A report has been released that shows Australia has enormous potential for grazing sheep and growing fruits and vegetables under solar panels, but better planning, more research and targeted … [Read more...]
Canowindra Christmas Markets Delight Crowds
The rain held off on Friday night the 24th of November, the crowds came out, and Gaskill Street came alive with 52 stall holders lining the awnings and the main street for the first annual Christmas … [Read more...]
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
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...]
Catholic Church Closures
The Cathlolic Diocese of Bathurst have announced the permanent closure of three local churches for worship, inluding St Malachy’s, Gooloogong, St Brigid’s, Woodstock and St Vincent’s, Wyangala. The … [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...]