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Connection drives change

Connection drives change

Connection drives change

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Celebrating 40 years of service to community

Celebrating 40 years of service to community

Celebrating 40 years of service to community

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Cowra plays key role as Variety Backyard Bash raises $750,000 for Aussie kids

Regional generosity shines as variety backyard bash tops $750,000

Cowra plays key role as Variety Backyard Bash raises $750,000 for Aussie kids

Cowra plays key role as Variety Backyard Bash raises $750,000 for Aussie kids

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May Weir morning tea honours legacy of kindness

Commemorating Cowra’s legacy of compassion and Australia–Japan friendship

May Weir morning tea honours legacy of kindness

May Weir morning tea honours legacy of kindness

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Volunteers keep Cowra Railway Station on track despite growing challenges

All stops when it comes to caring for station

Volunteers keep Cowra Railway Station on track despite growing challenges

Volunteers keep Cowra Railway Station on track despite growing challenges

Feds match Great Western Highway funding to add lane to Victoria Pass

State, federal governments announce funding as work to reopen Mitchells Causeway gets under way

Feds match Great Western Highway funding to add lane to Victoria Pass

Feds match Great Western Highway funding to add lane to Victoria Pass

News

Census completions pass 10 million households

More than 10 million households have completed the Census but some are still yet to respond

Census completions pass 10 million households

Census completions pass 10 million households

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What treasures are hiding in Cowra region

Antiques roadshow Australia call out

What treasures are hiding in Cowra region

What treasures are hiding in Cowra region

Vic Pass funding welcomed, but more needs to be done

Community groups have welcomed funding, yet say more needs to be done on Great Western Highway.

Vic Pass funding welcomed, but more needs to be done

Vic Pass funding welcomed, but more needs to be done

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Pool begins to take shape

Cowra Aquatic Centre upgrade pushes ahead as spring construction milestone approaches

Pool begins to take shape

Pool begins to take shape

Cowra Guardian

Soccer sides record mixed results

Cowra Senior Soccer Club battled hard across all senior grades, coming away with one win and two close defeats in A Grade, C Grade and Women’s A Grade action.

Soccer sides record mixed results

Soccer sides record mixed results

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Locals prepare for a spectacular show weekend

September show shaping up for success

Locals prepare for a spectacular show weekend

Locals prepare for a spectacular show weekend

Small winemakers the toast of Forbes at successful show

Get your tickets for the public tasting night for NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show public tasting Friday.

Small winemakers the toast of Forbes at successful show

Small winemakers the toast of Forbes at successful show

Two wineries best in business with fortified and sweet

All Saints win best fortified and Dal Zotto best sweet at esteemed wine awards.

Two wineries best in business with fortified and sweet

Two wineries best in business with fortified and sweet

Sport

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Pip’s on a par-fect path

Representing Mulyan Public School and the Western Region, Pip competed against some of the state’s best young golfers during the two-day championships.

Pip’s on a par-fect path

Pip’s on a par-fect path

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Tigers’ finals run ends in narrow semi final defeat

Tigers’ finals run ends in narrow semi final defeat

Tigers’ finals run ends in narrow semi final defeat

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From Central West to centre stage

Cowra dancer Tahlia Newton inspires next generation to pursue NAISDA opportunities

From Central West to centre stage

From Central West to centre stage

NetSetGo Stars ready for big day on court

The season finishes with a Sunday gala day for young players

NetSetGo Stars ready for big day on court

NetSetGo Stars ready for big day on court

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One step from a Grand Final

Magpies First Grade ready for Manildra rematch with a grand final place in sight

One step from a Grand Final

One step from a Grand Final

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Saffalah's journey has just begun

Young football talent Saffalah chasing professional dream after trio of international opportunities

Saffalah's journey has just begun

Saffalah's journey has just begun

Regional

From pub to paddock, Caragabal's first yard dog trial

Farmers encouraged to get involved and have a go

Madeline Blackstock

From pub to paddock, Caragabal's first yard dog trial

From pub to paddock, Caragabal's first yard dog trial

New life for former classrooms after $500k sale

The heritage-listed former Henry Lawson High School was sold for $500,000 by two former student

New life for former classrooms after $500k sale

New life for former classrooms after $500k sale

From battlefield to museum: Iconic Huey's 1000km trek to Parkes

A Bell UH-1H Iroquois helicopter used in the Vietnam War made a 1000km trek on the back of a truck to Parkes

From battlefield to museum: Iconic Huey's 1000km trek to Parkes

From battlefield to museum: Iconic Huey's 1000km trek to Parkes

Trump turns spotlight on Sunrise Mine

US Department of War has announced a $566 million conditional loan to Sunrise Energy Metals for its scandium mine

Trump turns spotlight on Sunrise Mine

Trump turns spotlight on Sunrise Mine

Lumps of porridge in space

This week Central West Astronomical Society looks at groups of stars called clusters, within our own Milky Way galaxy

Lumps of porridge in space

Lumps of porridge in space

Emergency Services

NSW to roll-out new model for mental health emergencies

A new statewide health-led response model will connect people with a dedicated team of mental health experts

NSW to roll-out new model for mental health emergencies

NSW to roll-out new model for mental health emergencies

Salvos call for urgent action as homelessness reaches record levels

This Homelessness Week The Salvation Army is calling on governments, communities for urgent act

Salvos call for urgent action as homelessness reaches record levels

Salvos call for urgent action as homelessness reaches record levels

Exciting long-term vision for Henry Parkes Centre

The draft masterplan for the Henry Parkes Centre has been revealed and is on public exhibition

Exciting long-term vision for Henry Parkes Centre

Exciting long-term vision for Henry Parkes Centre

Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records

Dean Z’s premier concerts are the fastest‑selling shows in Parkes Elvis Festival history

Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records

Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records

Local wins $3 million with Keno

A local man is $3 million richer after winning Keno at the Forbes Sports and Recreation Club

Local wins $3 million with Keno

Local wins $3 million with Keno

Politics and Government

Chaffey: Sign petition to reverse Inland Rail decision

Federal Member MP Jamie Chaffey held a community meeting regarding the decision to stop Inland Rail north of Parkes

Chaffey: Sign petition to reverse Inland Rail decision

Chaffey: Sign petition to reverse Inland Rail decision

Miners' petitions now archived, thanks to local volunteers

The Jean Little Miners Petition Index is at the State Archives

Miners' petitions now archived, thanks to local volunteers

Miners' petitions now archived, thanks to local volunteers

Community

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Rail safety message travels along Cowra railway line

Level crossing safety reminder

Rail safety message travels along Cowra railway line

Rail safety message travels along Cowra railway line

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May Weir morning tea honours legacy of kindness

Commemorating Cowra’s legacy of compassion and Australia–Japan friendship

Simone Sheridan

May Weir morning tea honours legacy of kindness

May Weir morning tea honours legacy of kindness

Cowra Guardian

Cowra CBD Committee focuses on next stage of revitalisation

CBD Committee shifts focus from planning to delivery

Cowra CBD Committee focuses on next stage of revitalisation

Cowra CBD Committee focuses on next stage of revitalisation

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Windowrie among Cowra wine standouts

Local drop makes a lasting impression

Windowrie among Cowra wine standouts

Windowrie among Cowra wine standouts

Rural

Free webinar helps farmers understand RIC loan

Get RIC Ready: Free webinar helps farmers understand if a RIC loan is right for their business.

Free webinar helps farmers understand RIC loan

Free webinar helps farmers understand RIC loan

Farmers back call for veterinary telehealth

The Bogan Gate branch has had a win at the NSW Farmers Annual Conference regarding telehealth vet consultations

Farmers back call for veterinary telehealth

Farmers back call for veterinary telehealth

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The rain that changed it all

The rain that changed it all

The rain that changed it all