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Tigers to host Magpies on Old Boys day

Tigers to host Magpies on Old Boys day

RUGBY LEAGUERugby league action returns to Tom Clyburn Oval this Saturday as the Tigers host Cowra Magpies and their much-anticipated Old Boys day. It’s the penultimate round of the Woodbridge Cup competition and Canowindra’s preparing to turn up...

27 Jul 2025

Canowindra CWA take a snapshot of history

Canowindra CWA take a snapshot of history

In a two year labour of love by Jenny Middleton and the Canowindra Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA), branch presidents have been recognised in a photo wall. Member, Jenny Middleton collected, printed, framed and placed onto the wall of...

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27 Jul 2025

"Coming home" theme to inspire short stories, poetry

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“Coming home” theme to inspire short stories, poetry

“Coming home” is the theme set to inspire writers for this year’s Cabonne Women Writers Open Writing Competition. Entries of short stories and poetry based on the theme are open through to Sunday, 31 August and Helen Haynes from Cabonne Women...

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27 Jul 2025

"Coming home" theme to inspire short stories, poetry

Arts and Entertainment

“Coming home” theme to inspire short stories, poetry

“Coming home” is the theme set to inspire writers for this year’s Cabonne Women Writers Open Writing Competition. Entries of short stories and poetry based on the theme are open through to Sunday, 31 August and Helen Haynes from Cabonne Women...

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27 Jul 2025

Hook, line and community spirit

Hook, line and community spirit

Sunday’s Carp Muster has had a huge turnout with 70 people registered and another 20 showing up on the day. The muster was brought to Canowindra by a collaboration between OzFish, Canowindra Connections Centre, Mid Lachlan Landcare and Cabonne Shire...

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27 Jul 2025

Cowra Magpies: "We want to keep winning"

Cowra Magpies: “We want to keep winning”

In what coach Marc McLeish has described as a top ofthe table clash, the Cowra Magpies have delivered a solid performance, defeating archrivals Blayney Bears 26 to 8 in a very physical encounter on Saturday. Heading into the round, Cowra, Blayney and...

27 Jul 2025

Cowra Eagles Bowls Club

Cowra Eagles Bowls Club

By BOB MORGANLast Tuesday the 8th of July, was the first round of the Ladies Club Pairs, with the following results. Dawn Dye and Sharon Bohanna had a good win over Sonia Morgan and Sharen Hubber 23/11, Kerrin Fisher and Leila Burns had an equally...

27 Jul 2025

Greyhound industry blueprint released

Greyhound industry blueprint released

The future of greyhound racing in NSW has been finalised, aiming to set out a sustainable industry into the future. Devised following industry collaboration at the Future Summit held in May, a cross section of stakeholders discussed and finessed key...

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27 Jul 2025

On the Green with Vet's Golf.

On the Green with Vet’s Golf.

By MARK EDWARDSWinter conditions continued to keep numbers down during the week particularly on Thursday. Although Saturday started off bleak it turn out a good day luckily as we had a great field of 84 starters. Don Rocavert continued his good form...

27 Jul 2025

Greyhound industry blueprint released

Greyhound industry blueprint released

The future of greyhound racing in NSW has been finalised, aiming to set out a sustainable industry into the future. Devised following industry collaboration at the Future Summit held in May, a cross section of stakeholders discussed and finessed key...

Mid West Media >

27 Jul 2025

On the Green with Vet's Golf.

On the Green with Vet’s Golf.

By MARK EDWARDSWinter conditions continued to keep numbers down during the week particularly on Thursday. Although Saturday started off bleak it turn out a good day luckily as we had a great field of 84 starters. Don Rocavert continued his good form...

27 Jul 2025

Limited supply pushes prices at Cowra sheep yards

Limited supply pushes prices at Cowra sheep yards

Commentary by MLA Market reporter, Angus WilliamsNumbers were back by 1870 for a yarding of 2680 lambs. Quality was good, with mostly trade and heavy lambs in condition penned. All the regular buyers were operating and the market sold dearer...

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27 Jul 2025

Southwest CWA celebrates International Day

Southwest CWA celebrates International Day

CWA of NSW International Country of Study is South Korea. The Southwest Group held our international Day at Boorowa Ex-Services Club on Saturday 5th July 2025. The Boorowa Club made a wonderful three course meal of Korean food for us to try. The day...

27 Jul 2025

Wet weather doesn’t dampen cattle market at Carcoar

Wet weather doesn’t dampen cattle market at Carcoar

Commentary by Meat and Livestock AustraliaIn cold and drizzly conditions numbers dropped to 3500 head. The quality was good for this time of year and mostly weaners were supplied along with a limited supply of yearling with most just over 12 months...

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27 Jul 2025

Mental health community grants now open

Mental health community grants now open

The Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal has announced up to $20,000 in funding for community groups helping to support mental wellbeing across our region. The In a Good Place (IAGP) program invites community groups and not-for-profits (NFPs) to...

27 Jul 2025

Fit and strong volunteers needed for wine show pack-down

Fit and strong volunteers needed for wine show pack-down

Organisers have called on gym buffs to trade the bench press and weights rack for a day at the Cowra Wine Show, to help volunteers pack down tables, chairs and heavy items. Chief Steward Jenni Fagan welcomed those able to volunteer their time and...

27 Jul 2025

Australians in the bush want tougher penalties on crime. Here’s why – and what’s needed now

Australians in the bush want tougher penalties on crime. Here’s why – and what’s needed now

BY Caitlin Davey, Lecturer of Criminology, Griffith University, Kyle J.D. Mulrooney, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Co-director of the Centre for Rural Criminology, University of New England, and Sue Watt, Associate Professor in Psychology...

27 Jul 2025

New chapter for community care in Cowra

New chapter for community care in Cowra

Cowra’s Ability Network, a community-led, not-for-profit organisation and proud NDIS provider, is delighted to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to the local community. After 15 years of dedicated service as Ability Network’s...

27 Jul 2025

Knitting together a community

Knitting together a community

Snug and warm in Cowra’s library, far from the frosty conditions outside, a small group of dedicated wool workers are knitting together a strong community, one purl at a time. The Cowra knitting and spinning groups meet weekly on Mondays and...

27 Jul 2025

Shoulders to the wheel to see wine show grow

Shoulders to the wheel to see wine show grow

Pull up a chair and pour a glass of some of the best wines the country has to offer - the Cowra Wine Show has well and truly arrived. Wine Society Chairman Jenni Fagan shared the exciting new additions to this year’s show, including the Bulla Creek...

27 Jul 2025

Police response times fall below benchmark

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Police response times fall below benchmark

If you’ve called triple-zero and endured an anxious wait for police to respond, you may not be alone, according to new data released by the state’s Productivity Commission. Figures revealed that across the Chifley Police Area Command, of which...

27 Jul 2025

Cowra saleyard reaches record

Cowra saleyard reaches record

A blazing hot lamb market has pushed Cowra’s saleyard to a historic record, close on the heels, or hooves, of a national sheep sale record. Prices soared above the $400 mark on Wednesday, 9 July for second-cross lambs, with JJ Dresser and Co’s...

27 Jul 2025

Crowd turns out to celebrate with Pythons

Crowd turns out to celebrate with Pythons

Canowindra’s Tom Clyburn Oval was the place to be Saturday as the Pythons celebrated 50 years of rugby union in the community. The anniversary launched with the Old Boys jersey auction, which raised $22,000 for the Country Education Foundation...

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27 Jul 2025

Pythons Old Boys lace up the boots for anniversary

Pythons Old Boys lace up the boots for anniversary

Saturday was a chance for rugby legends of yesteryear to lace up the boots as Canowindra Pythons celebrated the club’s 50th anniversary. A big day of rugby union kicked off with an Old Boys match between Canowindra and Riverview, with some familiar...

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27 Jul 2025

Celebrating five decades of rugby

Celebrating five decades of rugby

The Canowindra Pythons have had a massive weekend celebrating 50 years of rugby union in Canowindra. Following a charity auction of the Old Boys squad jerseys on Friday, 11 July which raised $22,000 for the Country Education Foundation (CEF), the...

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27 Jul 2025

Canowindra to host Yard Dog Championships

Canowindra to host Yard Dog Championships

Working dogs and their handlers from around NSW and Victoria will be travelling to town this weekend for the Canowindra Yard Dog Championships - with State titles on offer at this event for the first time. As of Thursday, 10 July, there were 70 dogs...

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27 Jul 2025

Holiday fun at Grinsted Oval

Holiday fun at Grinsted Oval

Creative Community Concepts returned to Forbes in the school holidays and hosted a day packed with fun. The super sports day at Grinsted Oval featured laser tag, league tag, hockey, archery tag, footy fun for the little ones and more. It was all free...

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27 Jul 2025

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