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Well, we’ve had a pre y good run of weather this autumn, but this week has been a sharp reminder that winter is almost here! It is a miserable 5 degrees outside as I write this on Tuesday a ernoon with a ‘feels like’ temp of minus 3! Having spent a bit of me standing outside today, I can definitely believe it.
We seem to be ge ng a high propor on of Thumbs Down sent in of late, and it gets a bit depressing reading through gripes and complaints (many from regular contributors). How about we try to take a more posi ve view and acknowledge people who are out there doing good things in the community? It would be great to see a few more Thumbs Up come into our inbox.
As men oned last week, we will con nue to keep an eye on local petrol prices, which s ll remain significantly higher in Orange than in neighbouring towns. Visi ng www.fuelcheck. nsw.gov.au on Tuesday, there has been li le change in prices in Orange over the past week. The cheapest regular unleaded petrol in Orange was once again $180.9 at EG Ampol Orange North, although the dearest had dropped slightly from $191.9 to $189.9, which could be found at 7-Eleven Orange North (Molong Road), Shell Ready Express Orange, and EG Ampol Orange (Corner of Summer and Williams Streets).
Looking at our neighbours, you could buy regular unleaded in Lucknow for $163.7, in Molong for $177.5, in Blayney for $169.9, while in Bathurst the cheapest to be had was just $161.5.
Un l next week!
Orange’s teen motorsport star
George ProudfordNalder is making his mark in the UK’s famous one-make Ginetta Junior Championship.
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Spring Terrace Public School all abuzz for World Bee Day
Jonathan Roe
By JONATHAN ROE
Geoff Hamilton made his 175th blood donation at Lifeblood’s Orange Donor Centre on May 19.
Blood donor Geoff Hamilton reaches 175 donation milestone
Orange’s Geoff Hamilton reached a remarkable milestone last week, making his 175th blood dona on at Lifeblood’s Orange Donor Centre.
Geoff was just 25 years of age when he first gave blood in March 1981 at the old Orange Base Hospital in Prince Street.
“I belonged to Rotaract – which is a junior version of Rotary – and they were having a community service ac vity,” Geoff recalled.
“They went to the blood bank with a view of dona ng and I went along with them, and that’s how it started.”
And Geoff, 69, hasn’t stopped. Every twelve weeks (which is the allowable meframe for dona ng whole blood) you’ll find him in the chair at Lifeblood.
“There’ve been occasions when I couldn’t make the 12 weeks for various reasons,” admi ed Geoff, although our quick back-of-the-envelope calcula ons show Geoff has consistently made a dona on every three months for the past 44 years.
“Whenever I’ve been able to come, I’ve come. It’s a good thing to do,” Geoff explained. “I mean, it helps people; that’s the main mo va on behind it. If you can do it, it’s a good thing to do, and I know that they’re always short of blood donors. I’m happy to keep doing that as
long as I can.”
According to Lifeblood, Geoff ’s 175 blood dona ons can mean saving up to 525 lives.
“The main users of blood and blood products include people undergoing cancer treatment, women giving birth, trauma vic ms, and people with blood disorders and immune condi ons,” Lifeblood Rela onship Manager Mitch Bryce said. “Geoff has helped to save lives and improve the quality of life for so many through his ongoing generosity.”
This year, Lifeblood will need 100,000 new donors around the country to keep up with the increasing hospital demand for blood and plasma, Mitch said.
A whole blood dona on appointment takes just an hour, with the dona on itself only las ng up to 10 minutes.
“We need 300 donors in the next month to fill appointments at our Orange Donor Centre. If you’ve never donated before, this is a great me to give it a go,” Mitch said. “An hour of your me might give someone the rest of their life. You never know whose life you might be saving.”
If you are a regular donor, haven’t donated in a while, or have been thinking about dona ng for the first me, book an appointment on 13 14 95, book online at lifeblood.com.au or on the DonateBlood app.
National Reconciliation Week 2025: Keeping the “Flame of Hope” burning
By JONATHAN ROE
The “Flame of Hope and Reconcilia on” is once again burning in the Orange Civic Square as we mark Na onal Reconciliaon Week, May 27-June 3.
Conceived by local real estate agent, Chris Gryllis, and Wiradjuri elder, Uncle Neil Ingram, the “Flame of Hope and Reconciliaon” has become a centrepiece of local Reconcilia on Week celebra ons.
Lit following a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at the ‘Yarning Circle’ at the CSU Orange Campus on Tuesday morning, the flame was carried in a miner’s lantern in an Olympic-inspired relay to the specially made cauldron placed in the Orange Civic Square Precinct.
There, the flame will burn for seven days, symbolising the hope that Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians alike can build a be er future together.
Na onal Reconcilia on Week takes place on the same dates each year: May 27 to June 3. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconcilia on journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respec vely.
The Na onal Reconciliaon Week (NRW) 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connec on between past, present and future.
It is a call for all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead and con nue the push forward as past lessons guide us.
Speaking at the celebra on in Orange, which was forced indoors due to the weather, Uncle Les Powell said true reconciliaon is up to all of us.
“Reconciling is making sure that we check ourselves and what we think and what we believe,” Uncle Les said.
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“Our community can only get be er if we work together... everyone’s got different beliefs, everyone’s got different backgrounds, but at the end of the day it’s that respect and re-
spec ng where we come from, respec ng who we are and knowing that we all have a part to play.
“Reconcilia on starts with each and every individual. It starts with you and knowing that forgiveness is one of the most powerful things we can have. Because when you choose to forgive somebody, you do it. Only yourself.”
The flame being carried in an Olympic-inspired relay from CSU Orange Campus to the specially made cauldron in the Orange Civic Square Precinct.
The “Flame of Hope and Reconciliation” will burn in the Orange Civic Square for seven days to mark National Reconciliation Week , May 27 to June 3.
Uncle Dale Carr giving a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at Charles Sturt University’s yarning circle on Tuesday morning.
Former mayor Hamling at home leading from the sidelines
By JONATHAN ROE
Former Orange Mayor Jason Hamling may have stepped down from the city’s top job, but his new Orange City role is keeping him busier than ever.
“I don’t go to mee ngs on a Tuesday or briefing sessions or any of that, but now my wife says she’s probably seeing less of me because I’m up here every Tuesday and Thursday and Saturday as well!”
Jason said, si ng in the grandstand at Pride Park, the home of the Orange City Rugby Union Club.
It has also been a home away from home for Jason and his family, with three genera ons having had an associa on with the Orange City Lions. No longer
“It’s good to be back amongst my people!”
burdened by his mayoral and council dues, Jason has eagerly jumped back into club life and is the assistant coach for the Orange City first and second grades.
“I love this rugby club. I played all my senior rugby up here from 1989 onwards. My dad was a successful coach up here. My brothers played up here, and now all my sons are playing up here,” he said. “It’s good to be back amongst my people!”
Jason may no longer be si ng in the council chamber, but having spent two decades in local government and three years as Orange mayor, he admits there are s ll a few projects he’s taking an acve interest in.
“There’s projects that I actually turned
Broad Vision
the first sod for; the planetarium and the spor ng precinct. So I’m keeping an eye on them, because I want to see them finished, done and dusted, and get going. It’s taken a long while, but progress has been made and hopefully that progress will con nue.”
Outside of the rugby club, Jason is driving buses for Apple City Tours and was recently appointed to the NSW Local Government Grants Commission.
The Grants Commission is the body that makes recommenda ons to the NSW Local Government Minister on the alloca on of federal financial assistance grants to local councils.
“We’ve only just had our first mee ng, so I’m s ll ge ng my head around it, but
it’s exci ng to s ll have that foot in the door,” Jason said. “I was pre y proud to have been appointed by the Minister for Local Government.”
But, more importantly, how are Orange City going to fare in this year’s compe on?
“There’s a lot of posi vity out here at the moment, through all the grades,” he said. “You’ve just got to look at all the kids here doing the Wallas (under6-10s)... the women are on fire. Second grade and first grade and third grade and colts –there’s a really good posi vity around the club at the moment and I’m just really excited to be a part of it!”
Former Orange Mayor Jason Hamling at his beloved Orange City Rugby Union Club.
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Trade assistant working in mining, Orange Show Society secretary, animal lover, and keen amateur photographer.
By EMILY THOMPSON
What do you do for a living and what do you love about it?
I have a few jobs! I am a trade assistant out at the mines, and I work at Petbarn as well. I am the secretary for the Orange Show Society and study on top of all that. The thing that I love about my work is that I get to do all my passions: animals, mining, and of course crea ng memories for the public.
Describe your ideal day out in Orange with unlimited time and budget?
Well, I’d start with breakfast with friends. I am a sucker for Scrumpous on Summer... I would have the Eggs Benedict from there and a lychee ice tea, of course. A er breakfast go for a li le shop at all the local bou ques, with a coconut milk hot chocolate from Oliver Brown. I’d grab lunch from Hansel and Gretel’s bakery on my way to enjoy a picnic in the Botanic Gardens so I can relax and take some photographs. Then finally, going for dinner with the beses at the Parkview and finishing the night off at the Washington and Co with a Shamrock!
Where would you go for the perfect birthday dinner and what would you order?
My perfect dinner order – besides
my mother’s roast pork with all the trimmings, and Nutella crepes – but if it was ea ng out it would be Lords Place Thai! I am a sucker for satay chicken noodles with lots of veggies, coconut rice, and Coke. And, of course, you have to finish the birthday dinner with Spilt Milk gelato, with a selec on of pistachio and one of the new flavours.
Who is your best friend and what do you like to do together?
I have two best friends: one male and one female. Whenever my male best friend Jay and I get the chance to catch up in person, we make the most of it with a fun night out, sharing everything that’s been going on in our lives, or going on random adventures together.
What is your most passionate hobby?
Well, I have a lot going on so I really don’t have much me for a hobby but photography is a hobby that I love to do. I’ve recently started an Instagram to make sure it has a place to be seen and tell its story.
If you were running for mayor, what would your campaign slogan be?
“Celebrate history, engage with pride, empower the future, as one we’ll stride.” Vote Tess!
THE GOOD ENOUGH PARENT
WITH EMILY THOMPSON
I entered my caramel slice in the baking sec on of the show last week. I’ve never done that before, but I bloody needed a win. You see, I completely lost my sense of taste recently. Unlike the COVID thing where you also lose your sense of smell, I can smell perfectly fine. I just can’t taste anything. Thanks, radia on.
Obviously, this sucks, because I have a lot of Easter chocolate I confiscated from the kids when they were being annoying, and there’s no point ea ng it. Everything tastes like metallic soap. Now tas ng food is one of life’s great enjoyments, but there’s a safety aspect, too. Everyone else pped out the rancid coffee Miss 16 made on the weekend, but not me. I drank the whole lot in front of my horrified husband. Now, I won’t go into the details of the unpleasantness of that a ernoon, but I’ve been banned from flatulence in the house.
I’m not going to lie; the whole thing
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has been ge ng me down a bit. So, I thought I’d go out of my comfort zone and enter the show. Because my caramel slice is amazing. I’m not normally one to seek external valida on, due to my generally over-inflated ego, but I could do with a boost and I was pre y sure I’d win.
I didn’t win. I didn’t even PLACE. I approached ‘OC Life’ management about wri ng a scathing inves ga ve journalism piece about the corrup on and fraudulent judging process in the slice sec on of the Orange Show, and my text was ignored. Clearly, the editorial staff are on the take. Everyone’s for sale apparently. I got a bit more upset than I should have, and it was honestly just about everything. I was just looking for something good to happen to me for once. My behaviour on Sunday a er-
noon is not something I’m proud of. It was Miss 10 who got me out of my pathe c wallowing in self-pity. She took my hands, looked me in the eye and said, “It doesn’t ma er if you won, Mumma. You’ve always been a winner in our eyes.” And she meant it. To our children, we are superheroes. So much of paren ng is thankless and it can feel monotonous and unappreciated, but
they love us SO MUCH. Her pure belief in my amazingness was all the boost I needed.
But the next day something truly incredible happened. Back in November, right before I got sick and my life took a dark turn, I entered a statewide short story compe on. I’ve actually never entered a wri ng comp before, but I’d had a friend message me the details and so – two hours before the entry deadline – I sat in my car outside Miss 16’s cricket training and poured my heart out into 1000 words. I submi ed it, and promptly forgot all about it.
This week, my li le story was awarded first prize. Now, Miss 10 is s ll right. Her unwavering belief in me is all I need to get through, but any compe on entrant will tell you that having someone who doesn’t love you uncondi onally to think you’ve done well, is absolutely incredible. I’m ge ng the cer ficate framed. Proud of myself!
National Simultaneous Storytime celebrates 25 years
Henry and Jess Arnold, and Edward Bielderman at Orange Library for National Simultaneous Storytime.
By JONATHAN ROE
“Some cats are house cats. Some are apartment cats... But Tinka is a truck cat. Tinka lives everywhere.”
At exactly midday, last Wednesday, May 21, some two million people sat down to listen to the story of Tinka ‘The Truck Cat’ being read aloud in thousands of loca ons all over Australia for Na onal Simultaneous Story me.
opment to be read to. Not only for their ability to learn words on a page and how to handle a book, but to understand their emo ons. They see themselves reflected in the books and they see people dealing with emo ons and situa ons and it helps them to process their own experiences.”
Now in its 25th year, Na onal Simultaneous Story me is an annual event run by the Australian Library and Informa on Associa on (ALIA). Every year a picture book, wri en and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.
The event is a fun way to celebrate and promote reading and literacy, as well as promo ng Australian children’s authors and illustrators.
“Na onal Simultaneous Story Time is an opportunity to re-engage kids with stories,” said Orange City Library Assistant Fiona Hawke, be er known as our local library’s ‘Story me Lady’.
“It’s so important for a child’s devel-
Orange City Library has three weekly ‘Story me’ sessions – at 11am every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday –during the school term, but Fiona said the ‘big event’ nature of Na onal Simultaneous Story me makes it par cularly special.
“Because this is a na onal event, there’s a more heightened awareness about it and when [children] all have a shared experience, they’re able to communicate with each other about that,” she said.
“That brings more engagement with the story and brings the sense of understanding the story and therefore, feeling some connec on to that story.”
Following Fiona’s reading of ‘The Truck Cat’ by Deborah Frenkel last Wednesday, local children took part in a cra session to help complete a special Truck Cat mural which can be seen at the Orange library.
Tommy and Charlotte Bird.
Jasper and Amy Stanaway.
Garry Livingstone Vertebrate Pest Management: Professional service, competitive rates and bang for your dollar
Every year in Australia, invasive pest animals such as foxes, rabbits, feral pigs, wild dogs, and feral goats cost farmers more than $800 million control measures.
Not only that, but pest animals natural environment. Foxes and feral cats alone have contributed to the
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While some farmers rely on hobby shooters to reduce pest numbers, Garry says it is not always the most
“A lot of people might say they get it done for nothing and have blokes that will come out maybe two nights a week for a couple of hours, but they’re don’t put in the big hours into the he said.
“And they can be walking into a take into account shooters. We have all the necessary insurances and very professional, and we’ll make sure
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Rotary’s Harley-Davidson raff le winner announced
Orange local and keen motorcyclist Rob Kison was just minutes away from Victory Lane Motorcycles on Saturday, May 15, when he was announced the winner of Rotary Daybreak’s annual Harley-Davidson motorcycle raffle.
Rob, along with his wife and child, was at the motorcycle dealership within minutes to collect his prize a er being told his good fortune.
Rob is a huge fan of Harley-Davidsons and is now the proud owner of a new motorcycle valued at around $39,000.
It was certainly a phone call that made his day!
All proceeds from the highly an cipated annual raffle are earmarked by Rotary Daybreak to support Dr Rob Zielinski’s cancer trials. Conducted from Orange Base Hospital, trials are now in place with pa ents right across NSW and beyond. In some cases, they have achieved remarkable results for cancer sufferers.
These funds are further supported by money raised on Rotary Daybreak’s ‘Cruisin’ Along’ bush bash, which brought in over $50,000 this year – further help for Dr Zielinski’s cancer trials.
It was “smiles all round” when these great results were announced to Dr Zielinski at a special Rotary mee ng on May 21.
Rotary Daybreak’s Peter Roan, right, congratulates Rob Kison on winning their 2025 Harley- Davidson motorcycle raffle.
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Deadline approaching for writing competition
By LUCIE PEART
The deadline is approaching for the Country Press NSW 125th Anniversary Wri ng Awards, with entries closing in July.
Short stories are free to enter in this historic compe on, which commemorates a significant milestone for Australia’s first and oldest print media organisaon, and is being generously sponsored by na onal agribusiness company, Manildra Group.
Remember, if you live anywhere in country NSW, you are eligible to take part in this crea ve wri ng challenge.
Compe on categories:
• Primary school age, fic onal short story up to 300 words.
• Secondary school age, fic onal short
story up to 750 words.
• Open adult writers, fic onal short story up to 3000 words.
Prizes include awards and book vouchers from first to fi h in all categories, and finalists will also be offered publicaon in their local par cipa ng Country Press NSW newspaper.
Entries can be on any topic or theme, and set in any me period, but there is one special condi on: your entry must include the words ‘local newspaper’ as part of your story.
Judging will be carried out independently by country-based judges from the Fellowship of Australian Writers (NSW).
Download your entry from the website and start wri ng today!
One of the trophy prizes to be won in the Country Press NSW Inc 125th Anniversary Writing Competition. Photo by CPNSW.
Orange’s teen motorsport star Orange’s teen motorsport star
Orange’s teen motorsport star George Proudford-Nalder is making his mark in the UK’s famous one-make Gine a Junior Championship, securing a podium finish at Oulton Park in Cheshire over the weekend.
The 2025 Gine a Junior Championship marks George’s car-racing debut following a successful kar ng career in Australia, including twice winning the Southern Star Series tle.
The 15-year-old started his maiden voyage into car racing with a bang at Donington Park earlier this year, where he was a top-10 contender and grabbed his first class silverware along the way.
At his next ou ng, George took three separate class victories alongside a trio of top-five overall finishes at the famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit – a track where fellow Aussies such as Mark Webber and Sir Jack Brabham were victorious during the heights of their Formula 1 powers.
Charging forward with a quick start in the first of three races, George escaped the chasing pack and came home a brilliant fi h overall, fourth best of the rookies and winner of the Freshman Cup category, awarded to drivers making their na onal championship debut.
Another superb performance in race two, saw him finish fourth overall and bag trophies for third in the Rookie Cup,
and victory again in Freshman Cup.
That display put him fourth on the grid for the final contest that a ernoon, and he had eyes set on the outright podium this me as he made a move into third place. On a safety car restart however, he was shoved wide, but managed to recover three places back to finish fourth overall, again finishing third best of the rookies and comple ng a clean sweep of Freshman Cup wins at Silverstone.
“What an amazing weekend for us!”
George said of his ou ng at Silverstone.
“For our second Gine a Junior event, that was a lot more of what we are about and I’m happy that we came away with the results we deserved.”
George’s next trio of races saw him head to Oulton Park in Cheshire with races held on Saturday, May 24, and Monday, May 26.
Racing in wet condi ons, George finished seventh overall in race one, before claiming a spot on the podium with a
third-place finish in race two.
Unfortunately, a collision late in the final race saw him fall back to cross the finish line in 19th place.
“Lots of hard racing going on in race two, but we kept it dy, pushed on and managed to climb up to the podium!” George wrote on social media following the event.
“Tricky condi ons out there as the rain came down before the last race, but we
George Proudford-Nalder recently took three separate class victories alongside a trio of top-five overall finishes at the famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit.
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were s ll looking good for a solid result near the front. Unfortunately we got taken out right at the last corner, along with a few others.
“S ll a pre y good weekend for the team and a mega result this morning. Thanks to everybody for the support.”
George is currently si ng in 9th place overall in the 2025 Gine a Junior Championship standings.
Spring Terrace Public School all abuzz for World Bee Day
By EMILY THOMPSON
Spring Terrace Public School was a hive of ac vity last Tuesday, May 20, as students and staff donned bright yellow costumes and embraced their inner bees in a waggling celebraon of World Bee Day.
Now in its eighth year, World Bee Day is about raising awareness of the essen al role that bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy.
Spring Terrace Public School teamed up with local beekeepers Shelby Ashelford and Julia
Hutabarat for last week’s event which saw the students join in the global Waggle Dance Challenge; apparently they are the first school in the Central West to do so.
The Waggle Dance was created in Australia, and imitates the movements honey bees use to communicate the loca on of nectar sources to their hive mates. The human version of the Waggle Dance Challenge is a fun way to remind each of us about the importance of bees and that they need our help.
The Spring Terrace school-
yard buzzed with energy last Tuesday as the dancers enthusias cally waggled and twirled in unison. Their Waggle Dance video has been posted to the Australian ‘Wheen Bee Founda on’ website (the hosts of the World Bee Day challenge) for the world to see.
To top off the fes vi es, students were treated to beethemed cupcakes, lovingly cra ed by a talented parent from the school community, adding a sweet touch to the educa onal and fun-filled day.
Spring Terrace students took part in the global Waggle Dance Challenge on World Bee Day.
Local beekeeper Shelby Ashelford joined in the Waggle Dance at Spring Terrace
Bee-themed cupcakes for World Bee Day
SES calls for ‘everyday people’ to join their ranks
Community members around NSW put on their orange gear on Wednesday, May 21, to support “WOW Day”.
“Wear Orange Wednesday” is held each year to show apprecia on for the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers who support our communi es during storms, floods and other emergencies.
WOW Day is an annual opportunity for people across NSW and Australia to say a simple but meaningful “thank you” to the volunteers who give their me to help others during challenging mes.
WOW Day takes place during Na onal Volunteer Week which recognises the contribuon of volunteers from all walks of life across our great na on.
It’s also a great moment to highlight the important work of
the NSW SES and the commitment of its members.
The NSW SES has been helping local communi es across the state for 70 years. It formed not long a er catastrophic floods devastated large parts of the state during 1955, including in the Central West and North West regions. The flood that year was a major tragedy for the Hunter Valley and Maitland area in par cular, where 14 lives were lost.
In the wake of that tragic event, the NSW SES was established to enhance emergency preparedness and response across the state.
Ini ally known as the Civil Defence Service un l the 1970s, the organisa on has since evolved into a vital force in disaster response and community support.
Today’s SES is supported by
The local SES is inviting ‘everyday people’ to get in touch to find out how they can give hands-on help to this essential emergency
modern technology, a modern sustainable fleet, stronger partnerships with other emergency services, government departments and communi es to help build resilience, and of course, the thousands of people who volunteer with their local SES units.
The NSW SES is interested in hearing from people keen to support their community through volunteering – and there are many ways in which you can contribute.
“Whether providing on-theground support, assis ng in
opera onal support roles or raising community awareness through educa on programs, there are many ways to be part of NSW SES,” a statement from the organisa on said.
“Whatever your skills, experience or interests, join thousands of people across the state who are commi ed to helping their communi es.”
Volunteers are suppor ng the NSW SES as community first responders, bush search and rescuers, flood rescuers, community engagement officers, road crash rescuers, al-
pine search and rescuers, storm and flood damage responders, incident management support, ver cal rescuers, media liaison officers, and more.
As the NSW SES commemorates its 70th anniversary this year and looks to the future, it remains commi ed to growing its volunteer capacity across the state.
For further details on how you can make a difference to your community through volunteering with the SES, see the adver sement in this week’s Orange City Life.
service. PHOTO: NSW SES.
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BRING HER BACK
Cast: Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Olga Miller, Jonah Wren Phillips
A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.
PEPPA MEETS THE BABY
PIG changes are coming! Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new new era of Peppa Pig at this special, big screen experience with an hour of laughter, tears and loads of heartwarming moments.
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YOU CAN’T BE EVERYWHERE….
Winter sport season is upon us which means early mornings at soccer or netball watching my kids dowhat they love.
It’s a tension for me because I’m trying to be present and available to all my children all at once but I just can’t be…. As I get older I’m seeing these moments as small mercies from the Lord.
Only He can be in all places at once, only He can be all things to all his
The moments I can’t be everywhere and do it all are reminders of how I am not God.
Knowing this doesn’t make my Saturday mornings less stressful. But creator is able to be with each my kids and me and all who call him King simultaneously. I’m able to marvel at His ability be everywhere, and know I was where He needed me to be.
hand over your desire to be all things to all people, put it at the foot of the cross and let His peace wash over you.
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With the grandeur of yesteryear, but the cosy in macy of a family home, “Bundaleer” provides an abundance of versa le func onal space for a massive-
ly marvellous family home or imagina ve heritage inspired enterprise, featuring:
• 5 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• huge dine-in country-style kitchen
• impressive formal lounge and dining room
• abundance of living rooms, retreats and family areas
• generous conservatory-style sunroom joining indoor-outdoor entertaining area
• inner and outer garden surrounded by 6 paddocks
• “she shed” crea ve domain and historic pavilion
• 9-bay garage, plus machinery shed “Bundaleer” enviably exudes the charm and character of a rarely available heritage gem. It is an unparalleled
chance to create a lifestyle comforted by the privacy and seclusion of its sprawling grounds, ringed by grazing land, while embracing all that Blayney, Millthorpe, Orange and Bathurst have to offer while knowing you are so close to the capitals of Sydney and Canberra.
Agent Details: Blayney Real Estate, Phone: 63682507
Set on a high hill top with beautiful rural views to the horizon this stunning 4 bedroom home that’s designed for easy living will surely capture your heart. Enter here, and the presentation will charm you with every step you take.
Bountiful living areas here enjoy the natural warmth of a sunny northerly aspect and these include a spacious formal lounge room / home theatre, a bright and airy open plan top range kitchen with a Smeg 6 burner gas top stove, dishwasher, preparation area and an adjoining window filled dining and family room.
The joy continues outside with a covered and screened alfresco dining area with built in bbq stove, sink, bench top and fridge.
Othe features include an extra-large ensuite with bathtub, a children’s activity room, extra height ceiling and doorways, double garage, security / camera system, storage shed, fully air conditioned throughout and the 30 panel 13.2 kW solar system saves money.
The many extra features here deliver the lifestyle that you deserve so don’t miss this one.
Price Guide: $1,380,000 - $1,430,000
Versatile, Immaculate & Ready to Move In
Step into effortless style and comfort at this beautifully presented home in a popular West Orange location. This property offers the perfect blend of functionality and flexibility for growing families or investors. The established gardens offer a private retreat - just move in and relax.
Key features:
• 3 bedrooms + optional 4th bedroom / office
• 3 way main bathroom plus ensuite
• Outdoor entertainment area
• Established, low maintenance gardens.
With the 32 acres of land, the north-easterly views, and the potential to
livestock
horses,
or cattle, it seems like the perfect rural lifestyle setting. The location, 20km from the centre of Molong, offers a balance of privacy and accessibility.
• Near complete three-bedroom shed house
• Large spring fed dam, registered shared bore and two large rainwater tanks
• Fencing is stock proof.
For Sale $790,000 View By Appointment
Ben Redfern 0457 770 062
Marty Lyden 0404 070 391 eldersem.com.au
* Approx.
Located in South Orange, this modern home is perfect for families, downsizers or investors.
• Spacious four bedrooms, two stylish bathrooms
• Modern kitchen with open plan living and dining
• Ducted air conditioning
• Rear yard access perfect for additional parking or storage.
Sale Contact Agent View Sat 24th May 2:15-2:45pm Marty Lyden 0404 070 391
Katie Christopherson 0400 637 559 eldersem.com.au
* Approx.
Located 2km from Blayney, this impressive property is a haven for horse lovers, nature seekers, and anyone craving a slower, more scenic pace of life.
• Spacious 6-bedroom home with multiple living areas and renovated kitchen
• Resort-style pool surrounded by established gardens
• 6-bay stables, outdoor riding arena, and secure timber-fenced paddocks
• Generous shedding and storage infrastructure
• Reliable water supply with tanks and direct access to the Belubula River.
If you are thinking of buying or selling property, need a Will, or would like to update your existing Will or Power of Attorney, then call me for a chat or send me an email to discuss your situation
DIANE DAVIS
Spacious Family Home with Endless Possibilities
LYNN TILSTON’S HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY
By CEC TILBURG
Family and friends gathered at the Robin Hotel to celebrate Lynn Tilson’s 60th birthday in style on Saturday evening, May 17. The milestone event was filled with joy and laughter. Wishing you a very Happy 60th Birthday, Lynn!
Back, Laursa Tilston, Lynn Tilston, Jennifer Tilston, front, Michael Tilston, Carol Tilston, John Tilston
All-Abilities teams touch hearts at Panthers vs. Knights clash in Bathurst
By JONATHAN ROE
While the Panthers put on a less-than-stellar performance in their match against the Newcastle Knights at Bathurst on Saturday, the half- me entertainment had the hometown crowd cheering from the bleachers.
Held each year at Bathurst’s Carrington Park, the Penrith Panthers’ Bathurst home game brings the NRL to the Central West to the delight of sports lovers west of the ranges.
But a new tradi on has become the half- me all-abili es touch footy showdown presented by official sponsor LiveBe er Carer Gateway.
The Storm and Lightning touch football teams took to the field to a loud roar from the
crowd, and huge applause.
Lightning won the toss and tapped off to start the game. While there was some great ball running from both teams (especially Josh and Ben from Lightning, and Alex and Heidi from Storm), there can only be one winner, and victory went to the Storm with a final score of 4-1
But there were smiles and high-fives all round at the end of the game, LiveBe er CEO Natalie Forsyth-Stock said.
“Playing alongside some of the NRL’s top players is a dream come true, not only for many of our all-abili es players but also for their carers, who watch from the sidelines, cheering them on every step of the way,” said Ms Forsyth-Stock.
According to LiveBe er Disability Area Manager Dianne Ryan, the all-abili es players were thrilled to take the field in front of a packed ground.
“Our all-abili es players love their sport, and the Panthers’ home game offers them a oncein-a-life me opportunity to show off their skills and experience the thrill of being in the spotlight,” she said, adding that all the players can’t wait to come back and play again next year.
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Storm all-abilities touch team: Back, Chase, Kruz, and Alex. front, Steven, Scott, Sophie, and Evie.
The annual Penrith Panthers’ Bathurst home game on Saturday, May 24, saw an action-packed, all-abilities showdown between LiveBetter’s Storm and Lightning teams. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED.
By HENRY DEROOY
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Kids Talk
Name and age: Matilda,10.
Who is your favourite teacher? Mrs Bourke. She’s so kind and she always helps us when we need.
What is something that makes you really, really happy? My mum!
What’s your favourite thing to do on the weekend? I like doing family fun day. Last weekend we went to the movies. I like doing stuff like that.
If you were principal for a day, what’s the first thing you’d do? Mirror in the girl’s toilets. We have to use pocket mirrors for lip gloss and stuff.
What is your favourite food? Strawberries!
What’s your favourite thing to do at school? Go on the Chrome What do you think the most important job in the world is? Probably being a teacher.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Mind control. Watch out!
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LADIES DAY AT ORANGE CITY RUGBY CLUB
By HENRY DEROOY
Orange City Rugby Club hosted Ladies Day on Saturday, May 24, as the locals took on the Bathurst Bulldogs. Whilst the local side lost their 1st Grade match, they did have wins in 2nd and 3rd Grades, and the Women’s 1st Grade Lions beat Bathurst 20-14. The Colts Under-19 Lions lost by a single point.
Rhiannon Lamb, Noah and Jen Young with Courtney Lamb
Lucy Hayden and Tilly Marjoram
Katie Baker, Kahla, Logan and Hailey Brown with Jaiden Griffiths
Shae Mansfield, Holly Jones, Bec Davis, Jordand Williams and Jorja Lees
Sarah Vale, Amelia Holmes, May Turner with Amelia and Kiara Sullivan
Carina Sharp, Tracey Packham, Jaci Mostyn, Kelly Wooding and Amy Pringle
Keeley Holmes and Millie Cunich
Emma Jeffery, Kim Cunich, Nikita Bourke and Sarah Rees
SPORTSCAM
SPORTSNEWS
Okay, let’s start with a look at the Wednesday 7.30pm league where there were two stars, these being Harrison Walker with 137 over average and Jordan Trenholm with 127 over average. They were followed by Travis McMahon from the Monday 7.30pm league with 137 over average and finally there was Nathaniel Mason from the Wednesday 6.20pm league with 101 over average for the series.
Star Bowler of the Week and winner of the Auto Wash compliments of Race Track Car Wash was Harrison Walker who scored that wonderful 137 over average for the series.
This week’s High Roller champion and winner of the three free prac ce games was Gregory Shapter who scored 235 (PB).
Other bowlers trying hard to defeat Greg included Julie Swallow 213, Cameron Smith 214, Verona Gavin 203, Josh Johnstone 242, Blair Morris 205, Michelle Carroll 206 (PB), Monique Slaczka 209, Jason Brown 213, Luke Hannon 212, Jacob French 214, Steve McConnell 227, Nathaniel Mason 247, Brody Jadezak 211, Travis McMahon 256, Jordan Trenholm 232, Harrison Walker 235, Gary Stedman 200, Josh Thornton 235, Liam Whi on 210 and Darius Thurtell 206.
The Almost Made it Hero and winner of the open order from Kings Takeaway at Greengate was Oliver Veitch who scored 193 (PB). As this score was 67 over average, Oliver was named Junior of the Week and winner of the free game compliments of the Tenpin Bowl.
Others feeling the pangs of hunger included Tyson Morris 189, Hannah
Tenpin Bowling HEAD PIN
with Bob Taylor
McLennon 136, Hugo Bugden 139, David Jameson 190, Lisa Evere 148, Michael Dunworth 145, Rachel Sorrenson 143, Karen Anderson 150, Sue Page 177, Debbie McKeown 173 and John Smith 181.
Then came John Harvey 166, Colleen Blake 146, Cherylee Shapter 182 (PB), Derek Metzger 176, Robert Ebert 133, James Roberts 150, Hunter Press 180, Kailas Pocknell-Buyol 180, Ashlee Moon 156, Tod Lossano 155 and Lachlan Budd 119.
Not to be ignored there was also William Baldwin 136, Alan Westendorf 176, Tori Downey 188, Jeremy Jones 186, Michael Selmes 165, Warren Taylor 195, Tiani Crear 155, Dale Love 132 and Xavier Mason 189.
The third Female of Note for May and hoping to win the gi cer ficate from MJ’s All Hair-All Occasions was Cherylee Shapter whose score of 182 (PB) was 64 over average.
The third Man of the Moment for May, and hoping to receive a voucher from Guys Cuts, was Harrison Walker whose score of 235 was 63 over average and part of his 137 over average for the series.
Women’s Bowlers avoid rain with trip to Millthorpe
News from the Orange Ex Services Country Club Womens Bowls Club. With the welcome of some much-needed rain, the mob of spectators arrived to see the morning bowls.
(Please see our photo of our spectators waiting in the rain!)
Sadly we were unable to take to the green as we would have needed to put on our water skis to get to each end of the rink.
Some lucky bowlers however enjoyed a great day of fun and friendship out at Millthorpe for their ladies’ bowlers Gala Day. It is always a good me catching up with bowlers from other clubs in the surrounding ar-
eas. We all look forward to the most wonderful table of sweets that these fewin-number, but big-in-talent, ladies put on for their visi ng ladies. I am sure we all put on half a kilo before we le
So we look forward to next week when the weather may be kinder, and the greens a li le drier.
ORANGE EX SERVICES
CLUB COUNTRY CLUB MEN’S BOWLS
Hello Bowlers,
Country Club BOWLS NOTES
The 100 Club winners were drawn on Tuesday, May 20, and the winners are 1st Jim Hill, 2nd Kev Kelly and 3rd Michele George. Congratula ons.
Tuesday socials had 39 bowlers. Raffle winners were Wayne Carr and Bernie King. Lucky rink winners were Linda McFadden, Peter Gri h and Peter Wright. Unfortunates’ rink was Ray Windsor, Garry Pearce and Wayne Carr. We had a visi ng bowler from Tuross Heads, Chris Wright, hope you enjoyed the day. Tuesday’s jackpot was not won.
Thursday social bowls was washed out.
Contacts for Thursday are on the board, in the alcove, contact Peter Brooking on 0407 662 171 or the club on 63611320.
Saturday socials and the final of the Triples Championships had 20 bowlers on the day. Raffle winner was Di Wilson Lucky rink winners were Bernie King and Peter Wright. Unfortunates’ rink was Di Wilson (Molong), Linda McFadden and Grant Gudmundson (Carlingford).
Winners of the Triples Championship was Luke Taylor’s team defea ng Nev Seaton’s team. Saturday jackpot was won and shared by Sally Hedger, Neil Higgins, Luke Taylor, Jus n Whaley, Kev Kelly and Nev Seaton.
The semi-final of the Handicap Sin-
In our Open Pairs Tournament, sponsored by PMW Plus Accountants, the winners on the day were Frank Miercznk and Anthony Brown, Lithgow City. Other results will be posted later. Al Gregory brought to my no ce that he hasn’t won anything this week. Funny Man.
If there are people interested in gaining their umpire or markers accredita on, please contact President Phil McGarity on 0418 277 418.
For play on May 31 and June 3, please call Jim Finn 0418 651 382, Peter Wright 0427 813 220, or the club on 63613210. Names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start.
Bowls E que e ps: Players and spectators at the Head end should stand s ll and be quiet and wait un l the bowler on the mat has finished delivering their bowl.
Happy bowling, Chris ne
A special thank-you to Judy Tarleton from the ORC
To any of our members who are not in good health we wish you all the best and look forward to see-
If anyone wants to come join us, please feel free to contact us. We will make you feel welcome and the Club House will be filled with laughter over some yummy food.
Please contact Trish 0400379294, or Phoebe 0408223843 for further informa on.
Follow us on Instagram oesc_womensbowls or Facebook Orange Ex-Services’ Country Club Womens Bowls.
Recently we said a hear elt thank you to someone who has given so much to Orange Runners Club (ORC)... the amazing Judy, who has recently stepped down as club president.
Judy has been a cornerstone of our club, serving as president for the past four years, and treasurer before that. Her leadership, dedica on, and passion have helped shape ORC into the community it is today.
everything!
Orange Runners Club Report
We held our AGM recently and elected a new commi ee with the below results. Thank you to all the outgoing commi ee members for their dedica on and congratula ons to the elected 2025-26 commi ee!
Judy has been a member since May 18, 2003, has completed over 1000 runs, and has volunteered in countless roles... including her long- me involvement in the Orange Running Fesval. She truly is an inspira on, both on and off the track. While she’s stepping back from the President role, we’re so glad Judy will con nue to be a muchloved and ac ve part of the ORC family. When asked what her favourite part of the club is, her answer was simple: “The people.”
Judy, from all of us, thank you for
Orange Runners Club Commi ee for 2025-26: President Mark Thomas, Vice President Anna Dain th, Secretary Leanne Latham, Treasurer Terry Clarke, Commi ee Members Will Parish, Jessica Curran and Leigh Lie ing, Timing Coordinator Jus ne Neville, Timing Assistant Kinisha Roweth, Publicity O fficer Cathy Gu erson, Course Marker Mike Cooper, Website Coordinator and Social Media Coordinator Belinda O’Sullivan, Uniform Coordinator Sharyn Mitselburg, Health & Safety Coordinator Kim Roweth, Marke ng Coordinator Nicola Blore, Member Recogni on Coordinator Rhonda Jones.
The Orange Running Fes val Commi ee for 2025-26 is ORF
Cherylee Shapter. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.
The mob of spectators at the Orange club.
Judy Tarleton.
Duntryleague Women’s Golf
Women play 27 hole 4BBB at Duntryleague
A 27 hole 4BBB was held at Duntryleague Golf course on Tuesday, May 20.
What a marathon event! And well done to those who walked the 27 holes in cold, windy condi ons, and of course to all who played as well.
This event was sponsored by members Pam Wright, Marilyn Maxwell and Di Smith, thank-you.
Winners were (pictured): Women’s foursome gross: Virginia Con-
ran and Alison Duffield.
Women’s foursome ne : Wendy Reid and Dawn Roberts.
Women’s foursome ne 9 hole: Marilyn Maxwell and Pam Wright. (also the sponsors!)
Runners up: Judy Royal and Sue Harris.
Golfers were looking forward to their next event, the 4BBB Stroke Championship qualifying event which is being held for the Dorothy Collins Memorial Trophy.
Two-Person Ambrose Keno Qualifier at Wentworth Ladies Golf
Ladies contest Monthly Medal
Tuesday, May 6, saw a contest for the 5th Monthly
This event was proudly sponsored by Kendall’s women’s clothing. Over the years Kendall has been so generous to women’s golf with her sponsorship of vouchers for her beau ful clothing shop and of course in supplying the raffle as well. Thank-you Kendall and we will miss
you so much, but hope to see you more on the course! Winners were (pictured above): Margaret Fleming –Monthly Medal winner, Susan Fenwick – A Grade winner, Sally Kay – A Grade runner up, Cheryl Benne Grade winner, Jennifer Egan – B Grade runner up, Edna
Well done to everyone who has teed off at The Wentworth over the past week. There have been some excellent scores from our members.
There was a good con ngent of ladies to compete in the 2 person Ambrose on May 21 which started out with sunshine but unfortunately finished in rain, which a few players were caught in.
The winners were Alice McKeowen and Sue Gander with an inspiring ne 69.75. They have really hit their form at the right me of the year and are playing some great golf. Well done on combining well to win this event.
Runners up were Katrina Ferris and Helen Ross who played some sensa onal shots to nish not far behind with a ne 72. They pued and chipped well, and had a great day, well played.
Third place went to Karen Newton and Rachel Kelly with a well-constructed ne 72.25, well played.
Fourth place went to Robyn Cannon and Helen Hubbard not far away on 73.5, good work girls.
Coordinator Anthony Dain th, Assistant Coordinator Mike Cooper, Secretary Jus ne Neville, Treasurer Leanne Latham, Commi ee Members Sue Klose, Hugh Dain th and Jessica Curran.
Wednesday Run Results: May 21, 2025
Well done to the 57 members who joined us at Elephant Park! No achievement medals, but plenty of great running all round. Nice work, everyone!
MEN: Hugh Dain th 11:10; Oscar Blacklow 11:22; Henry Kay 11:42
Thank you to the 101 members who joined us at Endeavour Oval. It was a great day on the course, with a num-
ber of standout performances and several records broken. Congratulaons to Fraser Finlay who was awarded an achievement medal for reaching 75 runs. A fantas c milestone!
Course Records: Amber Rich recorded a me of 12:02 in the Female 2.83km, now the second fastest me on record for that distance. Lucy Jurd set a new course record in the Female 5.66km with 23:45, breaking the previous record of 25:02 held by Leanne Corcoran since April 4, 2021. Nathan Sutherland broke his own course record in the Male 11.32km, running 40:53, down from his previous best of 43:42 set on July 16, 2023.
You can find all the mes and full results online at: orangerunners.com. au/results
Together we achieve individual goals.
Nearest the Pins were won by Jane Gunn (5th), Helen Hubbard (6th) and Helen Ross (13th). The Drive & Pitch were won by Ros Fuller (9th) and Helen Ross (17th).
Ball compe on winners were Marianne Gardoll, Anne Field, Janet Davenport and Wendy McIntyre.
The Ladies qualifying has now been concluded. Other events scheduled over the past week included the mixed keno qualifier on Sunday, May 26, the Men’s qualifier on Saturday, May 25, and an Individual Stableford on Wednesday which was the Western District Spoon Event. Congratula ons to all the Wentworth players who travelled to West Wyalong for Western Districts. Wentworth were well represented and had a few winners for the week. In the foursomes Lee Picke and Cindy White won the Handicap in Division 1 with a ne 72, and runners up were Di Rodgers and Alice McKeowen with a ne 74, well played.
Fond Memories
Czekajlo
Passed away suddenly in Orange. Late of Orange. Adored former husband of Danuta. Loving son of Stanislaw and Helena (both deceased). Adored father and fatherin-law of Eva and Peter, Helen and Wayne, Donna and Mark, Rachel and Mark, Colleen and Hogan, Megan and Andrew. “Grandfather” to Mitchell, Morgan, Blake, Samuel, Lachlan, Hayden, Nicholas, Jack, Dylan, Joseph, Connor, Lincoln and great grandfather to Lillyana, Ellie, Violet, and Adrian. Brother and brother-in-law of Janina and Reg, Stanislaw and Ann. A loved uncle to his family.
“Called To Rest, Peace At Last” Aged 77 years
THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF KAZIMIERZ ARE KINDLY INVITED TO ATTEND HIS FUNERAL SERVICE TO BE HELD
AT ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, BYNG STREET,
ON FRIDAY MAY 30, 2025 COMMENCING AT 10.30AM. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SERVICE THE CORTEGE
ACROSS
1 State of bliss (5,4)
6 Impartial (4)
10 Append (3)
11 (Of a horse) Be decked out in decorative coverings (11)
12 Casanova (8)
PUZZLES…. PUZZLES….
28 Unkempt (11)
PUZZLES….
3 LETTERS
29 Business name (abbr) (3)
30 Merit (4)
31 Invaluable (9) DOWN
1 Categorise (8)
2 Heavy artillery (8)
3 Tractable (6)
4 Contrive in emergency (9)
5 Corn spikes (4)
7 Yearly (6)
8 Horsemen (6)
9 Chagrined (7)
16 The masses, according to the Greeks (3,6)
17 Bigger (7)
18 Definite (8)
19 Leads an orchestra (8)
22 It might provide light at a vigil (6)
23 Former Roman consul, Julius – (6)
24 Provoke (6)
27 Sub (4)
13 Marketplace (6)
14 Visage (4)
15 Secure (7)
20 Eurasian country (7)
21 Sport (4)
25 Incarnation (6)
26 Altered (8)
Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list?
The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in ‘s’.
Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?
4 LETTERS
5 LETTERS
QUICK QUIZ
6 LETTERS EMAILS NESTLE ROASTS ROOSTS
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical
LETTERS
Can you find all the words listed? The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.
TIME WARP with ORANGE AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A rare 1910 Armstrong Whitworth vintage car visits Orange
THUMBS UP to the soccer ref on Field 17 at 9am on Saturday, May 24, at Jack Brabham Park: so thorough and helpful to all the players! Great job!
THUMBS DOWN to Orange City Council for not going around Orange and sweeping up the leaves.
1910 Armstrong Whitworth motor car
Vintage car enthusiasts were thrilled to see a rare vintage Armstrong Whitworth car in Orange in May 1965. Owners Frank and Jack McGowen and Peter Kable dropped in at Orange Technical College to show the car to automove engineering students. The brothers bought the car in 1937 and started restoring it in the 1950s. The car’s average speed was 30 miles per hour (about 50km/h) and it did 20 miles to the gallon, using a pint of oil every 500 miles. Orange and District Historical Society holds a working day at Heritage Co age (148 March Street) each Wednesday from 10.30am to 4pm (with a lunch break from 12.30-1.30pm). Members are available to answer enquiries at this me.
THUMBS UP to New Era Machinery. The range of products and spares they stock is a credit to this family business. I have always been able to acquire parts and spares for my 70-year-old tractor, and for the servicing of my new machinery, plus other bits and pieces difficult to source elsewhere. A pleasure to do business with
THUMBS DOWN to the woman protes ng oods in NSW and about the Aussie government. Silliest thing I have seen all week.
THUMBS DOWN to Orange City Council. er a senior member explained to me the special need to repair the road alongside my house, which already had numerous repairs. This week, in the heaviest rain we have had in ages, a
truck and five men turned up and shovelled bitumen into many holes filled with water that have been there for ages. The result? We now have bitumen parcles all over the road, in the gu ers, and on my drive and many holes in the road. Very smart work.
THUMBS DOWN to the RBA for reducing the cash rate. Deposit rates will follow it down. Spare a thought for the million or so ‘Baby Boomers’ who worked relessly for up to 80 and 90 hours a week for years. Borrowing at loan interest rates of 16 and 17 per cent. Thinking that if they built up a small nest egg at re rement, a good rate of interest on that egg would add nicely to their age pension. Think again! There are two sides to every story.
THUMBS DOWN to those in the recent elec on who voted to get rid of nuclear medicine.
THUMBS DOWN to our gloomy bunch of ‘Thumbs’ contributors this week. Let’s hope a few more of our readers go out of their way to point out the many good deeds people do for each other in Orange before our next edi on – Ed.
The Thumbs represent thoughts and opinions of readers and do not necessarily reflect those of Orange City Life. Every care is taken not to publish thumbs that are considered derogatory or defamatory in nature . Please note that thumbs may be edited for clarity, space or legal reasons.
Congratulations to our May 22 winners: What am I Watching Winner: B.A. Gibson Answer: Lilo & Stitch
Name That Business Winner: Alan Clarke Answer: My Tech Mate Find Pinny Winner: Barbara Allport Answer: Page 38
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Council seeks feedback to improve open spaces, walking and cycling
Orange City Council is seeking feedback from the community to guide two new strategies, to improve our open spaces, and access to walking and cycling.
The Open Space and Recreation Strategy will guide how we plan, design and manage open spaces and recreation facilities across Orange. The Active Transport Strategy provides a blueprint to guide investment and policy decisions to increase access to walking and cycling.
Orange Deputy Mayor Tammy Greenhalgh said open space and recreation was important to the community.
“We need to keep looking to the future to make sure we are responding to the growing needs of our evolving community,” Cr Greenhalgh said.
Council’s Infrastructure Policy Committee
Chair Cr Jeff Whitton said improvements to infrastructure could support alternative travel methods.
“What could encourage more active travel?
It could be better footpaths, new footpaths and better linkages, more bike lanes or better lighting,” Cr Whitton said.
Council will conduct community engagement over the next month to help shape the strategies. Residents can have their say in person with pop-up stalls at:
Orange Farmers Markets
14 June
Orange Central Square pop-up
19 June from 11:00am - 2:00 pm
Netball competition (PCYC)
21 June from 8:30am – 12:00 pm
Until June 29 people can visit yoursayorange.nsw.gov.au to complete surveys on both strategies online.
What’s on
Orchestral Magic with Sydney Symphony Orchestra
A FAMILY EVENT
In this enchanting concert designed especially for schools, be inspired and delighted by magical classical favourites by Mendelssohn, Ravel and more. Music has an extraordinary power to inspire and delight, and in this concert you will experience the magic of Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Ravel’s playful Mother Goose, Falla’s rousing The Three-Cornered Hat and the simple gift of Copland’s Appalachian Spring.
Orange Civic Theatre
135 Byng Street, Orange
Saturday 31 May
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Book now: orange.nsw.gov.au/theatre
Electrify Everything: Council joins campaign for clean energy future
Orange City Council is joining councils across Australia to participate in the ‘Electrify Everything’ campaign to help residents take control of their energy future.
This campaign, which has already reached hundreds of thousands of Australians, supports residents to switch to all-electric appliances in their homes by offering advice and information on how to make the transition.
Orange City Council’s Environmental Sustainability Committee Chair David Mallard said electric appliances were not only cheaper to run, but cleaner and safer as well.
“You don’t need to switch everything overnight, but having a plan means you’re ready when appliances need replacing. It’s a smart way to protect your wallet and future-proof your home.”
A free community information event ‘Electrify Your Home’ will be held in the Orange Civic Theatre foyer from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday 25 June to help households reap the benefits of a clean energy future.
Learn about home electrification, rooftop solar, battery storage, passive heating and energy efficiency upgrades from event host, Rewiring Australia’s Calum Harvey-Scholes, and local experts Roger Burrell, Michael Dougan and Karina Rafailov.
Scan the QR code or visit: events.humanitix.com/ electrify-your-home-orange to book your ticket.
Mondays at the Museum
KIDS AGED 3-5 YEARS OLD
Mondays at the Museum is a free one-hour session designed for 3–5-year-olds and their grown-ups. Each week we explore a different part of the museum and hear stories, before getting into a craft activity based on what we’ve discovered.
Orange Regional Museum
151 Byng Street, Orange
Monday 2 June
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Book now: orange.nsw.gov.au/museum
Seniors Village Hub Art Group
50 + ART GROUP
Do you enjoy art? Come along to the Seniors Village Hub art group. Sessions are held every Tuesday and run for two hours. Cost is $10. Give our team a call to find out more.
Seniors Village Hub
77 Kite Street, Orange
Tuesday 10 June
1:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Call: 02 6393 8600
Or visit: orange.nsw.gov.au/older-people
Resource Recovery Centre Tour FREE
Ever wondered where your general waste, green waste, and recycling end up after collection from the kerbside? Let’s find out! Orange City Council is offering a free tour of the Ophir Road Resource Recovery Centre (ORRRC) in Orange and the Euchareena Road Resource Recovery Centre (ERRRC) in Molong. Attendees will visit the Ophir Road and Euchareena Road RRCs, and see firsthand how Orange’s garbage, recycling, and food and garden organics is processed.
Meet at Civic Centre car park Cnr Lords Place and March Street, Orange Saturday 14 June
