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Paytens Bridge Load Limit Returned To 42.5 Tonnes: From Monday 21 July the load limit on Paytens Bridge, 11km southwest of Eugowra, will return to 42.5 tonnes. However, a three-metre reduced lane width will remain in place due to the Bailey bridge remaining in place to support the bridge structure. An ongoing reduced speed limit of 10km/hr while crossing the bridge will be in place. Vehicles over three metres wide travelling between Eugowra and Lachlan Valley Way will not be able to use Paytens Bridge Road and will need to detour via Casuarina Drive to Gooloogong.

Grab A Bargain This Weekend: Whether you’re looking to grab a bargain or search­ing for a treasure, the popular annual Canowindra Swap Meet is the place to be this Sunday, 3 August at the Canowindra Showground. Gates open at 6:30am, with an entry fee of $5. The annual swap meet is the biggest fundraiser the Canowindra Pony Club holds, with the proceeds going directly to the running costs for the club.

Refalo Free Range Pork Farm Shop Opening At Rosnay: David and Sarah Refalo of Refalo Free Range Pork are cur­rently setting up a shop inside the Rosnay Organic Wines cellar door. Their fresh and frozen pork and delicious smallgoods will all be available from the cellar door daily. The opening date has not yet been set, but when we will keep you posted on this excit­ing new development.

Grant Writing Essentials: Craft Winning Applications: TenderPlus is hosting an online grant writing masterclass. The we­binar will focus on strengthening clarity, structure and impact in your grant writing, to ensure submissions are persuasive and professional. The webinar will be held 121pm; 6 August and costs $50. Register at https://www.tenderplusconsulting.com.au/mybusiness/p/grantwriting

AgriTourism Summit: Registrations are open for the second annual AgriTourism Summit, to be held in Orange from 12-13th August. The two-day event will feature in­sights from industry leaders, farmer-led panel discussions and valuable network­ing opportunities designed to inspire, edu­cate, and enhance agritourism offerings for all attendees. Focusing on the theme of, ‘AgriTourism Unlocked: Harvesting New Opportunities’, the summit will dive into the untapped potential of agritourism in Australia and help to provide a sustainable path for the future of our rural communities. For More information and to register go to: agritourismsummit.org