“Steep learning curve” for first-time Councillor, McDonell

Interesting article highlighting the struggles Mel McDonell has experienced in her new role.

COMMUNITYDavid Dixon30 September 2022Orange City Councillors, Orange NSWComment

From little things big things grow

A commemorative tree planting marked the 175th Anniversary of Orange’s proclamation as a village.

COMMUNITYOrange City Life25 November 2021Orange NSW, 175th celebrationComment

The Old Boys Are Back

On a cool Thursday evening at Emu’s Rugby Club, Melise and I [on her last day with OC Life], came down to speak with the energic old fellas who are hungry to return to the footy field for ‘Give Me 5 For Kids’, locked in for Sunday, May 16th.

COMMUNITYSamuel Rodwell6 May 2021Give me 5 for kids, Rugby, Orange NSW, Spring Hill, Bathurst, Charity, FootyComment

Winning Big for Argyle Australian Saffron

Turning the clocks back to a few months ago, local producers Angela and Brendon Argyle of Argyle Australian Saffron were nominated in the 2021 DELICIOUS. HARVEY NORMAN PRODUCE AWARDS via the Earth category. “We were genuinely just honoured to be nominated by renowned chef, Spencer Patrick”, Angela expresses.

Adventure that’s uniquely yours

Looking for that once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? Thinking of an exotic getaway? Or maybe you are trying to plan the perfect family escape?

PROUD ORANGE BUSINESSJonathan Roe25 March 2021Proud Local Business, Adventum Travel, Travel, Adventure, Orange NSWComment

2021 Vintage is Orange at it’s best!

“I'd say the season is extremely more enjoyable than last year!” says Justin, amid the bustle of shiraz grapes being pressed at his winery west of Orange.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe18 March 2021Orange NSW, Vintage, Winery, Swinging Brdige Wines, See Saw WinesComment

Booming tourist numbers reveal an appetite for Orange

Tourism is booming in Orange! And that’s with the region’s biggest drawcard event, F.O.O.D. Week, just around the corner!

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman11 March 2021Tourism, Visit Orange, Orange NSW, F.O.O.D. Week, Orange City CouncilComment

Celebrating Women from Around the Region

“Where there is a woman, there is magic” – Ntozake Shange

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman11 March 2021International Womens Day, Orange NSW, Millthorpe NSW, Celebrating WomenComment

Nashdale Lanes Wines Cellar Door named region’s best

Nashdale Lane Wines have been name ‘Cellar Door of the Year’ for 2020, in the only category from the 2020 Orange Wine Show to proceed with judging due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NEWSGuest User5 March 2021Nashdale Lane Wines, Winery, Orange NSW, Visit Orange, Cellar Door of the YearComment

New look for John Cook Real Estate as agency celebrates 25 years

John Cook Real Estate have marked their 25-year milestone in business with and new look logo and branding.

NEWSGuest User5 March 2021John Cook Real Estate, Real Estate Orange NSW, Orange NSWComment

World- Leading Daughters and Dads Program enjoyed in Orange

Central West girls and their dads are enjoying the opportunity to participate in a program that aims to give them the skills and confidence to play sport.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman5 March 2021Dads and Daughters, Best Friends, Sports, Orange NSWComment

The Genesis of your Wellness Journey

Stepping inside the Blu Room is certainly unlike any experience you are likely to have had before.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe1 March 2021Blu room, the blu room orange, Orange NSW, RelaxationComment

Learn to Ride track at Moulder Park track

The old Moulder Park netball courts were given a facelift.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman1 March 2021Bike Track, Moulder Street, Orange NSW, Orange City CouncilComment

200 golfers set to contest 2021 Veterans Golf Classic

Veteran golfers from all over NSW and interstate will converge on Orange next week for the 24th year of the City of Orange Veterans Golf Classic.

COMMUNITYBob Holland1 March 2021Golf, Orange NSW, Veteran GolferComment

It's a Dogs Life

Give it up for those who created the movie ‘Secret Life of Pets’ because they were onto something real there.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman18 February 2021Secret Life of Pets, Diesel and Blue, Doggy Daycare, Orange NSWComment

First pick for newcomer to the Orange wine scene

“It is a bit of sentimental pick,” says Nadja Wallington overlooking the 6ha of fruit laden vines destined to become the first vintage of the newest boutique wine label in the Orange region.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe18 February 2021Orange Wine Region, Wine Makers, Orange NSWComment

Catherine Caldwell’s love of steel

OC Life got in touch with Catherine after spying her welded steel sculpture of a dancer in the Orange Regional Gallery’s HERE/NOW Exhibition.

COMMUNITYGuest User11 February 2021Passion, Metal, Sculpture, Orange NSW, Catherine CaldwellComment

Turning Passion into Action

Justin Reid has donned the boxing gloves on and off since he was 13 years old.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman11 February 2021PCYC Orange, Boxing, Fitness, Orange NSWComment

Little Wings to benefit from Orange Farmers Market

The Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak are set to donate proceeds from their ‘Feb 13th’ Orange Farmers Market gate takings to the small charity, Little Wings.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman11 February 2021Little Wings, Little Wings Charity, Orange NSW, Orange farmers Market, DonationComment