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25 September 2025
Massive weekend of racing
Horse Racing

Massive weekend of racing

By Colin Hodges. Guerie PicnicsRunner up to Heza Charmer last year, The Drafter went one better on Saturday when winning the 1600 metres Bernie Wilkin Memorial - Geurie Picnic Cup. Ridden by 21 year old Tamsin Gough for Narromine trainer Terry...

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21 Sep 2025
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06 Sep 2024
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06 Sep 2024
Dark side of the moon on Monday morning
Environment

Dark side of the moon on Monday morning

A total eclipse of the moon will occur in southern skies for the first time since 2022

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03 Sep 2025
Regional news receives bipartisan political support
Regional

Regional news receives bipartisan political support

MP calls for urgent action on implementation of News Media Assistance Program

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29 Aug 2025
Outstanding results for students
Grenfell Record

Outstanding results for students

By Danielle McFarlaneSt Joseph’s Students Shine in Public Speaking EventTwo talented students from St Joseph’s School, Grenfell, have earned a place in the Western Region Public Speaking Finals to be held next week in Gundagai. Congratulations to...

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10 Aug 2025
Students develop their music skills
Grenfell Record

Students develop their music skills

St Joey’s PlaygroupJoey’s Playgroup has lots of fun planned this Term. This is held in the St Joseph’s School Library at 9:30 am on Fridays. Jump into Joey’s 2025Jump into Joey’s is for all children commencing school in 2026, regardless of...

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18 May 2025
Outstanding results for students
Grenfell Record

Outstanding results for students

By Danielle McFarlaneSt Joseph’s Students Shine in Public Speaking EventTwo talented students from St Joseph’s School, Grenfell, have earned a place in the Western Region Public Speaking Finals to be held next week in Gundagai. Congratulations to...

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10 Aug 2025
Students develop their music skills
Grenfell Record

Students develop their music skills

St Joey’s PlaygroupJoey’s Playgroup has lots of fun planned this Term. This is held in the St Joseph’s School Library at 9:30 am on Fridays. Jump into Joey’s 2025Jump into Joey’s is for all children commencing school in 2026, regardless of...

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18 May 2025
Grenfell Public School's Year 5/6 Red Shines at assembly
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Grenfell Public School’s Year 5/6 Red Shines at assembly

5/6 Red Shines at whole school assembly with Bluey-Inspired Play

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21 Mar 2025
Gardening enthusiasts rally at working bee
Education

Gardening enthusiasts rally at working bee

Lots happening at St Joseph’s Primary School

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21 Mar 2025
Weddin Interagency host services day
News

Weddin Interagency host services day

Weddin Interagency host another Services Day

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21 Mar 2025
Grenfell Country Club host great open golf day
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Grenfell Country Club host great open golf day

Golfers converge on Grenfell for Grenfell Country Club’s Open Golf Day

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20 Mar 2025
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Garden Club prepare for exciting events
Community

Garden Club prepare for exciting events

By Anita EdwardsOur September meeting, held in the Public Library, was well attended. Our main topic for discussion was finalizing details for our Street Stall on Saturday, 13 September. The main issue was the bowl of jelly beans for the Guess the...

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21 Sep 2025
Mystery abounds at the Rose Street Little Theatre
Community

Mystery abounds at the Rose Street Little Theatre

By Anita EdwardsFirst, a disclaimer: Midsummer’s Murder is in no way related to the TV series, Midsomer Murders. There is a possible murder, but in a middle-class city suburb, and the sleuths are 4 Book Club ladies. At this point, we need another...

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14 Sep 2025
A fantastic celebration supporting young people
Community

A fantastic celebration supporting young people

By Margaret CareyWow. What a night. Over 150 people joined us to promote and celebrate the CEF of Grenfell and its past and present recipients at the fundraising ball on Saturday evening. With a great cross section of the community with three...

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07 Sep 2025
Sheep to race into Caragabal
Community

Sheep to race into Caragabal

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 13 September when sheep race through Caragabal for the the return of the Coopers Farm Gear Caragabal Sheep Races. The event is expected to a great day out, with a full race meeting planned comprised of seven races...

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07 Sep 2025
For the love of theatre
Community

For the love of theatre

By Anita EdwardsDarryl Knapp has loved the theatre since he was 8, and has been involved in most areas of it, on and off the stage. Midsummer Murders is the first full-length play he has written for adults, and we are thrilled that Rose Street...

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31 Aug 2025
Grenfell Lions host district governor
Community

Grenfell Lions host district governor

By Deidre CarrollThe Grenfell Lion Club Inc members welcomed Lion Judy Ryan District Governor of 201N4 to their lunch-time meeting on Sunday August 17. Judy was accompanied by her husband Past District Governor Lion Michael Ryan. Judy and Michael...

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31 Aug 2025
Legacy looking for local support
Community

Legacy looking for local support

What is Legacy ?Its common knowledge that the RSL supports returned servicemen and many know about the ‘Soldier On’ organisation which supports returned service personnel, but how many people know about Legacy and what it does?‘Legacy’ is...

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31 Aug 2025
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Drivers have big weekend of karting
Sport

Drivers have big weekend of karting

Grenfell Kart Club have hosted their come and try day on Saturday, 6 September, with a club race day on Sunday, 7 September. Grenfell Kart Club Secretary Peter Blume said this week they didn’t have a huge amount of competitors at the club race day...

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14 Sep 2025
Big weekend on the track planned
Sport

Big weekend on the track planned

This weekend will see a big couple of days on the track as the Grenfell Kart Club host their come and try day on Saturday, 6 September and Club Race Day on Sunday, 7 September. The come and try day sparked a lot of interest, with registrations being...

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07 Sep 2025
Drane makes history
Sport

Drane makes history

Tom Drane has made history as the first international rider to win the American Flat Track singles series. The Forbes-born talent was making headlines on the weekend, after he secured the series win with two rounds still to race. It’s a dream come...

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07 Sep 2025
Jan, Val claim equal first
Sport

Jan, Val claim equal first

By Virginia DrogemullerOn Saturday the ladies played for Lynn Sparks Trophy which was nine sealed holes. Jan and Val claimed equal first place. Congratulations ladies. Lynn, Val, Elyse, Karan, Leanne, Jan and Virginia had a lovely day on Sunday...

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31 Aug 2025
Top win for Grenfell players
Sport

Top win for Grenfell players

By Virginia DrogemullerWDLGA pennants semi finals were played at Canowindra on Friday. Grenfell ladies Jan Sally Maria Megan and Leanne had a win against Duntry. Well done ladies. Cowra won against Forbes. Good luck to the Grenfell ladies when they...

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24 Aug 2025
Parkes host Touch Footy Knockout Day
Sport

Parkes host Touch Footy Knockout Day

Rugby league players from around the region travelled to Parkes on Thursday, 26 June for the PSSA Touch Footy Knockout Day. Students from Quandialla Public School and Caragabal Public School formed part of the Forbes Small Schools team along with...

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06 Jul 2025
Racing returns to Grenfell
Sport

Racing returns to Grenfell

Racing returns to Grenfell with the reopening of Grenfell Kart Club’s track over the weekend on Saturday, 28 June and Sunday, 29 June. After four years of hard work, the Grenfell Kart Club have done a full redesign of the track, pulling the old track...

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06 Jul 2025
Grenfell Kart Club ready to open track
Sport

Grenfell Kart Club ready to open track

After several years of hard work on the Bogolong track, the Grenfell Kart Club will be ready to welcome back racers from this weekend, with practise runs opening Saturday 28 June and Sunday 29 June. Works on the track have been ongoing for several...

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29 Jun 2025
Students make their mark at Athletics Carnival
Sport

Students make their mark at Athletics Carnival

By Tamara McMahonThis year’s athletics carnival was filled with excitement and remarkable achievements, but two standout students, Arthur Bateman and Harry Radnedge, have made headlines for their record-breaking performances. Arthur, a talented...

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29 Jun 2025
Sophie breaks long standing record
Sport

Sophie breaks long standing record

Sophie Hughes has broken a 28 year old school shotput record at The Henry Lawson High School’s athletics carnival on Friday, 30 May. With her throw of 9.91 metres, Sophie broke the Women’s 17 plus shotput record, exceeding the previous mark of 9.83...

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22 Jun 2025
State titles in sight for Boccia team
Sport

State titles in sight for Boccia team

The Henry Lawson High School Boccia team has the state titles firmly in their sights for the second year in a row after winning the regional tournament in Bathurst ton Wednesday, 11 June. The team consisted of five players; Riley Dennis (year 7)...

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22 Jun 2025
Indi continues to inspire with her running
Sport

Indi continues to inspire with her running

A self-trained, inspiring Year 4 student from little Caragabal Public School has proudly represented the district at the Western level in cross country. Indi Ridley competed at the Lachlan PSSA Cross Country in Forbes on 16 May, joining fellow...

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15 Jun 2025
Great day out at Forbes for Grenfell riders
Sport

Great day out at Forbes for Grenfell riders

Five keen Grenfell Pony Club members made the trip to Forbes to participate in the Forbes Pony Club annual Charlie O’Connor Showjumping and Dressage and Gymkahna weekend. On Saturday Annabelle Randall and Adelaide Conron attended the Charlie O’Connor...

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08 Jun 2025
Grenfell Public School Rugby Teams Rise to the Challenge in Wagga
Sport

Grenfell Public School Rugby Teams Rise to the Challenge in Wagga

On Wednesday, 7 May, the vibrant spirit of Australian rugby was alive and kicking in Wagga as the Grenfell Public School’s teams took to the field with heart and determination. The Stage 3 team, embodying the grit and tenacity of true champions...

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25 May 2025
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Grenfell to celebrate NAIDOC Day
Events

Grenfell to celebrate NAIDOC Day

Members of the community are invited to celebrate Indigenous Culture this month when Weddin NAIDOC Day returns to Grenfell on Friday, 26 September. This year the celebrations will be taking place at the Grenfell Railway Station from 10am to 2pm and...

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14 Sep 2025
Australia’s First Self-Drive Wattle Trails and Local Field Guide launched
Events

Australia’s First Self-Drive Wattle Trails and Local Field Guide launched

Weddin Landcare has made history with the launch of Australia’s first self-drive Wattle Trails and the release of the comprehensive field guide, “Weddin Wattles – A Local Guide.“ The official launch event, held on Friday 22 August 2025, drew...

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31 Aug 2025
What's coming up in Weddin
Events

What’s coming up in Weddin

With the weather beginning to warm up as September approaches, there is plenty to see and do around the Weddin Shire with a range of fun events and activities planned across September. Weddin Mountains Region • Events in September 2025Exhibition...

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24 Aug 2025
Organisations come together for Services Day
Events

Organisations come together for Services Day

Weddin Interagency are inviting members of the community to reach out and interact with local service providers at the Weddin Services Day scheduled for 14 October. The aim of the event is to make the community aware of the range of service providers...

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24 Aug 2025
Weddin Services Day set to return
Events

Weddin Services Day set to return

If you missed the last time Weddin Services Day came around to Grenfell the event, which brings together a ranger of essential; services in one place is returning to Grenfell on Tuesday 14th October 2025. This will be very similar to the ones held...

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03 Aug 2025
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Farmers call for quality guarantee
Rural

Farmers call for quality guarantee

Concerns over the quality of bulk fertiliser have been raised by the Grenfell branch of the NSW Farmers Federation, prompting a motion at the organisation’s annual conference on July 22–23. The branch called for fertiliser companies to take...

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31 Aug 2025
Colby's birds among best in the state
Rural

Colby’s birds among best in the state

Caragabal’s Colby Pout has demonstrated age isn’t everything when it comes to raising and showing poultry, with some of his animals named among the best in the state. At the NSW State Junior Championships at Dapto Show hosted on 18 May, he came home...

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29 Jun 2025
Farmers say climate change is costing at the checkout
Rural

Farmers say climate change is costing at the checkout

According to Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) locals are paying more at the checkout for essentials like fruit, vegetables, beef, bread and coffee and climate change is a key reason why. A new essay released by FCA and authored by Corporate Value...

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01 Jun 2025
Five new stations to expand central west farm weather data
Rural

Five new stations to expand central west farm weather data

Central West Local Land Services has installed five new soil probe and weather stations as part of the Farming Forecaster Project. The sites at Mendooran, Geurie, Parkes, Jemalong (Forbes) and Grenfell, aim to equip graziers with predictive...

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25 May 2025
Close results in 2024 Grenfell Crop competition
Grenfell Record

Close results in 2024 Grenfell Crop competition

There were six entries in this year’s Grenfell Crop Competition, with very close results recorded. Entry, Variety, Estimated Yield, Total pointsPaul Tognetti, Sunmaster, 6.2, 198Jamie Wright, Mustang, 6.1, 196Rob Taylor, Sunmaster, 6.0, 194Jarod...

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06 Dec 2024
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Gold for Patrick
Sport

Gold for Patrick

A massive achievement for Cowra’s own Patrick Rowston, who struck gold in the discus at the New South Wales CHS Athletics Championships. The talented young athlete produced an outstanding performance to secure the top podium spot, marking a career...

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21 Sep 2025
Champion results for students
Sport

Champion results for students

Canowindra High School’s Addison and Reaghan Fliedner travelled to Gosford last week to compete at the Combined High Schools (CHS) State Trampoline Championships and returned with strong results. Reaghan achieved an outstanding 1st place in the 16...

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21 Sep 2025
McFarland took the win over New Zealand
Sport

McFarland took the win over New Zealand

Alex McFarland, a rising squash talent from Cowra High School, has achieved one of the biggest milestones of his young sporting career, earning selection in the Australian team for the 2025 Trans Tasman test matches. McFarland recently travelled to...

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21 Sep 2025
Golf marred by recent wet weather
Golf

Golf marred by recent wet weather

Golf this week was again marred by wet weather, to the point of no golf player on Wednesday by the Ladiesand the course being to wet to allow carts on Thursday. Tuesday saw 34 players in the two comps with Johns Jensen and Gordon Wilson win their...

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21 Sep 2025
Undefeated womens prep for another Grand Final win
Soccer

Undefeated womens prep for another Grand Final win

With the grand final fast approaching, coach Mitchell Thompson says his team is rested, focused, and ready to extend their two year unbeaten streak. After taking last weekend off to recharge, the squad has turned its attention to sharpening key...

Cara Kemp  >  
21 Sep 2025
Senior mens are 'sticking to the process' for the Grand Final
Soccer

Senior mens are ‘sticking to the process’ for the Grand Final

Cowra’s Senior Men are preparing for their grand final clash with a calm but determined approach, as coach Adam Gambrill says the team is focused on execution rather than major changes in the final week of training. Despite a disrupted schedule...

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21 Sep 2025
Search for Lachlan's best for youth rep sides
Soccer

Search for Lachlan’s best for youth rep sides

The Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association is looking for players to join its 2026 Western Youth League representative teams. Lachlan United is holding trials for both girls’ and boys’ sides from Under 12s through to Under 16s. The Lachlan Association...

Christine Little  >  
21 Sep 2025
Strong growth and tight vacancies mark Cowra and Canowindra real estate
News

Strong growth and tight vacancies mark Cowra and Canowindra real estate

The past 12 months have seen steady growth and strong demand across both the Cowra and Canowindra real estate markets for Agri Rural, with rising capital growth, low rental vacancy rates, and increasing interest from both local and out-of-are...

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21 Sep 2025
Photography prize helps honour survivors of Kinchela
News

Photography prize helps honour survivors of Kinchela

On August 30, 2025, the Olive Cotton Portrait Photography Prize was awarded at the Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah to artist Tace Stevens for her portrait ‘Uncle Bill’.Olive Cotton, who the prize was named after, was a photographer who...

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21 Sep 2025