This Friday night, 24th November, the Canowindra Progress Association is proudly hosting the first annual Christmas Market to take place along Gaskill Street, to kick- off the Christmas celebrations … [Read more...]
Drought Ready And Resilient Fund To Ease Burden On Farmers
The Minns Labor Government is investing in the readiness and resilience of the states agriculture industry, with the creation of a $250 million Drought Ready and Resilient Fund (DRRF). This Fund will … [Read more...]
Community Wellbeing Grants Deliver Support For Flood-Affected Central West Communities
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Western and Far West NSW can now apply for funding to support rural communities that have been affected by recent natural disasters. Grants will … [Read more...]
Vale Dr Alex Ritchie
It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of renowned Palaeontologist Dr Alex Ritchie, Research Fellow, Australian Museum and Emeritus faculty, Australian National University. In 1955, … [Read more...]
The Next Generation Of Agricultural Leaders On The Horizon
To support the future prosperity of Australian agriculture and rural communities, the 2024 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship, which aims to support the next generation of industry leaders, is now open … [Read more...]
Finns Store – A New Beginning
Thirteen years ago, Jackie and Geoff Yeo embarked on a folly which turned into a love of Canowindra and country, when they purchased and restored the historic Finns Store. It was 2010 NSW was … [Read more...]
45 Years And Still Going Strong
On 28th November 1978, a young and keen John Lawrence purchased the local grocery store in Canowindra from Merv and May Ewers. Fast forward 45 years and we now have the bustling IGA store, that is a … [Read more...]
Remembrance Day Draws Record Crowd
On Saturday, 11th November appoximately 100 people attended Canowindra's Remembrance Day service in Memorial Park, as the nation paused for a minute's silence, to reflect on the sacrifice of the … [Read more...]
Grazing Stubble?
With harvest kicking off around the Central West, many producers will be looking to utilise stubble paddocks or failed crops as a feed option for livestock. Sheep grazing stubbles are highly … [Read more...]
A Barking Success
A fantastic display of skill and stockmanship was on show at the Canowindra Showground on Saturday 4th November, with over 150 competitors vying for the position of 'top dog' at the Canowindra Yard … [Read more...]