Congratulations to Country Women’s Association of NSW Canowindra Branch, CWA member Collette who recently entered The Land Cookery Competition in Orange. Her Surprise Cake impressed the judges, being awarded first place.
Service NSW Mobile Service Centre: Is scheduled to be in Canowindra on Tuesday, 24 March from 9am – 3pm at Memorial Park, Gaskil St. More information at service.nsw.gov.au or call 13 77 88.
Countdown Is On For 2026 Canowindra Balloon Challenge: The 2026 Canowindra International Balloon Challenge will be held from 8-19 April, and this year’s event is shaping up to bigger and better than ever with a combination of festival favourites and exciting new events. To get you ready to ‘take flight’, each week we will be showcasing one of the balloon festival events.
Reminder: Farmland Rating Review Applications Due Friday 20 March: Cabonne Council has received an excellent response to the Farmland Rating Review applications. Applications are due by Friday, 20 March 2026. If an application is not submitted by this date, or the criteria are not met, the property will be reclassified for future rating years. You can complete the application online at www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/Council/Rates-Information/Farmland-Rating-Category. Alternatively, there is a downloadable PDF available on Council’s website, along with more information, and a list of FAQs.
Active Kids Grants Now Open: Applications for the Australian Sports Foundation’s Active Kids Grant 2026 are now open.
Thanks to the generous support of The Dickinson Foundation, this grant round is here to help volunteer-run community sports clubs access kit and equipment for young Australians aged 20 and under. Applications close Friday 27 March. Apply online at https://asf.smartygrants.com.au/ActiveKids2026
Help Destination NSW Central West Advocate For Our Local Visitor Economy: DNCW is gathering quick feedback from tourism businesses, event organisers and councils on how the closure of the Great Western Highway may be affecting the Central West visitor economy. Your responses will help demonstrate the impact on the Central West visitor economy and strengthen discussions with Destination NSW and the NSW Government regarding potential marketing and support for the region. The multiple-choice survey takes less than 2 minutes to complete at www.surveymonkey.com/r/RKXYC3V
The current closure of the Great Western Highway is creating understandable concern for our region’s visitor economy.