On this week's episode we find out the details of the Western NSW Business Awards when we chat with Regional Director Vicki Seccombe.

Russell Tym from Moneylink Financial Planning joins the podcast to discuss the need or otherwise to own your home as a means to accumulate wealth.

Also Anthony Bonnici from Brain Blinkers joins us to discuss small acts of kindness and how powerful they can be to more than just the recipient.

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On this weeks episode join Shannon, Oleta (Orange 360) and Neil as they look at the top 5 things happening around the central west this weekend. From markets, to gallery visits and extreme 4WD rock crawling.

Neil also has a chat with Min Rivers from the Orange Culture Hub and they have a chat about this weekends International Night. Orange Culture Hub and Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak are partnering once again to present International Night – Celebrating Unity in Diversity. The night aims to bring together people of all cultures to share in food, fun and friendship and to highlight the value of diversity and inclusion in our community.

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This week we chat with two organisations who rely heavily on the help of volunteers and they have a big impact on those they assist. WE talk to Foodcare Co-oordinator Tim Mordue and also Ronald MacDonald House's Executive Officer, Rebecca Walsh.

This week is National Volunteer Week. Comprising the largest workforce in the state, the New South Wales volunteer sector provides a crucial service. With over 4.3 million people volunteering an aggregated 894 million hours in 2023, volunteers have contributed a staggering $178 billion in social and economic benefits to the NSW community.

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