At the end of last term, six fabulous swimmers from Canowindra Public School went off to Sydney to compete in the PSSA Swimming Championship at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre at Homebush. They were … [Read more...]
Remembering HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh – 10 June 1921 – 9 April 2021
Following the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the Canowindra community is reflecting on his extraordinary life. Some locals have had the good fortune to meet the Prince. Dot Pfeiffer … [Read more...]
The Missing Stathis Cup
The search is underway to track down the elusive Stathis Cup which was played for by local rugby league teams in the 1920s to 1930s. With family connections to the lost trophy, John Minchin has … [Read more...]
Anzac Day Spirit To Continue In 2021
By The Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel ANZAC Day is the most sacred day of commemoration on the Australian calendar. It provides all … [Read more...]
The Way We Were – ANZAC Edition: Lest We Forget
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When Michael and Shelley Ovenstone moved their family from central Bathurst to a property in The Lagoon in 2014, they were hit with the harsh reality that no council waste services existed in the … [Read more...]
Bringing The Blues To The Belubula
Though the banks of the Belubula are a far cry from the bayous of the Deep South, Canowindra will welcome signature southern sounds when Aussie musician Mitch Grainger “brings the blues to Canowindra” … [Read more...]
Reserve Your Spot For ANZAC Day
The Canowindra RSL Sub-Branch advises that locals wanting to attend the ANZAC Day Service at Memorial Park at 10am on 25 April, must reserve seating through the Canowindra Newsagency or the Canowindra … [Read more...]
Our Little Bloke – Beau Wheeldon
How old are you? 10 How long have you lived in or around Canowindra? My whole life. What do you like most about living in Canowindra? I like being close to my family and cousins. We get to visit … [Read more...]
Following In His Father’s Footsteps
When Beau Wheeldon competed in the State Little Athletics, he was literally running in his father’s footsteps. He won the under 10s 100 metre sprint, some 35 years after his dad, Marc Wheeldon, earned … [Read more...]