It is a truth universally acknowledged that 2020 did not go to plan and the changes brought about by a worldwide pandemic have impacted every part of daily life and community. Yet some are looking at … [Read more...]
Kindergarteners Are Go!
Some of Canowindra’s youngest citizens have launched themselves into the world, completing the first week of kindergarten. St Edwards Primary School has seven new kindy kids, four girls and three boys … [Read more...]
Yarn Round The Barbie For Men’s Health
Member for Orange Phil Donato MP continues his advocacy for men’s health and to reduce the incidence of suicide, and has now teamed up with men’s health charity Mr Perfect as the official host of … [Read more...]
Moorbel’s Markets Return
The Moorbel Markets are back for 2021 after a rocky 2020. “We missed eight months of trading our monthly markets which was a big blow. We got the last two in for the year and we’re starting fresh … [Read more...]
Managing Mice At Sowing
Everyone is aware of the high mouse numbers in our region. Producers will be seeing mouse holes in both crop and pasture paddocks. They may even be starting to see “craters” where foxes and pigs have … [Read more...]
Caution On Mice Contaminated Hay
District Veterinarian for Local Land Services, Jillian Kelly, has urged farmers to carefully consider mice contaminated hay saying, “The current heavy mice burdens mean that our precious hay stores … [Read more...]
Letters
Hello and a happy new year to all in Canowindra from Al and Deb Symons! We hit the road in December for Christmas with my brother at Woodgate near Bundaberg. We had a great time. From there we were … [Read more...]
Two National Medals For Canowindra Locals
Members of the NSW SES Canowindra unit, along with 16 other NSW Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers have been recognised at a special event in Orange last week. NSW Upper House MP Sam Farraway, … [Read more...]
Congratulations To Our Local Australia Day Winners
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR – TOMMY JEFFS Tommy is always there to lend a helping hand. During COVID, Tommy has made and delivered dozens of meals for the elderly or the sick and to Dr Ryan at … [Read more...]
Australia Approves Pfizer Vaccine
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. Federal Member for Calare and Minister for Decentralisation and … [Read more...]