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Flashback: Balloon Challenge takes flight

By DAN RYANIn the mid-1980s, Canowindra was little more than a quiet, rural town nestled in the heart of Central West, but for a few magical mornings and well into the night, the small town looked upwards for an unforgettable sight. Ballooning was...

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14 Sep 2025

Community

In Cowra: Shed Happens

WITH ROB SANSUMSo far we’ve seen sort of a sunny start to Spring. Still a bit chilly of a morning. If you need a hand to stay warm and something to light your fire, the men at the shed have wood and tools. Tools too many and wood at only $5 for a 10kg...

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14 Sep 2025

News

Cats to remain on the prowl

By DAN RYANMittens the kitten will still be free to head out on their next adventure in the great outdoors, after a state parliamentary enquiry failed to recommend a full cat containment policy for NSW. The inquiry’s final report, released on...

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07 Sep 2025

News

Deadly puff

In an Australian first, the NSW Police Force Drug & Firearms Squad have charged a man with allegedly supplying nitazene-laced vape liquid under Strike Force Southminster. Strike Force Southminster was established by State Crime Command’s Drug...

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07 Sep 2025

Golf

On the fairways with Vets Golf

By MARK EDWARDSSaturday saw the third round of the Flemings Handiskins with Jeffery Marks taking out top spot. 51 golfers braved the tough winter conditions making high scores hard to come by. Some good weather on Tuesday saw 41 players come out with...

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07 Sep 2025

News

New report finds financial hardship support from telcos missing the mark

A report released by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has found telcos are failing to consistently support customers in financial hardship and, in some cases, are unintentionally causing or making financial stress worse. The report...

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07 Sep 2025

News

NSW leads on appointment of indigenous voices for environment

NSW Government has announced the appointment of Mr Rene Woods as the first Aboriginal Healthy Country Assistant Commissioner within the Natural Resources Commission. The Invasive Species Council has long called for Indigenous voices to be given...

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07 Sep 2025

Education

St Raphael’s celebrates Literacy Coach Kathryn Keefe and her leadership success

CONTRIBUTEDThe St Raphael’s Catholic School community is delighted to celebrate the achievements of our Literacy Coach, Kathryn Keefe, who has been recognised as part of a team honoured at the ACEL NSW Leadership Awards. The awards, presented by...

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07 Sep 2025

News

Orange to host NSW Veterans Forum for the first time

Orange will host the 2025 NSW Veterans and Defence Community Forum, bringing the event west of the Great Dividing Range for the first time. The forum, scheduled for October 30, was secured following advocacy from Nationals Duty MLC for Orange, Scott...

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07 Sep 2025

Rural

New season lambs hit the market at Cowra

COWRA, Commentary by MLANumbers remained steady and quality was good for the finished lines while the remainder of the yarding was quite mixed throughout. There were mostly trade and heavy weights penned along with an increased supply of the light...

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07 Sep 2025