Cowra Guardian

Dunking for dollars: Cowra Public rallies for school excursion

By DAN RYANCowra Public School students have thrown themselves into fundraising to ensure their upcoming excursion to Narrabeen is within reach for every family - with some help from the Cowra Men’s Shed and a lot of good old-fashioned...

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24 Aug 2025

Cowra Guardian

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06 Sep 2024

Cowra Guardian

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06 Sep 2024

Council

Council rubbishes unmarked bins

By DAN RYANCowra residents are being reminded that only Council-issued bins with an official Cowra Council sticker will be collected as part of the town’s domestic waste service. The reminder follows questions in the community after Council’s...

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24 Aug 2025

Bowls

On the green with Eagles Bowls

Last Saturday morning a team of our Ladies, Sonia Morgan, Joan Bailey, Dawn Dye and Sharen Hubber ventured to Canowindra to play the Divisional Final of the Women’s State Fours and came away with a keenly contested victory over their opponents...

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24 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Tigers triumph over Warriors

The Canowindra Tigers clawed their way to a close 24-20 victory over the Orange Warriors in an elimination final that went right down to the wire. In a game packed with drama, momentum swings, and large plays, it was the Tigers who stood tallest at...

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24 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Youth League are Ready to Take Flight in Finals

The Cowra Magpies Youth League team is gearing up for a crucial finals clash against the Orange Warriors, a side they’ve already split wins with earlier in the season. While the stakes are high, coach Marc McLeish is keeping the focus on...

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24 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Tigers triumph over Warriors

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24 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Youth League are Ready to Take Flight in Finals

Cara Kemp >

24 Aug 2025

Soccer

Back to Back Wins From the Women in Purple and White

The women’s side nailed a perfect away double, beating Blayney 4–0 on Saturday and Millthorpe 5–1 on Sunday, under coach Mitchell Thompson.“We travelled to a freezing cold Blayney to take on a physical and determined team,” Thompson...

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24 Aug 2025

Golf

On the fairways with Vets Golf

Some Beautiful winter weather has bought the veteran golfers out last week with 47 players competing. Ed Anthony, Dave Gouge Steve Lynch and Elwyn Ward led the field home with good scores for the 9 hole event. Unfortunately the ladies did not have...

Dan Ryan >

24 Aug 2025

Soccer

Youth Men’s Leave Blayney with a Loss

Youth Men’s side for the Cowra Senior Soccer Club went down 8–3 to Blayney in tough conditions, with coach Drew Willis pointing to a slow start and a lack of talk as the key factors.“I believe the key factors in our loss were a slow start and...

Cara Kemp >

24 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Canowindra Tigress Fall Short in Elimination Final

In a gritty and tightly contested elimination semi-final, the Canowindra Tigress fought hard but were narrowly defeated by Cowra, who claimed a 6-0 win in a low-scoring clash defined by defensive intensity and missed opportunities. The game opened...

Cara Kemp >

24 Aug 2025

Sport

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Park Run hits stride this winter

Park Run has been in full stride throughout the winter, with joggers helping themselves to stay warm with sporting off-seasons in sight. More than just a chance to get fit; it’s about building connections and having fun along the way. So, if...

Dan Ryan >

17 Aug 2025

Sport

Elsey claims silver with Western

Elsey Watson is dominating on the squash court, check out her year so far

Madeline Blackstock >

11 Aug 2025

Sport

Cowra Gun Club celebrates 70th anniversary

CONTRIBUTED The club was very pleased to be able to host a great weekend of clay target competition to celebrate the 70th Anniversary. The grounds looked a picture and although the weather conditions on Saturday were not ideal, a strong turn-out of...

Dan Ryan >

10 Aug 2025

Sport

$400,000 Investment to Boost Women’s Football Across NSW

Women’s football in NSW is set to benefit from a $400,000 investment from the State government, as the state prepares to host 11 matches—including the final—of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The NSW Football Legacy Program will deliver five...

Dan Ryan >

10 Aug 2025

Sport

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

Sport

Canowindra Pony Club members shine at North West Equestrian Expo

A group of talented Canowindra Pony Club members recently competed with distinction at the North West Equestrian Expo, Australia’s largest high school interschool equestrian event, held in Coonabarabran. Representing their respective high schools...

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20 Jul 2025

Sport

Canowindra High School claim Rural Cup

On Thursday, 26 June, 150 students from Canowindra High School embarked on a mission to Molong where they competed for the Rural Cup, claiming their fourth consecutive Rural Cup title. The Rural Cup is an annual interschool sports competition between...

Brendan McCool >

20 Jul 2025

Sport

Croquet news

SATURDAY 14 JUNEJames and Mona played a ‘skill enhancing’ game with multiple attempts at some of the shots that needed more practice, resulting in a low scoring (5-2 in Mona’s favour) game but a definite improvement in skill and understanding of the...

Dan Ryan >

20 Jul 2025

Sport

Cowra Croquet catch up

CONTRIBUTEDA small break between columns has left plenty of news to catch up on for Cowra’s croquet team, including an important notice regarding the winter season games, which will start at 1:15pm, instead of 2:15pm. Wednesday 7 MayChris and James...

Dan Ryan >

06 Jul 2025

Sport

Emily’s green and gold moment

Emily Thomas is well on her way to goals she wouldn’t have dreamed at the start of this year. Canowindra’s champion hammer thrower has been selected to represent Australia for the very first time, and she admits it still feels “surreal” even...

Renee Powell >

06 Jul 2025

Rugby Union

Pythons celebrate win over Trangie

Canowindra rugby union is preparing for a home game

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29 May 2025

Rugby Union

Eagles machine grinds down Emus

Cowra Eagles claw back from a gruelling first half to overwhelm Emus

Dan Ryan >

29 May 2025

Sport

Parkrun passes national milestone

Park run passes a million

Dan Ryan >

29 May 2025

Golf

On the Green with Vet’s Golf

Vet’s Golf report

Dan Ryan >

29 May 2025

Community

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Community

Rotary second hand bookshop opening Friday

ROTARY SECOND HAND BOOKSHOP OPENING FRIDAY. The Cowra Rotary Club second hand Bookshop will open on Friday 22nd August at 10.00am. The Shop is located at 173 Kendal St, Cowra, opposite the Railway Hotel and will carry an extensive range of books both...

Dan Ryan >

24 Aug 2025

Community

Throwback Thursday: Industry and innovation

More than four decades ago, Cowra’s reputation as a rural heartland grew into a centre of innovation, industry and culture. Following years of the Edgells-Simplot canning factory operating as a hub for preserving fresh, local, food, the opening of...

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24 Aug 2025

Community

‘Not fast, just furious’ raises money for cancer research

By DAN RYANTwo daring drivers, Sarah Hazelton and Chantelle Aitcheson, are hitting the road for a cause that’s close to their hearts and, as they point out, statistically close to many families in the community. Losing her daughter three years ago...

Dan Ryan >

24 Aug 2025

Community

Low level bridge re-opened

Cowra’s traffic conditions have eased after the restoration and repairs at Cowra’s low level bridge. Following 51 days of closures, the restored bridge now boasts a gentler entry and exit to the bridge, and a stronger bridge from the foundations...

Dan Ryan >

24 Aug 2025

Community

Shed Happenings

By R SANSUMAs we settle into August if you’re feeling chilly - don’t worry, if you’re needing to stay warm, the men at the shed have wood. For rest of August, we have a limited number of bags, available for free for pensioners and other folks in...

Dan Ryan >

17 Aug 2025

Community

Animal Welfare League free services at Cano Showground

The Animal Welfare League NSW is conducting free veterinary services in Canowindra on Friday, 15 August 2025 from 8am - 11am at the Canowindra Showground. This is open to anyone within the Cabonne LGA. This is a separate outreach program to the...

Dan Ryan >

17 Aug 2025

Community

14 billion drink containers recycled through Return and Earn

New South Wales’ love affair with Return and Earn recycling has reached a new high, with the 14th billion container officially returned, with Bilyara residents taking no small part in collections and returns. In just seven years since launching in...

Dan Ryan >

17 Aug 2025

Events

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Events

Kelly Rimmer launches The Midnight Estate at Canowindra

Canowindra Library is pleased to host a free author talk with Kelly Rimmer at Canowindra Services Club, 93 Gaskill Street, on Monday 25 August at 10.30am. Please book your place by calling Canowindra Library on 6344 1796 or call in during opening...

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10 Aug 2025

Events

Canowindra’s Show Ball success

The weather might have been chilly but the fire buckets were warm and the band provided great music into the night at the 2025 Canowindra Show esky ball. The fundraiser event was hosted at the showgrounds on Saturday, 26 July, with 175 tickets sold...

Renee Powell >

10 Aug 2025

Events

Top dogs on display in Canowindra

Canowindra has hosted more than 200 top dogs and their handlers from far and wide at the Canowindra Yard Dog Trial Championships. Woodstock’s Michael Johnston took out the open competition, with 215 dogs in four classes over the two days on Saturday...

Brendan McCool >

03 Aug 2025

Events

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...

Brendan McCool >

27 Jul 2025

Events

Trial of Ben Hall back by popular demand

The Trial of Ben Hall will be back by popular demand in August. May 2025 marked 160 years since the bushranger’s death and the Forbes Shire Council Heritage Advisory Committee was inspired to mark the occasion with the performance of a unique local...

Mid West Media >

20 Jul 2025

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Making Your Home Wi-Fi Work Harder in Cowra

Making your home Wi-Fi work as it should in Cowra can feel like a full-time job. Between regional service quirks and multiple devices competing for the same bandwidth, it’s easy to see how even a decent connection can start to feel sluggish. Local...

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17 Jul 2025

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Mastercard Exploring Numberless Cards To Help Combat Fraud

Mastercard, one of the largest payment providers in the world, is exploring the possibility of changing the format of its cards. Specifically, it is looking into the viability of removing 16-digit card numbers and replacing them with dynamic card...

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27 Apr 2025

Rural

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Rural

Another record broken at Cowra as national indicators climb

By DAN RYAN with MLACowra’s saleyard record has been broken for the third time in recent weeks, with the Miekeljohn Partnership and JJ Dresser and Co. reclaiming top honours. The pen of heavy prime lambs sold for $468.20 on Wednesday, August 6...

Dan Ryan >

17 Aug 2025

Rural

NSW launches ultimate biosecurity guide to weed control

NSW Chief Invasive Species Officer, Scott Charlton, launched the latest NSW Government weed management guide at the 23rd NSW Weeds Conference in Port Macquarie, on August 5. Welcomed by more than 280 biosecurity specialists at the event, the popular...

Dan Ryan >

17 Aug 2025

Rural

Staying in sheep - what the numbers are saying

While the Australian sheep industry has faced its fair share of challenges over the decades, switching enterprises isn’t always the best move. Sheep producers are invited to take a clear-eyed, practical look at the future of the sheep industry at...

Dan Ryan >

17 Aug 2025

Rural

Growers winning war on weeds

With GRDCA new report reveals that Australian grain and cotton growers are achieving productivity gains by investing in smarter, long-term weed management strategies, proving weeds can be beaten. A decade on from the last national estimate, new CSIRO...

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17 Aug 2025

Rural

Numbers varied, high attendance at Saleyards

Commentary by MLACOWRANumbers drifted lower and quality was more varied than previous sales along with not as much weight offered on the heavy lambs. There were mainly trade and heavy weights penned along with 250 new season lambs. All the buyers...

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10 Aug 2025

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Rugby Union

Goldies going for gold in the big dance

Boorowa Rugby Club are standing on the edge of glory ahead of the South West Cup grand final this weekend, a win that would see the side hold the premiership for the first time in 16 years. Following on from what has been a massive couple of seasons...

Rebecca Hewson >

24 Aug 2025

Rugby Union

Red Devils into the big dance

On Saturday Roberts Park was rocking as the Harden Red Devils hosted Cootamundra in what was a fiery preliminary final clash for the final spot against the Boorowa Goldies in the Central West Rugby Union South West Cup. In a game worthy of the...

Rebecca Hewson >

24 Aug 2025

Rural

Winners and grinners at Bedgerabong Show

You don’t have to enter anything to go to the show, but it sure adds to the fun!These are just a few of the successful exhibitors of the 2025 Bedgerabong Show, with ribbons up for grabs for the best of our cattle, sheep, poultry, pigs, cakes...

Forbes Advocate >

24 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Juniors head into the finals this weekend

Under 7s Coach: Jess McInerneyThe Under 7s Young Cherrypickers have wrapped up a truly remarkable season, showcasing courage, teamwork, and talent well beyond their years. In what was their very first year playing tackle, the boys demonstrated...

Young Witness >

24 Aug 2025

News

Encore: Full house for Trial of Ben Hall

The tale of Ben Hall has reached a whole new audience and a group of locals have found a whole new passion. Volunteers brought to life the 1986 play, The Trial of Ben Hall, to mark 160 years since the bushranger’s death earlier this year. But the play...

Renee Powell >

24 Aug 2025

Golf

Webber wins with 40 points from Norman on 39

The Saturday event was a Single Stableford sponsored by Turners Furniture One and Hamblin’s Pharmacy. The winner was Craig Webber with 40 points. The runner up was Brian Norman with 39 points on a countback from Brandon Emerson. The Watson Toyot...

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24 Aug 2025

Events

Forbes locals part of show centenary

Forbes residents were spotted among the big crowds and entrants at this year’s Tullamore Show, which on 8-9 August officially marked and celebrated its 100th event. Hank Bray had a great show in the poultry section which made a return after it had to...

Christine Little >

24 Aug 2025

Golf

Lindsay and Kay win on Tuesday at Tipperary

Tuesday’s event at Tipperary Golf Club was won by Lindsay Sheather and Kay Jasprizza on 30 1/2 nett with second going to Terry Casey and Geoff Nott on 36 3/4 nett. Kay and Lindsay had one birdie and Garry and Eva had one gobble. Thursday’s ambrose...

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24 Aug 2025

Business

Meals on Wheels Forbes: Supporting independence and community wellbeing

Forbes & District Meals on Wheels continues to provide essential support to older residents and people living with disability throughout the region. The service delivers nutritious meals directly to clients’ homes, helping them maintain...

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24 Aug 2025

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