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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
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06 Sep 2024
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06 Sep 2024
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
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
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
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
Bowls

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
Shaking off pre-season dust at Derby day
Rugby Union

Shaking off pre-season dust at Derby day

Grenfell Rugby Union Club will be hosting Molong and Canowindra at a Derby Day

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20 Mar 2025
Insurance hikes top list of business concerns
Business

Insurance hikes top list of business concerns

Western NSW businesses report premiums rise by 30pc or more

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20 Mar 2025
Grenfell claims grand final win
Cricket

Grenfell claims grand final win

The Grenfell Blues have won the South West Slopes Cricket League Open B Grade Grand Final

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20 Mar 2025
Community
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Community supports Voices Against Violence
Community

Community supports Voices Against Violence

By April HedleyThe Grenfell Voices Against Violence’s annual fundraiser this year was a Blind Date with a Book. Donated books were wrapped in plain brown paper, sorted into genres and sold for $5.00 each. The Blind Date with a Book concept ensures...

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10 Aug 2025
Community shops local this winter
Community

Community shops local this winter

July is usually a quiet month for local retailers however the Weddin Winter Wander proved there is still plenty of support for Grenfell’s small businesses with 500 entries received over just three weeks. The initiative saw several of Grenfell’s...

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10 Aug 2025
Grenfell Men's Shed buzzing with activity
Community

Grenfell Men’s Shed buzzing with activity

The Grenfell Men’s Shed has hosted several events over the last few weeks including the “Big Breakfast” which was inspired by a donation from a former resident of Grenfell and current member of The Grenfell Men’s Shed. The generous donation was used...

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10 Aug 2025
Lots planned at Grenfell Library
Community

Lots planned at Grenfell Library

While the school holidays may have wrapped up there is still lot of fun activities coming up at the Grenfell LibraryBook Week: Campfire CraftTuesday 19 August 3.15pmHead down to the Library during Book Week to create a cozy cardboard campfire...

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03 Aug 2025
Full throttle to $150k for prostate cancer
Community

Full throttle to $150k for prostate cancer

With just over two weeks to go until an epic tractor trek is ready to roll, Richard Jefferay and his team have already smashed their $100,000 fundraising goal. And now they’re chasing an even bigger target of $150,000. The Parkes mechanic and business...

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03 Aug 2025
Operation Christmas Child in full swing
Community

Operation Christmas Child in full swing

By JOYCE BAKERI want to thank all those who have been very generous in donating their time and gifts towards packing shoeboxes in Grenfell for Operation Christmas Child which is one of the Projects of Samaritan Purse. Every Shoebox is important...

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27 Jul 2025
MPS celebrate beanie day
Community

MPS celebrate beanie day

The staff at the Grenfell MPS (Multi-Purpose Service) have celebrated the second annual Kath Bandy Beanie Day on Wednesday, 16 July to remember a resident who has done so much for the Service. The day was implemented to help commemorate and remember...

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27 Jul 2025
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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
Grenfell winner as Forbes harness racing returns
Sport

Grenfell winner as Forbes harness racing returns

By CRAIG DUMESNYThe Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club made a memorable return on Anzac Day after a two-year absence caused by the devastating 2022 floods. A huge crowd turned out to witness an afternoon of first-class pacing action highlighted by an...

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04 May 2025
Top results for swimmers at championships
Sport

Top results for swimmers at championships

St Joseph’s Primary School Swimming ChampionsThe St Joseph’s Primary School relay team returned to Homebush recently to compete against other small schools across the state in the NSW PSSA Primary Swimming Championship. They swam a terrific race...

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04 May 2025
Forbes ANZAC Day feature returns
Sport

Forbes ANZAC Day feature returns

Racing returns to the Forbes Showground paceway this Friday, ANZAC Day, in an incredibly special event for the volunteers of the Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club. A moving ANZAC tribute, family fun day and great racing on track are all part of the...

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27 Apr 2025
Beau Bailey ready to take on the world
Sport

Beau Bailey ready to take on the world

Grenfell’s Beau Bailey is preparing to take on the best Speedway riders in the world again, when he heads off to Slovenia to compete in the semi finals of the SGP3 Speedway Youth World Championships. Riding a 250cc motorbike, this is Beau’s third...

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13 Apr 2025
Racing ready to kick off with return of Grenfell Picnic Races
Sport

Racing ready to kick off with return of Grenfell Picnic Races

The Grenfell Picnic Race Club are looking forward to an exciting day of racing, fashions and socializing this coming Saturday, 12 April. The track and surrounds have been prepared and look fantastic. There have been 56 nominations for the six events...

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13 Apr 2025
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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
Wonderful Wattles exhibition launches
Events

Wonderful Wattles exhibition launches

Weddin Landcare have launched their Wonderful Wattles exhibition on Friday, 25 July with a with a great turnout of local artists and community members. The exhibition celebrates the colour, vibrancy, diversity and important ecological value that...

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03 Aug 2025
Caragabal to host Esky Ball
Events

Caragabal to host Esky Ball

Get your eskies ready for the return of the Caragabal Esky Ball this Saturday, 2 August. After a postponement from earlier in the year, event organisers are expecting a good night out at the Caragabal Memorial Hall. Doors open 7pm, with tickets...

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03 Aug 2025
Community invited to CEF Ball
Events

Community invited to CEF Ball

By Jenny ArmstrongMark the date. Organise your friends. Dig out your finery. CEF of Grenfell’s major 2025 fundraising event is happening. You are invited to our ball to be hosted on Saturday 30 August at Grenfell Bowling Club. Not only will this be...

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27 Jul 2025
Weddin Landcare to host bus tour to progressive Riverina farms
Events

Weddin Landcare to host bus tour to progressive Riverina farms

Weddin Landcare is excited to offer local farmers the opportunity to explore some of the Riverina region’s most progressive grazing and cropping properties as part of a two-day bus tour organised for Monday 4 to Tuesday, 5 August 2025. The tour...

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20 Jul 2025
Rural
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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
Councillors set to receive increase in councillor fees
Rural

Councillors set to receive increase in councillor fees

The Local Government Remuneration Tribunal determined last month that there would be a 3.75 percent increase in mayoral and councillor fees for the 2024/25 financial year. At the June ordinary meeting of Weddin Council there was a recommendation to...

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27 Jun 2024
Regional
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Cowra Magpies reset for Manildra showdown
Rugby League

Cowra Magpies reset for Manildra showdown

By DAN RYAN. The Cowra Magpies have suffered a stinging loss against visiting Manildra Rhinos this past weekend, with the Rhinos nabbing 46 points against 12 for the Magpies. As a home game, the Magpies expected a solid defense against Manildra but...

Dan Ryan  >  
10 Aug 2025
On the green with Eagles Bowls
Bowls

On the green with Eagles Bowls

By BOB MORGANLast Saturday Cowra Bowlers Shane Beasley and Mark Hubber competed in the Sectionals of the State over 40’s at Parkes. Shane and Mark managed a very hard-fought win in their first match but had losses in the other two. Commiserations...

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10 Aug 2025
Eagles soar in tough home encounter
Soccer

Eagles soar in tough home encounter

The Cowra Eagles claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win over Pinnacle FC in front of a lively home crowd on the weekend, delivering a spirited performance that kept supporters on the edge of their seats from whistle to whistle. Despite missing a few key...

Dan Ryan  >  
10 Aug 2025
Cowra Gun Club celebrates 70th anniversary
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
Chloe Tysoe breaks 20-Year discus record at Mulyan Public School
Education

Chloe Tysoe breaks 20-Year discus record at Mulyan Public School

A remarkable sporting achievement has taken place at Mulyan Public School, where 11-year-old Chloe Tysoe has shattered a discus record that stood for over 20 years. Chloe’s impressive throw of 21.60 meters not only surpassed the previous record of...

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10 Aug 2025
On the fairways with Vet's Golf
Golf

On the fairways with Vet’s Golf

By MARK EDWARDSSome bitter winter weather kept gofers away this week. Tuesday saw only 21 players for both the 18 hole and 9 hole events with Nicky Basson and Adrian Single coming away with victory. Wednesday ladies Stableford only attracted 8...

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10 Aug 2025
$400,000 Investment to Boost Women's Football Across NSW
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...

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10 Aug 2025
Results show progress in 2025 NAPLAN
Education

Results show progress in 2025 NAPLAN

The 2025 NAPLAN National Report, released this week, shows encouraging progress for students across New South Wales, particularly in reading, spelling, and grammar. This year marked the second round of testing under NAPLAN’s updated proficiency...

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10 Aug 2025
New street library for Carinya
News

New street library for Carinya

A Street Library has been unveiled at Cowra’s Early Childhood Services Centre (Carinya), offering adults and children alike a place to exchange books and nurture their love of reading. Located on the Carinya fence line, the Street Library was...

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10 Aug 2025