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Award Recognitions For Tommy

21 October, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Tommy Jeffs with his Local Heroes Award.

Award Recognitions For Tommy: Congratulations to Tommy Jeffs on receiving a Local Heroes Award – Special Commendation for his work in Canowindra at the NSW Tidy Towns Awards, presented by Keep Australia Beautiful NSW. The award was announced at Saturday’s award ceremony in Orange. As Tommy was at his birthday party on the same night, he was presented the award by Lions Club representative, Roger Smith at his party as a bit of a surprise. Well done Tommy!

Cabonne Community Assistance Program (CCAP) Do you have a project that will make a lasting difference in your community? The Cabonne Community Assistance Program (CCAP) provides funding to eligible not-for-profit organisations for projects that strengthen and enhance Cabonne’s towns and villages. Applications close on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 5pm. For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/Council/Communications-and-Public-Notices/Latest-News-and-Public-Notices/Cabonne-Community-Assistance-Program-CCAP-2026

Power Outage This Sunday: The entire town of Canowindra will be affected by a power outage this Sunday 25 October from 8.30am – 4pm. The Canowindra Bowling Club, Services Club and IGA will remain open for business on these days.

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia: PCFA’s Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses provide a quality of specialist nursing care and tailored support that is unmatched in Australia. That’s why we cannot accept the Australian Government’s decision to end funding for our Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service from 1 July 2027. We are calling on the Australian Government to reverse its decision.

Become a Road Safety Hero: Are you ready to show up and make an impact on your local community? Transport For NSW are currently seeking a part time School Crossing Supervisor at Canowindra Public School. Shifts fall between the school zone hours of 8:15am – 9:15am and 2:45pm – 3:45pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon. You will receive an hourly rate along with superannuation, and you will also be compensated during school holidays from Terms 1 to 3. Apply at: https://jobs.transport.nsw.gov.au/job/Canowindra-School-Crossing-Supervisor-Canowindra-Public-School-NSW-2804/1362998766

Become a road safety hero today!

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