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Five languages, lived experience and a brave mum: why Noure volunteers
New Orange resident Noure Rguibat for National Volunteer Week.
Emily Gobourg
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New Orange resident and volunteer with the Cancer Council, Noure Rguibat brings a world of experience to the Central West. Picture by Jude Keogh
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'Our sweet spot to go': goodbye Gleesons as reins go to 'cafe Yoda'
Nick and Ruby Gleeson on their Factory Espresso journey.
Emily Gobourg
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Partners in life and in business, Orange's Ruby and Nick Gleeson have handed over the reins to their beloved Factory Espresso cafe on Kite Street. Picture by Jude Keogh.
Arts
'Dirty, gritty and wild': Whitney on all-things art, life and gratitude
Artist Whitney Spicer shares on 'all amazing' family and work.
Emily Gobourg
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Artist Whitney Spicer in front of her artwork for the Further West exhibition hosted by Orange's shopping and retail empire, Jumbled. Picture by Pip Brett.
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'This is it': how recently-crowned Selten found her calling in nursing
Paige Selten dubbed Orange's Enrolled Nurse of the Year.
Emily Gobourg
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Paige Selten crowned Orange Health Service's 2024 Enrolled Nurse of the Year for International Nurses Day on May 12. Picture supplied.
Daily train commute leads to debut fantasy novel for Orange writer
Brendan Lamerton will launch 'Bonded' at Orange City Library.
Tanya Marschke
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'Bonded' author Brendan Lamerton with his debut east-Asian influenced fantasy novel in Orange. Picture by Carla Freedman
Our People
Fun, supportive and helpful: This is Beckie's first picture book
Orange-based children's book author shares her motivation.
Tanya Marschke
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'Amazing Like You' author Beckie Plant at Phil Donato's community awards held at the Ausralian National Field Days function centre. Picture by Carla Freedman
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'It's made for anything': faces behind Speckled Nest rental studio and home
Why Paul and Anita Heffernan made Millthorpe 'superhost' status.
Emily Gobourg
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Meet Paul and Anita Heffernan, the proud Airbnb 'superhosts' of The Speckled Nest house and studio in Millthorpe. Pictures supplied.
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Why keeping her grandpa company after stroke ignited Isobelle's career
Physiotherapist Isobelle Offord moved to Orange in 2017.
Emily Gobourg
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Newest part-time employee at Orange Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, Isobelle pictured Offord at Robertson Park. Picture by Carmel Holly.
Meet the Locals
Shen's 'inspiring' story: how a migrant picked up a life-saving skill
'It's possible to learn to swim even when you are an adult.'
Tanya Marschke
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Shen Chen with her Community Recognition Award presented by Member for Orange Phil Donato. Picture by Carla Freedman.
Business
Phone repair man shares on industry being killed by 'big, rich companies'
MePhone owner, device technician Keith Rogers is based in Orange.
Emily Gobourg
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Phone and computer repair technician and owner of Orange's MePhone, Keith Rogers works from home on Molong Road. Picture by Jude Keogh.

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