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Friday October 19th

NSW Parliament has passed a series of changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. The changes will improve protections for victims of domestic violence, and improve tenants’ renting experience by making it easier for them to make a rental property a home and reducing disputes over repairs and maintenance. Find out more ow.ly/mny030mi5eT ... See MoreSee Less

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Wednesday October 17th

Pleas be aware of severe thunderstorms in the Central West.SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL that may lead to FLASH FLOODING.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for our area over the next several hours which may produce Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones and Heavy Rainfall tthat may lead to Flash Flooding.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, as shown on your power bill.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

For more information follow link.

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Housing Plus shared Orange CultureHub's post.

Wednesday October 17th

Come join us in a celebration of cultural
diversity in Orange on Saturday 20 October 2018 12noon - 4pm at North Court (behind the Library)

Orange Masala is an all-inclusive event that celebrates cultural diversity through the expression of music, food and performance. As a feature event of the Orange Youth Arts Festival, Orange Masala has a particular focus on both youth mental health and community wellbeing. The event coincides with October’s Mental Health Month and promotes a range of wellness activities.

Orange Masala provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the richness and diversity of cultures that make up our community, and is significant in terms of cultural engagement, awareness and inclusion. The event boasts a range of festivities including a variety of cultural dance, song and performance and a range of delicious cultural foods from India, Nepal, Cambodia, Mexico, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Morocco and Indigenous food. Following the events successful launch last year, Orange Masala will again provide an opportunity for the Orange community to come together and spend the afternoon enjoying a mix of cultural activities. Additionally, there will be free sporting activities, artisan stalls selling local goods and much more.

Orange Masala is a collaboration between the Orange CultureHub, Community Connect NSW, Orange Youth Arts Festival, headspace Orange and Orange City Council.

The event will be held from 12pm - 4pm on Saturday 20th October at the North Court, Orange.

For further information please contact: Vince Lovecchio, Mob: 0407 454 832 or Email: vlovecchio@optusnet.com.au ... See MoreSee Less

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