The definition of a hangover is “the experience of various unpleasant physiological and psychological effects following consumption of alcoholic beverages that is generally characterized by a feeling … [Read more...]
Book Review…”How To Get There” By Maggie MacKellar
In Maggie Mackellar's acclaimed previous memoir When It Rains, she told of her moving to the Orange district after Maggie's vibrant young husband, father to a five-year-old daughter and an unborn son, … [Read more...]
Green Thumb….Hedges
One of the most frequent questions I get asked in the nursery is, “what is the best plant for creating a hedge?” Whether it’s for privacy, wind protection, aesthetics or creating formal “rooms” in … [Read more...]
The Regional Cook….Saffron And Garlic Soup
Cream Of Garlic And Saffron Soup Did you know that saffron is picked from a certain type of crocus flower? Or that the Romans would sleep with expensive pillows stuffed full of the precious spice to … [Read more...]
Men’s Shed Gets Involved To Help Camp Quality
The President of the Men’s Shed, Warwick Bowd, presented Roy White with a cheque for $100 at Canowindra Pre-school last week. The money will go towards Camp Quality, a charity that helps children with … [Read more...]
Be Entertained….This September
Image: The cast rehearsing for Henvy V Support The Clark’s If you’re not sure how to spend your weekend, spend it helping a family in need. Head to the Services Club on Saturday at 6pm for a … [Read more...]
Big Plans For Canowindra’s Food And Wine Fest
Major changes are in the wind for next year’s 100-Mile Dinner in Canowindra following a move by the organisers, Canowindra@Home, to go it alone without Taste Orange involvement. Plans call for the … [Read more...]
Fields Of Gold For Local Farmers This Summer
It doesn’t take much more than a quick drive to Orange, Molong or Cowra to see why our Canowindra region farmers are beaming with satisfaction at the moment. The vivid yellow swathes of healthy … [Read more...]
Banjo Paterson…More Than A Poet
In memory of a the man who brought us Waltzing Matilda 12 members of the Sydney Bush Music Club, along with their instruments, will be travelling to the “Banjo Patterson…More than a Poet” Exhibition … [Read more...]
Canowindra Kids Thrilled By The Psaltery, Hurdy-Gurdy And “Thumb Piano”
Do you know what an “Islamic guitar” is? Or a South African “thumb piano? Or perhaps a “triangle with strings”? A lot of Canowindra’s schoolkids can tell you a lot about them after experiencing the … [Read more...]