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The Canowindra Phoenix

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

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Competitiors grappling on the mat at the regional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament held in Canowindra last weekend.

Local Grapplers Shine At Canowindra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament

5 August, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Competitiors grappling on the mat at the regional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament held in Canowindra last weekend. The Canowindra Services Club Hall was a hub of energy, strength, and community spirit over the weekend as it played host to a thrilling … Read More...

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More Reading

Up To $300,000 Available For Community Projects

5 August, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Grants of up to $300,000 are now available for local government and not-for-profit organisations through the NSW Government's ClubGRANTS Category 3 Fund. The program will support infrastructure … Read More...

Central West Students Ready To Make It Count In Newcastle Permanent Maths Competition

5 August, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

More than 20 schools from across the Central West will take part in the 46th Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition next week, putting their mathematical and problem-solving skills … Read More...

Last Thursday 30 July, Central West Mayors and council representatives met in Grenfell to mark the completion of the Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program.

A Collaborative Approach To Drought Resilience For Regional Communities

5 August, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Last Thursday 30 July, Central West Mayors and council representatives met in Grenfell to mark the completion of the Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program. Central West communities are better … Read More...

Canowindra To Host Rabobank Succession Planning Session

5 August, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Canowindra-based farmers have the opportunity to increase their knowledge to assist with family farm succession and business transition at an upcoming complimentary information session. Hosted by … Read More...

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Special Interests

Rural Australians Urged To Speak Up Before Reaching Breaking Point

22 July, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Australian rural and regional communities have a long history of supporting the nation and each other. Now, as financial pressures, isolation and uncertainty continue to weigh heavily on many people … Read More...

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Regional NSW Ambulance Staff Recognised For Outstanding Service And Bravery

15 July, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

  NSW Ambulance staff from across the Central West have been recognised for their unwavering service, bravery and dedication at a special awards ceremony in Orange. Among the award recipients was … Read More...

Steph Cooke MP at the Seniors Week High Tea in Cowra (2026).

Applications Open To Celebrate Seniors In 2027

15 July, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Steph Cooke MP at the Seniors Week High Tea in Cowra (2026). Applications are now open for the 2027 NSW Seniors Festival Program with a share of $200,000 available to support events and celebrate … Read More...

One In 10 Babies Develop Food Allergies: New App Helps Parents Put Prevention Advice Into Practice

1 July, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

With food allergies now affecting one in 10 Australian babies, many parents are trying to balance growing advice about early al­lergy prevention with understandable con­cerns about reactions. To help … Read More...

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Sport

Sporting Clubs Invited To Apply For Local Sport Grants

5 August, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Applications are now open for the NSW Government's Local Sport Grant Program, providing support for grassroots sporting clubs and associations. Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 are available to … Read More...

Men’s Bowls

5 August, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

What a great final of the minor pairs on Sunday! Newcomers to the competition, Lisa and Kieth Jones pushed Greg Chester and Marc Stevens all the way. Greg and Marc won 17/11 over the 21 ends and Marc … Read More...

Women’s Bowls

5 August, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

On Tuesday 4 August we held two club triples games. Betty Jenkins, Kris Cann and Di Mooney defeated Leanne Stevenson, Sue Slattery and Maureen Dart 31/3. Cierwen Jones, Jess Graves and Karen Cox def … Read More...

Men’s Bowls

29 July, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Two great games of Major Triples were played last weekend. On Saturday, Dool, Peter Taylor and Roger played Michael and Graham Traves and Brad Bourke. Dool’s team jumped out of the gates early … Read More...

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What's On

6 Aug

Canowindra Bowling Club Thursday afternoon social bowls from 2pm.

6 Aug

Canowindra Services Club Thursday Members Badge Draw $1,500. Happy hour 5 – 7pm.

7 Aug

The Bendoc Philharmonic presents Jonathon Glonck Solo Violin, 7pm at Rosnay Cellar Door, Rivers Road. Tickets $30, Concession $20, under 18 free at www.rosnay.com.au/product/jonathon-glonek/#

7 Aug

Canowindra Bowls Club Friday night meat raffles and badge draw of $500 up for grabs.

7 Aug

Canowindra Services Club Friday night meat raffles 7pm to 8.30pm plus Members Badge Draw. 1st draw $400, 2nd draw $400, 3rd draw $400. Happy hour 5 – 7pm.

9 Aug

Canowindra Bowls Club Sunday meat raffles and badge draw of $850 up for grabs. Major Jackpot at 7pm.

12 Aug

Canowindra Bowls Club Wednesday badge draw $450 up for grabs.

23 Aug

Seeker Markets – the Central West’s fashion market, third event at Perennialle Plants, Canowindra. More info: www.seekermarkets.com.au

1-31Aug

Africa Comes to Canowindra: Sue Hodge presents an art show based on her African adventure at Rosnay Organic Cellar Door, Rivers Road for the month of August. For more information call 0419 571 765.

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, 9am-11am Friday morning

Ongoing

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

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous meeting at 2pm every Saturday, Orana House 32 Ferguson St Canowindra.

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. Info at: heal.itmatters.com.au or call Pascale 0458 698 460.

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

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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