Cabonne Council, like many regional councils across NSW and Australia, has found it increasingly difficult to achieve financial sustainability and meet the integrated Planning and Reporting … [Read more...]
Baroquefest 2026 Tickets Now On Sale
Canowindra is proving once again why it is the cultural heartbeat of the Central West and the town is already tuning up for its September major annual highlight: Baroquefest. Though the festival … [Read more...]
Canowindra International Balloon Challenge Smashes Records
Canowindra has officially cemented its status as the ballooning capital of Australia following the spectacular conclusion of the Canowindra International Balloon Challenge. The nine-day festival … [Read more...]
Canowindra Braces For A Blockbuster Balloon Weekend
It has been a magical week so far in the Balloon Capital of Australia, as the 2026 Canowindra International Balloon Challenge transforms our historic town into a kaleidoscope of colour. Thousands of … [Read more...]
The Sky Is The Limit: Canowindra’s Nine Days Of Magic Returns
From 11 to 19 April, the Canowindra International Balloon Challenge returns for 2026. For nine days, our historic town transforms into the "Balloon Capital of Australia," offering a spectacle that … [Read more...]
Canowindra Butchery BBQ Masters And Street Party Returns
The wait is almost over! From 11 - 19 April, the skies above our historic town will transform into a kaleidoscope of colour as the 2026 Canowindra International Balloon Challenge returns. While … [Read more...]
Get Ready To Party: Furnace And The Fundamentals Are Back!
Dust off your dancing shoes and clear your calendar—the Canowindra International Balloon Challenge is bringing the ultimate party to town! On Friday, April 17, the 2026 festival spirits will soar as … [Read more...]
Cabonne Seniors Expo To Showcase Aged Care Services
Older residents across the Cabonne region will have a valuable opportunity to learn more about the services available to support them at the upcoming Cabonne Seniors Expo, proudly hosted by Cabonne … [Read more...]
A Great Night Of Australian Music
Canowwindra residents are in for a treat on Friday 20 March, as Golden guitar winning singer/songwriter, Matt Scullion, comes to Canowindra for a night of Australiana songs and stories. Matt has a … [Read more...]
Captain Barnacles Swim Challenge For Sick Kids
Last month Russell Hodge aka Captain Barnacles, completed the Starlight Children's Foundation February Swim Challenge, swimming an impressive 36km, which equates to 1,440 laps of the Canowindra … [Read more...]