As Kevin Whalan’s 90th birthday approached, his daughter Susan knew exactly what to get him. Kevin, who had begun compiling his memoirs, enjoyed spinning yarns about his time as the editor of the … [Read more...]
Balloons Return To Canowindra
After being put on hold in 2020, the Canowindra International Balloon Challenge is back and better than ever, with a new group of people ready to revolutionise the event and refocus it on the … [Read more...]
Come Join The Yum
A Taste Of Canowindra is back for another cracking event in 2021. The day long festival is part of Orange’s F.O.O.D Week and will take place on Saturday, 17 April. The event provides locals and … [Read more...]
Montrose House
Hello readers and welcome to this month's column, Goodness me! The town has been so busy with such beautiful weather! Easter Saturday, I had a very elegant luncheon to celebrate Cass Bennet’s … [Read more...]
Better Roads On Way For Cabonne
Cabonne Shire is set to benefit from a funding boost through the Fixing Local Roads program, courtesy of the Australian and NSW Governments. Cabonne’s Borenore Road from Bradleys Road intersection … [Read more...]
Fossil Site In Safe Hands
When Dr David McGrath visited the Flinders Ranges and laid eyes on its Ediacaran and Cambrian fossils, he was instantly enamoured. “I was gobsmacked by them,” David said. “I thought they were … [Read more...]
Easter Colouring Competition Winners
The Canowindra Phoenix collected nearly 50 entries in our annual Easter colouring-in competition. Thank you to all the eager children who applied with their wonderful work. Three prizes were donated … [Read more...]
Animation Workshop For Kids
Canowindra Library will be hosting a school holiday workshop in partnership with animation experts Toonworld. Discover the exciting world of stop-motion animation and experience the magic of film … [Read more...]
Footrot: What You Need To Know
Our district vets are still diagnosing new cases of virulent footrot and with recent rain and lowering temperatures creating spread conditions, it is a timely reminder for all sheep producers to … [Read more...]
Working At The Canowindra Star
I spent twelve years or so at The Canowindra Star newspaper in the sixties which came out weekly (some would say weakly) and which serviced Canowindra and surrounding villages like Cargo, Eugowra, … [Read more...]