Orange City Life 05.06.2025

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Another week making do without our talented head of producon, Annabel, and somehow we are s ll all here and (rela vely) sane. I won’t lie, the cracks are star ng to show, and we will happily welcome Annabel back into the office in a few weeks’ me. If she comes back, that is. Seeing the barrage of photos of her living it up on the Con nent, we’re starting to fear she may choose to extend her Grand Tour indefinitely!

Thank goodness, the long weekend is here! It’s not a European summer vaca on, but we’ll s ll take it and relish the brief escape from the newsroom. I’ll be welcoming family for a visit to Orange, but looking ahead at the weather forecast, they might wish they’d chosen another me. According to the weather bureau, this weekend we’ll be struck with a number of cold fronts that will see temperatures plummet across southern Australia, bringing rain and even snow to the Alps. It’s the sort of weather that looks be er spent in front of a warm fire with a good book.

ies. We have received word from the Wellington Lions that they, regre ully, will be closing their Preloved Book Fair in The Western Gallery on June 14 a a ng for the past hope it is only for a short but need to clear several thousand books and are pricing them to go. They are open Thursday to Saturday, 10am to 2pm, but today (June 5) and next Thursday (June 12) they will also be open from 4pm to 6.30 in the evening. The Western Gallery is opposite the War Memorial in Cameron Park.

Here in Orange, our own local library is holding a ‘BIG Book Sale’ and will be selling books for a dollar and magazines for 20 cents each. The sale takes place this Saturday from 9.30am – 4pm and then Sunday from 1pm – 5pm.

Thank you to our readers for the flood of ‘Thumbs Up’ submissions this past week. It’s been great to see an influx of posi box each day. Keep them coming! Un l next week!

Nic Rosser wins gold at World Strength Games

If you are short of something to read, this weekend there are two great opportuni es for booklovers to add to their home librar-

Our results do the talking…

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Thank you, John and Team!

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‘Clean Bums for Little Ones’: local volunteers collect nearly 8000 nappies for national campaign

Nic Rosser wins gold at World Strength Games

Orange strongman Nic Rosser finished number one in his category at the 2025 World Strength Games in Utah, USA.

Orange strongman Nic Rosser has finished number one in his category at the World Strength Games in the USA and almost set a new world record in the process.

When Orange City Life spoke with Nic prior to the event, which was held on May 23-24 in the city of St George in Utah, he was quietly confident of success at the games which involve five strongman events: a yoke walk, farmers carry, log press, deadli and a stone carry.

But things got off to a rough start for 24-year-old Nic, when he failed to make weight twice to qualify for his chosen division. But a er his second rushed trip into town for a 45-minute sauna, Nic weighed in just 300 grams under the 105 kilogram cut-off

The format of the World Strength Games is designed to break and set world records, and that is exactly what happened. On day one, Nic achieved the remarkable feat of li ing and carrying the 182-kilo-

gram “Magnus Stone” for 17.62 metres, smashing last year’s record by 12 metres. Unfortunately for Nic, another athlete had also smashed the previous record just prior to Nic’s a empt, carrying it 90 cen metres further.

Three events down at the end of day one, Nic was in second place.

Day two opened with the yoke walk, a favourite event of Nic’s, but he failed his opening a empt at 400 kilograms. He managed to get points on the board with his second a empt, which kept him in second place. It all came down to the last event, the deadli , which saw Nic successfully li 320 kilograms, pu ng him into first place by just half a point!

“We did it Australia 1st place,” Nic wrote to his followers on Instagram. “Thank you to everyone that made this possible. Thank you to Mum and Dad that supported me at every step. Thank you to my coach Dave Stelling and big thank you to my support crew... an amazing experience!”

‘Clean Bums for Little Ones’: local volunteers

By JONATHAN ROE

We have all felt the pinch of rising prices at the supermarket checkout, but for many parents, there is the extra worry of not having enough nappies to keep their li le ones clean, happy and healthy.

It is es mated that one in ten families are in “nappy stress”, meaning they struggle to afford the nappies their children need.

“It’s so hard being a new mum, let alone thinking that you don’t have enough nappies to get by and keep you kids clean and healthy. It really upset me,” said local mum Chloe Garlick.

Reading about the work of The Nappy Collec ve, a not-for-profit solely focused on collec ng and redistribu ng nappies for families in crisis, Chloe got in touch and is now a volunteer and regional coordinator for the Central West.

“I just thought how wonderful it was to have somewhere to drop opened nappies – kids seem to grow out of them overnight and you are le with this open packet and you think what a waste. The way that they can repurpose them sounded great,” Chloe said, who set about calling local businesses that might act as collec on points.

There are now 11 local collec on

collect nearly 8000 nappies for national campaign

points in Orange, where people can drop off new or opened packs of nappies, although the past two months have seen other local organisa ons join in The Nappy Collec ve’s annual ‘Clean Bums for Li le Ones’ campaign – a push to collect 500,000 nappies to help families in need.

“Trinity Preschool has come on board for this campaign, which is amazing, and also Catherine McCauley Catholic Primary School got involved this year,” Chloe said.

“They’ve got a li le ‘Mini Vinnies’ group where students get together and they do things for Vinnies and have chosen to help The Nappy Collec ve... I think they got 3000 nappy dona ons, which is incredible!”

On Saturday, in Kenna Hall, Chloe and her small team of volunteers set about sor ng, coun ng and boxing the donated nappies to distribute to their community partners, who then pass them on to parents in need.

“Our final count for nappies was 7859, which is incredible,” Chloe said, but added that the need is only growing, which is why she would like to see other surrounding communi es get involved.

“I’d love to have more volunteers,”

Chloe said. “At the moment we service Bathurst, Forbes, Parkes and Dubbo, but we only have volunteers and collec on boxes in Orange. So we’re trying to get the word out there to get volunteers and boxes in those communi es.

“We’ve got nappies going wherever we can send them because people just need them so desperately.”

Anyone interested in volunteering with The Nappy Collec ve can sign up

by visi ng www.thenappycollec ve. com/volunteer

Local collec on points for dona ng nappies can be found at: Chaos & Karma, Goodstart Early Learning – Orange, The Pinnacle Physiotherapy Clinic, Ashcro s IGA. Nature’s Academy Orange (formerly Seymour Street ELC), Early Years Music School, Baby Bun ng, Rise Early Learning Orange, Bloomfield Health Precinct, and Jenny’s Kindergarten and Early Learning.

Aurora delights stargazers

The southern night sky was a pink glow on Sunday, June 1, with a strong solar storm resulting in the Aurora Australis being visible across a large part of southern Australia.

The photo above was captured by Ray Pickard of the Ba-

thurst Observatory Research Facility on Sunday evening, before cloud cover obscured the stunning sight of the southern lights.

Aurora are caused by coronal mass ejec ons, a storm of high-energy par cles ejected

from the sun hi ng the earth’s magnetosphere. This build-up of energy then being released as light.

While it all can make for a beau ful sight, large coronal mass ejec ons and the resulting geomagne c storm can

cause significant disrup ons to power grids, radio communica ons, and orbi ng satellites.

The largest geomagne c storm ever was the Carrington Event in 1859, which caused brilliant auroral displays but disrupted telegraph communica ons,

shocked operators and even caused fires. If a similar scale event happened today, it would cause massive destruc on to power grids, telephone networks and other infrastructure that could take years to recover from.

Building better

This program invests in the regions hosting renewable energy infrastructure,

Belinda Richards

By JONATHAN ROE

What do you do for a living and what do you love about it?

I own The Crystal Faery, and I just love selling rocks and looking at rocks. I love the people; I love my customers when they come in. We have some pre y great convos! What’s your favourite quiet space in Orange?

Oh, definitely in my shop a er hours. I get to sit here and po er around, and be in my own space.

How long have you been in Orange and what brought you here?

I’ve been here for 16 years. My partner’s family have been on their farm in Orange for a long me, and now we live on the farm with them. I love Orange - the people, lots of stuff to do, and the food is pre y great. It’s just a nice country town which is s ll quiet enough.

Where would you go for the perfect birthday dinner in Orange?

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I love Ram’s Nepalese Restaurant and Sushi Train. I absolutely love dumplings and they both do really good ones.

What fi lls your cup?

My kids. I have an older child and two little ones and they definitely fill my cup. Also, this community. Both here in Orange and in my business, I’ve made some pre y good friends!

Describe your ideal day out in Orange?

Oh, I’d go to the hairdresser, I’m well overdue for a cut. And I think just a general pamper day. A er all that pampering, I’d do some shopping. I love all of the small businesses here, and I’d pop into all of them and spend some money. They all need it right now! I’d definitely hit up Red’s, which is my favourite. Finally, I’d finish with a stroll through the Op shops for bargains.

If you were running for Mayor what would your campaign slogan be?

Community before profit!

FAMED LANDSCAPE ARTIST TED LEWIS LAUNCHES NEW EXHIBITION

Ted Lewis, one of Australia’s best at the Artwork Orange Gallery in Lords Place this June Long Weekend.

Orange’s Hesley Gallery in 1976, at just 18 years of age. Australia.

Ted has a great love of the Australian bush and takes his He tries to capture the light and landscapes – landscapes that to the brilliant reds and blues of Central Australia – the subjects are of the surrounding bushland –

property.

and roads, creeks with river oaks, waterfalls, blue hills and rugged every day,” Ted says.

“By living in, absorbing and being

opened this Saturday, June 7 at the Artwork Orange Gallery, 241 Lords Place (opposite Robertson August. and Monday, June 7–9.

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THE HANK SPIREK EXHIBITION

TED LEWIS EXHIBITION

A unique collection of over twenty paintings by accomplished local artist Hank Spirek.

These works were inspired by Hank’s recent travels throughout the ancient kingdom of Morocco.

A diverse country positioned on the northwest corner of the African continent with a blend of European, Arabic and African cultures and customs.

In this collection Hank has captured the essence of Morocco and put it into his paintings while maintaining his distinctive style and use of vibrant colours.

Come and view Hank’s paintings and meet with Hank at the exhibition opening.

The Hank Spirek exhibition opens at twelve noon on Saturday 29th March at the Artwork Orange Gallery

Cancer Surgery Urgency

Re-Categorisation Allegations –Orange Health Service

Serious allegations have come to light following a report on ABC’s 7.30, where it was claimed that Orange Health Service may be re-categorising the urgency of cancer surgeries—potentially to avoid breaching NSW Health’s recommended wait time targets.

This could mean that some cancer patients have had their surgeries delayed due to changes in clinical urgency categories, not necessarily based on their actual medical need.

This is deeply troubling. These categories (Category 1, 2, or 3) are meant to reflect clinical urgency—not administrative convenience. If patients who require urgent care are being downgraded inappropriately, it could put lives at risk and seriously erode trust in the public health system.

In response, I raised this matter directly with the Minister for Health in Parliament and called for an independent and transparent investigation.

The Minister acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations and has now directed the Ministry of Health to engage an external reviewer to examine the claims, the categorisation process, and any pressure that may have been placed on clinicians. He also committed to keeping me—and our community—informed of the outcome.

It’s crucial that surgery prioritisation is determined solely by treating clinicians based on medical need, not hospital performance targets. I will continue to follow this issue closely and ensure that the investigation remains transparent and accountable.

Phil DONATO MP

State Member for Orange

ENERGY-FROM-WASTE PROPOSAL – PARKES

A $1.5 billion proposal to build an energy-from waste (EfW) facility in Parkes is currently under assessment—and it’s rightly sparked strong public interest.

The facility, proposed by Tribe Infrastructure Group, aims to convert non-recyclable household waste (red-bin waste) into electricity, helping reduce landfill use and generate energy for industry. EfW technology is already used in countries like Sweden, Germany and Japan, where strict environmental controls are enforced. But this proposal must be right for Parkes.

That means rigorous independent environmental assessment, complete transparency, and meaningful consultation with the community. I’ve taken concerns raised with my office—about air quality, emissions control, and long-term safety— directly to the Minister for the Environment and the EPA. I’ve also spoken in Parliament, making it clear that I will only support this project if it meets the most stringent environmental and emissions standards.

If those conditions cannot be guaranteed, I won’t back it—plain and simple. I’ve attended local consultation sessions and will visit a comparable EfW facility in WA later this year to gain firsthand insight.

Parkes deserves both the economic opportunities and the environmental protections it has been promised. Your voices are being heard.

Practical Feral Animal Control – Bounty Proposal

During parliament I proposed a commonsense bounty pilot system to utilise recreational hunters in the ongoing fight against feral pests. With current methods proving costly and ineffective, this initiative offers an untapped, skilled resource. While not yet adopted, I’m encouraged that both the Premier and the Agriculture Minister are now considering my proposal seriously.

As always, I remain committed to bringing your concerns to the floor of Parliament and advocating for real outcomes. If you have a matter you want raised, please don’t hesitate to contact my office.

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ART REVIEW

By Bradley Hammond, Orange Regional Gallery Director

Last chance to catch ‘Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio’

Over 8000 people have visited Orange Regional Gallery to see ‘Bre Whiteley: Inside the Studio’ since it opened in March.

We are honoured to be the only NSW venue to have been selected by the Art Gallery of NSW to present this significant exhibi on while the Bre Whiteley studio in Redfern is undergoing renova ons.

Included in the exhibi on is Whiteley’s iconic ‘Balcony 2’, a large-scale oil on canvas painted in 1969. This is a pain ng that really needs to be experienced in person to appreciate its brilliance.

The exhibi on curator Nick Yelverton writes that this work “is one of Bre Whiteley’s most evocave harbour pain ngs, encapsulating key elements of his art – fluent draughtsmanship, ero cally charged

curvilinear lines, and minimal brushstrokes sugges ve of figures, forms, and pa erns found in nature”.

“Whiteley’s return to Australia in 1969 a er ten years living and working overseas heralded a new preoccupa on with colour and beauty. Principally inspired by Henri Ma sse’s 1911 work ‘The Red Studio’, but also by his Lavender Bay house on Sydney Harbour’s north shore, he created a series of large-scale pain ngs of expansive interiors and views evoking the marine beauty of his loca on.”

This long weekend is your last chance to catch this extraordinary exhibi on from the Art Gallery of NSW and the Bre Whiteley Studio before it travels to Shepparton.

The exhibi on will be open to the public each day from 10am to 4pm, including Monday, June 9. Free Entry.

THE GOOD ENOUGH PARENT WITH EMILY

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Friday: I start the day with a blood test. Miss 10 asks if she can accompany me, and as I tell her “hell no” she reminds me that she’s struggling with my illness and the counsellor has suggested quality me together to help her. I rue the day I let that quack into our lives, but I say “sure”. She makes us eight minutes late to my med test, complains about my taste in music, and helpfully tells the pathology collector, “My mum’s got cancer, but that’s not why her hair looks so terrible, that’s just what she looks like in the morning.”

A er dropping her at school I meet my aunt for a quick coffee and spend 25 minutes explaining why I’m not going to invest in her pyramid scheme. She keeps hounding me so I open my banking app and show her my balance and she realises she’s was ng her me.

I then head to my only job for the day, interviewing someone. Look, this is my favourite part of my work. I love talking to people and hearing about their

lives; it is honestly such a privilege. But lately I kind of suck at it. I turn up with my ques ons wri en on the back of an envelope, missing my work ID, and I’ve spilled coffee on my shirt. I do my interview, and leave with their contact details, promising to send an email with follow-up details. I lose their email address by the me I reach my car.

I finish my brilliant day by breaking my diet and heading to Maccas for a coffee and a cheeseburger and get pulled over by the RBT as I leave. The lovely police officer takes one look at the red, perimenopausal 45-year-old with crazy hair and half a cheeseburger in her mouth, and tells me he’s also going to do a “random” drug test. He looks surprised when I test nega ve for meth.

Saturday: Miss 16 has to work, so Hubby and I decide to spend some quality me with Miss 10. She is thrilled by this, un l she remembers that Saturdays are spent cleaning, washing, grocery shopping, and folding clothes. Af-

ter a trip to two supermarkets in search of wonton wrappers, she declares that grown-ups are inexplicably boring, she’d never care this much about a meal, and she’d like to Peter Pan her life. She does however eat most of the 40 gyoza we make for dinner. Miss 16 arrives home from work and lovingly reminds Miss 10 I promised to have a loungeroom sleepover with her tonight. I try not to cry.

Sunday: I enact revenge on Miss 16 by announcing we’re having a family adventure day and she’s driving. I make us late by hun ng for a sports bra, explaining to Hubby that it’s a need, and then I jokingly say that if I try and walk without it, someone could wind up injured. He says, “Yeah, you might take out my knees.”

We survive the drive to Carcoar Dam and embark on a beau ful walk in the sunshine. I take lots of photos of kids scowling at me and slip in the mud at the pontoon. #memories

Once home, everyone disappears into their rooms for screen me, un l they get hungry enough to ask what I’m cooking for dinner, and Miss 10 hands me her school jumper that needs to be washed and dried before tomorrow morning.

I recently read that you only get 936 weekends with your children before they are grown, so you should cherish the me with them. I’m thrilled to announce that I only have 367 le to get through. Unfortunately, next weekend is three days long...

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RETIRED RAIL WORKERS LUNCHEON

By HENRY DEROOY

Fighting bushfires from the air

A Cessna 180 aircra sweeps low over a grass fire at Borenore in May 1965 and delivers its load of water.

The plane, which was normally used for crop dus ng, was taking part in a bushfire field day arranged by Canobolas, Molong and Boree shires. Pilot was Darryl Jones of Hazelton Air Services, who demonstrated the great possibili es of using

aircra to fight fires, scooping up and dumping between 80 and 120 gallons (300 to 455 litres) of water on each flight.

Orange and District Historical Society holds a working day at Heritage Co age (148 March Street) each Wednesday from 10.30am to 4pm (with a lunch break from 12.30-1.30pm). Members are available to answer enquiries at this me.

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FAMILY: First-born daughter of Riley and Joel; a new granddaughter for Keiren McLeonard, Judith Andrew, and Brad and Liz Peebles; and great-granddaughter of Marlene Farrell.

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June Program

June 5th Dr Rob Knox - Robotic Surger y

June 8th POTTING DAY

June 12th Morning Coffee

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CROSS purposes

WHAT IS TRUE FREEDOM

Bob Dylan said, “No one is free, even the birds are chained to the sky.” What is freedom?

According to popular definition, freedom is the power to do what you want, without limits or restrictions. Under this definition, Dylan is right. Everyone is limited or restrained in some way.

However, I would suggest that there is a better definition. The Bible suggests that we are only truly free when we are being and living the way we were created to be and live.

June 14th Farmers Market - Plant Sales

June 19th Final Meeting of the Rotary Year “ Davo’s Shout”

June 26th Changeover Dinner - ‘ The Wentworth’

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We meet on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of each month 6:00pm for 6:30pm Alderton Room - Duntryleague Golf Club

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Jesus said, “So if the Son sets you free you are free indeed.” Before saying this, he made the point that, “Everyone who sins is a slave to sin.” Jesus meant that only he could break that slavery to sin (living our way instead of God’s way) and restore our relationship with God, so we could be and live the way we were originally created to be and live, “free indeed.” If you want to know more, John’s gospel in the Bible is a good place to start.

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Community Support Grants Program 2025 –successful projects announced

Bank Orange was founded on the belief in empowering individuals and communi es to support one another. Our Community Grants Support Program reflects this commitment, highligh ng the value we place on driving posi ve change and growth across our region. We’re proud to give back and support those who are making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

This year, we were thrilled to receive over 35 applica ons from a diverse range of not-for-profit organisa ons across the Orange region and beyond.

Following a thorough review by our Community Support Grants Committee, Bank Orange is proud to announce its support for the following projects, each of which is making a significant contribu on to our community and enriching the lives of those around them:

• CSU Cockatoos Soccer Club –$4,000 to purchase training equipment, uniforms and fee subsidies for players.

• Canobolas Rural Technology High – $2,500 to fund a cultural dance program for indigenous students.

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services – $4,000 for the purchase of equipment and food for the 2025 healthy lifestyles group.

• Country Women’s Associa on of NSW – $2,700 to purchase a 5000L water tank.

• Molong Pre School – $4,000 for the purchase and installa on of a chicken coop.

• Orange Li le Athle cs – $2,000 for the ongoing cost of equipment, maintenance and fees.

• Borenore/Nashdale Community Men’s Shed – $2,800 to purchase a laptop computer.

• Orange Toastmasters – $1,000 to

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• Cudal Campdra Associa on –$2,000 to purchase rubber bel ng for the Cudal arena.

purchase an iPad or equivalent device.

• Orange Together – $900 toward a community film event for Na onal Reconcilia on Week 2025.

• Waratah Netball Club – $1,000 to purchase new netball bibs.

Bank Orange would like to congratulate these successful groups, working together to further develop the community where we work, live and play, for now and future genera ons.

As a customer-owned bank, Bank Orange are 100 per cent owned by members. Profits are ‘given back’ to members and the community through innova on in products and services, local job crea on and community support and development.

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• 2 x full bathrooms

• Airy and light filled kitchen and dining area

• North facing main living area

• Private front pa o & garden area

• Rear mber deck with views to Mt Canobolas

• Character features like polished mber floorboards, french doors & high ceilings

• Creature comforts include slow combus on wood hea ng, reverse cycle air-condi oning & spa bath

Very well presented and maintained, in need of li le improvement, weekends can be spent doing what you love, while making the most of this convenient and increasingly popular neighbourhood.

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3609 MID WESTERN HIGHWAY, BLAYNEY, NSW 14.16 Ha (35 Ac)

Space, scenery and unmatched lifestyle.

Located 2km from Blayney, this impressive property is a haven for horse lovers, nature seekers, and anyone craving a slower, more scenic pace of life.

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If you are thinking of buying or selling property, need a Will, or would like to update your existing Will or Power of Attorney, then call me for a chat or send me an email to discuss your situation

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Kids Talk

Name and age: Belle, 8

Who is your favourite teacher? Mrs Griffith, our principal. She’s fun, caring and she does lots of fun stuff with us.

What’s your favourite thing to do at school? Probably drama, we’re doing the Australian anthem right now.

What is something that makes you really, really happy? Seeing all my family and friends!

What’s your favourite thing to do on the weekend?

What is your favourite toy? I’ve got a little toy bunny that I got when I was a firstborn. Her name is bunny.

What is something your parents always say to you? “I love you”

If you could open a shop, what would it sell? Books! My favourite book is Detective Beans.

What is your favourite food? Cookies! Sometimes we buy them and sometimes we cook them. Chocolate chip are my favourite. What is the most important job in the world?

Working with maths and learning. If you don’t learn anything you wouldn’t be able to do hard stuff.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Friendship!

a Double Movie Pass to Odeon 5 We have a double movie pass to give away per week. To enter go to this weeks Odeon Cinema’s ad and find the movie that is screening at 10.15am on Monday, June 9. Write your name and phone number on the back of an envelope, along with your answer, and send in.... LastWeek’sAnswer: THESALTPATH

How to Make Money in Your Sleep

Imagine if making a whole lot more money was something you could do in your sleep! Would you be interested?

You can achieve this by using 11.5 per cent of your income and inves ng it the same way smart investors do... AND you can pay less tax on this money at the same me!

I’m talking about your superannua on. I’m talking about the most powerful investment tool you have at your disposal and one which most Australians are not using to its full poten al because they don’t understand it. A er all, I’ll bet you didn’t learn about superannua on at school.

You will already have super and it’s most likely you do not have it invested the best way possible and you are losing your re rement savings in higher-than-necessary fees.

Ge ng the right mix and style of super investments for your stage of life and paying really, really low fees are possibly the two easiest things you will ever be able to do to make more money.

Every week I’m showing more and more people how these changes can make a significant difference to their financial futures!

So, what to do? Take control! Your super is the bedrock of what you are going to have available when you want to rere. Yet most people treat it with such li le respect that their re rement savings are walking out the door and making others rich instead.

Firstly, do you know where your super is held? Some people don’t, so this would be the star ng point.

Secondly, do you hold mul ple super funds, meaning you are paying mul ple

lots of fees?

Thirdly, do you know how your super is invested and how much those investments are cos ng in fees?

Once these things are all under control, then you can start to focus on how to build wealth tax-effec vely and start mapping out a plan to determine what your future re rement affordability is going to look like. I’m making the assump on that one day you would like to be able to afford to stop working.

How many years has your super already been poten ally failing to perform at its best? Put it this way... if you knew your car had problems, how long would you drive it around before taking it into a mechanic to get it looked at? How much damage could you poten ally do to the engine by pu ng it off ? How much more will it end up cos ng you in the future by not taking ac on now?

Apply the same logic to your money. Your super is far more important than your car. But who is your money mechanic?

I’ve helped many people this financial year to sort this out (and put in place other wealth crea on and protec on strategies as well).

You can either take control of your financial future and start making money in your sleep, or you can ignore it and let someone else make money at your expense. The choice is yours!

In case you can’t tell, I’m passionate about ge ng people to start paying atten on to what’s happening with their money! Are you next in line?

Che s, Dani

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL

By JONATHAN ROE

OC Life stopped by the PCYC on Thursday a ernoon, May 29, to catch some of the ac on in the Orange District Basketball Associa on’s Winter Compe on. Pictured are a few highlights from the high school boys’ clash between United Lakers and The Fowls. The Fowls got off to an early lead and by the middle of the third quarter the score stood at 34-17. United rallied to close the gap to just five points in fourth, but at the final buzzer, The Fowls remained in front 40-33. Zach Brakenridge was the top scorer for The Fowls with 16 points.

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HOST CARGO FOR GREEN RIBBON ROUND

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WARRIORS HOST CARGO FOR GREEN RIBBON ROUND

By HENRY DEROOY

Warriors hosted the Cargo Blue Heelers at Wade Park on Saturday, May 31, for the special Green Ribbon Mental Health rugby league round.

The First Grade teams played for the Dudley Shillingsworth Shield, honouring Dudley who played for both Warriors and Cargo Blue Heelers.

All Warriors teams proudly wore specially designed Green Ribbon jerseys to show their support for mental health awareness.

In the main game, Warriors defeated Cargo 52 to 18.

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Tenpin Bowling HEAD PIN

with Bob Taylor

with Bob Taylor.

A lot to go through this week so let’s start with the Tuesday Scratch Singles where there were two stars, these being Monique Slaczka 119 over average and Brody Jadezak 112 over average, and they were followed by Ma hew Woodham from the Wednesday 7.30pm league with 165 over average. Then came Nathaniel Mason from the Wednesday 6.20pm league with 157 over average, Hugo Belmonte from the Monday juniors with 114 over average, and finally there was Jack Webb from the Thursday 7.30pm league with 101 over average for the series.

Star Bowler of the Week and winner of the Auto Wash compliments of Race Track Car Wash was Ma hew Woodham who scored that wonderful 165 over average for the series.

The High Roller champion and winner of the three free prac ce games was Nathaniel Mason who scored 278 (PB).

Others trying to beat Nathaniel included Greg Shapter 201, Hugo Belmonte 242, Isaac Perry 204, Travis McMahon 238, Kane Spirit-Jones 206, Brock Gallagher 234, Lachlan Turner 222, Blake Frecklington 236, Monique Slaczka 220, Jason Brown an pair 224s, Brody Jadezak 244, Luke Hannon 235, Hayden Swallow 278, Nick Miller 204, Ma hew Woodham 254 (PB), Tony Williamson 215, Edward Hoogenboom 233, Ron Quinlan 215, Jack Webb 227, Liam Whi on 207 and Jason Kelly 215.

The Almost Made It Hero and winner of the open order from Kings Takeaway at Greengate was Annabelle Ferrier who scored 148 (PB). As this score was 51 over average, Annabelle was named the Junior of the Week and winner of the free game compliments of the Tenpin Bowl.

Those feeling hungry included Hugo Bugden 144 (PB), Chelsea McLennan 141, Ma hew Lawson 159, Jeromie Zelukovic 136, Paul Heath 134, James Roberts 139, Ma hew Harris 180, Jesse Palmer 139, Judy Taylor 188, Debbie McKeown 168, Chris Brown 158, Vanessa Kelly 138, Helen Newling 158, Irene Priest 134, John Wellard 176, Rob Ebert 132 and Gary Stedman 192.

Then there was Percy Smith 117 (PB), Liam S bbard 171, Chloe Lawson 130 (PB), Hunter Press 194, Jessica Kable 135, Michelle Corral 197, Todd Losanno 163, Blair Morris 187, Alan S bbard 191, Jordan Trenholm 174, Adrian Baker 159, Denneka Beath 178, Charli Thorley 142, Ma Bryant 167 and Connor Peate 112.

Not to be ignored there was Jenny Solling 154, William Peate 199, Noah Gaeta 188, Kevin Heng 186, Khye Downey 188, Geoff Thomas 192, Michael Selmes 168, Nick Miller 183, Rachel Johnson 175, Warren Taylor 181, Rory Fisher 119, Jacob Johnstone 134, Tanya Drew 193, Oscar Christofferson 190 and Keilan Holder 168.

The fourth Female of Note was Monique Slaczka. But hold your breaths, the Female of Note for May and winner of the gi cer ficate from MJ’s All Hair-All Occasions was Jenny McDowell who earlier in the month scored 171 (PB) which was 161 over average.

The fourth Man of the Moment was Ma hew Woodham, but who would believe it was Ma hew who earlier in the month scored 267 (PB) which was 85 over average and part of his 130 over average for the series – that made him Man of the Moment for May and winner of the voucher from Guys Cuts.

Saturday socials featured 32 bowlers and a round of H’cap Singles game between Peter Brooking and Wayne Carr, with Wayne winning and going on to the semi-final.

Raffle winners were Stephen Tos and Bernie King. Lucky rink winners were Wayne Carr, Unfortunates’ rink was Marie Haigh-Cole (welcome back a er a long Hiatus), Linda McFadden & Neil Higgins.

Saturday jackpot was won and shared by Peter Brooking and Wayne Carr.

On Sunday the semi-finals of the H’cap singles were played. Linda was defeated by Darryl, and Wayne was defeated by Geoff. The final was Geoff versus Darryl with Geoff being the eventual winner 25-22. It was an excep onally good match with such a close score. Congratula ons to Geoff and commisera ons to Darryl.

Wishing Luke Taylor the best of luck compe ng in the Champion of Champions at St Johns Park. Whilst wri ng this column Luke had won his first game and goes on to play a fella from Moruya. Fingers crossed for a win.

If there are people interested in gaining their umpire or markers accredita on, please contact President Phil McGarity on 0418 277 418.

For play on Saturday, June 7, please call the club 63613210 as Jim and Peter will be unavailable. For Tuesday, June 10, please call Jim Finn 0418 651 382, Peter Wright 0427 813 220, or the club on 63613210. Names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start.

Bowls E que e ps: Take an interest in the game. Follow how the “Head” is building up.

Happy bowling, Chris ne

Orange Runners Club

ORC Wednesday Run Results: May 28, 2025

Well done to the 70 members who braved the lovely but chilly weather at Elephant Park last week

! A big congratula ons to Remi Beahan, who reached 75 runs and earned an achievement medal... fantas c effort!

MEN: Hugh Dain th – 10:26; Jack Dain th – 11:12; Luke Peterson – 11:48

WOMEN: Meta Thorn – 13:35; Marley Beahan – 14:18; Leah Lieing – 14:26

ORC SUNDAY RUN RESULTS –JUNE 1, 2025

What a crisp, yet sunny morning it was last Sunday to kick off winter. Well done to the 80 runners who joined us!

ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS

Congratula ons to: Paul O’Sullivan – 50 runs ; Belinda O’Sullivan – 50 runs; Sue Klose – 200 runs; Peter Gates – 200 runs ; George Rutledge – 400 runs... an amazing milestone!

COURSE RECORDS

8km Male – New Course Record: Nathan Sutherland – 29:06… flying!!

8km Female – 2nd Fastest: Nicole Williamson – 38:40

Duntryleague Women’s Golf hosts Pennants Tournament

Duntryleague Women’s Pennants Team had a great win 4-1 last Friday in the first match of Western District women’s golf against West Wyalong played at Duntryleague.

Women: Nicole Williamson –38:40; Amy Crosbie – 39:52; Aphri-

4.6km Female – 3rd Fastest: Lucy Jurd – 20:25 er Williamson – 23:23; Glen Diemar – 23:33 8KM TOP RUNNERS

UPCOMING RUN

As always, the Wednesday run is at Elephant Park, with the winter months start me of 4:45pm.

We hope to have another win in the return match on June 13 at West Wyalong.

Our Pennants team proudly wore the new team shirts sponsored by Brad Collin’s Electrical. Thank you to Brad Collin’s Electrical.

To book a “City Life” Social Photographer to come and take photos at your party or event call our office on 6361 3575, at least a few days beforehand.

Fond Memories

Craw Craig Stephen

19.07.1972 ~ 03.06.2024

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Something will remind me I never know just when It might be something someone says And it all comes back again

The time we spent together

The happiness, the fun Once again I feel the pain of life without my son It says that time’s a healer I’m not sure this is true

There’s not a day goes bythat I don’t think of you

Miss you. Love you.

From Dad, Mum, Leanne and Anthony

Leslie Raymond Sherlock

18.07.1936 – 03.06.1999

Fay Louise Sherlock

23.11.1939 – 07.06.2015

Missing you always

Love Sharon & Don, Paul & Stacey, Dylan, Ryan, Lilliana

To hear your voice, to see you smile, to sit and talk to you a while. To be together in the same old way, would be our dearest wish today.

June Elizabeth Marshall

03.07.1953 – 10.06.2007

Violet Eileen Marshall

21.09.1917 – 17.06.2000

Robert Charles Marshall

04.10.1908 - 05.08.1968

Missing you always

Love Don & Sharon, Paul & Stacey, Dylan, Ryan Lilliana. Barbara & Alan, Lisa, Summa, Aidan, Grant & Kelly, Brianna, Larni.

Our lives go on without you

But nothing is the same

We have to hide our heartache

When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you

Silent are the tears that fall

Living here without you

Is the hardest part of all

You did so many things for us

Your heart was kind and true

And when we needed someone

We could always count on you

The special years will not return

When we are all together

But with the love in our hearts

You will walk with us forever

Passed away peacefully and with dignity at Orange Grove Aged Care after a long life. Late of Orange and formerly of Gilgandra. Dearly loved husband of Janet. Much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Judy (both deceased), Michael (deceased) and Kaylene, Phil and Christine, Rob and Sue. Much loved grandfather “Mac” to Ben, Jaimee, Jesse, Shaun, Brock, Rachael, Brooke, Toby. Great grandfather to Milo, Josh, Isaac, Oliver, Imogen, Lacey, Louie, Hugo and Oscar. Loved brother to Shirley and brother-in-law to Henry. A loved uncle to Watanee.

17.12.1970 – 6.06.2024

Geoffrey Mate

No words we write can ever say, How loved and missed you are every day, A memory, a tear a thought so dear, How often each day we wish you were here, We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will always remain.

To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again.

By Mum, dad and your loving family

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ACROSS

1 Seek something (6)

4 From Egypt (8)

9 Sit on a perch (5)

10 Small figurine (9)

11 Finished (5)

9-LETTER

PUZZLES…. PUZZLES….

24 Actor’s parts (5)

26 Chatty (9)

27 Hang over (5)

28 Broken down (8)

29 Power (6) DOWN

PUZZLES….

WORDFIT

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1 Distribute (food) (5,2)

2 Shirk (5)

3 Stronghold (7)

5 Deflect (6)

6 Former kingdom in northern Germany (7)

7 Meddle (9)

8 Heckles (7)

10 Fraudulent schemes (5)

14 A drinker (9)

16 Not a biological offspring (7)

17 Family name (7)

19 Corpulent (5)

20 Made of clay (7)

21 Demolish (7)

22 Beachgoer’s two-piece (6)

25 Vital glandular organ (5)

12 Inherited from one’s family (9)

13 Sequence of songs (8)

15 Strata (6)

16 Entry (6)

18 Above the eyebrows (8)

23 Or else (9)

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you

The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in ‘s’.

17 words: Good

26 words: Very good 35 words: Excellent Today’s Aim: come, comer, comet, core, corgi, corm, cortege, coterie, emote, ergo, ergot, erotic, gemot, gemote, GEOMETRIC, giro, goitre, gore, meteor, meteoric, metro, micro, more, mort, mortice, mote, ogee, ogre, omit, remote, riot, rote, tome, tore, trio

Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?

4 LETTERS

6 LETTERS

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each

once in any row, column or box.

QUICK QUIZ

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THUMBS

THUMBS UP to Carol and Helen and helpers for organising the fantasc Biggest Morning Tea in the March/ Clergate Bush Fire facility, raising over $2,200 for the Cancer Council.

THUMBS UP to Judy, our caller at Hoi every Thursday at Orange City Bowling Club. She does an amazing job!

TWO THUMBS UP to all the team members at Headspace. It is amazing to see how your work truly benefits our young people. Thank you for welcoming me to the team. Such a great place to work with such caring individuals!

THUMBS UP and thank you to Kate, Jacque, Jess, and Rach, the team who run the Cardiac Rehab program at the hospital. A fun and informa ve eight weeks!

THUMBS UP to Orange Hospital staff for looking a er our daughter on her numerous visits over the last six months. They have been a en ve to all her needs and made her comfortable while trying to overcome her problem. Also to the home-visit nurses for their diligence on the visits to maintain the treatment required by our daughter, thank you.

THUMBS UP to Compass choral ensemble and the performances they put on Wednesday evening at Canobolas High. Marvellous to see young children get a chance to show their abili es and have a go. Well done to everyone involved.

THUMBS UP and thank you to Luke at My Tech Mate. As a mature person with limited technical computer skills, I really appreciate your help and guidance in sor ng out all my computer issues. Fantas c service!

THUMBS UP to the very capable and competent staff who cared for me following a medical episode during a procedure at Lumus on Thursday, May 22. Also to the three amazing paramedics who took over my care and treated me with respect, dignity, and reassurance. I am very grateful. Thank you all again.

THUMBS DOWN to the selfish, brainless vandals who defaced the Gosling Creek Master Plan sign. What a waste of Orange residents’ money. Simply pathe c.

THUMBS UP to whoever brought the beau ful couple of geese to Goose Park in Blayney. Great for both young and old to enjoy. It made my day! Thanks very much!

THUMBS UP to the friendly, caring people who live in Orange. On a recent flight back to Orange, which resulted in an aborted landing and return to Sydney, a fellow passenger named Leanne went out of her way to help us (an elderly couple) with our luggage to catch a taxi and to return to the airport the next morning. She even drove us from Orange Airport to my husband’s appointment at the hospital. Such a wonderful woman, thank you, Leanne!

THUMBS UP to the wonderful work the volunteers do at the local Foodcare shop in March Street. They provide emo onal support and praccal support in the shop with ever-increasing numbers of customers.

THUMBS UP to the hardworking waitresses at the Royal Hotel. We come to Orange at least once a month and have lunch at The Royal; always fast, happy service and good food.

THUMBS DOWN to those in government responsible for the decision to cut funding to the RSPCA. This funding cut has shown to have devasta ng collateral damage here in the Central West, with the closing of the Orange Branch of the RSPCA on June 12. We all, as humans, have experienced the cost-of-living crisis. I’m speaking on behalf of those who have no voice.

THUMBS UP and thank you to the purchasing officer at our local library for taking up my sugges on to buy a recently released book by an author who is highly acclaimed and a favourite of mine.

THUMBS UP and thank you to the two young men who returned my wallet to me a er I lost it while a ending a movie. These boys found my wallet and returned it with all in it. It was greatly appreciated and shows there are some very good people in this town. Thank you again.

THUMBS UP to the den st Ramisa, at Kite Street Dental. Your compassion and pa ence is such a welcome treat. And your knowledge is incredible!

THUMBS UP to Dr Hywel Davies from Orange Family Dental. Your bedside manner and sense of humour make going to the den st a breeze.

THUMBS UP to the council workers who fixed the potholes in our road! Thanks for everything you do!

THUMBS UP and thank you to Orange Council for the equipment at the park on Seiben Drive. My six-year-old granddaughter loves it.

The Thumbs represent thoughts and opinions of readers and do not necessarily reflect those of Orange City Life. Every care is taken not to publish thumbs that are considered derogatory or defamatory in nature . Please note that thumbs may be edited for clarity, space or legal reasons.

THUMBS UP to Robbo’s Pain ng Services for a wonderful job of pain ng our unit clean and dy. It looks terrific. Also, they rearranged their work schedules so we could move in on me. Thanks again, chaps!

THUMBS UP and my sincere thanks to the very many kind people in Orange, mostly unknown to me, who hold doors open, ask if I need help, etc. At present, I am mobility-challenged a er surgery late last year, so help is always welcome. People here are invariably kind, they chat to people they do not know. All of you make me realise how lucky I am to live in Orange.

THUMBS UP to the wri ng talent and resilience of the ‘Good Enough Parent’. Her contribu ons to ‘OrangeCityLife ’ are absolutely wonderful and never fail to make me smile.

Congratulations to our May 29 winners:

What am I Watching Winner: Sue Woodley Answer: The Salt Path

Name That Business Winner: Marty Hallinan Answer: Victoria Hotel

Face in the Crowd Winner: Trevor Harvey Answer: Page 38

Find Pinny Winner: Tanika Carroll Answer: Page 8

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By HENRY DEROOY

Orange CYMS hosted Parkes Spacemen in the latest round of the Peter McDonald Premiership rugby league comp at Wade Park on Sunday, June 1.

CYMS defeated the Spacemen 36 to 26.

Try scorers for Orange were Saiyasi Ikanidrodro, Thomas Hickson, Jack Nobes, Isaac Le ce, Oli Maunder and James Donato, while Tobias Westco kicked six from six conversions.