Woodstock Memorial Show: Get ready for a fantastic, affordable, family day out at the Woodstock Memorial Show this Sunday 6 September. Highlights include free camel rides with Bushfield Farm Camels, The Pretty Amazing Jono and Rob Bast Sculptor – watch amazing creations take shape with a chainsaw. All of the cword facouties will be back such as the woodchopping, vintage tractor pull, speed shear competition, ute, car & bike show, young farmers challenge and Kaleidoscope face painting. Admission is just $10 adult, $5 senior and children under 16 are free!
Careers @ Council: Cabonne Council is currently recruiting for the following positions:
• Cadet Building Surveyor – Molong
• Road Maintenance Officer – Cudal
• Plant Operator – Cudal And Orange
• Low Loader Operator – Molong
Applications close Sunday, 30 August. For more information and to apply visit https:/cabonne.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs
Weeds Expo: Cowra Council is hosting a weeds biosecurity field day on Thursday 10 September, 10am-2pm at the Cowra Showgrounds. Join local experts and industry leaders to learn about weed identification, management and biosecurity to help protect our region. For more informatin call 6340 2000.
BlazeAid Grants 2026: Are you a farmer looking to improve your bushfire preparedness? BlazeAid’s All Fired Up Grants are now available, providing funding support for Private Fire Fighting Unit upgrades, including pumps, water tanks, hoses, radios, PPE and more. Applications open: 1 September 2026. Learn more: www.blazeaid.com.au or email afu@blazeaid.com.au
Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge: Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge is back. Complete an uncomfortable activity every day, for 10 days in a row between 19 – 28 October to raise funds for We Are Mobilise, for those experiencing homelessness in Australia. It doesn’t have to be running – It can be anything but it has to be a challenge that makes you feel uncomfortable – that’s Sign up today at: www.neddsuncomfortablechallenge.com/register/challenge-2026
Happy National Wattle Day: September 1, marks the official first day of spring in Australia. The day also celebrates the Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha), which is Australia’s official floral emblem. It represents unity, resilience, renewal, and the diverse spirit of the Australian people.
