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Alleged arson filmed on camera

Alleged arson filmed on camera

Alleged arson filmed on camera

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Helping little hands with big hearts

Helping little hands with big hearts

Helping little hands with big hearts

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Rural concern over compliance burden

Firearms reforms begin rollout as regional farmers weigh impact of new licensing rules

Rural concern over compliance burden

Rural concern over compliance burden

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Bird flu detection sparks biosecurity concern

Regional producers warn of wider agricultural risk

Bird flu detection sparks biosecurity concern

Bird flu detection sparks biosecurity concern

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50 years deadly

Cowra marks NAIDOC week with flag ceremony and call to reflect on Wiradjuri legacy

50 years deadly

50 years deadly

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Eagles spread their wings, leaving Blayney grounded

Eagles spread their wings, leaving Blayney grounded

Eagles spread their wings, leaving Blayney grounded

News

CMA welcomes Federation Compact

Labor has shown its support for the Federation Compact, promising to increase core funding for local government

CMA welcomes Federation Compact

CMA welcomes Federation Compact

More doctors for regional NSW: Applications open for Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway

Cowra and Canowindra could see more doctors on the ground under a new training pathway designed

More doctors for regional NSW: Applications open for Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway

More doctors for regional NSW: Applications open for Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway

Woodstock Memorial Show opens entries for 2026 competition sections

Returning to the Woodstock Showground on Sunday, September 6, the annual show invites people of all ages and abilities to showcase their talents and celebrate the best of the district.

Woodstock Memorial Show opens entries for 2026 competition sections

Woodstock Memorial Show opens entries for 2026 competition sections

Arts and Entertainment

Local artists create platform for creativity

New art exhibition draws crowd, showcasing local creativity

Local artists create platform for creativity

Local artists create platform for creativity

Cowra community turns up the heat for winter wanderlust week

Local region's finest offerings on show this month

Cowra community turns up the heat for winter wanderlust week

Cowra community turns up the heat for winter wanderlust week

Arts and Entertainment

Funding boost for arts in regional Australia

Local artists and community groups urged to apply

Funding boost for arts in regional Australia

Funding boost for arts in regional Australia

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

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

Sport

Ready to race: Forbes Cup returns this weekend

The Forbes Racetrack is set to host the annual Forbes Cup this Sunday, featuring the $50,000 Forbes Bankstown Sports Club Forbes Cup and an action-packed eight-race program

Ready to race: Forbes Cup returns this weekend

Ready to race: Forbes Cup returns this weekend

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Magpies' defensive dominance continues with shutout win over Rhinos

Magpies' defensive dominance continues with shutout win over Rhinos

Magpies' defensive dominance continues with shutout win over Rhinos

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Finals hopes hang in the balance

A disappointing loss to the Manildra Rhinos had Magpies coach 'out of answers'

Finals hopes hang in the balance

Finals hopes hang in the balance

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Overcoming to secure the win

Cowra Eagles second grade battled injuries to secure bonus-point win over Orange City

Overcoming to secure the win

Overcoming to secure the win

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Cowra Senior Soccer falls short against Orange Ex-Services in crucial clash

Cowra Senior Soccer falls short against Orange Ex-Services in crucial clash

Cowra Senior Soccer falls short against Orange Ex-Services in crucial clash

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Eagles spread their wings

Cowra Senior Soccer Women’s A Grade claim convincing win over Blayney

Eagles spread their wings

Eagles spread their wings

Regional

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

Remembering Sam Neill and his connection to Parkes

The Dish star and renowned New Zealand actor Sam Neill died on 13 July at 78

Remembering Sam Neill and his connection to Parkes

Remembering Sam Neill and his connection to Parkes

High prices fuel frustration

Parkes was the fourth most expensive town in the state to buy unleaded fuel on Tuesday

High prices fuel frustration

High prices fuel frustration

A legacy 100 years in the making: Celebrating a century of Catholic education

Red Bend Catholic College hosts the first of celebrations of 100 years of Catholic education in Forbes.

A legacy 100 years in the making: Celebrating a century of Catholic education

A legacy 100 years in the making: Celebrating a century of Catholic education

Parkes Elvis Festival

An Elvis Festival for the ages: Dean Z concert and headline acts revealed

Entertainment of epic proportions is in the planning for the 2027 Parkes Elvis Festival and some new details have been revealed

An Elvis Festival for the ages: Dean Z concert and headline acts revealed

An Elvis Festival for the ages: Dean Z concert and headline acts revealed

Grazing returns with picnic theme in September

Tickets to the much-anticipated event are now on sale.

Grazing returns with picnic theme in September

Grazing returns with picnic theme in September

CENTRAL WEST ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

AstroFest and daytime stars and planets

Register now for the 2026 AstroFest and enjoy the free activities at Parkes Radio Telescope

AstroFest and daytime stars and planets

AstroFest and daytime stars and planets

Budget boost welcome in light of rising DV need

CatholicCare welcomes $184m more in NSW Budget for domestic and family violence programs.

Budget boost welcome in light of rising DV need

Budget boost welcome in light of rising DV need

Energy from Waste

Consultation remains priority as Parkes Energy Recovery EIS nears release

Parkes Energy Recovery plans to release Environmental Impact Statement on public exhibition in September

Consultation remains priority as Parkes Energy Recovery EIS nears release

Consultation remains priority as Parkes Energy Recovery EIS nears release

Thousands rug up for Frost and Fire 2026

Diesel headlined a stellar line-up for the winter festival.

Thousands rug up for Frost and Fire 2026

Thousands rug up for Frost and Fire 2026

Community

Arts and Entertainment

Piano pops up in plaza for all to play

Pre-loved musical instrument gains new life in Cowra's CBD

Piano pops up in plaza for all to play

Piano pops up in plaza for all to play

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Dancing through the Central West

Dancing through the Central West

Dancing through the Central West

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Roads remain a clear priority for community

Roads remain a clear priority for community

Roads remain a clear priority for community

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Bin there, sorted that

Cowra kerbside bin audit reveals strong recycling performance and major FOGO diversion potential

Bin there, sorted that

Bin there, sorted that

Rural

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The rain that changed it all

The rain that changed it all

The rain that changed it all

May rains revive cropping outlook in central west

More barley, less canola in the ground but rains boost confidence

May rains revive cropping outlook in central west

May rains revive cropping outlook in central west

New laws to better protect animals

Pain relief to be mandatory when mulesing sheep; new dogs left unattended in vehicle law.

New laws to better protect animals

New laws to better protect animals