
Dr Louise Baker with one of the last babies she delivered in Cowra Hospital.
Farewell Dr Louise Baker: Last week, Cowra Maternty Unit bid farewell and a huge congratulations to Dr Louise Baker on her well deserved retirement. For over 35 years Dr Baker has cared for local women, babies and their families with compassion, authenticity and an absolute commitment to every single woman in her care. Thank you Dr Baker, you will be greatly missed.
Destination NSW Digital Skills Future Ready Webinar Series 2: Looking to strengthen your digital marketing skills and enhance your online presence? Destination NSW has partnered with Tourism Tribe to offer free access to practical digital skills training, designed to help visitor economy businesses prepare for the future. Sessions include:
• Search Visibility in the AI Era: Tuesday 17 February, 10am – 11am
• Email Marketing for Repeat Bookings: Thursday 19 February, 10am – 11am
Register your interest at https://destinationnsw.eventsair.com/tourism-tribe–digital-skills-future-ready/digital-skills-future-ready—webinars-2026/Site/Register
Seeking Expressions Of Interest: Canowindra Connections Centre are looking for someone who can knock down the old hall behind the Connections Centre. Machinery will be required and brick and rubble removal to be included as part of the job. If you have the right skills and equipment for this job, please contact Jacquie on 0480 450 079 for more information.
Frustrated Applying For Grants? To help boost your chances of success, Phil Donato MP is pleased to announce his third annual free Grant Writing Workshop. Expert tuition will be delivered by professional grant writer Keith Whelan, better known as The Grants Guy, sharing practical, realworld advice to improve your grant outcomes. Wednesday 11 March, 5:30pm for a 6pm start at Orange Ex-Services’ Club. Free to attend and open to organisations based in the Orange electorate only. Limited places available To secure your spot, email orange@parliament.nsw.gov.au by COB Monday 2 March 2026
The Dog Spot Is Moving To Canowindra: Canowindra’s pooches are in for a treat, with the exciting news that popular dog grroming business The Dog Spot has found an amazing new premises at 11 Ryall Street. They will be starting services in our town from Tuesday 3 March. There will also be a little cafe on the premises for owners to chillout while their pooches are ‘floofed’. Follow The Dog Spot on Facebook.

Canowindra’s newest business, The Dog Spot will open for clients on 3 March.