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The Canowindra Phoenix

Your free weekly guide to what's happening in and around Canowindra.

Front Page

A Great Night Of Australian Music

12 March, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Canowwindra residents are in for a treat on Friday 20 March, as Golden guitar winning singer/songwriter, Matt Scullion, comes to Canowindra for a night of Australiana songs and stories. Matt has a great way of taking aspects of life in Australia and … Read More...

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Businesses At Breaking Point Due To Great Western Highway Closure

12 March, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Many Western NSW businesses face se­vere disruption, with some at risk of perma­nent closure, as the indefinite shutdown of the Great Western Highway at Mt Victoria continues. The state’s peak … Read More...

Enjoy A Night Of Scandanavian Folk Songs At Rosnay This Friday

12 March, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Lovers of fine music are in for a treat with the Nomad String Quartet performing "The Most Beautiful Music You Have Never Heard" at Rosnay Cellar Door this Friday, 13 March. In 2014, the Danish String … Read More...

Virtual Support Service Delivers Safer, More Efficient Care For Wnswlhd Patients

12 March, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Patients in rural and remote communities across regional NSW are receiving safer care, thanks to Western NSW Local Health District’s Virtual Support remote monitoring service. The Virtual Support … Read More...

Statement: The Hon David Littleproud Mp Leader Of The Nationals

12 March, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

This afternoon [Tuesday 10 March] I notified The Nationals Chief Whip of my intention to resign as Leader of The Nationals and requested a party room meeting later this week to choose a new … Read More...

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Special Interests

Canowindra New Vogue & Social Dance

4 March, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

The dance in Canowindra scheduled for this Sunday March 8 is cancelled. The next dance will be held on Sunday March 15, which will be a special St Patrick's Day dance. So get your green outfits … Read More...

Celebrating 90 Years!

25 February, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Family and friends recently celebrated the 90th Birthday of Barry Gavin at the Canow­indra Services Club on Saturday 21 Feb­ruary. The joyful occasion was filled with love, laughter, and heartfelt … Read More...

Water In Demand As Drought Tightens Grip Across Southern Australia

25 February, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

  While floods, bushfires, and cyclones have dominated recent headlines, drought remains a pressing concern for farming families across Australia. Rural Aid has received a surge in requests for … Read More...

Patchy Mobile Services An Ongoing Concern

25 February, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Fed up farmers and families facing poor re­gional, rural and remote mobile services are being encouraged to keep complaining. The latest report from the Telecommu­nications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) … Read More...

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Sport

Men’s Bowls

12 March, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

The Canowindra 6s bowlers had a great win over Cowra last week. All teams had a win which resulted in a 10/0 victory. This weekend the 6s travel to Parkes and are hoping for victory to go the zone … Read More...

Women’s Bowls

12 March, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

One game of Minor Singles was played on Tuesday 10 March, with Pauline Carpenter defeating Jessie Graves 25-23. One social game was also played. Kris Cann, Cierwen Jones, Kayleen Doyle and Sandy … Read More...

Captain Barnacles Swim Challenge For Sick Kids

4 March, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Last month Russell Hodge aka Captain Barnacles, completed the Starlight Chil­dren's Foundation February Swim Chal­lenge, swimming an impressive 36km, which equates to 1,440 laps of the Canow­indra … Read More...

Canowindra To Host 2026 Western Challenge League Tag Carnival

4 March, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

On Sunday 22 March the 15th Annual Western Region League Tag Challenge will take place at Tom Clyburn Oval, Canowin­dra. The day is expected to commence at 10am. Game duration will be 20 or 30 … Read More...

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What's On

12 Mar

Canowindra Bowling Club Thursday afternoon social bowls from 2pm.

12 Mar

Canowindra Services Club Thursday Members Badge Draw $2,300. Happy hour 5 – 7pm.

13 Mar

Canowindra Bowls Club Friday badge draw $2,700 up for grabs.

13 Mar

Canowindra Services Club Friday Night Meat Raffles 7pm to 8.30pm plus Members Badge Draw. 1st draw $1,200, 2nd draw $1,000, 3rd draw $200. Happy hour 5 – 7pm.

15 Mar

Canowindra Bowls Club Sunday badge draw $800 up for grabs. Major Jackpot at 7pm.

18 Mar

Canowindra Bowls Club Wednesday badge draw $850 up for grabs.

25 Mar

Cabonne Seniors Expo: Cabonne Community Centre, Molong, doors open at 10am. Registrations essential for catering by Friday, 13 March by calling Cabonne Home Support on 6344 1199 or chs@cabonne.nsw.gov.au.

18 Apr

The Moyne Fete will be held from 9am – 2pm.

Ongoing

Bingo 12:30pm Tuesday, Canowindra Services Club, refreshments provided.

Ongoing

Moorbel Markets first Saturday of the month, 9am – 12.30pm at Moorbel Hall. Great variety of stalls, BBQ and morning tea. To book a stall or for information call Christine 6344 2916.

Ongoing

Canowindra Food Basket at the Canowindra Connections Centre, Blatchford St. Winter hours: 2 to 4pm Thursday, 9.30-11.30 Friday morning

Summer DST: 2 to 4pm Thursday, 9.00 – 11 Friday morning

Ongoing

Uniting Flood Recovery Program Community Engagement Program: Every Wednesday at Canowindra Hotel 12:30pm – 3pm – open to all ages. Relax, connect and have fun, with meaningful conversations. 1800 574 007.

Ongoing

Canowindra Community Choir: Meets every Saturday At Delice Coffee Shop at 2pm. Come along and join us, all welcome.

Ongoing

Narcotics Anonymous meeting at 4pm every Saturday, Orana House 32 Ferguson St Canowindra.

Ongoing

Canowindra@home meet on the second Wednesday of the month at the Canowindra Bowling Club from 6pm.

Ongoing

Bingo at the Services Club every Tuesday at 12.30pm

Ongoing

Dance Practice: New Vogue and Social Dance Group every Tuesday at Canowindra Services Club, 1- 3pm, $5 pp. Phone Gail 0417 747 338.

Ongoing

The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse – Cowra Support Group meets on the 1st Friday of each month from 12:30 to 14:30 and is open to survivors of all communities. All details online via: heal.itmatters.com.au. Alternatively, call Pascale, the facilitator, on 0458 698 460.

Ongoing

Meat raffles at the Canowindra Golf Club. Every Saturday from 6pm.

Ongoing

Canowindra Progress Association meeting third Monday of the month. All welcome. 6pm at the Canowindra Services Club.

Ongoing

Bingo at the Bowlo every Thursday at 11am.

Ongoing

CWA Friendship Morning Tea is held every second Monday of the month at 10.30am at CWA Hall.

Ongoing

CWA Meeting Canowindra CWA Branch meet on the 4th Thursday of every month at 6.30pm at the CWA Hall in Blatchford Street.

Ongoing

Wrapped With Love: 4th Thursday of month, Montrose House 10am-12pm.

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