Dozens of clever Year 11 students from the Central West have been commended for excelling in science at the inaugural Victor Chang School Science Award ceremony. One of those students is … [Read more...]
Great Day for Public School Fete
Canowindra Public School held their annual fete on Friday, their major fundraiser for the year. The fete was a great success, with early estimates of fundraising around the $5,000 mark. The money … [Read more...]
We Will Remember Them
This year’s Remembrance Day service was held in Memorial Park, with a big turnout from the community to formally acknowledge the 97th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World … [Read more...]
Catch of the Week!
Sue Scifleet recently caught this 60cm cod on the Lachlan River. She kindly released it back “as it isn’t cod season”. Well done on this great catch Sue! Send us the photos of your best catch for the … [Read more...]
Christmas Lunch Doubts
The small committee that has been responsible for coordinating the Christmas Day Lunch for the last few years has reached a crisis point. Most of the members will be absent from the district over … [Read more...]
Shop Small Think Big
Shop Small – Think Big! Federal Member for Calare John Cobb launched Shop Small last week, an initiative to encourage people across the Central West to shop small this Christmas and support local … [Read more...]
Kid’s Funding
An announcement was made last week by the NSW Government that all preschools in the Orange electorate will be receiving a 2.5 per cent increase in funding in 2016, with some eligible for bonus … [Read more...]
A Glorious Garden Party
An incredible three hundred people attended the Canowindra Garden Club Garden Expo on the weekend at “Gayton”, the beautiful property of Mark and Anne Ward, with all proceeds going towards … [Read more...]
Town Farewells a Familiar Face
The Canowindra Services Club filled with well-wishers on Friday night, coming together for an evening of good food and fond memories in order to farewell Dr Kumar after 44 years of service. MC … [Read more...]
Merger Wars
According to Cabonne Council, a merger of Cabonne and Orange Councils would not provide any long-term benefit for the residents of either area, reaffirming its standalone position. “Both councils … [Read more...]