Local News
9:02 AM AEDT | Alex-Kate Langfield a student from Hennessy College Young was announced overall winner of the at the Lions Youth of the Year Quest Zone finals with Jessica Burrell a student from Cowra High School receiving the award for the Public Speaking segment of the Quest.
9:00 AM AEDT | Have you ever dreamt of flying in a balloon?
Canowindra balloonists Jan and Graham Kerr are willing to offer volunteers the chance to ride in a balloon in exchange for just some hours of easy assistance.
The only catch, especially for those who like their sleep, is that volunteers are needed between the hours of 6am to 8.30am.
9:00 AM AEDT | Renowned children’s charity Variety will be lending a hand to local school Holman Public later this year.
On May 20, one of its annual famous fundraising rallies will be travelling through Cowra on their 2010 Newcastle Variety Bash which is each year staged to raise funds for children with special needs.
8:53 AM AEDT | Approval has been granted for a $58 million
expansion of the Cowal gold mine located between West Wyalong and Forbes.
Minister for Planning, Tony Kelly, said the project at the Barrick Limited-run mine will support almost 800 jobs throughout the region over the next decade, including up to 370 jobs at the mine itself.
8:53 AM AEDT | FARMING communities across the state, including parts of the Tablelands Livestock, Health and Pest Authority area, are rejoicing at a significant decrease in the NSW drought declared area in the past month.
8:53 AM AEDT | The extension on the Cowra Men’s Shed may soon have a roof sheltering it, thanks to an overwhelming response to their plea for help last month.
Since going public on their lack of funds for their latest building project, an extension suitable for matelworking, the group have received both cash and building material donations.
8:51 AM AEDT | A former Cowra woman is making a name for herself as a leading light in the mining industry.
After many years of study and industry experience, Allison Ann Golsby, the eldest daughter of well known Cowra locals Bruce and Margaret Golsby, is now often called on to present technical papers at mining industry conference.
8:50 AM AEDT | Cowra Shire Council will, tonight, consider a recommendation from the first meeting of its general committee, to approve $1923 in funding for Cowra children to attend Outward Bound.
The funding request came from the Outward Bound’s Cowra Regional Community Partnership.
8:49 AM AEDT | Gabby Bischof awarded Youth Ambassador title
19 Mar 10 | In the market for a
television, glassware, pictures, even a lawn mower.
If you are you shouldn’t miss the Cowra Retirement Village’s unreserved monster charity auction on Saturday, March 27.
19 Mar 10 | Naturopath Kristina McKeon is pleased to advise she is back in Cowra.
19 Mar 10 | Council will be introducing a new
recycling collection service in town that will provide a more efficient and wide reaching service for village residents.
19 Mar 10 | The after-effects from the global financial crisis put a dent in building activity during the 2009 financial year, resulting in lower development application approvals but activity has since increased.
19 Mar 10 | Movie lovers will have the chance to see one of Australia’s premiere film festivals when it winds up its national tour at one of the region’s vineyards with an outdoor night of flicks under the stars.
19 Mar 10 | This year’s Relay for Life will be held on March 27 and 28 at Sid Kallas Oval
19 Mar 10 | Council and major Festival sponsor Country Energy invite residents to take part in the highlight of the Cowra Festival of International Understanding, the parade and carnival celebration to be held on Saturday 20 March.
19 Mar 10 | Backyards, school classrooms, garages and sheds have been busy with the sounds of floats coming together as Cowra’s Festival Youth Ambassadors and a variety of community organisations prepare for Saturday’s Festival of International Understanding parade which is expected to be bigger, better and brighter than ever.
17 Mar 10 | It’s that time of the year again – junior soccer
registration.
Each year we have hundreds of children in our Saturday morning soccer competition who have a fantastic time and learn great skills.
17 Mar 10 | Former Cowra resident Ralph Bryant has passed away at Norah Heads on the Central Coast at the age of 80.
With a life marked by an ongoing
dedication to providing innovative
education and selfless community work, Mr Bryant touched the lives of many.
17 Mar 10 | Cowra seniors will have an opportunities to learn more about the wonders of the world wide web, research their family history, enjoy a game of cricket and enjoy the company of other like minded seniors all as part of Seniors Week from March 22 to 28.
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