Louis Leahy is an accountant by trade, but he’s dedicated nearly 15 years to solving a security problem. Mr Leahy has created Armorlog, an encryption which can provide a unique virtual keyboard for website passwords. “It allows users to have certainty they are going to the right website,” he said. Mr Leahy said system could give each person on the planet their own keyboard. “The website www.tmound.com is an example of how it can be used,” he said.

Benchmark Commercial and Rural real estate have moved to 194B Lords Place. Director Nigel Staniforth said the move would benefit clients and staff. “It gives us more exposure but we also have been able to improve our client services,” Mr Staniforth said. He said confidence in the Orange market have given the business confidence to invest in a new office. “It’s more in line with what we’re trying to achieve as a business.”

After 14 years of running a business from home Giulianna Ryan has taken Worldly Treasures to a location in Summer Street. With more than 18,000 homewares and gifts, Mrs Ryan said growing demand had meant more space was needed. “The new home gives our products more exposure, we’d outgrown MacLachlan Street,” Mrs Ryan said. 

Children can be a drag when grocery shopping, to make it easier, Orange City Centre has installed a play area. Designed for children from five years old, the play area will be a hub of activity for children and parents throughout the year. To celebrate the launch of the, activities will be scheduled every day of the first week of school holidays from September 24.