The Orange Podcast

By Orange City Council

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Episodes: 95

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Find out more about the work of Orange City Council and the services this local council provides for the residents and community of Orange, in central western NSW.

Episode Date
Two new public artworks launched; Banners tell stories of sacrifice
Mar 28, 2024
Orange's rainbow festival launched, and ten years of green-lidded bins
Feb 16, 2024
Major milestone for Conservatorium, and NAIDOC Week in Orange in the shadow of the referendum result
Oct 19, 2023
Orange gallery's biggest ever audience, and how a Voice to Parliament could deliver for First Nation people
Apr 21, 2023
New land agreement to tackle affordable housing, set new trends for housing in Orange
Mar 02, 2023
New exhibition reveals statues who've 'stepped out of a neolithic swamp'
Feb 02, 2023
Two ways of boosting our business economy: a new multi-level car park and start-up pods in containers
Dec 23, 2022
Two building restorations: One restoring heritage, one transforming a community
Dec 16, 2022
Architect chosen to design Orange's new sports stadium ; and why ephermeral art creates long-lasting memories
Oct 28, 2022
A former Yellow Wiggle helps Orange City Council boost awareness of AEDs
Sep 15, 2022
Orange's biggest ever expansion of public transport, and the Council opens a new pop-up shop
Sep 09, 2022
Council getting on with building a sports precinct despite price changes; players in Orange's live music scene get together to find a better future.
Sep 02, 2022
How governments pay Councils to do their work, And we meet new Council member Mel McDonell.
Aug 26, 2022
Winter Fire Festival begins, Live & Local workshops for music industry set to start
Aug 04, 2022
What difference will a brand new building make to Orange's long-established Conservatorium of Music?
Jul 21, 2022
In this program, we'll hear from an internationally-acclaimed artist, a blacksmith and learn more about plans form the Orange Function Centre.
Jun 16, 2022
Why do government leaders come to Orange to announce major arts funding? And, we learn why a man who works in logistics in the mining industry decided to stand for Orange City Council.
Jun 10, 2022
Meet another new councillor: A local pharmacist. And the man born in Orange who set a an altitude record.
May 20, 2022
This week we meet Dr and Cr, Steve Peterson. And we hear a wrap of the latest Council meeting.
Apr 22, 2022
How Orange's 'Heritage Architect' helps solve old-building dilemmas, and meet new councillor, Jack Evans
Apr 08, 2022
Why NSW's rail manager opens a new headquarters in Orange, we chat with new council member David Mallard, and a big line-up for Orange's newest music festival
Mar 25, 2022
Orange helps to flush a local creek. Meet a new council member who believes sports brings people together and up-close with the Council's new underground camera.
Mar 10, 2022
Meet Orange's new deputy mayor: Gerald Power. And the ideas behind our latest mural.
Feb 25, 2022
Another approval for the sports precinct; and Yes, Orange does have enough water for the future.
Feb 11, 2022
Orange land negotiation set to 'change lives'
Nov 19, 2021
Latest series of public murals are set to surprise.
Nov 05, 2021
New strategy to guide housing in Orange for the next 20 years
Oct 22, 2021
A local brewery unveils plans to renovate and inner city disused car workshop; and a brand new council office sets the environmental standard.
Oct 08, 2021
New festoon lights, and the latest on a $5.5M gallery extension.
Sep 17, 2021
An EFTPOS card boost for retailers in Orange; and an update on an inner city upgrade.
Sep 10, 2021
Orange residents discover the city's parks they've never been to before
Sep 03, 2021
Extra help from the Council during lockdown in Orange: Movies and meals.
Aug 27, 2021
The work of a little-known crew at Orange City Council made the news this week, when COVID was detected in our sewer system.
Aug 19, 2021
Are potholes inevitable? We hear from the man managing Orange's pothole repair crews.
Aug 13, 2021
Can Lords Place become an 'Eat Street' for Orange?
Jul 16, 2021
How can Orange businesses tap into the multi-million dollar online spending by locals?
Jul 09, 2021
What happens next after the Council decision to remove trees from the site of a proposed new sports precinct?
Jul 02, 2021
Orange celebrates latest milestone in drought recovery, and our newest mural has an indigenous theme.
Jun 25, 2021
Decision-date set for sports precinct trees; What's stops Australians being kind?; and the day 1,000 troops marched into Orange
Jun 19, 2021
The hidden problem of elder abuse, how to lobby a councillor, and a scheme to get more Orange businesses online.
Jun 11, 2021
First grants for CBD building facade upgrades, and how to prevent elder abuse
Jun 04, 2021
Council staff work on better community engagement, and learn how to improve workplace culture
May 28, 2021
A couple of major council facilities in Orange don’t need electricity off the grid in daylight hours.
May 21, 2021
Orange's first trees, planted in huge underground cells
May 14, 2021
Does a proposed network of bike trails offer the best chance to restore the mountain?
Apr 29, 2021
How do you install a new water pipe without digging up the road? And, the weird things that get flushed down the toilet.
Apr 23, 2021
Local business kept in touch about plans to upgrade a CBD block of Lords Place and Byng St
Apr 15, 2021
Find out what's changed in the latest plans to upgrade the CBD. And why an annual budget actually matters.
Apr 09, 2021
Find out about plans to make Lake Canobolas even better, and an update of what's happening at a string of sites around Orange.
Apr 01, 2021
While the coast floods, Orange welcomes heavy rain, on its way to record March rainfall.
Mar 26, 2021
Council helps with heritage building restorations, and a film archive donated to the museum
Mar 19, 2021
Former mayor shows potential council candidates the ropes, and new research aimed at making our sewage-eating bugs even stronger.
Mar 12, 2021
Council gives the go ahead for latest CBD upgrade
Mar 04, 2021
Do you have what it takes to run for council? Is the there room on Mt Canobolas for mountain bike tracks
Feb 26, 2021
Plans released for an inner city upgrade, and how a new public art program will happen.
Feb 19, 2021
Bulky waste collection service progresses and Orange welcomes star-studded athletes
Feb 11, 2021
Council plans for multi-storey apartments making progress
Feb 04, 2021
New citizens, new footpaths and a new cricket centre
Jan 14, 2021
Orange excited as conservatorium gains planning approval
Jan 07, 2021
Orange's museum tells history in new ways
Dec 31, 2020
All set for Light-Up Orange, Lifting the lid on parrots and Christmas greetings from the mayor!
Dec 24, 2020
How to rescue Christmas from the pile of wrapping paper it creates. And activities and fun to keep kids busy of the break.
Dec 18, 2020
Plans for sporting precinct site up for community discussion.
Dec 11, 2020
How does a local community pool cope with the Summer rush? And ecologists start work to discover if there's room for a mountain bike track on Mt Canobolas.
Dec 04, 2020
Works starts on a leg of the southern feeder road, and a new cricket centre for Wade Park.
Nov 27, 2020
Future of heritage hospital building in the balance. First flying foxes fly in, and debate over a 40 km/hr speed limit
Nov 20, 2020
Local bands boosted by Future Tunes concerts, and calls for artists to go public.
Nov 12, 2020
Next steps on plans for mountain bike trails on Mt Canobolas, and construction begins on a gallery extension.
Nov 06, 2020
New blue-print to guide the future of East Orange, and preparations under way for Recycling Week
Oct 30, 2020
Council backs laser show for NYE, while a researcher uncovers the secret life of parrots
Oct 23, 2020
Face-to-face meetings keep retailers in touch with 'Future City' plans
Oct 15, 2020
Future City plans continue with talk of introducing a 40km speed limit along Summer Street, and the Anson Street pedestrian mall gets the tick of approval from the Orange Business Chamber
Oct 08, 2020
Plans to build a piece of infrastructure back on Council's agenda, and Orange's water storage hits 60%.
Oct 01, 2020
Better co-operation between neighbouring councils, and the annual battle with a beetle begins.
Sep 25, 2020
What's next for Orange's Southern Feeder road project?
Sep 17, 2020
Where should Orange City Council build new footpaths?
Sep 11, 2020
New exhibition at Orange Regional Museum tells local stories, prompts discussion
Sep 04, 2020
Plans to upgrade Orange's CBD take shape
Aug 28, 2020
Water restrictions eased as dam levels rise
Aug 21, 2020
Orange gets ready to build a new sports precinct, but what's the next sports project after that?
Aug 13, 2020
When the community wants something to happen, is it always the Council's job?
Aug 07, 2020
Good rain boosts Orange's water storage, but there's still a long way to go
Aug 03, 2020
Three govt ministers in town in a week: Why these visits are good news for the community
Jul 26, 2020
The first Qantas flights to Orange : one element in a big week for tourism
Jul 20, 2020
Milestone for new Conservatorium, with DA lodged
Jul 10, 2020
New 'Retail Recovery'strategy aims to boost spending in local stores in Orange
Jul 07, 2020
Boost for local infrastructure in new Council budget
Jun 28, 2020
Orange updates its tools for preserving heritage buildings
Jun 22, 2020
The Macquarie Pipeline is helping to turn around Orange's water storage reserves.
Jun 14, 2020
More motels proposed for Orange: A sign of a growing economy
Jun 09, 2020
Orange's 'Future City' projects are much more than a CBD upgrade
May 31, 2020
A new 'COVID-19 Rebound group is being formed to streamline economic recovery in Orange.
May 25, 2020
Shaping a council budget to respond to the COVID-19 crisis
May 18, 2020
Can Orange City Council continue to deliver community services during the COVID-19 crisis?
May 13, 2020
Council staff getting on with the job in Orange, despite working from home
May 08, 2020