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February 19, 2021 Plans released for an inner city upgrade, and how a new public art program will happen.
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Find out more about the latest plans for Orange's CBD upgrade, from the staff member who's helping to keep shop-keepers in touch with those changes.
And, why taking a risk with public art is worthwhile.

24 min
February 11, 2021 Bulky waste collection service progresses and Orange welcomes star-studded athletes
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Orange's once-a-year bulky waste pick-up continues on with residents taking advantage of the free collection service right across the city.
Also, Council's Sport and Recreation Committee Chair prepares to welcome a special bunch of elite athletes to town.
And, Council's CEO David Waddell wraps up the week that was.
13 min
February 04, 2021 Council plans for multi-storey apartments making progress
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A proposal to build a new direction in multi-storey apartment living in Orange is making progress.
Planning & Development Director Mark Hodges explains how a planning tool called a DCP works and how it will enable apartments alongside the new DPI headquarters.
Plus, Council CEO David Waddell outlines plans for the year ahead including more on the Future City CBD upgrade, a Climate Change Strategy and council elections.
16 min
January 14, 2021New citizens, new footpaths and a new cricket centre
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It's time for our 'Summer Series' to enjoy some of our best interviews of 2020.
This week:
Australia's newest citizens take their vows
How to decide which neighbourhoods get a new fooptpath
Orange's new cricket centre opens its doors.
15 min
January 07, 2021Orange excited as conservatorium gains planning approval
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It's time for our 'Summer Series' to enjoy some of our best interviews of 2020.
This week:
Supporters of plans for a conservatorium and planetarium were excited when the long-awaited project reached the stage of having its DA lodged.
And environmental scientists explore the proposal for a bike tracks on Mount Canobolas,
18 min
December 31, 2020 Orange's museum tells history in new ways
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It's time for our 'Summer Series' to enjoy some of our best interviews of 2020.
This week:
The new 'Inherit exhibition at the Orange Regional Museum finds contemporary ways to tell the stories of Orange's history.
12 min
December 24, 2020All set for Light-Up Orange, Lifting the lid on parrots and Christmas greetings from the mayor!
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It's time for our 'Summer Series' to enjoy some of our best interviews of 2020.
This week:
New Year celebrations in Orange take a new direction
a PhD student climbs trees to find our the hidden secrets of the superb parrot
And Christmas Greetings from Orange Mayor Reg Kidd.
15 min
December 18, 2020 How to rescue Christmas from the pile of wrapping paper it creates. And activities and fun to keep kids busy of the break.
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New research is lifting the lid on what kinds of waste actually go into Orange's red, yellow and green-lidded bins.
The answers are showing there's still room for improvement as we all learn to sort our waste better. It's a problem that becomes even more important in the wake of Christmas festivities which create much more waste than usual.
And Orange's library gallery and museum have come up with fantastic news ideas and activities to keep our kids busy and entertained over the break.
19 min
December 11, 2020 Plans for sporting precinct site up for community discussion.
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The first stage of seeking planning approval is under way for Orange's proposed new sporting precinct.
There are are plans for a NSW Government sponsored $25 million sporting complex, but the first stage would see trees on a former golf course alongside Jack Brabham park removed.
Also in this episode, a specialist contractor has started gathering seeds from trees in the path of a new road.
16 min
December 04, 2020 How does a local community pool cope with the Summer rush? And ecologists start work to discover if there's room for a mountain bike track on Mt Canobolas.
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Even in a place with a mild Summer like Orange, when it gets hot, the local community swimming pool is the place where hundreds and hundreds of people want to be.
It’s a challenge to keep everyone happy, and keep the place running smoothly at the same time.
And, Orange City Council wants to build mountain bike tracks on Mt Canobolas, but can tracks be built in sympathy with the beautiful natural surrounds of the mountain.?
19 min

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