Regional

More needs to change: DV service raises alarm

Despite a nation-wide focus on stopping domestic violence, a local frontline service is still only funded for about one third of the women they are helping. Catholic Wilcannia Forbes is officially resourced to help 53 women experiencing domestic...

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20 Jul 2025

Council

Eugowra solar project nears construction phase

Cabonne is several steps closer to commencing construction of a solar power plant on the outskirts of Eugowra. The 2.14MW solar power station, which will include a 5MWh battery, is planned for a site on Casuarina Drive – on the same lot as the...

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20 Jul 2025

Council

Council asks community for feedback on bell

Cabonne Council is to turn to community consultation to ensure the old Fairbridge School Bell is in the best possible permanent location. The bell, which is essentially a length of disused rail line, has been returned to Fairbridge Memorial Park...

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20 Jul 2025

Council

Council asks community for feedback on bell

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20 Jul 2025

Motorsport

Commins brothers brave Finke’s toughest

With less than a litre of fuel in the tank Andrew Commins of Westlime Parkes and Canowindra crossed the finish line as the fourth truck home in the gruelling 2025 Finke Desert Race, placing 13th outright. This was no small feat with only 56 trucks...

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20 Jul 2025

Rugby Union

Pythons celebrate 50 years

The Canowindra Pythons are getting ready to celebrate 50 years of the club this weekend with a big day of footy on Saturday, 12 July. The day kicks off at 11am with a juniors game. This will be followed by an old boys game between Canowindra Old Boys...

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20 Jul 2025

Rugby League

Tigers’ second-half surge for big win

RUGBY LEAGUECanowindra Tigers have dominated their Round 11 clash coming away with a 42-10 win over Molong Bulls. Players player honours were shared between Andrew Bennett and Zac Hunt at the end of an away game where the whole team combined for the...

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20 Jul 2025

Sport

Canowindra Pony Club members shine at North West Equestrian Expo

A group of talented Canowindra Pony Club members recently competed with distinction at the North West Equestrian Expo, Australia’s largest high school interschool equestrian event, held in Coonabarabran. Representing their respective high schools...

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20 Jul 2025

Council

Cabonne to introduce text alerts

Cabonne residents will soon be able to receive SMS alerts of events like water outages or significant road closures. The council has taken the next step toward introducing the service, adopting a policy around what can be sent out at the June council...

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20 Jul 2025

Sport

Canowindra Pony Club members shine at North West Equestrian Expo

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20 Jul 2025

Council

Cabonne to introduce text alerts

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20 Jul 2025

Community

Shining a light on future rural leaders

The Canowindra Show Society is calling for applications for its 2025 Young Woman, Junior Young Woman, and Rural Achiever programs - prestigious opportunities that celebrate youth leadership, community involvement, and the future of Australian...

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20 Jul 2025

Rugby League

Canowindra Tigers have strong win

The Canowindra Tigers travelled to take on Orange United Warriors, with the first grade squad having a solid 44 - 30 win over Orange,Canowindra had a solid start to their match with some good runs in attack to score in the fifth minute with John...

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20 Jul 2025

Events

Trial of Ben Hall back by popular demand

The Trial of Ben Hall will be back by popular demand in August. May 2025 marked 160 years since the bushranger’s death and the Forbes Shire Council Heritage Advisory Committee was inspired to mark the occasion with the performance of a unique local...

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20 Jul 2025

Events

Dancers twirl through 12-hour event

Canowindra’s New Vogue and Social Dance Group has hosted a wonderful day of dance and friendship at the seventh annual 12-hour dance. Nearly 100 guests took to the dance floor of the Canowindra Services Club through the Sunday event, with music...

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20 Jul 2025

Sport

Canowindra High School claim Rural Cup

On Thursday, 26 June, 150 students from Canowindra High School embarked on a mission to Molong where they competed for the Rural Cup, claiming their fourth consecutive Rural Cup title. The Rural Cup is an annual interschool sports competition between...

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20 Jul 2025

News

Funding welcome

Cabonne Council and Central Tablelands Water have welcomed news the NSW Government will fund repairs to sewer pumping stations and water services damaged in the 2022 flood event. Critical infrastructure destroyed in November 2022 did not meet...

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20 Jul 2025

Community

Cowra’s Rebecca Hambrook Wins Top Vocational Student Award

By DAN RYANCowra’s Rebecca Hambrook has been named Vocational Student of the Year at the 2025 Western NSW Regional Training Awards, held in Orange this month. The awards celebrated the achievements of students across the Western NSW region, where...

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20 Jul 2025

Council

Urgent Repairs to Low-Level Bridge Begin

Cowra’s low-level bridge will once again be closed to the public, this time for an extended six-week period, as urgent repairs begin. Cowra Shire Council said they had engaged Timber Restoration Services to undertake essential repairs on the...

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20 Jul 2025

Rugby League

Magpies take their game to Trundle

The Cowra Magpies have a lot to celebrate, taking their winning streak to comp favourites Trundle, and handily securing themselves a tidy 32-24 win on Trundle’s home turf at Berryman Oval. The Magpies launched strongly with a 12 point lead...

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20 Jul 2025

Sport

Croquet news

SATURDAY 14 JUNEJames and Mona played a ‘skill enhancing’ game with multiple attempts at some of the shots that needed more practice, resulting in a low scoring (5-2 in Mona’s favour) game but a definite improvement in skill and understanding of the...

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20 Jul 2025

Bowls

On the green with Eagles Bowls

By BOB MORGANSaturday afternoon was the final of the Men’s Club Fours, with the winning team of Kak Smith, Dave Antaw, Brayden Chew and Laurie Chew overcoming the incredibly determined team of Mick Baldwin, Dave Bohanna, Ken Porter and Joe Burgin...

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20 Jul 2025

Soccer

Soccer: Men’s seniors and C Grade celebrate wins

CONTRIBUTEDC Grade: 6-0 Victory Over WaratahsUnder the leadership of Coach Drew Willis, the C Grade side showcased their growing cohesion and disciplined play, walking away with a 6 nil win. Mr Willis credited the team’s focus on the basics...

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20 Jul 2025

Golf

Annual Ladies Golf Tournament

By CAROLE DOYLEThe Cowra Ladies Golf Tournament was held over three days of June Wednesday 11th, Thursday 12th and Friday13th 2025. This tournament was great success with 102 lady golfers attending from Bowral, Moss Vale, Nowra, Killara, Cronull...

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20 Jul 2025

Golf

On the Fairways with Vet’s Golf

By MARK EDWARDSCowra golfers have endured some real cold frosty mornings but the days have turned out glorious. Numbers have been down due to this weather, although Saturdays numbers were good being the first week of the Flemings Sponsored...

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20 Jul 2025

Rural

Cowra Hosts Dorset Championships

Cowra has played host of the 39th NSW Dorset Championships held on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June at Cowra Showgrounds. Both sheep and handlers alike braved cooler conditions to witness some of the best breeding and quality our regional...

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20 Jul 2025

Community

Word from the Shed

With July on the way, it’s a while before things will get any warmer, so the shed has decided to extend its sale on firewood for the rest of winter!$5 a bag (min 10kg) on kindling/firewood for the remainder of the season. Our Shed Shop is still open...

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20 Jul 2025