Another very busy two weeks in Orange. Although it is very dry, the parks and gardens are holding their own at present, and our sports fields are attracting all sorts of events.
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Last week we had the City of Orange Veterans Golf Classic. Around 250 golfers from several states took on the city’s three courses.
It was a pleasure to attend the presentation and hear the many compliments our golf courses, accommodation and restaurants were given.
This is just another important event run by a voluntary committee, who deserve our sincere thanks.
Orange City Rugby Union club held their tens tournament over the weekend, with visiting teams from Sydney, Newcastle and across the Central West region.
The Elephant Ball raised an incredible amount of funds to support mental health awareness and support in young people. Well done to all involved.
Harmony Day was held on Saturday and thousands of people enjoyed the food and culture of many of the countries so many of our community come from.
It reminded me of the incredible cultural diversity we have in Orange, and how we can proudly boast being one of the most multicultural towns or cities in Australia.
Last week at our citizenship confirmation ceremony their were 19 new Australian citizens confirmed representing seven countries. A kind welcome to them all.
The St Vincent de Paul Society’s food van celebrated 10 years in operation recently, and it was an honour to be present to thank them on the community’s behalf on a continuing job well done.
The City of Orange Brass Band had its wonderful weekend of brass band music recently, with musicians from Paramatta, Bankstown and the world-renown Melbourne Salvation Army band joining in the fun at Cook Park and the Orange Civic Theatre.
There were two days of free concerts in the park and a very successful concert on the Saturday night. Big crowds lapped up the music in the park, which coincided with Courallie Park Child Development Centre’s Teddy bear’s Day Out.
The Blowes Conservatory in Cook Park was reopened after a $100,000 renovation, and our renowned begonias are back on display – a must see.
On Tuesday we have the Local Land Services regional veterinarians conference and the launch of a new initiative at the Department of Primary Industry’s [DPI] research station.
The ‘Gate Project’ is a partnership between the agriculture industry and the DPI which is, in effect, a rural business incubator. The program’s first cohort of 20 participants about to start.
We welcome Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair for the official launch, as well as the Chairman of NSW Local Land Services Richard Bull.
This is quite an exciting development for Orange, and with the increase in research, particularly weed research, it will reinforce the city’s position as an agribusiness hub.
Work continues on road maintenance and repair, and I encourage residents to report any problems to council either directly by phone or via the council website.
With Easter fast approaching may I wish you all a safe and thoughtful break, and safe travelling.
- ‘Mayoral Matters’ is a fortnightly column penned by Orange mayor Reg Kidd for the Central Western Daily
