Tom, nicknamed “Poppa” by his granddaughter Shyanne, has lived in Canowindra for 13 years. He moved back here after living in the Gooloogong area because he’s always loved country town living and … [Read more...]
New app helps farmers prioritise safety
Australian farmers have been handed a new tool to help streamline safety induction procedures for new employees. A free phone app for iphone and Android has been launched to coincide with the … [Read more...]
Spotlight On Medical … Why The Long Face?
Mental Illnesses are arguably the most difficult to come to terms with because they are an invisible force that lurk inside the mind. If someone complains of feeling depressed they’ll most likely be … [Read more...]
Showground Awarded $73,000 For New Multi-Function Sheep Pavilion
Canowindra Showground is heading for its first big upgrade in a while with almost $73,000 earmarked for the replacement of its Sheep Pavilion. The money - $72,986 to be exact - is coming from the … [Read more...]
Meeting explains Kendal Street redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Kendal Street into a pedestrian and shopper-friendly precinct was the topic of a recent stakeholders meeting for affected businesses and property-owners at Cowra Council. The … [Read more...]
Be Entertained
Rustic Notions in Cargo are holding an Open Mic Night on Sunday 31st August. The idea began two months ago when a local band called the Honey Dripping Mud Skippers (how can they not achieve fame with … [Read more...]
Green Thumb … Backyard Fruit Trees
Fru We are hearing that growing more of our own tucker will be one of the trends of the future, so planting a few fruit trees in our backyards or even establishing a small orchard of dwarf fruit … [Read more...]
Making your own chicken stock
Nothing beats homemade stock. Good quality stock makes a massive difference to the taste and quality of our cooking, particularly winter soups & braises. Stock is the liquid obtained from slow … [Read more...]
Book Worm … ‘Undaunted, from Clearance Diver to Mercenary’
‘Undaunted, from Clearance Diver to Mercenary’ is an autobiography by Hugh ‘Obi’ O’Brien, who grew up on a farm in Young, NSW. His lacklustre performance in both sporting and academic endeavours … [Read more...]
Common Questions in The Wellness Corner
Some of the most common questions & queries I hear in clinic are along the lines of “how can I help raise a healthier family?”, “I don’t think I will be able to work as long as I need to”, or “I … [Read more...]