Andrew Purcell, a prominent figure in Canowindra society throughout the 1920’s and 30’s, has largely faded from the annals of local history. His great wealth generated through lucerne production … [Read more...]
Come Door Knocking This Weekend
Each year, at the end of May, the Salvos hold their Red Shield Appeal, asking members of the Australian public to support their work. The Red Shield is a familiar symbol of The Salvation Army and it … [Read more...]
Ready, Set, Race!
Greg Cattell became a horse trainer at 19 and has now been training horses for over 30 years. Originally from Leeton, the Cowra based trainer is backing Head and Shoulders in this week’s Cowra Harness … [Read more...]
Raffia & Co
Raffia & Co is quickly becoming a go-to boutique for retail therapy as word spreads about the unique range of giftware and women’s fashion accessories available. Lisa Schaefer is the brains behind … [Read more...]
Tree Cut Short On Short Street
A 100-year-old gum tree met with a chainsaw on Tuesday as large branches were felled across Short Street. Locals have voiced strong opinions about the removal of the tree, with Terry Mooney, who lives … [Read more...]
Great Potential For Railway Precinct Park
Arthur Falconer and a group of five others met on Tuesday at the Services Club to discuss the railway precinct park project. Ross Cleary of the Historical Society, architect Dylan Gower and Lions … [Read more...]
Cabonne Keeping Options Open
Cabonne Council is open to the possibility that they may have to lodge an appeal and seek an injunction to prevent the proclamation of a merger with Orange and Blayney Councils should its legal … [Read more...]
An Ex-Straw-Dinary House
Nick and Katy Henry are currently in the process of creating an extra special house near Moorbel made from completely natural materials. The internal walls are cob (a mix of water, soil and straw) and … [Read more...]
Get Your Dream Home With Kitome
You usually only get one chance to design your dream home, so it’s important than everything is done right, down to the last detail. The Australian owned and operated Kitome has been helping … [Read more...]
A Great Walk For A Great Cause
Anne-Maree Randell, Caitlin Lymbery and Stuart Pasfield have been on a very long walk for a very good cause over the past two weeks. The three family members are aiming to walk all the way from … [Read more...]