Kevin Whalan, past editor of the Canowindra Star, told his story to The Phoenix a few weeks ago. Kevin is releasing his memoirs later this year and has shared a couple of cracking photos of a life … [Read more...]
New Booking System For Field Days
The Australian National Field Days (ANFD) has a 70 year tradition of innovation and 2021 is no exception, after last year’s cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the three-day format … [Read more...]
Protecting A Threatened Species Unique To Our Region
In December 2019, the large Gosper’s Mountain bushfire threatened the township of Lithgow and burnt nine of the twenty-one known Purple Copper Butterfly sites in the Lithgow area. While previous … [Read more...]
Perennialle Perfection
On a perfect autumn day, a once empty 29 Gaskill Street bustled again with chatter, music and the comforting hum of a coffee machine. Having heard rumours of incredible coffee, I walked up to the old … [Read more...]
A Country Welcome
Tommy Jeffs is busy preparing for the biggest event of the year: the Canowindra International Balloon Challenge. As Patron of the event, he can be seen bustling down the streets, ensuring shops … [Read more...]
ANZAC Day Service
6am: Canowindra RSL Sub-Branch would like to encourage the community to participate in RSL Australia’s initiative “Light Up The Dawn” at home. This allows participants to take a moment out the front … [Read more...]
Letters – Lions Club
Dear Editor, I was very disappointed to hear the Lions Club will not be at the Cabonne Community Balloon Glow. When I discovered the amount of money they had to pay, I totally understand why. In … [Read more...]
Autumn Aerial Wild Dog Baiting Program
Central Tablelands Local Land Services wish to advise that a wild dog control program will be undertaken from 3 to 16 May 2021. The program will involve aerial baiting using 1080 manufactured … [Read more...]
Making The Most Of It At Moyne
On Friday afternoons at Moyne Aged Care Centre, residents mark the end of the week with a non-alcoholic beverage, an ice cream sundae and popcorn during their happy hour. “We used to go to our … [Read more...]
Building The World Over
Growing up in Dubbo, Adam Sunderland was always intrigued by the army. “I have a passion for helping out and doing my part for the country,” he said. When he joined the army, he went in with a … [Read more...]