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Thursday, 18.06.2026

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Entries continue to pour in for Cowra's annual Wine Show

Entries continue to pour in for Cowra's annual Wine Show
Entries continue to pour in for Cowra's annual Wine Show
Cowra Guardian

New era for living

New era for living
New era for living
Cowra Guardian

Strong lamb prices support producer confidence

Strong lamb prices support producer confidence
Strong lamb prices support producer confidence
Cowra Guardian

A step in the right direction

Cowra Eagles dominate Orange City Lions 54–5 with strong defensive display
A step in the right direction
A step in the right direction
Cowra Guardian

Roads remain a clear priority for community

Roads remain a clear priority for community
Roads remain a clear priority for community
Cowra Guardian

Blues claim their first win

Cowra Blues Women's side deafeted Parkes Panthers in a dominant 60-8 win
Blues claim their first win
Blues claim their first win

News

Business

Countdown on: Less than two weeks until Payday Super starts

Payday Super takes effect from 1 July and ATO urges employers to act now and prepare
Countdown on: Less than two weeks until Payday Super starts
Countdown on: Less than two weeks until Payday Super starts
News

Community before politics: Donato committed to people of central west

Get to know your local member - State Member for Orange Philip Donato
Community before politics: Donato committed to people of central west
Community before politics: Donato committed to people of central west
Cowra Guardian

Bin there, sorted that

Cowra kerbside bin audit reveals strong recycling performance and major FOGO diversion potential
Bin there, sorted that
Bin there, sorted that
Cowra Guardian

Councillor and mayoral fees set to rise

Councillor and mayoral fees set to rise
Councillor and mayoral fees set to rise
Cowra Guardian

The rain that changed it all

The rain that changed it all
The rain that changed it all
Cowra Guardian

Caring for our regions

Cowra Council backs rural health push amid growing regional concerns
Caring for our regions
Caring for our regions
News

Frost and Fire set to light up Saturday night

Free buses are picking up from all over Forbes, and coming in from surrounding towns for the winter festival.
Frost and Fire set to light up Saturday night
Frost and Fire set to light up Saturday night
News

35k less homes built under tax reform

Tax reforms aimed at reallocating existing housing stock, not building homes.
35k less homes built under tax reform
35k less homes built under tax reform

Sport

Cowra Guardian

Back on top

Kurtz storms to breakthrough Speedway GP win in Manchester in Round 4
Back on top
Back on top
North East Media

From Cowra to 100 caps

Ellie Carpenter becomes one of the youngest players to reach 100 games for Australia
From Cowra to 100 caps
From Cowra to 100 caps
Sport

A win to celebrate for Canowindra Pythons

Canowindra Pythons fire in front of home crowd to claim 36–12 win on Ladies Day
A win to celebrate for Canowindra Pythons
A win to celebrate for Canowindra Pythons
Sport

Country tough: Locals help lead way for Woodbridge Cup

Woodbridge Cup representative sides recorded two wins from four matches during the 2026 Rep Round at Grenfell on Saturday
Country tough: Locals help lead way for Woodbridge Cup
Country tough: Locals help lead way for Woodbridge Cup
Sport

Defensive urgency the focus for Eagles women

Defensive urgency the focus for Eagles women
Defensive urgency the focus for Eagles women
Sport

Eagles record first win of the season

Senior men's side contest gruelling weekend of back to back games
Eagles record first win of the season
Eagles record first win of the season

Regional

Sport

Champion diver returns to rekindle Parkes diving legacy

Richard Clement has returned to Parkes to rebuild town’s once-thriving diving club
Champion diver returns to rekindle Parkes diving legacy
Champion diver returns to rekindle Parkes diving legacy
News

A life guided by service: OAM honour for Michael

Michael Lynch from Parkes has been announced to receive an OAM this King's Birthday holiday
A life guided by service: OAM honour for Michael
A life guided by service: OAM honour for Michael
News

May rains revive cropping outlook in central west

More barley, less canola in the ground but rains boost confidence
May rains revive cropping outlook in central west
May rains revive cropping outlook in central west
News

When the going gets tough, the tractors keep rolling for Little Wings

Canowindra Showground was the venue for the Central West Tractor Trekkers' 2026 tractorthon
When the going gets tough, the tractors keep rolling for Little Wings
When the going gets tough, the tractors keep rolling for Little Wings
News

Tractors to run round the clock for Little Wings

Canowindra to host 24-hour tractor trek for regional families
Tractors to run round the clock for Little Wings
Tractors to run round the clock for Little Wings
Community

Towns rally behind Ride For Country Kids

There were representatives from Parkes, Forbes and Cowra in this year's Royal Far West Ride For Country Kids
Towns rally behind Ride For Country Kids
Towns rally behind Ride For Country Kids
Parkes Picnic Races

Get ready for race day, it's almost here

The annual Parkes Picnic Races is just around the corner, on the June long weekend
Get ready for race day, it's almost here
Get ready for race day, it's almost here
Squash

Henry bound for World Juniors

Henry Kross from Parkes one of just four selected to compete at the Under 19s World Junior Squash Championships in Canada
Henry bound for World Juniors
Henry bound for World Juniors
Emergency Services

Tragedy that sparked rescue legacy remembered ahead of opening

The Billabong Creek tragedy of May 1969 the catalyst for the formation of the Parkes and District Volunteer Rescue Squad
Tragedy that sparked rescue legacy remembered ahead of opening
Tragedy that sparked rescue legacy remembered ahead of opening
Politics and Government

Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors

Former mayor Ken Keith OAM recognised for leadership and service by Country Mayors Association
Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors
Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors
News

Finley finds his voice thanks to Royal Far West

The Gibbons family in Parkes struggled to access a speech pathologist, then they heard about Royal Far West
Finley finds his voice thanks to Royal Far West
Finley finds his voice thanks to Royal Far West
Infrastructure and Transport

End of the line for Inland Rail

Parkes mayor shocked by decision to stop Inland Rail at Parkes and not continue to Brisbane
End of the line for Inland Rail
End of the line for Inland Rail

Community

Cowra Guardian

Community cost of lack of childcare

Gooloogong families say childcare delays threaten work, school enrolments and town’s future
Community cost of lack of childcare
Community cost of lack of childcare
Cowra Guardian

Awe-inspiring services awarded

SES volunteers recognised for outstanding flood response service
Awe-inspiring services awarded
Awe-inspiring services awarded
Cowra Guardian

Students go into business, backed by community

Students go into business, backed by community
Students go into business, backed by community
News

'Lost' theme of Cabonne Women Writers competition

The competition is open to writers from rural and regional Australia
'Lost' theme of Cabonne Women Writers competition
'Lost' theme of Cabonne Women Writers competition

Rural

News

New laws to better protect animals

Pain relief to be mandatory when mulesing sheep; new dogs left unattended in vehicle law.
New laws to better protect animals
New laws to better protect animals
Rural

Parkes teacher a RAS Champion

Kristen Temessl from Parkes has been announced a Champion of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Parkes teacher a RAS Champion
Parkes teacher a RAS Champion
News

Best put to test in Eugowra as Eugowra hosts State utility dog championships

Local contender Kevin Howell with Karana Nulla made the top 10 in the open championship.
Best put to test in Eugowra as Eugowra hosts State utility dog championships
Best put to test in Eugowra as Eugowra hosts State utility dog championships