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The Canowindra Phoenix

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

Front Page

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 Pool, and raising $2,551 for sick kids along the … Read More...

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Expressions Of Interest Open For Latest Round Of Volunteer Grants

4 March, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Local community groups are invited to ap­ply for funding under the 2025-26 Volun­teer Grants Round, which is now open for expressions of interest (EOI).Volunteer Grants support the work of community … Read More...

Waste 2 Art Community Workshop For The Year To Shrink Your Footprint

4 March, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Cowra Council is pleased to announce its involvement in the 2026 community art ex­hibition and competition called WASTE 2 ART. The project will be run in three stages be­ginning with community … Read More...

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...

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Special Interests

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...

Canowindra At Your Fingertips: Introducing The “Canowindra Live” App

18 February, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

The skies above Canowindra are about to get a digital upgrade. The Canowindra Bal­loon Committee is thrilled to announce the development of Canowindra Live, a com­prehensive new mobile app designed to … Read More...

Agtech In Action

18 February, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Big Tech Big Ideas is gearing up to be the must‑attend agricultural event of 2026, and now is the perfect time to secure your tick­ets. Over two action‑packed days in Dubbo on 26–27 March, you’ll get … Read More...

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Sport

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...

Men’s Bowls

4 March, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

The sevens almost caused an upset in their match against Cowra at Cowra.Two sides won their game by a point and the other side only lost by 4. Cowra won their game on the big board by two shots. … Read More...

Become A Junior Python In 2026 Sunday 1 March 11am-2pm

25 February, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

The Canowindra Junior Pythons are get­ting ready for an exciting 2026 Season!The Club will hold a Come and Try Day this Sunday, 1 March at the Rugby Club House / Oval. It will be a fun filled day, jam … Read More...

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What's On

5 Mar

Canowindra Bowling Club Thursday afternoon social bowls from 2pm.

5 Mar

Canowindra Services Club Thursday Members Badge Draw $2,200. Happy hour 5 – 7pm.

6 Mar

Canowindra Bowls Club Friday badge draw $2,600 up for grabs.

6 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 $1,000. Happy hour 5 – 7pm.

8 Mar

Canowindra Bowls Club Sunday badge draw $700 up for grabs. Major Jackpot at 7pm.

11 Mar

Canowindra Bowls Club Wednesday badge draw $800 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.

Ongoing

Little Fishes at the Age of Fishes Museum, 11am – 11.30am on the first Friday of every month. Free event. For information call on 6344 1008.

Ongoing

New Vogue and Social Dance Group Canowindra Services Club, 2-6pm every Sunday.

Ongoing

Canowindra Library Rhyme Time Friday mornings 10.15am – 10.45am, Canowindra Library, 39 Blatchford St, Canowindra. Ages birth to 2 years.

Ongoing

Cabonne Family Day Care Playgroup Fortnightly on Mondays at St Edwards School Hall, 10am – 12pm. Information on 6392 3219.

Ongoing

Canowindra Dementia Carers Support Group meets on every second Tuesday of the month at the Canowindra Community Health Centre Ryall Street 10am – 12pm. Please RSVP to 6364 4350.

Ongoing

Social Bowls at the Wyangala Bowling Club, 10am every Sunday. For more information contact 6345 0033.

 

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