A free trial for some Lords Place businesses, a country Club expansion approved and support for local greyhound racing, were all on the agenda of Tuesday night’s (7 March) Council meeting. Here’s a quick summary of key decisions. Read More
This week’s (21 Feb) Council meeting discussed support for developing palliative care facilities in Orange, and how to provide more storage space for the Orange Rural Fire Brigade. Here’s a summary of key decisions. Read More
Building on the success of Orange’s pioneering stormwater harvesting scheme, a new survey has found the Orange community is open to purified recycled water (PRW) being part of the city’s water supply in the future. Read More
A recent audit of Orange City Council’s kerbside bin service has found more than a third of the waste in residents’ red bins is organic waste that could be kept out of landfill. Read More
A new national road safety campaign, National Driver Fatigue Week (21 -27 February), is asking drivers of Australia’s heavy vehicles to start every shift with the question : ‘How will you manage your driver fatigue today?’ Read More
Orange City Council is beginning a conversation with the community to assess views on a suggestion to create a statue to remember those who have lost family members in war.
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With a range of play equipment including swings, tightrope, multi-play activity unit and a climbing net, a new playground at Glenroi Oval offers a new play space for kids aged 3 to 12. Read More
A skate park upgrade for Glenroi Oval, improved pathway lighting on on Wirraburra Wak and more shade cover at the Aquatic Centre are on the list for work this year, following the announcement of grants from the NSW Government. Read More
One of Orange’s most popular recreation spots, Lake Canobolas will be upgraded following the announcement of grants worth $1.3 million by the NSW Government. Read More
The 7 February Council meeting set new secure-parking fees for the airport, made decisions about sponsoring community groups, asked for more consultation about new bus zones and decided to keep councillor numbers at 12. Read More
