Cowra Guardian

News

Call for Show volunteers

Canowindra Show is looking for people to help the annual event

Brendan McCool >

14 Apr 2025

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06 Sep 2024

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Jacob Selwood >

06 Sep 2024

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

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

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

Golf

On The Green with Vet’s Golf

Vet’s Golf results from Mark Edwards

Dan Ryan >

06 Mar 2025

Sport

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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...

Mid West Media >

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

AFL

Cowra Blues are set to kick off the season on May 3

With the Cowra AFL Blue set to kick off their season on May 3, the team is facing challenges in recruitment. A trial match on March 15 will help test their readiness, as they continue searching for new players to boost their side. Co-coach Emma Nobes...

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Sport

Teddy Bears and books unite for magical picnic at Brougham Park

Cowra Ballet School

Cara Kemp >

06 Mar 2025

Community

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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...

Mid West Media >

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

Community

Tractors trek for Little Wings

Rural legends have taken to the Canowindra showground for a huge effort for little people. The Canowindra Tractorthon hosted a 24-hour endurance ride, raising life-saving funds for charitable organisation Little Wings. Four tractors completed 1728...

Mid West Media >

27 Mar 2025

Events

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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...

Mid West Media >

27 Apr 2025

Events

Canola Cup family fun day in Eugowra

Enjoying a great day out

Renee Powell >

10 Oct 2024

Events

ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO AT CLUB COWRA

Club Cowra Events

Dan Ryan >

13 Sep 2024

Events

Not long to go til the Canowindra Show!

Spring is in the air which means that the Canowindra Show is not far away!As always there’s plenty to do and lots of fun for the whole family to be had!From cake baking to drawing, woodchopping and sawing - the Canowindra Show as always promises to...

Dane Millerd >

04 Sep 2024

Events

Woodstock Show a great day out for Dad’s

There was ice cream and fizzy drinks, chocolates and horse riding, not to mention plenty to for the kids and lots to look at for dad! The Woodstock Memorial Show has been and gone for another year and from all reports, this may well have been the...

Dane Millerd >

04 Sep 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...

North East Media >

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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Business

From rust to roots

Henley’s Rustics is a father and daughter business that’s thriving by offering connection through their raised garden beds made from reclaimed materials. It’s not even two years since Jo Henley was visiting her parents in Ungarie and identified that...

Mid West Media >

27 Apr 2025

News

Region’s doctors join strike action

With ALEX MITCHELL AND FARID FARID FOR AAPDoctors from Orange and Dubbo have joined their colleagues in rare strike action. Doctors from dozens of NSW hospitals went on strike for the first time in 27 years last Tuesday, 8 April, demanding a 30 per...

Mid West Media >

27 Apr 2025

Motorsport

Team returns to The Mountain for a great cause

Where else will you find Peter O’Donnell on the Bathurst 6 Hour weekend other than behind the wheel of a car. This Parkes man is about to conquer his eleventh Bathurst enduro this Easter Sunday and he’s once again doing it in the name of Ronald...

Mid West Media >

27 Apr 2025

Community

Blooming beautiful dahlias the focus of Garden Club meeting

At our last meeting President Marg Dent welcomed 29 members with five apologies. Our hosts Pam and John Baass made us very comfortable seated under large trees in their beautiful well established garden After the reports and birthday wishes extended...

Mid West Media >

27 Apr 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Forbes puts Ben Hall on trial 160 years on

Come one, come all, to the Trial of Ben Hall. This is, of course, the trial the bushranger whose name is forever connected with the Escort Gold Robbery never received. It was imagined in 1986 by then Forbes solicitor Dominic Williams, who penned...

Mid West Media >

27 Apr 2025

Politics and Government

Water infrastructure is critical, mayors argue

“Water infrastructure is critical” is the argument our region’s mayors and State MP are having to make as they call for it to be included in disaster recovery funding. Member for Orange Philip Donato stood amongst pieces of broken pipeline as he -...

Mid West Media >

27 Apr 2025

Community

We will remember them in Boorowa

On Friday April 25 locals will gather in Boorowa to pay their respects and honour those who have served our country for Anzac Day. Though many of the original ANZACs have now passed on, their pride, grit, determination and sacrifice lives on.“When...

Rebecca Hewson >

27 Apr 2025

News

RFS: ‘Don’t be a fire risk to your community’

Residents and landholders are reminded of the requirement to notify fire agencies before lighting hazard reductions and pile burns. A Rural Fire Service (RFS) online portal provides NSW residents the ability to notify fire services quickly and easily...

Mid West Media >

27 Apr 2025

Police and Courts

Double demerits in effect this Easter and Anzac period

Police are urging motorists to take extra care these school holidays following an increase in fatalities on the state’s roads. Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos said the number of lives lost on our roads this year has already reached an alarming...

Mid West Media >

27 Apr 2025

Special Publications

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