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Orange community supports international gender-based violence campaign
The 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
The 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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Orange's rainbow festival launched, and ten years of green-lidded bins
Orange has a reputation for its festivals. Every year we celebrate our local food and wine culture with FOOD Week and a Wine Festival: times that bring us together to enjoy the best of what we’re good at.This week we’ve launched out latest festival. It’s the Orange Rainbow festival to celebrate local residents who can still feel excluded and on the edge.And, first up ten years of green-lidded bins and the latest tweak we’ve all got to learn to keep using them….Â
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Major milestone for Conservatorium, and NAIDOC Week in Orange in the shadow of the referendum result
This week we find out more about the project that Orange City Council has decided to contribute $18.5 million towards. It’s biggest ever single contribution to a project in Orange.And on the eve of NAIDOC Week celebrations, the annual celebration comes at a time of sadness and uncertainty in the indigenous community.
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Orange gallery's biggest ever audience, and how a Voice to Parliament could deliver for First Nation people
The Orange Regional Gallery has just wound up on what could well be its biggest ever exhibition.A sculpture exhibition, by internationally renowned artist Laurence Edwards was shown at the gallery for a couple of months and during that time no less that 8,000 people came through the doors.The good news is that one of the bronze sculptures will stay as part of the permanent collection.And the awareness campaign around The Voice referendum is stepping up. When a parliamentary inquiry into the legislation made their first stop for a hearing outside Canberra, they chose Orange.In Orange they listened to evidence and questioned a number of witnesses on how The Voice could work and what difference it could make.
Find out more about the work of Orange City Council and the services this local council provides for the residents and community of Orange, in central western NSW.
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