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03 Sep 10 | The annual St Raphael’s Parent and Friends Quiz Night will be held on Saturday September 4 2010 at the St Raphael’s Hall Lachlan St with doors opening at 7pm for the quiz master to start at 7 30pm.
It’s one of the most anticipated evenings in the parents and friends calendar. It’s a great night of fun and entertainment.
03 Sep 10 | by Maddison Johnstone
State Water has dismissed rumours surrounding the release of water from Wyangala Dam as untrue.
After recent rain a concern has been expressed that due to construction currently occurring, the dam could not cope with a capacity over 30% and water would need to be released.
03 Sep 10 | Cowra’s Col Norton says he will get to enjoy a huge batch of fresh orange juice after his orange tree produced a monster 750 gram orange that resembles the size of a pumpkin.
03 Sep 10 | GOATS
The goat section of this year’s show is being
overseen by John Rankin and Gwen Cassell. Goats have been part of the Spring Show for many years and are a strong section.
03 Sep 10 | by Maddison Johnstone
The fight to become Cowra’s best fundraising couple is on as the Mr and Mrs Cowra competition is about to heat up.
External nominations have closed for the competition, with an impressive 40 couples set to receive a letter of nomination in the next couple of weeks.
03 Sep 10 | This year’s Cowra Show will have an added element of star power with confirmation 2009 Australian Idol top six contestant Sabrina Batshon will make a guest appearance.
01 Sep 10 | Entries have flooded into the Cowra Civic Centre for the inaugural Recycled Art for Cowra Award set to run this month.
More than 64 artworks have been entered across all categories of the Recycled Art for Cowra Award (RAFCA), from kindergarten through to year 12 and also an open class.
01 Sep 10 | Cowra cereal growers attended a stripe rust workshop held in Cowra on Thursday, August 19 to learn about the latest stripe rust trends in NSW and the potential impact of the crop disease on local cereal growers.
Participants looked at infected trials and crops on a local property and were informed about what pathogens are likely for the 2010 season.
01 Sep 10 | An island of juvenile River Red gums is under the watchful eyes of concerned members of the Lachlan River Precinct Working Party.
River Red Gums grow along waterways as well as in other areas where water is not apparent at surface level.
In fact River Red Gums are the most widespread eucalypt in Australia.
01 Sep 10 | Some Cowra councillors have expressed their disappointment that even within local government circles, the work and responsibilities facing councillors are not fairly recognised.
The comments came last week when councillors were presented with a recommendation based on a report by the Local Government Remunerations Tribunal to increase their pay by three per cent for the next
financial year.
01 Sep 10 | Cowra landowners only have another four weeks of preparation before locusts begin hatching during a plague that is predicted to be the worst seen in over 30 years.
The Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) has estimated locusts will begin hatching around Cowra and Parkes from October 1, with locusts reaching the fledgling stage around November 10.
01 Sep 10 | This year 77 people in the Cowra Shire will be
diagnosed with cancer and a support network run by locals are trying to make a life a little easier for them.
30 Aug 10 | by Nadine Morton
This week is National Legacy Week and the Cowra community will have their chance to support this vital
service though badge day on Friday September 3.
Legacy has been caring for the families of deceased
veterans since 1923 and Legacy Week aims to increase
awareness and raise vital funds.
30 Aug 10 | A group of retail and small business operators are hoping to provide visitors with another reason to visit Cowra when they host a newly created festival later this year.
The inaugural Breakout to Cowra will be held on October 23 and organisers believe it will be unique in its promotional focus.
30 Aug 10 | Cowra Shire Council has given approval for the Australian Motorsport Action Group (AMSAG) to hold their annual rally on Cowra Shire roads on September 11 and 12.
On Saturday September 11, it is proposed to close Blazely Lane and Clements Road between 7am and 10am for the rally.
30 Aug 10 | Year 10 students from Cowra High School participated in the Try A Trade roadshow this week.
30 Aug 10 | Cowra Meals on Wheels staff stepped into the national spotlight last week as their enormous contribution to the community is celebrated on National Meals on Wheels Day.
The annual celebration recognises the work of the organisation’s 80,000 volunteers at 740 branches around the country.
30 Aug 10 | The Federal Government’s $16.2 billion Building the Education Revolution program has provided schools in Cowra with new and refurnished facilities, and principals are happy with the funding boost and the program rollout.
Funding from the BER program gave Holmwood Public School an opportunity to build a new learning and training facility.
27 Aug 10 | Centacare LETS Employment in association with Dubbo TAFE has began an indigenous-only Certificate II in Agriculture course which teaches students landscaping, gardening and horticulture techniques.
Local indigenous horticulture students enrolled in the course are putting newly learnt skills to good use by building a community garden at the Erambie Mission.
27 Aug 10 | By Nadine Morton
Cowra High School is set to host a Springtime Ball next month that will have a special treat in store for all who attend.
Guests will be treated to the Year 12 hospitality students showcasing their culinary skills by serving pre-dinner drinks and appetizers.
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