Why it takes so long to build a sports precinct; and Council to co-manage Moulder Park Velodrome with Orange Land Council.
Send us a textThere’s been a major step forward in a long-running change which has the potential to transform the local indigenous community. In Orange a community fun day was held to acknowledge the start of new co-management deal to oversee the management of the Moulder Park Velodrome.And, a visit to Orange by state government minister Tara Moriarty delivers the opportunity to look at why its takes so long to build a sports precinct.
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Government grant to explore new water source for Orange; and new councilor Jamie Stedman
Send us a textNSW senator Deb O’Neil was in Orange on Monday to announce joint state and federal funding for the first steps of a plan to explore building a pilot plant to produce Purified Recycled Water (PRW) for Orange residents to drink.In the same way that Orange has led the way Australia-wide to draw on Stormwater Harvesting to deliver drinking water, the next step is to use Purified Recycled Water.It's a decision with a huge potential impact for the city’s future. This week, we find out how it could all work.And we meet one of the new faces recently-elected to Orange City Council
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2025 Rainbow Festival launched - Meet new councilor Marea Ruddy
Send us a textWhen it comes to Orange's suite of festivals, there are a couple of new kids on the block. The Orange Podcast chats to locals at the launch of the next Rainbow Festival.And, we meet one of the new faces on Orange City Council, Cr Marea Ruddy, who’s aiming to make the work of Council a bit more approachable for the community…
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Orange community supports international gender-based violence campaign
Send us a textThe Orange community is getting behind an international campaign, called the '16 days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.'The United Nations estimates one in three women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.In Orange there are several passionate advocates and service providers supporting victims of gender-based violence, who are raising awareness and working to prevent domestic and family violence.
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Two new public artworks launched; Banners tell stories of sacrifice
Send us a textThe community of Orange loves a good story, but this week in town there two examples of two very different stories told in two very different ways.This week street banners were erected which tell the story of wartime sacrifice.And, two new public artworks are launched , hinting at why local councils should do more than build roads and roundabouts.
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