Trains, trivia and yabby races… A quick look at Australia Day around the Central West

Your guide to Australia Day events near you.

COMMUNITYOrange City Life19 January 2023Australia DayComment

Tripping the light, Audrey loves in helping others

Meet Orange Citizen of the Year, Audrey Ferris, someone who loves helping others.

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon2 February 20222022 Citizen of the Year, Australia DayComment

Australia Day in Orange

Were you out and about for Australia Day? Can you spot yourself in our gallery?

GALLERYMelise Coleman3 February 2021Australia Day, Australia, Cook Park, The Greenhouse of OrangeComment

Melody can finally (officially) call Australia home

It has taken more than 30 years, but as of Australia Day, Melody Matthews can now say she is Australian.

COMMUNITYGuest User28 January 2021Australia Day, Citizen, 2021Comment

Nominate your local legend

Do you know a group of people, or a committee who really went above and beyond to raise money, or put on that special event, which benefited hundreds of locals?

COMMUNITYGuest User28 October 2020Australia Day, Local Legend, Support, Orange NSW, Citizen of the yearComment

A Fresh Approach for the Carcoar Village Fair

The Carcoar Village Fair held on Australia Day has been a perennial favourite on the regional events calendar for over 30 years, and this year it will be reinvigorated with a fresh new approach aimed at bringing the real heritage and characters of Carcoar’s rich history to life and sharing the talents of local and regional artisans.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman15 January 2020Orange City LifeCarcoar, Australia Day, FestivalComment

January 26th - A day for celebrating….and Carcoar is the place to do it!

Billed as ‘a day of fun for everyone’, the Carcoar Village Fair on Australia Day attracts thousands of visitors to the historic village of Carcoar in the NSW Central Tablelands each year.

COMMUNITYBob Holland24 January 2019Australia Day, CarcoarComment