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News

Catch and release: more forever chemicals found in Belubula

Enviro heads warn anglers against eating fish while investigations continue

Danielle Spence awarded NRL Community Award

Danielle Spence recognised for her contributions by the NRL

Walking with purpose

Despite personal challenges Annette Thomas is stepping up to breast cancer

Danielle Spence awarded NRL Community Award

Danielle Spence recognised for her contributions by the NRL

Walking with purpose

Despite personal challenges Annette Thomas is stepping up to breast cancer

Education

St Raphael’s Lana Doorey is NSW state finalist

St Raphael’s Lana Doorey is the NSW state finalist for the 2025 Teacher Aide of the Year

VP Day and Vietnam Veterans Day Commemorations

Cowra comemmorates VP Day and Vietnam veterans day

A page well turned as Cowra Rotary opens bookstore

Cowra Rotary Club boosts community spirit with their new second-hand book store

Motorsport

Brady Kurtz is remarkable in his debut season of the FIM Speedway Grand Prix

Remarkable effort from Kurtz as he dominates the last three rounds of the Speedway Grand Prix

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Danielle Spence awarded NRL Community Award

Danielle Spence recognised for her contributions by the NRL

AFL

Records broken at Mulyan’s District Athletics Carnival

Mulyan Public School had an outstanding day of sport at the District Athletics Carnival

Bowls

On the green with Eagles Bowls

Eagles Bowls report

Cowra Soccer Club has had a year of promise and progress

Despite a lag in facilities, Cowra Senior Soccer Club still shine through the 2025 season

The Magpies reflect on the season so far

Club President Bruce Wallace reflects on the Magpies season so far

Rugby Union

Junior Pythons wrap up 2025 on high

It’s been a great season for the junior rugby union club

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No next week for the Magpies Youth League

Cowra Magpies Youth League just fall short in semi finals

Hat trick heroes at the Senior Womens soccer side

Cowra Women’s soccer team dominate against CYMS

Sport

Cowra Greyhounds smashing through August

Cowra Greyhounds are making good strides this month

Hard fought win for the Senior Mens soccer

Cowra Senior Mens soccer side maintains their winning rythm

Push for the finals from the Youth Mens soccer

Rough start for the Cowra Youth Mens soccer side

Motorsport

Brady Kurtz is remarkable in his debut season of the FIM Speedway Grand Prix

Remarkable effort from Kurtz as he dominates the last three rounds of the Speedway Grand Prix

Tigers’ season over

Manildra, Oberon to contest grand final in Canowindra Sunday

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Sport

Park Run hits stride this winter

Park Run has been in full stride throughout the winter, with joggers helping themselves to stay warm with sporting off-seasons in sight. More than just a chance to get fit; it’s about building connections and having fun along the way. So, if...

Community

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Walking with purpose

Despite personal challenges Annette Thomas is stepping up to breast cancer

VP Day and Vietnam Veterans Day Commemorations

Cowra comemmorates VP Day and Vietnam veterans day

Big events coming at Club Cowra

Experience live music events at Club Cowr

Cowra Public School celebrates book week

Cowra Public School fills the main street of Cowra with colour and characters

Gear up for another big Cowra Show

The Cowra Show Society are finessing the finer details for the upcoming Cowra Show

A page well turned as Cowra Rotary opens bookstore

Cowra Rotary Club boosts community spirit with their new second-hand book store

CWA Evening Branch notes

A word from Cowra Evening Branch

Events

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Bell Beats Festival set to rock Cowra this October long weekend

The countdown for Cowra’s newest celebration begins

Kelly Rimmer launches The Midnight Estate at Canowindra

Canowindra Library is pleased to host a free author talk with Kelly Rimmer at Canowindra Services Club, 93 Gaskill Street, on Monday 25 August at 10.30am. Please book your place by calling Canowindra Library on 6344 1796 or call in during opening...

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10 Aug 2025

Canowindra’s Show Ball success

The weather might have been chilly but the fire buckets were warm and the band provided great music into the night at the 2025 Canowindra Show esky ball. The fundraiser event was hosted at the showgrounds on Saturday, 26 July, with 175 tickets sold...

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10 Aug 2025

Top dogs on display in Canowindra

Canowindra has hosted more than 200 top dogs and their handlers from far and wide at the Canowindra Yard Dog Trial Championships. Woodstock’s Michael Johnston took out the open competition, with 215 dogs in four classes over the two days on Saturday...

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03 Aug 2025

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Hook, line and community spirit

Sunday’s Carp Muster has had a huge turnout with 70 people registered and another 20 showing up on the day. The muster was brought to Canowindra by a collaboration between OzFish, Canowindra Connections Centre, Mid Lachlan Landcare and Cabonne Shire...

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27 Jul 2025

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Making Your Home Wi-Fi Work Harder in Cowra

Making your home Wi-Fi work as it should in Cowra can feel like a full-time job. Between regional service quirks and multiple devices competing for the same bandwidth, it’s easy to see how even a decent connection can start to feel sluggish. Local...

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17 Jul 2025

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Mastercard Exploring Numberless Cards To Help Combat Fraud

Mastercard, one of the largest payment providers in the world, is exploring the possibility of changing the format of its cards. Specifically, it is looking into the viability of removing 16-digit card numbers and replacing them with dynamic card...

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27 Apr 2025

Rural

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Another record broken at Cowra as national indicators climb

By DAN RYAN with MLACowra’s saleyard record has been broken for the third time in recent weeks, with the Miekeljohn Partnership and JJ Dresser and Co. reclaiming top honours. The pen of heavy prime lambs sold for $468.20 on Wednesday, August 6...

NSW launches ultimate biosecurity guide to weed control

NSW Chief Invasive Species Officer, Scott Charlton, launched the latest NSW Government weed management guide at the 23rd NSW Weeds Conference in Port Macquarie, on August 5. Welcomed by more than 280 biosecurity specialists at the event, the popular...

Staying in sheep - what the numbers are saying

While the Australian sheep industry has faced its fair share of challenges over the decades, switching enterprises isn’t always the best move. Sheep producers are invited to take a clear-eyed, practical look at the future of the sheep industry at...

Growers winning war on weeds

With GRDCA new report reveals that Australian grain and cotton growers are achieving productivity gains by investing in smarter, long-term weed management strategies, proving weeds can be beaten. A decade on from the last national estimate, new CSIRO...

Numbers varied, high attendance at Saleyards

Commentary by MLACOWRANumbers drifted lower and quality was more varied than previous sales along with not as much weight offered on the heavy lambs. There were mainly trade and heavy weights penned along with 250 new season lambs. All the buyers...

10 Aug 2025

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Rugby Union

Goldies going for gold in the big dance

Boorowa Rugby Club are standing on the edge of glory ahead of the South West Cup grand final this weekend, a win that would see the side hold the premiership for the first time in 16 years. Following on from what has been a massive couple of seasons...

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Rugby Union

Red Devils into the big dance

On Saturday Roberts Park was rocking as the Harden Red Devils hosted Cootamundra in what was a fiery preliminary final clash for the final spot against the Boorowa Goldies in the Central West Rugby Union South West Cup. In a game worthy of the...

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Winners and grinners at Bedgerabong Show

You don’t have to enter anything to go to the show, but it sure adds to the fun!These are just a few of the successful exhibitors of the 2025 Bedgerabong Show, with ribbons up for grabs for the best of our cattle, sheep, poultry, pigs, cakes...

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Juniors head into the finals this weekend

Under 7s Coach: Jess McInerneyThe Under 7s Young Cherrypickers have wrapped up a truly remarkable season, showcasing courage, teamwork, and talent well beyond their years. In what was their very first year playing tackle, the boys demonstrated...

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News

Encore: Full house for Trial of Ben Hall

The tale of Ben Hall has reached a whole new audience and a group of locals have found a whole new passion. Volunteers brought to life the 1986 play, The Trial of Ben Hall, to mark 160 years since the bushranger’s death earlier this year. But the play...

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Golf

Webber wins with 40 points from Norman on 39

The Saturday event was a Single Stableford sponsored by Turners Furniture One and Hamblin’s Pharmacy. The winner was Craig Webber with 40 points. The runner up was Brian Norman with 39 points on a countback from Brandon Emerson. The Watson Toyot...

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Forbes locals part of show centenary

Forbes residents were spotted among the big crowds and entrants at this year’s Tullamore Show, which on 8-9 August officially marked and celebrated its 100th event. Hank Bray had a great show in the poultry section which made a return after it had to...

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Golf

Lindsay and Kay win on Tuesday at Tipperary

Tuesday’s event at Tipperary Golf Club was won by Lindsay Sheather and Kay Jasprizza on 30 1/2 nett with second going to Terry Casey and Geoff Nott on 36 3/4 nett. Kay and Lindsay had one birdie and Garry and Eva had one gobble. Thursday’s ambrose...

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Business

Meals on Wheels Forbes: Supporting independence and community wellbeing

Forbes & District Meals on Wheels continues to provide essential support to older residents and people living with disability throughout the region. The service delivers nutritious meals directly to clients’ homes, helping them maintain...

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