Justine is the School Manager at the School of Rural Medicine, Charles Sturt University in Orange — a role that places her at the centre of efforts to strengthen regional healthcare and medical education.
Growing up in Orange, Justine experienced the freedom and community spirit that come with regional life. After exploring different roles and building her experience in education, she’s now helping shape how future doctors study and train close to home.
In this episode, Justine reflects on how Orange has changed over the years, the social and cultural progress happening across the Central West, and the ongoing challenge of retaining medical graduates in rural areas. She shares how the School of Rural Medicine is tackling these issues head-on, by expanding access to medical education and helping to address doctor shortages across regional Australia.
It’s an open and engaging conversation about community, education, and the people working to build a stronger future for regional healthcare.
Fiona Hall is a proud regional producer, business owner, and advocate for the land she works and the community she calls home. Alongside her husband Bernard, she leads BiteRiot – a standout brand showcasing some of Australia’s best apples and cherries, grown in the rich volcanic soils of Mt Canobolas and now enjoyed around the world.
We talk to Fiona about growing up in Braidwood, meeting Bernard on the Polocrosse field while studying at Orange Ag College, and building a business that blends tradition with innovation. From weathering the highs and lows of farming to embracing cutting-edge ag-tech and opening export markets, Fiona shares what it takes to grow something truly world-class – all from right here in Orange.
Scott Petersen is a bloke who’s walked a hard road, and come out the other side with a deep passion for helping others. Born in the tiny outback town of Goodooga, NSW, he started his schooling through the School of the Air before moving to Sydney for boarding school – a childhood that taught him independence and resilience from the start.
A natural competitor, Scott found his place in rodeo and boxing, where toughness, discipline and community went hand in hand. But it’s his journey mental health that has shaped him most, and given him a drive to speak up and make a difference.
Today, Scott throws his energy behind initiatives like Boys to the Bush, supporting young men to find purpose, connection and strength. His story is one of grit, honesty, and a belief that no one has to face their struggles alone.
In this episode, we're joined by Jess Wilkinson, Economic Development Manager at Orange City Council, for an engaging conversation about the growth and prosperity of the region. Jess shares how the town's strong sense of liveability is attracting visitors, new residents, and industries from across the globe.
She also takes us through her personal journey — from growing up in Lithgow, working in a corporate role as an economist in Sydney, to eventually settling back in the country with her husband and children.
Josh Fitzgerald is a self made man, and intensely proud of the town he grew up in, and calls home. Family man, businessman, sportsman - he wears a lot of hats, but always does it with integrity and authenticity.
We talk to the bloke who brought one of Australia's premium and best-known real estate brands to Orange, and continues to tirelessly give back to the community which has given him so much.Whether it's business, sport or his personal life, for Fitzy it's all about family.
This week we talk with Jeremy Norris, founder of the iconic Orange cafe, Byng Street. From his childhood roots growing up on a farm in Young, to living and working in Scotland for more than a decade, Jeremy gives us an insight into the man behind the brand that delivers more than 1000 coffees a day to the people of Orange.
This week on The Orange Juice Podcast we sit down with local singer-songwriter Robbie Mortimer. Robbie has built a loyal following across Australia with his high-energy performances and heartfelt storytelling, all while staying deeply connected to his Orange roots. We chat about his journey in music, life on the road, and what keeps him inspired right here in the Central West.
In our very first episode of The Orange Juice, we chat with Amy van de Ven, owner of Quest Orange and tireless supporter of the business and wider community.
Amy has quickly established herself as an entrepreneur, business leader and public speaker in our city, but we also uncover a little more about the woman behind the hotel, as well as our weekly 'what's on'.
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