When Michael and Shelley Ovenstone moved their family from central Bathurst to a property in The Lagoon in 2014, they were hit with the harsh reality that no council waste services existed in the … [Read more...]
Bringing The Blues To The Belubula
Though the banks of the Belubula are a far cry from the bayous of the Deep South, Canowindra will welcome signature southern sounds when Aussie musician Mitch Grainger “brings the blues to Canowindra” … [Read more...]
Reserve Your Spot For ANZAC Day
The Canowindra RSL Sub-Branch advises that locals wanting to attend the ANZAC Day Service at Memorial Park at 10am on 25 April, must reserve seating through the Canowindra Newsagency or the Canowindra … [Read more...]
Following In His Father’s Footsteps
When Beau Wheeldon competed in the State Little Athletics, he was literally running in his father’s footsteps. He won the under 10s 100 metre sprint, some 35 years after his dad, Marc Wheeldon, earned … [Read more...]
The Canowindra Star’s One-Man Show
As Kevin Whalan’s 90th birthday approached, his daughter Susan knew exactly what to get him. Kevin, who had begun compiling his memoirs, enjoyed spinning yarns about his time as the editor of the … [Read more...]
Come Join The Yum
A Taste Of Canowindra is back for another cracking event in 2021. The day long festival is part of Orange’s F.O.O.D Week and will take place on Saturday, 17 April. The event provides locals and … [Read more...]
Montrose House
Hello readers and welcome to this month's column, Goodness me! The town has been so busy with such beautiful weather! Easter Saturday, I had a very elegant luncheon to celebrate Cass Bennet’s … [Read more...]
Better Roads On Way For Cabonne
Cabonne Shire is set to benefit from a funding boost through the Fixing Local Roads program, courtesy of the Australian and NSW Governments. Cabonne’s Borenore Road from Bradleys Road intersection … [Read more...]
Easter Colouring Competition Winners
The Canowindra Phoenix collected nearly 50 entries in our annual Easter colouring-in competition. Thank you to all the eager children who applied with their wonderful work. Three prizes were donated … [Read more...]
Footrot: What You Need To Know
Our district vets are still diagnosing new cases of virulent footrot and with recent rain and lowering temperatures creating spread conditions, it is a timely reminder for all sheep producers to … [Read more...]