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July 21, 2022 What difference will a brand new building make to Orange's long-established Conservatorium of Music?
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In the spotlight this week, a government announcement of some more funding for a new conservatorium that will let music come out of from being hidden in the back streets, to a prime spot at the centre of our community’s civic life.
In this episode of the Orange podcast, what difference the construction of a new building will make to the people of Orange?
We hear from the NSW Arts Minister, the Mayor and two leaders of our music community.
11 min
June 16, 2022 In this program, we'll hear from an internationally-acclaimed artist, a blacksmith and learn more about plans for the Orange Function Centre.
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Back in 2020, artist John Olsen visited the Orange Regional Gallery to view the construction site for the new five million dollar extension. He also took the opportunity to view the Gallery’s permanent collection.
Mr Olsen was so impressed by what he saw, he spontaneously offered a major painting, a bronze sculpture and four works on paper to the Gallery, works worth hundreds of thousand of dollars.
During a recent visit he spoke to reporters about why people from regional centres need to see their town represented by art.
Also this week, local residents urged say what they want to happen with the Orange Function Centre.
And we hear from a blacksmith who's working on repairs at the Orange cemetery.
16 min
June 10, 2022 Why do government leaders come to Orange to announce major arts funding? And, we learn why a man who works in logistics in the mining industry decided to stand for Orange City Council.
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The director of the Gallery of NSW was in Orange this week for a big state government announcement: The Arts Minister had news of three quarters of a million of dollars to put more touring exhibitions on the road in regional areas.
Where do they come for a big announcement? The recently-expanded Orange Regional Gallery that has a great track record of delivering big shows.
And why a man who work in logistics in the mining industry, decided to stand for Orange City Council.
20 min
May 20, 2022 Meet another new councillor: A local pharmacist. And the man born in Orange who set a an altitude record.
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This week on the program, a wrap of key decision at this week's council meeting.
We also meet a local pharmacist who decided to run for council.
And find out about the Orange-born mountain climber who held a altitude record for 30 years before Mt Everest was topped.
20 min
April 22, 2022 This week we meet Dr and Cr, Steve Peterson. And we hear a wrap of the latest Council meeting.
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One of the new faces on Orange City Council is a doctor and a quadriplegic. This week we meet Cr Steve Peterson.
And we also catch up with Council CEO David Waddell to find out more about the latest list of what the Orange community wants the Council to be working on.
23 min
April 08, 2022 How Orange's 'Heritage Architect' helps solve old-building dilemmas, and meet new councillor, Jack Evans
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Heritage architect David Scobie helps local residents who want to restore their house, navigate the minefield of design, finding suppliers and grants.
This week on the Orange Podcast, how some early advice can head off a major kerfuffle.
And, Orange City Council's youngest new member reveals how much he's enjoying his new role.
22 min
March 25, 2022 Why NSW's rail manager opens a new headquarters in Orange, we chat with new council member David Mallard, and a big line-up for Orange's newest music festival
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This week, we find out why the company that’s taking charge of keeping the state’s track and trains running has chosen Orange as the place for its new headquarters.
Orange has a wine festival and a FOOD week, now Orange’s newest music festival has released it’s latest line up and there’s some names you’ll know.
And, we learn why one of Orange’s newly elected councilor, David Mallard, members wants to keep the conversations going with the local community
24 min
March 10, 2022 Orange helps to flush a local creek. Meet a new council member who believes sports brings people together and up-close with the Council's new underground camera.
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Orange City Council started releasing more than four megalitres of water from Suma park dam this week. We find out why it's happening.
We meet one of the new batch of council members and discover why a new place for mums and bubs to gather in winter is on the cards.
And we discover why the Council has bought a new high-tech, remote-control camera that can travel 300 metres along an underground pipe.
21 min
February 25, 2022 Meet Orange's new deputy mayor: Gerald Power. And the ideas behind our latest mural.
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When Gerald Power isn't being Orange's new deputy mayor, he's running a tourism business which aims to give visitors from near and far a taste of 50,000 years of indigenous culture.
And how Orange’s latest piece of public art, a mural in Anson Street looks very different, depending on how fast you walk by, and how much light there is.
20 min
February 11, 2022 Another approval for the sports precinct; and Yes, Orange does have enough water for the future.
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The mayor was delighted with the 'big-picture' approval this week for the proposed new sports precinct.
Meanwhile, residents brought their questions along to find out if Orange will have enough water to provide for an even larger population.
And we find out about local efforts to protect a rare and endangered plant.
16 min

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