Will Ward caught a carp at the Belubula River with his cousin Alexander Beard over the Easter weekend. He used corn kernels and was his first ever catch, and was very excited! We had 3 entries this … [Read more...]
Solemnity, Colour and Celebration at Canowindra’s ANZAC Day Event
It’s held every year, and it’s been so for the past 99 years. And even today, the Anzac Day commemoration arouses such emotion, such a mix of solemnity, ritual, colour and celebration that its … [Read more...]
Business Chamber Update
This month’s Canowindra Business Chamber was well attended with a full agenda. Cheryl Newsom presented a Community Bank update with over $250,000 pledged by our community to … [Read more...]
“Brilliant” Balloon Challenge Spawns New Club to Train Pilots and Crews
In the wake of Canowindra’s brilliant success with its first international status Balloon Challenge, organisers have launched a completely new club in association with balloonists in Canberra to train … [Read more...]
Junior Soccer kicks off this Saturday
This Saturday sees the start of the junior soccer season at Edgell Park. Team lists are shown below but may be subject to change. The teams have been organised and reviewed based on the Club’s … [Read more...]
Canowindra Light Horseman Part of the Gallipoli Legend
It was a long way from Canowindra to the rugged cliffs at Gallipoli, but that’s the challenge Charlie Grimshaw faced just eight months after joining the army. A labourer prior to enlistment, he … [Read more...]
#itouchmyself Project
Australia’s greatest female singers have united to transform Chrissy Amphlett’s “I Touch Myself” into a breast health awareness anthem. Almost one year ago, Australian musical legend, Chrissy … [Read more...]
Record Crowds Expected at Local Anzac Day Commemoration
With extra crowds in town for the final events of the Balloon Challenge, the Anzac Day commemoration in Canowindra on Friday is expected to be one of the biggest on record. With the Anzac … [Read more...]
Balloon Challenge Achieves A-OK First Launch As International Event
As Canowindra’s Balloon Challenge went on its own for the first time as a certified international event this week, Mary Anderson recalled the event’s pioneering days when local farmers and their … [Read more...]
Jersey Signed by Israel Folau Donated
There will be a raffle held by the Canowindra Rugby Union Club, which will draw a major prize – a jersey signed by the famous Rugby Union player Israel Folau in order to raise funds for the … [Read more...]