Cowra Guardian

Politics and Government

$8.3m health build to begin

Zauner Construction has been engaged to build Canowindra HealthOne

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12 May 2025

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06 Sep 2024

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06 Sep 2024

News

Call for Show volunteers

Canowindra Show is looking for people to help the annual event

Brendan McCool >

14 Apr 2025

Arts and Entertainment

What’s on in Cowra and Canowindra

What’s On in Cowra, Canowindra and surrounds

Dan Ryan >

21 Mar 2025

Rugby League

Ryan McKenzie is the Tigers captain

Canowindra Youth League

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Rugby League

Ryan McKenzie is the Tigers captain

Canowindra Youth League

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Rugby League

Ryan McKenzie is the Tigers captain

Canowindra Youth League

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Rugby League

Ryan McKenzie is the Tigers captain

Canowindra Youth League

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Arts and Entertainment

What’s on in Cowra and Canowindra

What’s On in Cowra, Canowindra and surrounds

Dan Ryan >

21 Mar 2025

Rugby Union

Matt Prescott is off to Canada

Cowra Rugby Union

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Rugby League

Kelly Price talks Tigers preseason

Canowindra Tigers

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Bowls

Festival 4’s tournament underway

Cowra Bowls

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Sport

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Sport

Ava wins gold at state comp

Canowindra High School’s Ava Thornberry has had a great swim at the NSW Combined High Schools (CHS) Championship to claim gold in the under 14s 50 metre Freestyle. Ava claimed gold in the Under 14s 50 metre Freestyle championship with her time of...

Brendan McCool >

11 May 2025

Sport

Double for Rue as harness racing returns to Forbes

By CRAIG DUMESNYThe Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club made a memorable return on Anzac Day after a two-year absence caused by the devastating 2022 floods. A huge crowd turned out to witness an afternoon of first-class pacing action highlighted by an...

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04 May 2025

Sport

Country starlet to chase city success

Fresh from victory at Bathurst, the Mat Rue trained Boulevardofdreams is preparing for a move to the metropolitan racing circuit. The successful regional harness racing trainer / driver has made a move back to Canowindra with about 25 horses in...

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27 Apr 2025

Rugby League

Ryan McKenzie is the Tigers captain

Canowindra Youth League

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Rugby League

Ryan McKenzie is the Tigers captain

Canowindra Youth League

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Sport

Emily goes gold

Canowindra’s Emily Thomas has won back-to-back gold medals in the NSW Junior State Championships in Sydney, followed by the NSW Open and HART Little Athletics Championships. Thomas first showcased her talent at the NSW Junior State Championships in...

Cara Kemp >

06 Apr 2025

Sport

Miss Nikki back to teach the girls

BY Cowra Dance FactoryCowra Dance Factory welcomed back ex-student Nicola Carter into the studio this week. Nicola was a student of CDF throughout her high school years. After graduating high school Nicola went on to study dance at the prestigious...

Cara Kemp >

08 Apr 2025

Sport

Stingrays compete at Speedo Sprints

The Stingrays swim team put on a phenomenal display at the Speedo Sprints held at SOPAC, with every swimmer achieving personal bests in their races. Competing against some fast and talented swimmers, the team showcased their speed and skill in the...

Cara Kemp >

08 Apr 2025

Sport

How dance enhances kindergarten development

Dance education offers tremendous benefits for kindergarten students, supporting their development across physical, social, and emotional domains. Cowra Ballet School, with its comprehensive range of dance styles, provides an ideal environment for...

Cara Kemp >

08 Apr 2025

Sport

Gun Club Central Championship

CONTRIBUTEDIt was very pleasing to be able to welcome 16 shooters to the Club on Saturday 1 March for the monthly competition. Considering the extremely hot conditions, those present enjoyed the friendly afternoon. The day commenced with the Annual...

Dan Ryan >

13 Apr 2025

Rugby Union

Matt Prescott is off to Canada

Cowra Rugby Union

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Rugby League

Kelly Price talks Tigers preseason

Canowindra Tigers

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Bowls

Festival 4’s tournament underway

Cowra Bowls

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Golf

On The Green with Vet’s Golf

Vet’s Golf results from Mark Edwards

Dan Ryan >

06 Mar 2025

Community

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Community

Visitors enjoy Noojee Lea’s gardens

Visitors from around the region and further afield were able to tour through the beautiful gardens of the Noojee Lea Homestead on Thursday 1 May. Hosted by the Canowindra Garden Club tickets to enter were $5 with all proceeds going to the Canowindr...

Brendan McCool >

18 May 2025

Community

CWA enjoys a BBQ at Ability Network

CWA Evening BranchThe monthly meeting of Cowra Evening CWA branch was a barbecue held at the recently opened premises of the Ability Network in Lyall Street. Wendy Dick chaired the meeting in the absence of president, Ros Ryan. As the Deputy Chair...

Dan Ryan >

27 Apr 2025

Community

Connecting across generations

Canowindra Preschool and Cabonne Home Support launched a beautiful program to bring generations together in 2024 Adopt a Grandparent had its first 2025 event last week, preschoolers delighted to welcome grandparents into their day. The program proved...

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13 Apr 2025

Community

Lions honour long service

Canowindra’s Bill Paul has been recognised for 55 years service to Lions. Joining a service club – Lions, Apex or Rotary – was just what you did when Bill was young but Lions has certainly stood the test of time and he’s continued his...

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13 Apr 2025

Community

Hitting dirt roads to raise vital funds for charity

Wings 4 Kidz has helped more than 50 families in need covering over 250,000km and helping kids attend more than 200 medical appointments. This service provides families in regional NSW with free air transport to attend medical appointments in the...

Madeline Blackstock >

08 Apr 2025

Community

Get ready to dance the day away

Save the date: the Canowindra 12 Hour Dance is back and expected to make a big return on Sunday 22 June 2025. The New Vogue and Social Dance Group presents this extraordinary annual event again at Canowindra Services Club starting at 10am and going...

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06 Apr 2025

Community

Hitting dirt roads to raise vital funds for charity

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCKWings 4 Kidz has helped more than 50 rural families cover more than 250,000 kilometers to attend medical appointments in the city. For one Bogan Gate family, that is priceless. Young Chloe Thomas has to make the trip to the city...

Madeline Blackstock >

06 Apr 2025

Events

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Events

Esky Ball returns to Canowindra

The Canowindra Show Society is thrilled to announce the return of the Esky Ball on Saturday, 26 July 2025 at the Canowindra Showground – and it’s set to be one of the biggest nights on the local calendar. Back for its second year, the Esky Ball...

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18 May 2025

Events

Generations carry reenactment tradition on

Bushranging history returned to the streets of Canowindra as part of Saturday’s balloon parade. Ben Hall and his gang’s 1862 Escort Gold robbery and 1863 Canowindra hotel siege are features of the parade and this year proved as popular as ever. The...

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11 May 2025

Events

2025 Canowindra balloon challenge soars through finale weekend

Hot air balloons have dotted blue skies over Canowindra during the week-long International Balloon Challenge, after early rain conditions cleared. Festival Director Brendon Mulloy said while the weather hadn’t been their friend early in the week, the...

Brendan McCool >

11 May 2025

Events

Balloon challenge to launch

Canowindra, are you ready?The countdown is on! The biggest week of the year kicks off this Saturday, April 26, as Canowindra welcomes balloonists, visitors, and locals to a celebration full of food, fun, and of course balloons. Festivities launch...

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27 Apr 2025

Events

Canola Cup family fun day in Eugowra

Enjoying a great day out

Renee Powell >

10 Oct 2024

Advertising Feature Articles and Sponsored Content

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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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Rural

Farmers Still Facing Harsh Conditions

While many Australians are taking a well-deserved Easter break, some farmers in rural areas continue to face some of the country’s toughest conditions. From flooding in Western Queensland to ongoing dry spells across South Australia and South West...

Dan Ryan >

27 Apr 2025

Rural

Farmers welcome write-off clarity

NSW Farmers has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that the $20,000 instant asset write-off will be extended, if re-elected. Introduced in 2015, the instant asset write-off allowed businesses to claim a deduction for the cost of an asset...

Dan Ryan >

27 Apr 2025

Rural

Cowra saleyards report, March 12

By Rob Pearce, market reporter at Meat and Livestock AustraliaLamb supply increased and quality was more varied this week with the supplementary fed lambs in top condition while the remainder tended to show signs of dryness. There were mainly trade...

Dan Ryan >

08 Apr 2025

Rural

Cowra saleyards report, March 5

By Rob Pearce, market reporter at Meat and Livestock AustraliaNumbers reduced slightly and quality slipped a little throughout while the supplementary fed lambs were well presented. There were mainly heavy lambs penned along with trade weights and...

Dan Ryan >

13 Apr 2025

Rural

Cowra saleyards report, February 26

The MLA stock report, Feb 26

Dan Ryan >

06 Mar 2025

Regional

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News

Driving with purpose for Beyond Blue

HEAVY rain and challenging conditions didn’t deter the Life Pharmacy Group (LPG) team from hitting the road for the 10th annual Beyond Bitumen Rally, raising funds and awareness for Beyond Blue. The Beyond Bitumen Rally entourage of 72 vehicles...

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18 May 2025

Emergency Services

Govt calls for feedback on communication in disaster

Communities who have lost mobile and internet connectivity during natural disasters are being encouraged to share their stories, as the NSW Government launches the first of its new Community Connectivity Kits. The Community Connectivity Project is...

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18 May 2025

Community

Magpies triumph in first Diggers sporting challenge

They can run the ball but can they run on track with a harness racing gig?That was the challenge to local sports clubs on Friday as Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club launched our newest cross-code sports challenge with trophies in “colts” and...

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18 May 2025

Golf

Count backs to determine Medal winners

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTWith delightful conditions for both the weather and the course condition the Forbes golfers once again battled for supremacy. Such was the intensity of the competition that many needed extra time to recover in the 19th. On...

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18 May 2025

Events

What’s on in and around Forbes

A MORNING OF MUSICSunday 18 May Enjoy the unique sounds of the pipe organ and electronic organ together as Maz Rees and Grant Barton take you on a musical journey. The Town Hall doors open at 10am for the concert to start at 10.30am. Entry is simply...

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18 May 2025

Business

From waste to world class compost

Topsoil Organics has already diverted more than 100,000 tonnes of material from landfill and it’s only inspired them to press forward toward their goal of increasing resource recovery and reducing emissions. Dan and Lana Nicholson’s Forbes...

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18 May 2025

Emergency Services

Crash course: SES volunteers shine in rescue challenge

Forbes’ State Emergency Service volunteers put their road crash rescue skills to the test at the State Road Crash Rescue Challenge. Six members of our local unit participated in the three-day event, racing the clock to rescue people trapped in...

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18 May 2025

Police and Courts

Former local to retire in September

Following 38 years as a member of the NSW Police Force, former Boorowa Central School student, Commissioner Karen Webb APM confirmed she will retire in September after having stepped into the role of Commissioner in February 2022. The former local...

Rebecca Hewson >

18 May 2025

Golf

Vets’ week of golf ‘biggest and best’ yet

There was nothing but praise from all associated with the veterans Week of Golf which attracted 115 players representing 37 clubs to Forbes last week. NSWVGA hosting delegate Penny Hudson from Leeton had nothing but congratulations for the host club...

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18 May 2025

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