in which you could add value to. If you have painting skills look for a house that needs a new paint job. If you’re an expert landscaper buy a house that could use some improvements in that area.

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Another crucial tip is to make sure you have a clear planned budget.

You don’t want to make the obvious mistake of overcapitalising in which the renovation costs outweigh the benefits. Make sure that the renovations make sense from a profitmaking standpoint. A good idea is to add value through improvements that require the least amount of effort and cost, but will provide the most amount of value and therefore profit. There’s no point in installing an expensive kitchen if it isn’t going to add enough value to justify the cost.

Remember, you’re not looking to breakeven, you’re looking to make as much profit as possible.

Some things to look out for when renovating for profit include roof

and foundations/structural issues.

These can be difficult and expensive to fix and therefore aren’t a good investment when making money is the goal. Additionally, electrical or plumbing issues can be expensive to fix and can be detrimental to your profit. Rotten boards are another major issue which can be hard to see if the previous owner has recently done a new paint job. To avoid any nasty surprises check around the windows and doors to see if any boards are rotting.

A very good idea is to have a building inspection done if you’re unsure about anything. These are usually only around $500 and can save a lot of time and money if problems are found. As the saying

goes, ‘It’s better to be safe than sorry’.

And you would be surprised how many different issues a professional building inspector will be able to spot that you may not have even considered.

And the last tip, structuring the finance for a job like this is absolutely crucial to maximising your profit. If you choose the wrong loan type you could be seriously eating into your profit margin. If you need expert assistance to getting the right loan I’d be more than happy to help. Call me Barry Swain anytime on 0412 400 712 or email me at bswain.finance@ bigpond.com.

I would love to help you!

Barry

MEET BARRY

If you would like assistance with financing your first home give Barry Swain a call on 0412 400 712 or email at bswain.finance@ bigpond.com

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