The Orange Podcast

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

The Orange Podcast

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Send us Fan Mail This week, we find out why the company that’s taking charge of keeping the state’s track and trains running has chosen Orange as the place for its new headquarters. Orange has a wine festival and a FOOD week, now Orange’s newest music festival has released it’s latest line up and there’s some names you’ll know. And, we learn why one of Orange’s newly elected councilor, David Mallard, members wants to keep the conversations going with the local community

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