A statewide survey has found that 95% of patients who were admitted into rural hospitals in the Western NSW Local Health District rated their care as “very good” or “good.” Chief Executive for the … [Read more...]
Scholarships To Benefit Country Students
Three different scholarships are available to support country students to take up higher education, including with a regional higher education provider. Minister for Decentralisation and Region-al … [Read more...]
Montrose House
Hello readers and welcome to this month's column! Winter is definitely here! It is nice to have all the fires going at Montrose. I have had a few birthday lunches and dinners. One group from … [Read more...]
A Hall For All
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...]
Local Land Services Feral Pig Sampling
Over the last two years, our vet and biosecurity teams have been working on a project that is a little different to what they usually do. The teams set out to determine the risk posed by feral pigs … [Read more...]
Great Western Highway Upgrade Powering Ahead
Construction on the game-changing Great Western Highway upgrade between Katoomba and Lithgow is on track to start next year, with the Australian and New South Wales Governments now committing funding … [Read more...]
Call On Community To Use Mice Pesticides Carefully
The mouse plague has not only been devastating for farmers and households, but the pesticides are sadly starting to take its toll on wildlife. Locals will have seen scores of dead native birds … [Read more...]
Local Legend Recognised In Queen’s Birthday Honours
David Cullane, known around town for his service to Australia as a war vetran and vital role in the RSL Sub-Branch, was awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. … [Read more...]
Practical Q&A With Cabonne Council
The Canowindra Business Chamber and Progress Association are extending an invite to all Canowindra residents to their June monthly meeting to discuss the future of our town. Billed as a “practical … [Read more...]
$50,000 On Way For Local Palliative Care
The community of Canowindra will soon benefit from refurbishments to palliative care facilities at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital thanks to a $50,000 boost from the NSW Government. Member for … [Read more...]