When Dr David McGrath visited the Flinders Ranges and laid eyes on its Ediacaran and Cambrian fossils, he was instantly enamoured. “I was gobsmacked by them,” David said. “I thought they were … [Read more...]
Local Dog On The Silver Screen
Any dog lover will tell you that a dog can change your life. Trudi Houston is no different, even going so far as to write and direct a film inspired by the life of her beloved Border Collie, Jack … [Read more...]
Not Your Nanna’s Meals On Wheels
Sarah Grant has seen a lot of growth in her time working with Meals on Wheels (MOW) in Canowindra. “When I first started, we were funded for 2,000-3,000 meals per year. We now provide over 15,000 … [Read more...]
More Than A Debutante Ball
Eight Canowindra High School (CHS) girls were presented at the 50th Annual Canowindra Debutante Ball last Saturday night. After postponing the ball for a year, the girls were excited to make their … [Read more...]
St Eddie’s Versus Goliath
In an effort of biblical proportions, St Edward’s Catholic School swept the Southern Regional Catholic School Carnival, earning highest point scorer and winning the aggregate trophy despite their … [Read more...]
1.8 Million Reasons To Play
Sports in Canowindra received a massive boost on Tuesday morning, when NSW Nationals Upper House MP, Sam Farraway announced that Canowindra Oval would be receiving $1,826,747 of government funds to … [Read more...]
Vintage Header Still Good To Go
It has been 62 years since it was made, yet Sam Gavin’s 1959 John Deere Model 42 header has still got it! Last Monday, members of the Canowindra Vintage Tractor Club (CVTC) and a group of local … [Read more...]
I Just Wanted A Haircut: Socceroo’s Great Shave
Rhyan Grant, Canowindra boy turned Socceroo, is using his fame for a good cause. Rhyan has been playing for Sydney FC for 13 years and has been honoured to play for the Socceroos, though he is quite … [Read more...]
Mind Your Mental Health
A free workshop on mental health and wellbeing will be held this Saturday at the Canowindra Services Club at 10am. Rural Minds, a subsidiary of Rural and Remote Mental Health, is running a … [Read more...]
Punching Above Our Weight
Canowindra has distinguished itself this Australia Day with four Order of Australia Medals (OAM) being granted to Canowindra locals, making up a whopping two-thirds of the total Order of Australia … [Read more...]