Local lady Sally Wallace is currently in training for the World Triathlon Championships. The event, which will be held on an island off the coast of Mexico in September, has a World Age Group category … [Read more...]
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War Stories: 19th July 2016 is the centenary of the battle of Fromelles, the first action of Australian troops on the Western Front in WWI. It is the biggest loss of life of Australians in any one … [Read more...]
40 Years As A CPA
David Bigg has reason to celebrate this week following being recognised as a Certified Practising Accountant for 40 years. David has been awarded a 40 year membership pin from CPA Australia in … [Read more...]
PJL Parkes Open For Business!
PJL have recently purchased Parkes Heavy Mechanical Repairs, allowing them the opportunity to expand their capabilities and become a major shutdown supplier, infrastructure maintenance and … [Read more...]
Then and Now – Canowindra Post Office
In 1847, pound keeper Japhet White was Canowindra’s first postmaster when an unofficial office opened in the store next to the inn, now marked by the monument in South Canowindra. Mails for … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor…
The Editor, I always enjoy Bob Sherwood’s letters. It would be easier if Bob checked the fine print as I did, of the Legislation which altered the whole voting procedure in the Senate, to … [Read more...]
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Go Canowindra Balloon Challenge! On Friday Canowindra Balloon Challenge were announced as a finalist in the Regional Tourism Awards, formerly known as the Inland Tourism Awards, in the Festivals and … [Read more...]
Rosnay Wins Winestate National Award
The third annual NASAA (National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia) and Winestate organic wine judging took place recently and local owner of Rosnay Organic Wines, Sam Statham, took … [Read more...]
Andrew Gee New Member for Calare
Andrew Gee has comfortably secured the seat of Calare following Saturday’s elections. Andrew said on ABC on Saturday night, after the seat was declared “I am very humbled by the strong vote of … [Read more...]
Local Tyre Service Forges Ahead
We dropped in to see the team at Canowindra Tyre Service this week to see what they can offer to Canowindra locals and the surrounding areas. It’s been six months since owners Alison and Tom Stephens … [Read more...]