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Gettin’-A-Grip: Men’s Health Week 2026 Armwrestling Event

Gettin’-A-Grip: Men’s Health Week 2026 Armwrestling Event

Join us in Orange, NSW on Saturday 6 June 2026 for a one-of-a-kind event to kick off Men’s Health Week — blending entertainment, community connection, and a powerful message about men’s physical and mental health.

Hosted by NSW Independent MP for Orange, Phil Donato, this inaugural GETTIN’–A–GRIP event is a live-streamed amateur arm-wrestling competition designed to spark conversation, raise awareness, and encourage men to prioritise their health — because it matters.

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COTA NSW Staying Safe from Scams Event

COTA NSW Staying Safe from Scams Event

Staying Safe from Scams — Free Community SessionScams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and older people are often targeted. Knowing what to look for — and what to do — can make a real difference. Join COTA NSW CEO Gohar Yazdabadi for practical tips to help...

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Fix the Great Western Highway ePetition

Fix the Great Western Highway ePetition

NOT-SO GREAT GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY   Successive governments have failed to invest in the roadway infrastructure to future-proof our region. Yet this single fragile corridor still carries over 12,000 vehicles a day. When it fails, the region fails with it.   With the...

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Community Grant Writing Workshop

Community Grant Writing Workshop

FRUSTRATED applying for grants? DISAPPOINTED after being told your application was unsuccessful?   You’re definitely not alone — I hear this all the time from local community groups, clubs and organisations.   To help boost your chances of success, I’m pleased to...

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AED Community Training

AED Community Training

Phil Donato MP invites community members from the Orange electorate to attend this free Automated External Defibrillator (AED) community training event. Special guest Greg Page (former Wiggle and current Heart of the Nation CEO) will be in attendance to deliver this...

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Blokes for Birds

Blokes for Birds

Ok folks - domestic violence (DV) is a scourge in the community and ashamedly Orange has twice the reported state average of DV offences. Birds in the Bush, a not for profit volunteer organisation will be hosting their annual fundraiser on 2nd May at Banksia, near...

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Orange Dementia Support Groups

Orange Dementia Support Groups

Orange Dementia PEER Support Group Join our group of like minded people to discuss living and dealing with Dementia. Lunch follows meeting which your more than welcome to join (at your own cost).  Meets: First and 3rd Fridays of the month at 10.00 am Where: Orange...

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Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge Orange

Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge Orange

Join the 17th Great Volcanic Challenge on Gaanha Bula-Mount Canobolas near beautiful Orange in the Central West of NSW.  Sunday 24 March 2024. This iconic mountain trail run takes you over three peaks and through beautiful forest.  With a climb of 520 metres over 11...

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Cumnock Show Day 2024

Cumnock Show Day 2024

The Cumnock Show is a small family-orientated Agricultural show that celebrates and promotes the local produce and talent in the Cumnock area. Saturday 9th March 2024 from 7am More information available at https://www.cumnockshow.com.au/

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Orange Running Festival 2024

Orange Running Festival 2024

Join in the festivities on the 9th and 10th of March for the Westfund Health Insurance Orange Running Festival. This festival welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels, offering a variety of distances to suit everyone's preferences. The event begins on...

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