Grenfell Record

Grenfell Public School empowers parents with reading workshops

By Jodie TooleOver the past two weeks, Grenfell Public School has proudly hosted three engaging parent workshops focused on understanding how to read with your child. These sessions, held at the school and Grenfell Preschool, have highlighted the...

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28 Sep 2025

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06 Sep 2024

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

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

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

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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

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

Grenfell Record

Outstanding results for students

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10 Aug 2025

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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

News

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

Education

Gardening enthusiasts rally at working bee

Lots happening at St Joseph’s Primary School

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21 Mar 2025

News

Weddin Interagency host services day

Weddin Interagency host another Services Day

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21 Mar 2025

Community

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Community

Combined Pensioners change meeting date

After hosting their regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each month for the last 25 years, the Grenfell branch of the Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association (CPSA) have changed their meeting daysThe CPSA will now meet every second...

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19 hours ago

Community

Holiday fun at Grenfell Library

There’s lots to see and do at the Library during these school holidays. Rocket into the Library during the school holidays. The theme for this holidays is Rocket Action. While it is a little late notice, on Thursday 2 October (today) at 2pm, the...

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19 hours ago

Community

Welfare Committee host monthly meeting

President Dennis welcomed 13 members and noted six apologies being received at the Grenfell and District Senior Citizens Welfare Committee’s monthly meeting on 23 September. Business arising from the previous meeting had been attended to with the...

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19 hours ago

Community

A day to celebrate our pets

We all love our pets and they are such great friends. To honour this bond with pets, the Grenfell Anglican Church will be hosting a special service to highlight the companion animals. At 9am on Sunday, 5 October at the Grenfell Anglican Church will...

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28 Sep 2025

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

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

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

Sport

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Sport

Swimming season almost here

The summer swimming season is almost here and the Grenfell Amateur Swimming Club are excited for the 25/26 season ahead. Club nights are held on Friday nights from 6:00 pm when the pool is open for the season. They commence with a feature race first...

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19 hours ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Events

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Start your engines for modified tractor pull

Start your engines and mark Saturday, 18 October in your calendars for when the The Downunder Modified Tractor Pulling Association’s brings their first event of the 2025/26 season to Grenfell. Downunder Modified Tractor Pulling Association’s Brendan...

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28 Sep 2025

Events

Riders Ready to Saddle Up for the 2025 Weddin Mountain Muster

The much-loved Weddin Mountain Muster is set to return from Sunday, 28 September to Saturday, 4 October, bringing with it a week of trail rides, community spirit and a celebration of Grenfell’s unique countryside and heritage. President Melanie...

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28 Sep 2025

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

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

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

Rural

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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

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

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

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

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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Netball

Shooting shots at the upgraded Netball courts

Cowra has celebrated the official opening of the upgraded Col Stinson Park, a $1.3 million investment in local sport and community life that has delivered new netball courts, an amenities building and improved facilities for players and...

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18 hours ago

Rugby League

Amos scores the first ever try for the Woodstock Panthers

History was made in Woodstock last Saturday as the Woodstock Panthers Girls league tag team played their first ever home game. While the Panthers went down 22–6, the match was full of spirit, energy and another highlight, the team’s very first...

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18 hours ago

Golf

Over 70 golfers at the Cowra Golf Club

By Mark EdwardsCowra Veteran golfers held a very successful Open Tournament last week with over Seventy golfers attending. The event was very well supported by local businesses sponsoring the event. Major sponsors being Hutcheon & Pearce, ABM Off...

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18 hours ago

Horse Racing

Record crowd, thrilling finishes for Dubbo Gold Cup

The success of Dubbo Turf Club continues on an upward spiral and some extraordinary figures were achieved on Sunday at the Gold Cup meeting. Sam Fitzgerald the Dubbo CEO revealed the crowd was a record while bar sales and on course tote holds were...

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18 hours ago

Bowls

Chew and Beasley won at the Regional Finals

By Bob MorganNot a lot of bowls to report on this week, but last Saturday and Sunday Braydon Chew and Shane Beasley represented the Club at Parkes in the Regional Finals of the State Rookies Pairs, winning three outstanding matches 19/9, 13/7 and...

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18 hours ago

Golf

Halls takes the victory at Cowra Golf Club

The 2025 Golf NSW Country Championship in Cowra produced a must see contest, with defending champion Jye Halls securing his second title after a hard fought three shot victory. The 20 year old Mollymook golfer carded an opening round of six under 65...

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18 hours ago

Arts and Entertainment

Experience the arts quarter of the Bells Beats festival

Experience art installations, video and artmaking workshops at Bell Beats on Saturday, 4 October, from 1pm-7pm. Cowra Regional Art Gallery is partnering with the Bell Beats Music & Arts Festival to present the Arts Quarter. Brush up on your artmaking...

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18 hours ago

Council

Should AI have a place at council? Cabonne weighs in

Just what place does generative artificial intelligence have in local government?Cabonne Council has taken a look and set some guidelines about its use in a new draft policy that’s on display for community consultation. The council’s department...

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18 hours ago

Community

Got questions? Cowra Real Estate has answers

By Cowra Real EstateWhat are the questions that, as Real Estate Agents, we get asked daily?What is the market doing at the moment? What is the median house price? How long are houses on the market?These are all solid questions, so lets answer them...

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18 hours ago

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Infrastructure Boom Fuels Transport Construction Growth

Australia is knee-deep in an infrastructure boom. The country has rarely built so much on paper, with transport at the centre of it all. Roads, railways, and bridges are supposed to be the arteries of a more productive economy. Yet as the dollars...

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29 Sep 2025