Wrapped as they Rebuild

Two local knitting groups ‘Orange Purlers’ and ‘Craft with Love (Kenna Hall Knitters)’ have come together for a handover of over 150 handmade blankets for NSW bushfire victims.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman21 May 2020Orange City LifeBlankets, Bushfires, Knitting, Orange PurlersComment

Fashion during trying times

This year alone Australia has battled horrific drought, floods, ravishing bushfires and now, the Covid-19 pandemic.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman7 May 2020Orange City LifeCharity, Fashion, BushfiresComment

Finding the positives after a tough season

It has been far from a good year for wine growers across the region.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe4 March 2020Orange City LifeWine, See Saw Wines, Drought, Farming, BushfiresComment

Macro and Micro

Throughout history, there have been numerous times when as a Nation, we’ve had to contend with events and issues that arrived with potentially devastating consequences.

COMMENTBob Holland26 February 2020Orange City LifeMacro, Micro, Business, Drought, BushfiresComment

Raise a glass for bushfire recovery!

Orange’s Badlands Brewery has come up with a thirst-quenching plan to help communities and wildlife areas affected by this unprecedented bushfire season.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe12 February 2020Orange City LifeBeer, Badlands Brewery, Orange Brewing, Charity, BushfiresComment

Waryk (Rooster) Holmes - People of O-Town

I grew up on a 10,000-acre farm working with sheep and chickens. I’m a chook breeder (hence the nickname)

PEOPLEMelise Coleman12 February 2020Orange City LifeCharity, Chickens, Wheelchair Racing, Farming, BushfiresComment

Small businesses lend a helping hand to fire-affected peers

It was just before New Year. The temperature was in the high thirties and Tom Baker’s Spring Terrace workshop was surrounded by bushfire smoke.

COMMUNITYGuest User5 February 2020Orange City LifeSmall Business, BushfiresComment

Let it Rain! A fundraiser for farmers

This summer has been a tough one for many Australians. The long period of dry weather has seen unprecedented bushfires level vast areas of bushland and destroy hundreds of properties.

COMMUNITYGuest User29 January 2020Orange City LifeDrought, BushfiresComment

Out of the ashes

We’ve all been affected in one way or another by the bushfires, either as a spectator from afar, or a friend or family member of someone caught up in the fires, or maybe even a property owner in one of the fire zones. No matter where you stand, it’s been a disaster and it’s pretty hard to imagine any good coming out of what has happened.

COMMENTBob Holland29 January 2020Orange City LifeEconomy, Rain, BushfiresComment

… right before the dawn.

It was like Australia came out to play over the summer holiday for us.

COMMENTPaul Tierney22 January 2020Orange City LifeDrought, Animals, Australia, BushfiresComment

Artists put brushes to use for bushfire appeal

Local artists are putting their talents and brushes to good use, donating works to fundraise for the Rural Fire Service

COMMUNITYGuest User22 January 2020Orange City LifeArt Society, RFS, Charity, Artists, BushfiresComment

Hope for Our Wildlife

If you’ve been doubting the Aussie Spirit of late read on, I’m about to put your mind at ease. We’ve got some wonderfully resilient and caring people in our community, and we are proud to share the story of one in our very own backyard.