A friendly reminder that there are only five weeks to go until Christmas! The festive season is a time of celebration, family, friends and belonging. It’s a busy time, with friends and family … [Read more...]
The Extraordinary Life Of A Journo
This week we say goodbye to our reporter, Derek Maitland, who is leaving the Phoenix team. Derek grew up in Essex, England and had a culture shock when he moved with his family to Australia in the … [Read more...]
It’s D Day on Friday 14th November for “Pattie”
“ Pattie” and eleven of the Canowindra High School students who designed her shared a moment of triumph at the Age of Fishes Museum this week. The creatively decorated fibreglass cow was chosen for … [Read more...]
Our Local Daroo Award Finalists…
Eddys Of Canowindra Eddys Of Canowindra has been nominated for Excellence in accommodation in this year’s Daroo Awards. It’s a historically restored convent, full of unique character and country … [Read more...]
Halloween Night!
It was a great night on Friday at The Royal for All Hallows Eve. Steph, John and the bar staff dressed up for the occasion and all worked hard to provide the witches, skeletons, spooky twins and all … [Read more...]
Shop Your Socks Off For The School!
On Wednesday 19th November from 6pm to 9pm Kim Lowe Interiors will be hosting, in conjunction with Canowindra Public School P & C Association, a Christmas Shopping night. Please come along and … [Read more...]
New Meat Mart Coming To Town
A Meat Mart is coming to Canowindra, courtesy of Tablelands Premier Meats. Stephen Tamplin, owner, wants to provide produce that’s as organic as possible. All the animals processed for Tablelands are … [Read more...]
Local MPs At Loggerheads Over Dam Funding Media Quote
The proposal for a new 90,000-megalitre dam at Needles Gap has come under focus once again with the state member for Orange, Andrew Gee bluntly quashing a newspaper report, quoting federal MP John … [Read more...]
Ben Hall Movie On The Horizon?
Production of the much-anticipated movie, “The Legend of Ben Hall,” has reached the point where a pilot of the first draft is being released in a matter of days from now to attract funding for a major … [Read more...]
Open Gardens Day Raises $3,000 For Skate Park Upgrade
A combination of three months’ hard work and this year’s beautiful spring weather combined to make Canowindra’s annual Open Gardens Day a fruitful success last weekend. The event not only spotlighted … [Read more...]