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Stannies star Cameron Trengove's NSW I side defeated their Queensland counterparts 58-5 last Saturday at the Australian Schoolboys Championship.

Dominant display sees NSW I named Schoolboys champions

Team Australia, including Cowra members Zach Cook and Matthew Gilmore finished fourth in the world titles held in England last weekend.

Cowra racers part of speedway team which finishes fourth

KEEP IT COMING: Bathurst Giant Brooke Alexander was one of the players to boot a major for the Central West AFL women's representative side on Saturday. It's a concept players are keen to continue.

Central West women want to continue Eagles representative side

Anya Whitelaw

Stannies star Cameron Trengove's NSW I side defeated their Queensland counterparts 58-5 last Saturday at the Australian Schoolboys Championship.

Dominant display sees NSW I named Schoolboys champions

THREE-PEAT: Emus hooker Charlie Henley wrestles his way over the line for the second of this three quick-fire tries in the greens' massive win over third-placed Cowra. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Henley's early heroics and second-half blitz inspire Emus' 41-point shellacking of Cowra

Matt Findlay

Saints use their back line speed to sink a gritty Cowra

Saints use their back line speed to sink a gritty Cowra

Anya Whitelaw

Lyn Gray from Fly Oz Cowra. First prize in the raffle is a flight with Fly Oz.

Cowra Hospital Auxiliary to hold Father's Day raffle

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Eugowra is hosting its Woodfired camp oven day on Saturday, August 3.

All fired up for Woodfired in Eugowra

Cowra CWA Branch is always helping the community, including giving out their annual Medical Education grant. Pictured are Norma Power and Hannah Murphy in March.

Busy time ahead for Cowra CWA Branch

Lyn Gray from Fly Oz Cowra. First prize in the raffle is a flight with Fly Oz.

Cowra Hospital Auxiliary to hold Father's Day raffle

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Beatrice Hardy sister of Ben Hardy in 1985 handing over the George Cross to Gavin Fry of the Australian War Memorial.

Breakout Short Stories: Controversy surrounds George Cross awards

Bronwyn Bonnell.

Ladies of Cowra's churches to host annual luncheon

What's your plan: Having a Bushfire Survival Plan will help you avoid making last minute decisions that could be deadly.

Ensure you have a fire plan

Mayor: Councillor Bill West. Photo: Cowra Council.

75th Anniversary of the Cowra Breakout

Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

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What's your plan: Having a Bushfire Survival Plan will help you avoid making last minute decisions that could be deadly.

Ensure you have a fire plan

OUTLOOK: The ACM survey aims to find out more about what makes regional and rural communities tick.

Help us build a better understanding of regional Australia

Completing crosswords and sudokus can help keep our brains working better, for longer, research suggests.

Keeping your brain active for longer

GOING UP: Most Central West locations experienced an increase in their rental costs during the past year. Photo: FILE

Going up: Weekly rental costs are rising in many Central West towns

Nadine Morton

REAL ESATE: Looking to invest in the Central West? New data from Suburbanite shows where you should avoid. Photo: FILE

Looking to invest in the Central West? Here's where to avoid

Nadine Morton

RENTAL MARKET: Finding it hard to find a rental in Cowra? You're not the only one, new data shows. Photo: FILE

Finding it hard to find a rental in Cowra? You're not the only one

Nadine Morton

Lyn Gray from Fly Oz Cowra. First prize in the raffle is a flight with Fly Oz.

Cowra Hospital Auxiliary to hold Father's Day raffle

1hr ago

Cowra CWA Branch is always helping the community, including giving out their annual Medical Education grant. Pictured are Norma Power and Hannah Murphy in March.

Busy time ahead for Cowra CWA Branch

Bronwyn Bonnell.

Ladies of Cowra's churches to host annual luncheon

Lyn Gray from Fly Oz Cowra. First prize in the raffle is a flight with Fly Oz.

Cowra Hospital Auxiliary to hold Father's Day raffle

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Kaitlyn Rutledge, Poppy and Bella Starr and Elizabeth Heilman waiting their turn to compete at James Sheahan Catholic High School.

Talk about success for St Raphael's students

Cowra Lions Club Board(L-R) David Thomas (President), PP Ian Acret, Secretary Sue Thomas, V/P Graham Apthorpe and Treasurer Milton Barnett.

Changing of the guard for Cowra Lions Club

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

Saints use their back line speed to sink a gritty Cowra

Saints use their back line speed to sink a gritty Cowra

David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in1973. Picture: Masayoshi Sukita. Below: The Earth behind the surface of the moon during the Apollo 8 mission. Picture: William Anders/NASA via AP

Bowie's Space Oddity 50 years on

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

Cowra Lions Club Board(L-R) David Thomas (President), PP Ian Acret, Secretary Sue Thomas, V/P Graham Apthorpe and Treasurer Milton Barnett.

Changing of the guard for Cowra Lions Club

MOREE: Children led the 2019 NAIDOC Week march down Balo Street.

16 super images from NAIDOC Week

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: May 2002 Pt 4

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: May 2002 Pt 4

Cowra Hospital hosts first ever NAIDOC Week event

Cowra Hospital hosts first ever NAIDOC Week event

Turning the tables: NSW coach Brad Fittler congratulates Mitchell Pearce after the Blues series-deciding win in Sydney.

OPINION
The Fittler factor: if you fail, fix it or forget it

Father Brendan Lee

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

Natalie Zelinsky

New tricks to keep old dogs on the prowl

OPINION
New tricks to keep old dogs on the prowl

Dr Mary McMillan

BREAKTHROUGH: The new Prostate Urine Risk test could change the face of prostate cancer testing.

New urine test breakthrough for prostate cancer research

Before and after: Swipe to see amazing retirement village garden makeover

Before and after: Swipe to see amazing retirement village garden makeover

Geraldine Cardozo

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

Geraldine Cardozo

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he's confident APRA will evolve to perform effectively.

Financial watchdog needs shake-up: review

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Victoria will spend $600 million on a program to remediate dangerous building cladding.

Cladding fix could increase building costs

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July 17 is the fifth anniversary of the MH17 downing over eastern Ukraine, killing 38 Australians.

Five years on long road to MH17 justice

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Adani says government prosecution is over an "administrative error" which was self-reported in 2018.

Govt legal case over 'admin error': Adani

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Victorian woman Krystal Fraser, 23, was pregnant when she vanished 10 years ago.

Reward boosted for Vic missing woman case

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Big cats, bigger mysteries and high hopes

Big cats, bigger mysteries and high hopes

Damon Cronshaw
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AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin says he is comfortable with the way police had enforced the law.

AFP commissioner denies press intimidation

Matt Coughlan

Bushwalker Michael Bowman (second left) has been found alive and well in Tasmania.

Hiker safe after days in Tas wilderness

Ethan James

Sucess: Tom Maguire, Teys Australia (at back) with all of the successful finalists at the 30th Intercollegiate Meat Judging Competition held in Wagga Wagga. Photos: Professor Keigo Kuchida

ICMJ commemorating 30 years| Photos

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One of the best places to start when considering the "sell or hold" conundrum is to look at the current market value in an historical context.

Working out what's a good value for wool

BEN STACE

A US judge says Monsanto "deserves to be punished" but has reduced a payout by more than $US50m.

US Roundup jury award slashed to $25m

Joachim Herrmann

The super outlook right up George and Pitt Streets to Sydney's CBD and a seemingly ever-changing skyline.

On track for a convenient stop-over

John Rozentals

Meat lovers will relish at Canada's Largest Ribfest, located in Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario from Friday 30 August until 2 September 2019.

Foodie festivals for gastronomic getaways

Oceania Cruises daily afternoon high tea served in Horizons Lounge.

Now is the time to book that cruise you've been considering

Budget hacks: You can still give your guests a memorable bathroom experience by lodging a luxe LED mirror above your vanity. Photo: Highgrove

Refresh your bathroom for less than $1000

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The best way to approach finding the right dog for you, is to have a discussion with the shelter manager at your local rescue, and explain your lifestyle and needs. They'll be able to advise what dogs they currently have in care that would match with you.

How do I know I'm ready to get a dog?

RSPCA

Former chef Michael Robinson is behind Hungerford Meat Co in Branxton.

'Why we are going back to old school butchering'

Lucy Kinbacher