Cowra Guardian
Commencing as the Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder in 1885, the masthead was renamed the Cowra Gobbler between 1980-84 before reverting to The Guardian.
Cowra is the gateway to the Lachlan Valley; it is a dynamic regional town in the centre of NSW known for its strong focus on community and international friendship.
Cowra Shire has a population of 13,000, having fostered a strong local history including Cowra Japanese Gardens, War Cemetery and Festival of International Understanding to attract tourists.
The shire offers the best in county living, with the district a major producer of livestock, grain, oilseeds, fruit, vegetables and wine, and a developing small aeroplane construction and training industry.
The Cowra Guardian is recognised for its issues and local coverage, including local court reporting. Its print and online editions are the main source of information, news and views to the Cowra Shire region.
Canowindra News
Canowindra News was launched in 1971 and took over coverage of the town, following the demise of the Canowindra’s first newspaper The Star which commenced in 1899.
The weekly publication is a vital link in keeping the people of this small community informed about news and events that affects them including local government, sport, and social events.
Located in the Cabonne Shire in the central NSW Tablelands, Canowindra relies heavily on its agricultural industry from production of lucerne, cereals livestock and wine.
Historic Canowindra is a charming small town, known for its hot air ballooning, Age of Fishes Museum, sought after movie location and food and wine destination.
About Mid West Media
Mid West Media is a print and digital news and information company based at Cowra NSW.
It publishes community newspapers including Parkes Champion Post, Forbes Advocate, Cowra Guardian, Grenfell Record, Canowindra News, Young Witness, Boorowa News, Harden-Murrumburrah Express and the Central West Farmer.
Mid West Media is a division Provincial Press Group which owns North East Media, a 4th generation publisher of the Wangaratta Chronicle in Victoria for over 100 years.
The group publishes over 30 award winning regional and farming newspapers and trade journals for the wine and timber industries.
Mid West Media believes these publications are the heart of their communities, reflecting opinions, aspirations, challenges and lifestyles, plus assisting the growth of local towns and businesses of local advertisers.
The company is committed to regional development and the identity of the regions serviced.
