Central West NSW
Orange City Council
Orange City Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 60 recent meetings, including 54 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 41 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Funding and grants, Roads, traffic and parking, Orange, Orange Airport.
- Meetings
- 60
- Substantive
- 54
- Articles
- 41
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
John Davis Stadium tender update deferred as sporting users await details
Orange City Council has not released an outcome, contractor, cost or timetable for the main-field-surface tender at John Davis Stadium.
An 18-metre Southern Blue Gum in a children’s play area at Orange Anglican Grammar School may be removed, with six replacement trees required.
The 2026–2030 regional disability inclusion plan will guide accessibility and inclusion work across Blayney, Cabonne and Orange.
The Orange Regional Planetarium will receive new audiovisual and sound equipment under a contract valued at approximately A$692,833.84 excluding GST.
The final outcome of the Cook Park Aviary rescission motion should be checked against the complete minutes because it is not clear in the supplied extract.
Articles
John Davis Stadium tender update deferred as sporting users await details
Orange City Council has not released an outcome, contractor, cost or timetable for the main-field-surface tender at John Davis Stadium.
Orange Planetarium lands $692,834 audiovisual contract with US supplier
Evans and Sutherland Computer Corporation will supply and install equipment for prerecorded shows at the Orange Regional Planetarium.
Orange school cleared to remove 18-metre gum, with six replacement trees required
Orange Anglican Grammar School can remove a mature Southern Blue Gum from a children’s play area because of safety concerns, but must plant six trees on its grounds and make the treated timber free to the community.
Orange councillors disclose links to school tree vote, 8 Connemara Drive application
Six councillors declared interests in matters involving Orange Anglican Grammar School, a development application and small-donation requests before the items were considered.
Cook Park aviary rescission bid fails in 7-4 council vote
Orange councillors rejected a bid to overturn the aviary consultation and review resolution, while larger-bird rehoming and staff training remain under discussion.
Two Orange donation applications deferred, including $1,724 children’s market request
Carousel Kids Preloved Market will wait until 1 December for consideration, while a $2,500 Onam festival application faces further questions.
North West Orange Rural Fire Brigade gets $2,000 as council approves local donations
The brigade’s annual open day is among 10 local activities sharing $22,217 in donations approved by Orange City Council.
8 Connemara Drive worship proposal deferred as Gorman Road access is examined
Orange City Council deferred DA 152/2026(1) after questions about a Section 88B restriction, traffic safety at Gorman Road and Connemara Drive, and speed-monitoring data.
Detached dual occupancy approved for 2 Mallard Way, Orange
Orange City Council approved DA 124/2026(1) for Lot 188 DP 1302416, subject to the conditions in the Notice of Approval.
73 Scarborough Street dual occupancy approved by Orange council
DA 134/2026(1) was approved unanimously for a detached dual occupancy at Lot 159 DP 1302416, subject to conditions in the Notice of Approval.
Two Orange properties approved for new homes, group homes and subdivision
The approval covers a dwelling house, secondary dwelling, dual occupancy, group homes and a three-lot Torrens title subdivision at 21 Honeyman Drive and 6 Duncanson Drive.
Connemara worship proposal held up by title restriction on Gorman Road access
Orange councillors deferred a proposed place of public worship at 8 Connemara Drive after staff said a Section 88B restriction blocked the requested rear entry via Gorman Road.
Decisions
Community donations approved
Council approved donations to The Canobolas Highland Pipe Band Inc ($1,500), Housing Plus ($2,500), Allegri Singers Inc ($1,000), North West Orange Rural Fire Brigade ($2,000), Orange Woodworkers Men’s Shed Inc ($1,220), Rotary Club of Orange Inc ($2,500), Orange Older Women’s Network ($2,500), Country Education Foundation of Orange and District ($2,500), Gnoo Blas Classic Car Club Orange ($2,000), and Midnight on Molloy - Halloween Display ($2,497).
The grants will support local cultural, community, education, rural fire, social and event activities.
Two donation applications deferred
The $1,724 application from Carousel Kids Preloved Market was deferred to the next Small Donations round on 1 December 2026. The $2,500 application from Orange Regional Malayalee Association was deferred while Council obtains clarification from the applicant.
The organisations will not receive funding through this meeting and must await a later decision or provide further information.
Event Development Funding approved
Council approved $10,000 for Orange Chamber Music under the Flagship Event Category and $10,000 for the Orange Wine Festival and Show under the Visitor Economy Event Category. The Chamber Music event is scheduled for 11–14 March 2027; the wine festival and show dates are 19–24 September 2026 and 16–25 October 2026.
The funding supports two major events expected to contribute to Orange’s cultural and visitor economy activity.
Issues
Funding and grants
Community donations approved
Roads, traffic and parking
Place of public worship application deferred
Projects and capital works
Orange Regional Planetarium audiovisual contract awarded
Budget, rates and governance
Orange Regional Planetarium audiovisual contract awarded
Planning, development and housing
Community donations approved
Community services and facilities
Disability Inclusion Action Plan adopted
Topics
Cook Park Aviary review
Councillors discussed whether the earlier aviary resolution could be rescinded, the process and timing for rehoming larger birds, community involvement and staff training. The outcome is unclear in the supplied extract.
Residents interested in Cook Park and animal welfare may need to follow the full resolution or subsequent Council agenda for the confirmed outcome.
Public-interest declarations
Councillors declared non-significant non-pecuniary interests in the school tree-removal motion, a development application at 8 Connemara Drive and small-donation requests.
The declarations provide transparency about councillor connections to matters considered by Council.
Small Donations program
Council considered a late additional Small Donations item and made several grants, while deferring two applications for a future funding round or further clarification.
Local community groups received or may still seek Council assistance for activities, equipment and events.
Event funding and public liability
Council approved event funding and discussed whether the Midnight on Molloy event required insurance or public liability arrangements. Staff advised that the grant does not make Council the event owner and cannot be used for insurance costs.
Event organisers remain responsible for relevant event and insurance arrangements.
NAIDOC Week 2026 planning
Council determined recommendations relating to new community committee members and accepted an event expression of interest from Dark Horse Photography.
Provides a pathway for planning and delivering NAIDOC Week 2026 events in the Orange community.
Family and domestic violence prevention funding application
A collaborative application will be made to the NSW Department of Communities and Justice 16 Days of Activism Grant Program, with Plus Community as sponsor.
May support local activities addressing family and domestic violence during the 16 Days of Activism campaign.
Access and traffic review at 8 Connemara Drive
Questions were raised about access restrictions under a Section 88B instrument, traffic safety at the Gorman Road and Connemara Drive intersection, and whether traffic-monitoring results could affect the development application. Staff advised that a safety review could be raised separately if required.
The access review may affect traffic arrangements and the timing of a final decision on the proposed place of public worship.
Existing subdivision access restrictions
Staff advised that restrictions on land titles under Section 88B can create a legal impediment to changing access arrangements. Rear-lot restrictions were described as a condition intended to provide a landscape buffer for adjoining residential areas.
The legal and planning restrictions may limit changes to vehicle access for affected properties.
Places
Orange
Local government area and location of the Council, Planetarium and school matters.
Orange Airport
Site CC lease approved
Orange Regional Planetarium
Facility receiving new audiovisual and sound equipment.
Anson Street
Location of the approved parking changes, the Sundew Circuit sign relocation and the requested speed-limit signage review.
295 Lords Place, Orange
Site of approved dwelling alterations and demolition application DA 439/2025(1).
37 Molong Road, Orange
Site of approved demolition involving tree removal under DA 117/2026(1).
281-285 and 287-289 Summer Street, Orange
Site of approved pub alterations and additions and hotel/motel accommodation under DA 129/2026(1).
1517-1539 Forest Road, Orange
Site of approved café and kiosk under DA 204/2026(1).
Projects
Orange City Council
Decision-making local government authority for all substantive items.
Orange Sports Precinct
Major infrastructure project discussed in relation to construction, budget risk and cricket access.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Regional accessibility and inclusion policy adopted by Council.
Cook Park Aviary
Subject of the Notice of Rescission and related public debate.
Office of Local Government
Requested to provide comment on the possible referendum.
Orange Regional Planetarium
Recipient of the audiovisual and sound equipment upgrade.
Orange Regional Malayalee Association
Donation application deferred pending clarification.
John Davis Stadium
Subject of a tender for its main surface.