Dear Editor,The start of the new year brings with it an array of opportunities. For us at the Salvos, it is an opportunity to reflect on the Christmas season that has just passed, and more … [Read more...]
Renewable Energy Transition
To the Editor,Re: Regional communities deserve respect and understanding during the renewable energy transition. Regional NSW is currently undergoing one of the fastest periods of … [Read more...]
The Perth Bears have entered the 2027 NRL Competition
Dear Madam,The Perth Bears have entered the 2027 NRL Competition. Over the holidays, via "Trove" [National Library of Australia] I read an article from the Orange Leader of 25/2/1929 on Jack Kelly, … [Read more...]
Mid Lachlan Landcare
Canowindra (caution please drive carefully) This afternoon leaving Canowindra to head towards Orange we came across approx 60 Superb Parrots right on the side of the road just after you head out of … [Read more...]
Wrap With Love News
Well done Everyone! We had 84 wraps of our last meeting with 11 more to be sewn up and labels sewn on. This brings the total for 2025 to 95. We did not reach the hundred we aimed for, but it was a … [Read more...]
A Very Bizarre Event From The Past
Dear Editor, In relation to the school's celebration I would like to recall for you a very bizarre event from the past that may be interesting to you and your readers. I went to the primary … [Read more...]
Wrap With Love
With two more meetings for 2025 to go we have produced 74 wraps. This means we only have to complete three more to reach the 2024 target of 77. Our numbers have been down in September with flu, a … [Read more...]
Thanks, Canowindra Hospital
After spending two lengthy periods in the Canowindra Hospital (eight weeks and six days, with a break of five days in between) there are many people I would like to thank. Firstly Dr Nick O'Ryan and … [Read more...]
Dementia Action Week
Dear Editor, Dementia doesn’t just impact the person living with the condition and their immediate carers; it also impacts their family, friends and wider social network. With an estimated 433,300 … [Read more...]
Recent ‘Dying to know’ event
I read with interest in the Phoenix 27th August of a recent ‘Dying to know’ event held at the Canowindra Bowlo on the 13th August. I am sure that there was lots of practical and helpful information … [Read more...]