The Canowindra Country Women’s Association (CWA) rejoiced last week when they received a $7,500 grant to create an accessible entrance and side pathway at the CWA hall. What might seem like a … [Read more...]
War History Captured In Colourful Portraits
When the RSL Sub-Branch identified a need to repaint the four military faces at Memorial Park, secretary Christine McIlvain knew exactly who to call. Local artist, Sue Hodge received the call and … [Read more...]
Celebrating A Centenary Of Care
On a brisk and windy May day in Canowindra last week, a small group gathered to remember the laying of the foundation stone for what would become the Canowindra Soldiers Memorial Hospital 100 years … [Read more...]
Hair-Raising Dancers Succeed
A buzz of excitement swept the playground of Canowindra Public School this week, following great success at the Cowra Eisteddfod last Thursday. Students from grades three to six brought their … [Read more...]
Government Scurries To Placate Farmers
After six months, the NSW Government finally announced a financial support plan to combat the ever-growing mouse plague. The $50 million “mouse trap” package includes complimentary grain treatment for … [Read more...]
Tractors Back To Trek For Charity
While the dust had not yet settled from the Balloon Challenge, last weekend saw Central West Charity Tractor Trek group host their annual twenty-four hour tractor marathon in aid of Little Wings. In … [Read more...]
Tigers Tigers Burning Bright
Canowindra loves its footy. For one hundred years, the game has been played by the Canowindra Rugby League Club, the mighty Tigers. Make that one hundred and one years. Despite footy mania never … [Read more...]
Arbitrary Decision Leads To Lofty Legacy
It was an arbitrary decision which changed the course of Canowindra’s history and forever linked our little town with hot air ballooning. “A Sydney University group started ballooning in … [Read more...]
Building The World Over
Growing up in Dubbo, Adam Sunderland was always intrigued by the army. “I have a passion for helping out and doing my part for the country,” he said. When he joined the army, he went in with a … [Read more...]
Balloons Return To Canowindra
After being put on hold in 2020, the Canowindra International Balloon Challenge is back and better than ever, with a new group of people ready to revolutionise the event and refocus it on the … [Read more...]