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Caley Mok takes on the St Pat's defence. Photo: John Pangas

Magpies' finals hopes still alive after downing St Pat's

Alexander Grant

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

Caley Mok takes on the St Pat's defence. Photo: John Pangas

Magpies' finals hopes still alive after downing St Pat's

Cowra Tennis Club members with Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke and Cowra mayor Bill West at the opening of the resurfaced courts last weekend.

Cowra Tennis Club serves up new surfaces

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

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

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

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.

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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

Lisa Boland and Karl Ingram enjoying the open day together.

Yalbillinga Boori Day Care Centre hosts annual NAIDOC Week open day

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

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

Lisa Boland and Karl Ingram enjoying the open day together.

Yalbillinga Boori Day Care Centre hosts annual NAIDOC Week open day

Bronwyn Bonnell.

Ladies of Cowra's churches to host annual luncheon

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

Caley Mok takes on the St Pat's defence. Photo: John Pangas

Magpies' finals hopes still alive after downing St Pat's

Lisa Boland and Karl Ingram enjoying the open day together.

Yalbillinga Boori Day Care Centre hosts annual NAIDOC Week open day

It was 30 years ago today ... no, nothing to do with The Beatles.

REAL AUSTRALIA
All grown up, Charles Sturt University celebrates its 30th birthday

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

Anya Whitelaw

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

Mitch Goodwin

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

JAMES GARDINER

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

End the silence that surrounds violence

OPINION
End the silence that surrounds violence

Jimmy Bartel

It was 30 years ago today ... no, nothing to do with The Beatles.

REAL AUSTRALIA
All grown up, Charles Sturt University celebrates its 30th birthday

Jodie Bruton

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

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Cheryl Field

KEEP ON TOP OF IT: Pharmacists recommend osteoarthritis sufferers talk to their health professional to ensure they are approaching their pain management in the best way.

Osteo sufferers face medication tighten-up

New horizons: Maureen Gleeson (right) and fellow She Shedder Joy Schornikow.

Sheilas sharing the shed

Simon Garner

PM Scott Morrison will attend a bush summit in Dubbo, as the drought continues in regional Australia

Morrison's plan to boost rural industries

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Two men convicted of the manslaughter of Jade Goodwin are to appear in Victoria's Supreme court.

Fatal bashing duo back in Melbourne court

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NZ's Jacinda Ardern will reportedly meet with Prime Minister Scott Morrison while in Australia.

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern to visit Melbourne

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Police say any Splendour In The Grass festival-goers who break the law can expect to be arrested.

Police warn Splendour revellers over drugs

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Xin Li was allegedly threatened with legal action unless he paid up.

Pisasale was helping 'damsel in distress'

Warren Barnsley
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The aged care royal commission has heard evidence about the importance of family involvement.

Families of aged residents are 'demanding'

Megan Neil
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Australia's building ministers are meeting to discuss dangerous cladding and insurance premiums.

Building ministers to meet in Sydney

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David William McBride is expected to appear briefly before the ACT Supreme Court on Thursday.

Military whistleblower returns to court

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AWI director Don Macdonald addressee more than 100 Merino industry breeders and enthusiasts attended the Macquarie Merino Lifetime Productivity Project field day.

Improve terminology in wool declarations

Mark Griggs
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Good conditioned cows are attracting a solid dollar as southern processors come north in search of supply. There are a lucky few who can benefit.

Southern demand a key

JAMIE BROWN

Jack Siemer, Poppy Young, Hayley Templeton and Millie Gale at Milparinka Gymkhana.

Outback town kicks up dust for gymkhana

Samantha Townsend

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

Leaders and employees alike should be given opportunities to learn how to be more mindful and accepting of their own emotions and vulnerabilities (such as anxiety and self doubt).

Empathy can create effective teams

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Volunteer John Cole takes 100-year-old Lorna Craney for a spin around Mt Morgan in his 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.

100yo Lorna and her Little red Corvette

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