Swathes of Orange covered in long grass because it's still too wet to mow

David Fitzsimons
Updated November 28 2016 - 5:16pm, first published November 27 2016 - 2:04pm
GRASSED OFF: Orange resident Tony Briggs fears the long grass around McLachlan and Spring streets will lead to a fire. Photo: PHIL BLATCH
GRASSED OFF: Orange resident Tony Briggs fears the long grass around McLachlan and Spring streets will lead to a fire. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Areas of parks and public land in Orange are covered in tall grass because it’s still too wet underneath to get the council mowers with slashers into them.

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David Fitzsimons

I am a senior journalist at the Central Western Daily concentrating on council, government and real estate issues. Before moving to Orange I filled senior roles at the Daily Telegraph, Daily Telegraph-Mirror and the Daily Mirror in Sydney. They included being an editor, news editor, chief of staff and reporter.

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