Community aged care was in focus on Thursday, 14 August when Lesley Bryce, Founder of Bell Cares community aged care and Brad Grieve from Mable travelled to Canowindra to share their model, which is helping keep people safe in the town they call home.
Canowindra Connections Centre’s Jacquie Dredge said the information day came out of increasing inquiries about the aged care system.
Ms Dredge said this prompted her to remember a Landline episode about Lesley Bryce, who set up a Bell Cares, a community aged care system in the Queensland town of Bell.
“I thought that’s got to be something close to what we can do here. They were a much smaller town,” she said.
Lesley Bryce, Jacquie Dredge and Brad Grieve were talking about the benefits of community aged care.
Jordan’s top of class
Jordan Smith has been named top of his class as Essential Energy celebrates its graduates of 2025.
Jordan, based at the Canowindra depot, was named the central region’s powerline apprentice of the year, then overall Dux of the Year at the graduation of Essential Energy apprentices, trainees and graduates.
The Class of 2025 includes field crews in remote locations, trainees in community relations and service delivery, through to graduate recruits in IT and commerce, and they gathered from across regional and rural NSW in Tamworth for the occasion.
Amalie Smith, Essential Energy’s Chief Operations, People and Safety
Officer, said the graduates would play a vital role in maintaining a safe, reliable network and supporting the shift to renewables, electrification and smarter energy systems.
“This is an incredibly exciting time to be entering the energy sector,” Amalie said.
“Our graduates are stepping into roles that will help shape a smarter, more sustainable future for communities across New South Wales and are key to building the network of the future.”
For many graduates, the milestone is the result of years of hard work, hands-on learning and growth.
It also marks the beginning of a career within a growing skilled
workforce that will support regional communities and help to deliver on Australia’s energy transition.
The ceremony also recognised the collective effort of trainers, mentors and teams across the business who support and shape the nationally recognised training program, which was named the 2024 Australian Apprenticeships Employer of Choice.
The program continues to grow each year, as does the increasing demand for skilled workers in the industry to support the rapid pace of the energy transition. Essential Energy will continue to develop and expand their training initiatives and new pathways, with strong focus on capability building.
The calibre of this year’s gradu-
ates highlights the strength of the program and its potential to contribute more broadly to closing the skills gap in the transition to renewable energy. Essential Energy is exploring ways to extend is training offerings beyond the organisation through initiatives like its proposed training academy to help build capability across the sector. As a leader in the energy transition, Essential Energy is well positioned to harness its knowledge, expertise and industry-leading education to power the workforce of the future.
Essential Energy congratulates the Class of 2025 and looks forward to seeing their continued contribution to powering communities and shaping the future of energy.
WHAT’S ON in Cowra, Canowindra and Surrounds
COWRA PARK RUN
Cowra POW Camp, Saturday, 14 June –Saturday, 20 December, weekly
A free, fun, and friendly weekly fivekilometre community event on beautiful Wiradjuri Country. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!
The course is 5000m long. This has been accurately measured by us with a professional measuring wheel. The course is at the Cowra Breakout Cycleway and Walking path, Corner of Evans Street and Sakura Avenue, Cowra. The course is run entirely on concrete paths. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Depending on availability, marshals will be at key sections of the course, or signs will be in place.
The parkrun is free to enter, but please register before you come along [cowra@ parkrun.com].
Only ever register with parkrun once, and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode. If you forget it, you won’t be given a time.
Every week, grab a post-parkrun coffee in the Rose Garden Coffee House- next to the Cowra Visitor Information Centre.
FIND YOUR WAYEXPLORE YOUR HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS!
Monday 8 September, 5.30pm - 8.30pm at Club Cowra
This event is designed for prospective students who may be school leavers, career changers or lifelong learners to attend a face-to-face event with university representatives, local registered training organisations (RTOs), local support services and local scholarship providers. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in higher education to ask questions about uni life, courses available, scholarships, pathways in higher education and local support services.
The aim of this event is to promote higher education to the Cowra region and to show that they can stay local and achieve their higher education goals with the assistance of our local support services and scholarship providers.
COWRA’S WAR 1939-1945
19 July to 24 August 2025
Cowra Regional Art Gallery
The Cowra Breakout Association presents Cowra’s War 1939-1945 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in pictures and objects.
The exhibition explores Cowra’s vital and multifaceted role in Australia’s World War II effort, inviting you to reflect on Cowra’s wartime experience - a story marked by service, resilience, and a continuing commitment to peace.
WELCOME TO COWRA
Club Cowra, Sunday 31 August.
Have you moved to the Cowra Shire in the last few years?
Please join us for an informal catch-up over afternoon tea at our Welcome to Cowra event!
We’ll have lots of information available about our town and villages; locals on hand to answer your questions; and community and sporting group representatives sharing their details.
Everyone gets a free giveaway bag and gift and there will be face painting for the kids.
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You’ll also be in with a chance to win one of our lucky door prizes - family tickets to either the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival or the Cowra Spring Show!
This is event is free, but bookings are essential. Reserve your place today at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/welcometo-cowra-tickets-1432501714189
LEARN TO PLAY BOWLS
Sundays 9:15am, Cowra Bowling Club
$10 per Adult per game, Children free
Looking for a fun, social, and relaxed way to spend your Sundays? Join the Cowra Bowling Club and have a chance to learn to play bowls every week! Whether you’re a complete beginner or just want to refine your skills, the Cowra Eagles Bowlers will guide you through the game! To register your interest, simply contact: Sonia Morgan - 0425 228 505 Mim Shroder - 0417 062 679 Bob Morgan - 0481 244 081
LITTLE FISHES AT THE MUSEUM
Ages of Fishes Museum
Free program and entry
Join friendly staff at the Age of Fishes Museum Canowindra on the first Friday of every month for some fun, hands on science
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lessons! Each month, the little fishes’ study a new topic. Perfect for curious minds and little adventurers, this fun and educational session is sure to spark creativity and wonder.
COWRA TOURIST RAILWAY
Saturday, 26 July – Sunday, 30 November
Running the last Saturday and Sunday of each month, view the gorgeous Cowra countryside from the beautifully restored Planet 52 and two R cars on board a trip from the heritage listed Cowra Railway Station to the Lachlan Bridge and back! Pop into one of the many rooms at the Cowra Railway Station also open for inspection along with Vintage Cars from the Cowra Antique Vehicle Club. Tickets available on the day.
LEARN TO PLAY CROQUET
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm
Corner Darling and Brougham Streets, $5 per game.
It’s a fun way to play sport in a relaxed and social way. Join us for a meet and greet, Dress: casual, flat soled shoes, hat and drink bottle.
Open to all over 10 years old. Those interested can call Carmel (0409939241), Jenny (0400395196) Elaine (0409781271).
LGBTQIA+ NIGHT OUT
CJ’s @ Club Cowra, last Wednesday of each month, 6-9pm.
Cowra’s LGBTQ+ community is embracing the freedom to come together openly and proudly. With growing acceptance and inclusion, there is excitement to celebrate gathering without hesitation, promote events, and simply enjoy each other’s company.
WOODSTOCK MEMORIAL SHOW
Sunday, 7 September
The Woodstock Memorial Show is held annually on the first Sunday in September, the first day of spring, Fathers Day.
The Show was instigated in 1946 initially as a gymkhana with the sole purpose of raising funds to support the ongoing maintenance of the Woodstock Soldiers Memorial Hall.
To this day this remains just one of the objectives of the annual event.
The show encourages the development of pastoral, agricultural, horticultural, viticulture, industrial and cultural pursuits of Woodstock and the surrounding district.
The Show provides prizes including cash and trophies.
Low level bridge re-opened
Cowra’s traffic conditions have eased after the restoration and repairs at Cowra’s low level bridge.
Following 51 days of closures, the restored bridge now boasts a gentler entry and exit to the bridge, and a stronger bridge from the foundations up.
During the closure, traffic cameras were installed to illustrate the impact of ongoing bridge closures, to help build the case for a third bridge.
“Council is strongly
advocating for a new highlevel bridge downstream of the existing one to be included in the NSW Government’s upcoming regional transport plan,” Cowra Mayor Paul Smith said during the announcement of the repairs.
“This would be a stateowned and constructed bridge, but it is essential infrastructure for Cowra’s long-term connectivity, resilience and economic growth. We urge Transport for NSW to prioritise it in their future planning,” he added.
Deputy Coroner calls for Aboriginal Health Service
By DAN RYAN
Cultural safety and greater access to health services have been highlighted as crucial needs for Cowra residents, following a coronial inquest into the death of Wilfred “Whippy” Robert Williams.
In a 46 page report, the state’s Deputy Coroner, Harriet Grahame, found that on September 13, 2019, the 45-year-old died of Diabetic Ketoacidosis with multi-organ failure caused by pneumonia.
Deputy Coroner Grahame made three recommendations in delivering her report into the death
of Whippy. They included calling on the health district to examine developing an Aboriginal Health Partnership Advisory Consultative Group, to review the efficacy of the cultural competency training for medical staff, and to provide patients with access to an Aboriginal Health Worker 24 hours a day, wherever possible.
The Deputy Coroner found that ultimately, Whippy’s death was preventable, after nursing staff missed key moments to provide potentially life-saving care. Mistakes included not notifying the medical officer [doctor] working at Cowra Hospital
the night Whippy presented with an elevated heart rate, nor formally identifying his Aboriginality or preexisting health conditions.
In her report, Deputy Coroner Grahame laid plain the need for expanded healthcare access at every level in Cowra, from finding an appointment with a GP to emergency care at the Cowra Hospital.
“The Court heard evidence that the Cowra community is very under-resourced in terms of health care and related outcomes. As such, we must continue to push for more Aboriginal Health Workers to
be trained,” she said in her report.
“In my view, there remains work to be done within the [Western NSW Local Health District] to strengthen cultural safety by implementing some kind of Aboriginal Health Partnership Advisory Consultative Group.”
The Deputy Coroner noted the ‘enormous pain and anguish’ caused in the community by Whippy’s death, which significantly impacted the trust residents had in the local healthcare system.
“I have come to the conclusion that flaws in the triage process resulted in lost opportunities which
ultimately robbed Whippy of any chance of survival. Whippy’s condition was treatable and his death likely preventable with appropriate and timely medical care,” Deputy Coroner Grahame wrote in her findings.
“​​A new hospital will be opened shortly. I hope the [Local Health District] finds ways to rebuild trust with those affected by Whippy’s death.”
The Deputy Coroner’s report can be read in full at: www.coroners.nsw.gov.au/documents/findings/2025/Inquest_into_the_death_ of_Wilfred_Whippy_Williams.pdf
Cowra’s traffic conditions have eased after the restoration and repairs at Cowra’s low level bridge. TO: Cowra Council
A word from Neighbourhood Watch
CONTRIBUTED
Welcome to the August Newsletter from Neighbourhood Watch. With a few weeks left of cold and wintery weather, here are a few pointers on keeping you and your family safe using heating and other electric appliances.
Winter items such as hot water bottles, electric blankets and heaters can cause burns and other injuries. Ensuring that these items are safe to use and kept in good working order by following manufacturers’ instructions, especially keeping them clean and dust-free.
Keep a minimum of one metre (ideally two metres) clearance around all heating appliances, including space heaters, fireplaces, and wood stoves, to prevent fires. Using appropriate fire guards makes open fires and heaters safe when children and pets are around. Also ensure that furniture and curtains are kept well away from open flames and other heat sources.
If you have and open fire or gas heating, adequate ventilation is essential to reduce harmful emissions. Make sure you have working carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home, particularly near sleeping areas, and test them monthly. It is also important to keep your smoke alarms dust free and to test them monthly to ensure they are working effectively.
A quick check of electric blankets for any damage to cords or plugs each time you change your sheets will safeguard against accidents, and always supervise children, the elderly, or those with limited mobility when using electric blankets.
Remember that it is unsafe to use heating or cooking appliances that are designed for outdoor use in the confines of your home. These give off noxious fumes which are odourless and can cause death.
For a comprehensive checklist on keeping your home fire safe, go to the NSW Fire and Rescue Winter Fire and Safety Checklist at https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/ gallery/files/pdf/community/ Get%20Ready%20For%20 Winter%20Checklist.pdf
Keep warm and keep safe!
Council rubbishes unmarked bins
By DAN RYAN
Cowra residents are being reminded that only Council-issued bins with an official Cowra Council sticker will be collected as part of the town’s domestic waste service.
The reminder follows questions in the community after Council’s latest “Waste Wise Wednesday” post on social media.
A Council spokesperson told the Cowra Guardian the clarification was made to ensure residents understand how bin charges and collections are managed under the 2025/26 Revenue Policy.
“Cowra Council’s recent Waste Wise Wednesday post has sparked some conversation in the community, so we’d like to share a little more detail,” the spokesperson said.
“This was simply a friendly reminder following the adoption of Council’s 2025/26 Revenue Policy, which sets domestic waste management charges based on the size
To make sure the bin size matches the annual waste management charge, Council issues its own branded bins with serial numbers.
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of your garbage bin. If you’re an effective recycler, you may not need a large garbage bin, meaning the annual charge for a 140L weekly collection is lower than for a 240L. All recycling bins remain at 240L.”
The spokesperson said Councilissued bins also carried serial numbers to help track and confirm correct use. Cameras also operate on Council waste collection vehicles to monitor what people are throwing out, and can match up any relevant footage with residents.
SAY GOODBYE TO TAX STRESS THIS YEAR
“To make sure the bin size matches the annual waste management charge, Council issues its own branded bins with serial numbers,” the spokesperson said.
“This allows our collection team to identify each bin and ensure the right service is provided. Any privately purchased bins are not part of Council’s service, and we can’t collect them. Similarly, unbranded bins without serial numbers can’t be picked up, as our team would have no way of confirming the correct waste
management charge has been paid.”
Residents with damaged or missing bins, or who need an additional one, have options available.
“If your Council bin is damaged, missing, or if you need an extra one, there’s a replacement fee and process in place,” the spokesperson said.
“Not sure if your bin can be repaired? Download the Cowra MRF App and use the ‘Ask Anthony’ feature to get advice, or call the MRF on 6340 2140.”
Council stressed the changes were not about imposing fines, but about keeping the system fair and consistent.
“At the end of the day, this reminder is about keeping things fair, safe, and consistent for everyoneand making sure our waste service runs smoothly for the whole community.”
The requirement for bins to carry Council stickers will remain in place to ensure efficient and accountable collections.
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COWRA COUNCIL NOTICEBOARD
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Join Cowra’s Access Committee!��
Council is inviting passionate members of our community to nominate for a position on the Access Committee!
This is your chance to have a voice in shaping Cowra’s accessibility for all residents and visitors, ensuring our shire is a welcoming place for everyone.
As part of the committee, you'll play a key role in advising Council on matters that impact the accessibility of public spaces, services and facilities. Your insights and ideas will help make Cowra even more inclusive!
Interested?
For more details and to get your nomination form, please contact Council’s Director –Environmental Services at 6340 2000.
DID YOU KNOW?
If you hold a NSW Mobility Parking Scheme (MPS) Permit, you can use the painted shared zone to give yourself extra space to get in or out of your vehicle.
You don’t need to stay completely inside the marked blue disabled bay if the shared area helps you access your car safely.
According to Australian Standards: "Depending on which side of the vehicle the person needs to alight, one vehicle may need to move into the shared area."
In the image below, the green car uses the shared zone legally because the red car blocks the driver’s door.
✅ Both green cars are parked correctly in disabled spaces.
18th August 2025
Cowra's Path to Drought Resilience
Cowra is part of a Regional Drought Resilience Planning program, working with surrounding councils to build long-term strategies that strengthen our local communities and businesses against future droughts. This program is a collaborative effort, bringing together local governments, businesses, and community groups to develop plans based on evidence and expert feedback.
We need your input to ensure the actions from the plan address the real needs of our community.Here's how you can help:
Business and Stakeholder Survey (Aug 18 - Sept 12, 2025)
Your business may receive a call, email, or visit from Micromex Research to discuss business confidence, challenges, and resilience. If contacted, we encourage you to participate and share your experiences to help shape the future of Cowra’s drought resilience.
Interested in registering? Email: hannah@micromex.com.au
Community Survey (Aug - Sept 2025)
Lifeline Central West will be conducting various engagement activities throughout August and September to understand the resilience of local residents. This is your chance to provide valuable feedback that will inform how we strengthen Cowra’s social, economic, and environmental resilience.
This is a critical moment for Cowra’s future, and we need your voice to ensure we’re prepared for whatever comes next. Let’s build a stronger, more resilient community together!
For more details or to get involved, contact Ponie De Wet at Ponie.DeWet@cowra.nsw.gov.au or on 0456 624 299.
‘Not fast, just furious’ raises money for cancer research
By DAN RYAN
Two daring drivers, Sarah Hazelton and Chantelle Aitcheson, are hitting the road for a cause that’s close to their hearts and, as they point out, statistically close to many families in the community.
Losing her daughter three years ago, Sarah has become a passionate campaigner for cancer research, teaming up with Chantelle to raise funds through this year’s Mystery Box Rally.
“So we’re raising money for the Cancer Council. My daughter passed away three years ago, my co-driver, Chantelle’s nan passed away from cancer, I’ve lost two grandfathers, and my father has been treated by it so everyone is affected by it somehow. We’ve just raised over $10,000,” Sarah said.
To take part in the rally, each team must raise a minimum of $4000, a threshold Sarah and Chantelle achieved quickly thanks to strong community support.
“Cowra’s been great, we’ve
been very supported. Chantelle is in Blayney, she’s been fundraising and well supported there too,” Sarah said.
The Mystery Box Rally is no ordinary drive.
“So it’s called the Mystery Box Rally, we start and finish at Broken Hill - over five full days, it’s 2,500 kms we have to drive. The mystery is the route, each morning we get a map and a list of checkpoints,” Sarah explained.
With over 177 cars in the rally, each carrying two people, the event is designed with camaraderie in mind.
“There’s over 177 cars going with 2 people to a car, split into buddy groups of 7. You split them up so they look out for each other, and if one buddy breaks down we all break down. Two people to a car, share the driving –Chantelle did this last year with her husband.”
“It’s a Holden VP Commodore, my husband and I actually pulled it out from under a tree last year, it was full of grass, every window smashed, it was a complete mess. We got it going for last year’s Mystery Box Rally. My husband and I are both mechanics, so we had a lot of sponsors for parts and bits and pieces for the car. No major modifications, just the rear suspension so it doesn’t hit anything underneath; that’s about it,” Chantelle said.
On Friday afternoon, Team Not Fast Just Furious were farewelled from Enablement Services before making their way to Broken Hill for the official start of the Mystery Box Rally on Saturday.
Alongside the gruelling drive, the rally also includes plenty of lighter moments.
“There’s dress-up days, and a memorial dress-up day – Chantelle has made a few
shirts for us. My daughter loved unicorns, so we’ve got unicorn themed clothes for that moment,” Sarah said.
For both women, the cause makes every kilometre worth it.
“We’ve had amazing fundraising this year, reaching over 10,000. I enjoy cars, to start with which is why I looked into it, and obviously with Mackenzie and I have lost family members. Everybody gets touched by cancer at some point, it’s a good cause to be raising money for cancer research, so it’d be good to hopefully not have
the same issues in the future for family, friends and other sufferers. It’s all Australian researchers being funded, and it’s a great way to see the countryside.”
Their rally car (a Holden VP Commodore) has its own story.
At time of writing, Chantelle and Sarah had already exceeded their $10,000 fundraising goal, but donations remain open to support their efforts at:
The importance of community aged care in helping people stay safely at home in the town they love was in focus for Canowindra last week.
Canowindra Connections hosted Lesly Bryce, founder of Bell Cares community aged care, and Brad Grieve from Mable, for an information session.
Ms Bryce explained community aged care was really important for smaller communities.
They particularly identified a need during COVID that many elderly people were feeling very uncertain with few services available.
After speaking with an aged care advocate, Ms Bryce partnered with the service provider Trilogy Care and
spoke about Canowindra Connections and their aims with Community Health.
Mable to build a community model where they help elderly people get a home care package and connect them to local workers.
Brad Grieve said Mable’s role is to help people who need support workers to find independent workers across the local area.
Community aged care in focus at Canowindra Connections
Mr Grieve said the good thing about community aged care is that everyone is needed and a lot of the support work is out in the community.
It could include helping people get out and about, help with cleaning or going in to have a cuppa.
Ms Dredge said most people they have spoken with want to stay in their homes, so this is a way to keep them safe at home.
This community-based model also creates local jobs, Ms Dredge said.
Canowindra Connections have also received a grant
from Western Area Primary Health Network to help support local seniors.
Ms Dredge said Staying Well Connected is a grant provided by Western Area Primary Health Network and involves doing a survey with seniors on what healthy ageing looks like for them.
“At the end of the survey the Live Up website recommends local social and health activities to keep seniors active and connected within their community. It also advises products such as adaptive gardening and other tools that seniors may not know about, Ms Dredge said. Connections is able to allocate two hours per week (Wednesday 2 to 4pm) to do the anonymous survey with Canowindra seniors and make recommendations on activities based on their personal health goals.
“The session also provides an opportunity to discuss aged care packages and other matters related to healthy ageing in home and community. The sessions will be available under the grant until July 2026,” Ms Dredge said.
Sarah Hazelton and Chantelle Aitcheson setting off from Cowra’s Enablement Services.
PHOTO: Dan Ryan
Mable has in helping to support choice by members of the community and support workers.
Lesley Bryce spoke on her experiences setting up community aged care in Bell and how it has grown since.
Jacquie Dredge
Throwback Thursday: Industry and innovation
More than four decades ago, Cowra’s reputation as a rural heartland grew into a centre of innovation, industry and culture.
Following years of the EdgellsSimplot canning factory operating as a hub for preserving fresh, local, food, the opening of the Cowra Japanese Gardens and Cultural Centre in 1979 blossomed into a must-visit site for those across our region.
Local events such as the Festival of International Understanding gained momentum, celebrating multiculturalism in a town once marked by wartime tragedy.
With a bustling main street that still maintains many of the facades we see today, industry was the heart of Cowra, bolstered by a strong agricultural heartland across the fertile soils of the Lachland Valley.
Though economic pressures of the era touched regional towns across Australia, Cowra stood resilient, creating the food and fibre those across the country relied upon.
The 1980s marked a time in which Cowra evolved from a rural community to a place where history, culture, and country values came together.
Puppet making formed a crucial part of cultural exchange in Cowra’s arts scene in 1986.
Hot air balloons prepare for take off in 1988.
IMAGES: National Archives of Australia
Supporting the next generation at Yalbillinga Boori Daycare Centre in 1983.
Residents and visitors soak up the sun at the Cowra Japanese Gardens in 1983. Canola fields on Cowra’s outskirts, 1983.
A bustling Kendal Street in the heart of Cowra, 1982.
Dunking for dollars: Cowra Public rallies for school excursion
By DAN RYAN
Cowra Public School students have thrown themselves into fundraising to ensure their upcoming excursion to Narrabeen is within reach for every family - with some help from the Cowra Men’s Shed and a lot of good old-fashioned dunking.
Excursions have long been seen as a rite of passage for schoolchildren, creating memories that last a lifetime. But with the rising costs of travel and tours, the price tag for such trips has become a major hurdle. For many families managing cost of living pressures, mounting expenses are a barrier to entry to see the institutions that govern, entertain and compete across Australia’s wider student community.
Determined not to let that stand in their way, CPS students staged a fundraising day last Thursday, pulling in more than $4,198. The highlight? Watching teachers get dunked in the ice bucket challenge.
“Stage three students had a mini fete last Thursday to raise money for their excursion to Narrabeen,” CPS’s Mrs Jenny Lewis Lewis said.
“Top votes went to Mr Murray our deputy principal, Mrs Cassidy and Mrs Piccone. There were lots of squeals, the loudest from Mr Murray.”
Students ran the show from start to finish, giving them a sense of ownership in the effort. “It was not run just by the teachers, it was handed down and they got to sit down and watch,” said student Burke Smith.
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On top of that, the Cowra Men’s Shed chipped in $500, easing the overall cost of buses and other expenses. Their contribution, paired with the students’ efforts, means the trip is now far more accessible across the school community.
“Buses are really expensive, excursions are a luxury now,” Mrs Lewis said. “I think back in the day they used to just be a rite of passage, but now it’s becoming more and more expensive to provide our kids with that opportunity and it’s a real equity issue
THE gospel of Mark tells the account of Jesus’s life succinctly and with a touch of immediacy. Sometimes it is almost as if Mark is writing in a hurry and we feel ourselves bustled along by words like “another time”, “then”, “immediately”, “once again”, when we might really rather linger and savour the event.
He told about a time when Jesus entered a synagogue, a thing that he did regularly on the Sabbath, and when he arrived he noticed a man with a shrivelled hand. The officials at the synagogue watched Jesus to see what he would do. Jesus approached the man and said to him, “Stand up in front of everyone”.
To those watching and waiting, Jesus asked, “Which is it lawful to do on the Sabbath, to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” His question was not answered, for they remained silent. Jesus then looked at them in anger,
for rural kids. We don’t have access to places that these facilities will provide at Narrabeen, so we have to really try our hardest to make sure that they can get there. A big part of that is fundraising so it’s affordable for families to be able to send their kids.”
The Men’s Shed said they were proud to support the initiative - and they’ve thrown down a challenge for others to follow suit.
“The Men’s Shed could issue a challenge to other community groups to match or exceed ours,”
Robert Sansum said.
“The Men’s Shed is a charity, so it does well for us to behave in turn in a charitable manner.”
Cowra Public School says it will still welcome donations from businesses or community groups keen to get behind the effort.
“It’s out of reach for a lot of families, the cost of living is difficult, so as a school we make that commitment to make sure our kids don’t miss out because they live in a rural area,” Mrs Lewis said.
FOCUS ON LIVING “The Missing Crime”
distressed at their stubborn hearts.
It was a seemingly simple question but it had more to it than first appeared. He told the man to stretch out his hand. When he stretched it out his hand was completely restored. From then on, the whole point of Jesus’s question becomes apparent, for we are told that the Pharisees went out and began to plot how they might kill him.
Jesus’s question really asked whether his intentions or theirs matched God’s laws, and they could have said whether it was lawful to do good, heal or save life or whether it was lawful to do evil or to take life. They dared not allow themselves to make an answer. He had foretold their actions ahead of them.
And what was Jesus’s crime? How had he broken a law that forbade working on the Sabbath? His speaking wouldn’t
MEAT AND LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA
Lambs supply increased slightly and quality was more varied this week and not as many heavy weights offered. There were mainly trades penned a few heavy lambs along with 250 new season and the odd pen of restockers. All the buyers were operating along with an extra and competition was not as solid as previous weeks with the market
New season trade weight lambs 20 to 24kg sold from $260 to $292/head and averaged from 1160c to 1240c/kg cwt. Heavy trade old lambs were $8 to $14/head cheaper and averaged 1085c to 1175c/
Heavy trade 23 to 24kg sold $270 to $290/head. Heavy weight lambs eased $6 and more due to less heavier lines and they averaged from around 1090c/kg cwt. Heavy lambs sold from $290 to $305 while extra heavy weights $320 to $350/head.
Mutton numbers remained steady and quality was quite mixed with prices easing $10 to $30 and more in places. Heavy first cross ewes sold from $198 to $260/head and averaged 710c to 750c/kg cwt.
have amounted to work, for they could surely have spoken more words in plotting his death than he had spoken. Somewhere between telling the man to stretch out his hand and the hand being stretched, healing took place. What from that could they have pinned on Jesus? They observed no physical input by him. They could hardly fault him in directing the man to move his arm on the Sabbath, for they had moved their legs to get themselves to the synagogue that day.
Mark sets out an obvious juxtaposition between good and evil, healing and killing, good and bad intentions, upfrontness and treachery, and we can see the situation turned sadly ludicrous.
Because it is short and concise, the gospel of Mark gives a fast-moving account of Jesus Christ to anyone picking up a Bible for the first time. However, don’t underestimate the power of a simple account.
The Cowra Church of Christ sponsors this article. The church meets on the second and last Sunday of the month at the Nguluway Meeting Room between the Library and the Art Gallery, Darling Street, Cowra. Starting times: Church Service 10:00am, Morning Tea 11:00am. Everyone is welcome. Enquiries phone: 0439 401 813, or e-mail: cowrachurchofchrist@gmail.com.
Gents from the Cowra Men’s Shed, Arabella Brooks, Kate Mongtomery and Burke Smith alongside Mr Murray.
Cowra Dance Factory shows off their hard work at Eisteddfods
By CARA KEMP
Over the past few weekends, the Cowra Dance Factory having been taking the stage at Eisteddfods across the Central West, giving dancers the chance to perform, compete, and celebrate a year’s worth of hard work.
The event wasn’t just about placements or prizes, it was about stepping out of comfort zones, building confidence, and learning life-long lessons through dance.
Studio owner Larissa Pullen said the experience was a rewarding opportunity for the students to push themselves and connect with other dancers from across the region.
“It’s a great opportunity for them to step out of their comfort zone to compete and dance alongside other schools from all around the region, show off their hard work throughout the year,” she said.
Rather than focusing solely on trophies, Cowra Dance Factory teaches its performers that the most impor-
tant outcome is how they feel when they leave the stage.
“We always say that the result is how they feel when they come off the stage,” Pullen said.
“If they’re feeling great, then that’s their biggest reward.”
“If they feel they can do better, then we get back in the studio and continue to work,” she said.
That mindset has helped create a positive and encouraging environment where friendships flourish and dancers support one another.
Pullen said the strength of the team lies in how connected and uplifting they are.
time between events, the dancers find joy in the simple moments.
“The kids’ favourite part of the Eisteddfod is actually hanging out in the dressing room and playing games together,” Pullen said.
“We spend a lot of time bonding before and after their performances.”
“The girls are a nice, cohesive team.”
“They really build each other up,” she said.
“We encourage them to do their very best, regardless of where they place and to always show up and try their best, no matter what kind of day they’ve had.”
Fun and bonding are just as important as performance.
From the dressing room to down-
Beyond technique, rhythm, and timing, the Eisteddfod also teaches key life lessons.
“Just to never give up, stay committed, stay focused and know that hard work pays off in the end,” Pullen said.
“Results don’t come overnight.”
“They come from years of hard work and training in class, not just from a single performance.”
That dedication was rewarded with a strong showing at the competition.
Group routines saw multiple top finishes, including, 1st Place in Under 8 Ballet, 1st Place in Under 12 Ballet, 3rd Place in Under 6 Jazz, Highly Commended in Under 12 Lyrical, Highly Commended in Under 12 Jazz, and Highly Commended in Under 10 Ballet.
Solo dancers also earned various placings across different age groups, showcasing the depth of talent within the studio.
Looking back, Pullen couldn’t be prouder of the team’s growth and achievements.
“Their teachers are always so proud of them.” Pullen said.
“It’s been lovely to see their improvement throughout the year,” she said.
‘Mixed quality’ at Carcoar as tight conditions remain
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REPORTER, ANGUS WILLIAMS
Numbers dropped by 2871 for a yarding of 3483 lambs. Quality was mixed with mostly lightweight and trade weight lambs penned with limited supplies of new season and heavy lambs. All the regular buyers were operating and the market sold cheaper.
Lightweight processing lambs to 18kg were back $20, selling from $90 to $210/head. Trade weights 20kg to 24kg were $5 to $10 cheaper and more in places, they sold from $240 to $285/head, averaging between 1120c and 1220c/kg cwt.
New season trade weight lambs sold to $293/head. Heavy lambs over 24kg were down $20, selling from $288 to $345, and heavy hoggets reached $270/head.
There was 612 mixed quality mutton yarded and prices were cheaper across all grades. Merino ewes sold from $156 to $180, and crossbred ewes, $110 to $250/head. Merino wethers sold from $91 to $152/head. Most sheep sold in the range of 660c to 740c/kg cwt.
Students inspired by Music Masterclass with Michael Dolce
For our budding musicians at St Raphael’s Catholic School, the Music Industry Masterclass held last month offered students from Years 5 to 12 a rare opportunity to gain insights into professional performance, composition, and musicianship.
With guidance from industry experts, students embraced this inspiring challenge with enthusiasm and dedication.
Renowned Australian guitarist Michael Dolce, with over 30 years of experience in the music industry and more than a decade as the house guitarist for The Voice Australia, led the masterclass.
His expertise and passion for music brought a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to the students.
The day was structured into three dynamic sessions.
In the Guitar Masterclass, students received hands-on coaching, refining their technical and creative skills under Dolce’s expert guidance.
The Band Mentoring session provided performance-ready students with valuable insights into collaboration and stagecraft, and the result was a beautifully put together version of INXS’s Never Tear Us Apart.
The Q&A session offered a behindthe-scenes look into live television production and the music industry.
Students eagerly engaged in each session, soaking up advice and encouragement from Dolce.
“It was amazing to see how Michael approaches his music and to get advice on improving our own playing,” said Briannah, (keyboard-
ist) who took part in both the Band Mentoring and the Q&A sessions. This unique experience not only deepened students’ passion for music but also reflected the school’s commitment to fostering creativity and excellence.
It also highlighted St Raph’s Catholic values of striving for one’s best while sharing talents with the community and was a truly memorable opportunity for all involved.
Rotary second hand bookshop opening Friday
ROTARY SECOND HAND BOOKSHOP OPENING FRIDAY
The Cowra Rotary Club second hand Bookshop will open on Friday 22nd August at 10am. The Shop is located at 173 Kendal St, Cowra, opposite the Railway Hotel and will carry an extensive range of books both fiction and nonfiction, as well as DVD’s and CDs, and will be open Wed- Friday 10am -3pm, and Sat 10am -12.30pm
The shop will be officially opened by Mayor Paul Smith at 10.00am. All welcome. The Club would like to acknowledge the wonderful generosity of our land lord, Mr Brad Savage of Waugoola Motors, and the many trades who have given us their generous support including, Mid-West Electrical, Signs R Us, Dylan Sutherland Plumbing, Australian Heritage Gates, Cowra Glass, and Ian Grant Carpet Cleaning.
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Total Yarding: 1257 (+383)
Numbers lifted slightly for a yarding of 1257 cattle. Quality was mixed with mostly lightweight cattle suitable for feeders and restockers penned. There was very limited supply of prime cattle and cows. Most of the regular buyers were operating. Young cattle to the trade were slightly cheaper, prime yearling steers selling from 390c to 470c, and prime yearling heifers, 340c to 470c/kg. Feeder steers were firm to dearer selling from 430c to 552c, and feeder heifers slipped 5c, 418c to 482c/kg. Lightweight steers to restockers reached 580c, and restocker heifers to 460c/kg. Prime grown grown cattle lifted 15c, heavy steers selling from 365c to 440c, and heavy heifers, 340c to 450c/kg. Cows were 5c to 10c better, 2 and 3 scores sold from 200c to 372c, and heavy prime cows , 375c to 410c/kg. Heavy bulls sold to 354c/kg. Market reporter, Angus Williams
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in the lives of people across our region.
Under this year’s theme, “Aged Care You Can Count On”, Meals on Wheels is proudly reaffirming its promise to be a trusted, reliable presence in the lives of older Australians, especially as the aged care sector continues to evolve.
“For more than 70 years, Meals on Wheels has delivered more than just meals. We bring nourishment, safety and a friendly face to some of the most vulnerable people in our community, and we do it with heart,” said Service Manager Denise Makin. Each day in Cowra, Meals on Wheels volunteers hit the road to deliver freshly prepared meals and check in on customers. These
daily visits offer more than nutrition, they offer reassurance, connection and help people stay living independently in their own homes.
“Meals on Wheels isn’t just a service, it’s a lifeline,” said Paul Sadler, Chair of Meals on Wheelsâ„¢ Australia. “As aged care changes, our promise doesn’t – to show up, nourish and care.”
The need for this type of community-based support continues to grow, but so too do the challenges.
“Meals on Wheels services are run for locals, by locals, powered by the dedication of volunteers who know their communities best,” Mr Sadler said. “But right now, some of these vital services are at risk. In the face of aged care reform and rising costs, we cannot afford to lose Meals on Wheels.”
In Cowra, Meals on Wheels is calling on the community to get involved, whether by volunteering, donating, or simply
spreading the word about the impact of the service.
“We’re proud to be part of something bigger, a movement that’s built on compassion, trust and community spirit,” Ms Makin said.
“On National Meals on Wheels Day, we’re asking locals to stand with us and help ensure we’re here for generations to come.”
To learn more about Meals on Wheels in Cowra, or to get involved, contact 02 6342 4165.
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Canowindra Tigresses fall short in elimination final
By CARA KEMP
Youth Men’s side for the Cowra Senior Soccer Club went down 8–3 to Blayney in tough conditions, with coach Drew Willis pointing to a slow start and a lack of talk as the key factors.
“I believe the key factors in our loss were a slow start and a lack of communication in the team,” Willis said.
“Blayney put a couple of early goals on us and we couldn’t keep up with their tempo.”
Blayney jumped on the front foot early and forced the game onto their terms.
“The ground in Blayney is unfamiliar to us. It’s incredibly bobbly and is on a hill,” Willis said.
Those conditions, plus the weather, made it a grind from the first whistle.
“It was cold, windy and rainy,” Willis said.
“On the day we couldn’t really overcome it.”
After the break, Cowra tightened up and focused on limiting damage.
“In the second half we changed our formation to
a more defensive line-up to stem the flow of goals we had been conceding,” Willis said. “It worked and we had a much improved second half.”
With two games left before finals, the group is focusing on the positives and banking the lessons.
“We are only two games away from finals, so this loss might impact the confidence a little,” Willis said.
“A positive for us at the end of the game was our spirits were still high.”
There was a clear standout
despite the scoreline, with work rate and attitude shining through.
“My standout for this game would be Jackson Brown, regardless of the score, he always gives 100%,” Willis said.
Looking ahead, the focus is simple, to start fast and speak up from the back to the front.
“Definitely communication needs work and starting the game on the front foot,” Willis said.
“We need to make sure we are sharp come finals time.”
By CARA KEMP
In a gritty and tightly contested elimination semi-final, the Canowindra Tigress fought hard but were narrowly defeated by Cowra, who claimed a 6-0 win in a low-scoring clash defined by defensive intensity and missed opportunities.
The game opened evenly, with both sides trading strong sets before a simple mistake early in the first half gave Cowra a crucial edge.
A deflected kick from Canowindra gifted Cowra prime field position, and after withstanding three tackles on their line, the Tigress conceded a try off a straightforward play.
The successful conversion gave Cowra a 6-0 lead just seven minutes in.
From there, the match became a battle of resilience.
Canowindra’s defence stayed strong, repelling further pressure with determined tags and structure across the park.
Cowra continued to test their line, using short kicks and inside balls to probe the gaps, but the Tigress held firm.
On the other end of the field, Canowindra began to show signs of attacking flair.
With smart ball movement, varied play, and support runners in motion, the Tigress found space through players like Georgia Kennedy, Laura Price, and Maddie Baron.
Several promising moves, including sweeping backline plays, dummy runs, and a clever grubber kick, came close to levelling the score, but handling
errors and forward passes halted their momentum.
“There were a few half chances where they looked like they might be in,” Barry Traves said.
“They just needed a bit more variation and a bit more polish on the final play.”
The second half saw more of the same, Cowra controlled possession with smart kicks and relentless pressure, while Canowindra scrambled well in defence and tried to strike on the counter.
A late surge from the Tigress, featuring key contributions from Kennedy, Price, and Annabelle Lewis, nearly brought them back into the match.
At one point, a break down the sideline had Cowra scrambling, but a crucial tag just inches from the line kept Canowindra scoreless.
With less than five minutes to play, a line dropout and attacking set gave the Tigress another golden opportunity, but a knockon in the corner dashed hopes of a comeback.
A final attacking push also ended in frustration, as a forward pass with seconds remaining sealed the result in Cowra’s favour.
Despite the loss, Traves praised the Tigress’ effort, saying, “they defended really well”.
“They didn’t have a lot of ball, but they hung in well.”
“Sometimes those 50/50 chances just don’t fall your way, and that’s what makes all the difference in a semi-final,” he said.
The Canowindra Tigress leave the finals with heads held high, having pushed a tough Cowra side to the limit.
FISHER, Anthony Thomas. The Death has occurred of Mr Anthony Thomas Fisher known as Tony. Passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025. Devoted father of Danielle, Cindy, and Lauren. Sadly missed by grand and great-grandchildren. Much loved brother of Anne, Lynette and Catherine. Aged 73 years. Rest in peace.
A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Young Services Club Auditorium, commencing at 11am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Following the service, Tony will be taken for private cremation.
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High hopes despite loss for the Cowra Eagles
By CARA KEMP
The Cowra Eagles second grade side fell short in their recent match against Orange Emus, a performance marked by unforced errors and a lack of physicality in key areas.
While the team remained competitive throughout and never completely lost grip of the game, it was their own mistakes, especially in the second half, that led to the final result of 20-24 Emu’s way.
“Just our own mistakes,” Coach, Chris Miller, said.
“We just kept dropping the ball at crucial times in the second half and couldn’t get enough ascendancy.”
“We were our own worst enemies at times,” he said.
Unlike typical matches where one big moment can swing the result, this game didn’t hinge on a single play.
Instead, it was a slow fade, with errors compounding and momentum slipping.
“I don’t think there was any real turning point,” Miller said.
“I think we were always in it, we just never clinched the win.”
One major issue was the lineout, where Cowra struggled to gain an advantage.
“We probably could’ve changed course with our lineouts,” Miller said.
“We were getting dominated there, and that didn’t help our cause,” he said.
Despite the frustrations, the team’s resilience remained intact.
“They handled the challenges fairly well,” Miller said.
“We lacked a bit of punch at the breakdown, but the boys kept at it.”
That lack of physicality in contested areas is now the main focus heading into the finals.
Miller said the energy in the squad has stayed strong in the wake of the loss.
With finals looming, the group is
determined to turn things around.
“Team spirit is pretty good,” Miller said.
“We know we’ve got better performances in us, and that’s a pleasing thing at this time of year.”
“The boys are really pumped up,” he said.
The return of key players also lifted spirits.
Captain Jackson Moodie was a
welcome presence after time away, and co-captain Tom Cummins continued to lead from the front.
“It was good to see our captain back on the field.” Miller said.
“He put in a good stint.”
“Tom always leads from the front,” he said.
Training sessions have sharpened focus, particularly around breakdown intensity and team
communication, two areas the coach sees as critical in finals footy.
“We’ve been working on being more physical at the breakdown,”
Miller said.
“If we can do that and generate quicker ball, our backs will have more space to work with.”
“Communication is another big focus,” he said.
As the team prepares for the next
challenge, Miller made it clear that success now rests on the shoulders of the players.
“It’s up to them,” Miller said.
“They need to decide how they want to finish the season and how far they’re willing to push themselves.”
“If they can get their heads right and play smart footy, they’ll be very hard to beat,” he said.
Senior men’s side secure the minor premiership
By CARA KEMP
The Cowra Eagles’ senior men secured the minor premiership with a 2–0 win over the Waratahs in Orange under coach Adam Gambrill.
“The Cowra Eagles have cemented their place at the top of the ladder after a hardfought 2–0 victory over the Waratahs in Orange this past weekend,” Gambrill said.
It was a top-of-the-table showdown, and the visitors rose to the moment.
“In a match that pitted the league’s top two teams against each other, the Eagles showed both resilience and tactical flair to come away with a crucial win,” Gambrill said.
The first half was tight, with clear chances rare as the game settled into a grind.
“The first half was a tightly contested affair with few opportunities for either side,” he said.
Both midfields wrestled for control, and the deadlock held to the break.
“Both teams were locked in a midfield battle, and the 0–0 scoreline at halftime reflected the evenly matched nature of the contest,” Gambrill said.
At halftime, Gambrill tweaked a few things and sent his side back out with fresh intent.
“However, after a few tactical adjustments at the break, the Eagles came out with renewed intent,” he said.
Soon after, DJ Griffiths produced the game’s flashpoint with a clean strike from distance to open the scoring.
“The breakthrough came courtesy of a moment of brilliance from DJ Griffiths, who unleashed a stunning long-range strike from well outside the box to give Cowra a 1–0 lead,” Gambrill said.
The goal lifted the tempo
and tilted the match firmly in Cowra’s favour.
“It was a brilliant finish that set the tone for the rest of the half,” Gambrill said. With momentum on their side, the Eagles kept pushing for the buffer they wanted.
“Midway through the second half, Ed Galea added a crucial second goal, effectively securing the victory for the Eagles,” he said. From there, the visitors managed the ball and the moments, shutting down space and running the clock.
“From that point on, Cowra controlled possession and saw out the game to ensure a 2–0 result,” he said.
The result locks in first place and gives the group a timely lift heading into finals.
“The win not only solidifies Cowra’s position as minor premiers but also provides a confidence boost as they head into the finals,” Gambrill said.
Ed Galea.
PHOTO: Courtney Booth
JAMES SANDO, JACK DRUERY, AND OLLIE DEAN.
JAMES SANDO, A KEY PLAYER FOR THE COWRA EAGLES 2ND GRADE SIDE.
Cowra Blues womens bow out in elimination final
By CARA KEMP
The Cowra Blues Senior Women’s side saw their season end in an elimination final loss, with fatigue from a lack of interchange proving costly.
Despite the result, the team earned high praise for their determination, improvement, and unity throughout their time back in the Central West AFL competition.
Coach Marc Hyland said the game was decided by numbers.
“It came down to player numbers,” he said.
“I think because Orange had a pretty healthy interchange, where they could have fresh legs coming on and off the field.”
“As per the whole season, we’ve just battled with no interchange, really.”
“We just ran out of legs,” he said.
The match remained tight until the final quarter, with neither side managing to score a goal for most of the game.
“For the whole game itself, we were in it,” Hyland said.
“It was shortly into the last quarter where Orange got a couple of big goals and took the game.”
“If we kicked a goal, it’d be a different story,” he said.
Despite running out of steam late, the coach praised the squad for their effort under pressure.
“Everybody stepped up,” he said.
“Went above and beyond what they played like all year and everybody rose to the occasion of finals football,” Hyland said.
Still, accuracy in front of goal was a major issue.
Both sides had plenty of chances but failed to capitalise.
“Neither team scored a goal until the last quarter,” Hyland said.
“Everything up until then was missed shots at goal.”
For Hyland, the loss was far from the only takeaway.
He said the players’ progress across the year was more important than the final score.
“I was actually very impressed,” Hyland said.
“These girls have come such a long way since I started coaching, and to see them out there where they’re up to now is rewarding, because you know that you’re actually getting through and everybody’s progressing,” he said.
Camaraderie and team spirit were among the biggest highlights of the season.
“These girls can turn even the biggest loss into a celebration, so the highlights for the team, I would say, is how they’ve all come together,” Hyland said.
“The camaraderie around everyone, getting around each other on and off the field, it’s been really good.”
When asked what he might change, Hyland pointed to fitness as an area that could have been given more focus.
“Once our preseason was finished, we kind of took a fair bit of emphasis off the fitness side of things,” he said.
“We relaxed on it a little bit, so if I could go back, I’d bring that more into the season’s training as well.”
Hyland also spoke about
the biggest lesson learned, saying, “the main lesson we all would have learned was not to give up”.
“There’s been a few games where we’ve lost it by a very small margin, and it’s just like I said, we’ve just run out of legs when we needed them the most,” he said.
He admitted he, too, has plenty of room to grow, saying, “I have a lot of room for improvement”.
“Playing and coaching in their own respects all have a growth period and room to grow.”
“As a coach, I’ve learned as much as the players have in my own areas, and it’s all stuff that I can work on,” Hyland said.
Looking to next year, Hyland said the team has already laid strong foundations, espe-
cially around their competitive edge.
“What the team’s done well this season, I would say, is our aggressiveness towards the football,” he said.
“Our hunger to win the contests has really improved.”
“So we can build on that going into next year.”
“Being first there and first getting it, if we can control that, we can really improve,” Hyland said.
In closing, Hyland wanted to make sure the players understood how far they’d come.
“Congratulations to the team,” he said.
“This is the first year since the women have been back in the Central West AFL that we’ve made finals.”
“It’s all progress, and I hope that everybody’s really proud,” Hyland said.
ON THE GREEN WITH EAGLES BOWLS
Last Saturday morning a team of our Ladies, Sonia Morgan, Joan Bailey, Dawn Dye and Sharen Hubber ventured to Canowindra to play the Divisional Final of the Women’s State Fours and came away with a keenly contested victory over their opponents from Orange Ex-services 19/18. Our ladies will now contest the Regional Finals at Dubbo at the end of the month.
Saturday afternoon at home, several of our bowlers contested the Men’s Graded Singles, with several closely contested matches.
A Grade results, Ian Walker defeated Paul Druery 25/21, Shane Beasley defeated Shane Lauritzen 25/19 and Mark Hubber defeated Shane Egan 25/15. B Grade Rob Oliver defeated Allan Vorias 25/12 and Ken Porter defeated Russell Simpson 23/8. C Grade Dave Booth defeated Bill Hayes 25/22 and Trevor Ellis defeated Dave McLoughlin 25/14.
In Sunday afternoon semi-finals matches, two of which could’ve gone either way, A Grade Shane Beasley had a narrow win over Ian (Wal) Walker 25/22, B Grade Steve Sculthorpe also had a narrow win
over Ken Porter 25/22 and C Grade Trevor Ellis had a good win over Tony Savage 25/8. Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to the Umpires and Markers.
Upcoming Matches and Events:
Three of our ladies Sonia, Dawn & Sharen will travel to Dubbo this weekend to contest the Regional Section of the State Triples. We send our best wishes with you.
The finals of the Men’s Graded Singles will also be played this Saturday. In A Grade Mark Hubber will take on the inform Shane Beasley, Marker Shane Egan. B Grade will see Rob Oliver pitted against Steve Sculthorpe, Marker Allan Vorias. C Grade will be contested by Trevor Ellis and Dave Booth, Marker Tony Savage.
A date for the final of the Men’s Club Pairs is still to be determined.
The Spring Business House Bowls will commence Thursday 18th September and is played over 6 Thursdays. I would encourage all our local businesses and enterprises to enter a team, as a local charity is always the recipient of our fundraising.
Good bowling everyone until next week.
Blues prepare for preliminary final after a strong win
By CARA KEMP
The Cowra Blues Senior Men’s side produced a strong performance to defeat the Parkes Panthers 48–19, booking their place in the preliminary final.
After a slow start, the Blues found their rhythm in the second quarter, tightening up their tackling pressure and lifting their physicality to control the game.
Co-coach Chris Day said the team needed a spark after a flat opening.
“Pretty good after quarter time,” he said.
“The first quarter we weren’t overly happy with.”
“It challenged the boys at quarter time to improve and we did,” Day said.
Day identified the team’s shift in hardness at the contest as the key factor in the win.
“Just our hardness at the footy, I think our tackling pressure and our physicality really improved off the quarter time, and I think that’s what won us the match in the end,” he said.
The Panthers tested Cowra early with a tough brand of football.
“Parkes are quality, solid, they come out pretty hard,” Day said.
“That was just about getting the game on our terms, which I think we did after quarter time.”
“It was about playing the game we wanted to play and not getting sucked into the way they were playing, which was the main thing
that got us the result,” he said.
For Chris, who is also a player, the most pleasing aspect was how the side responded when under pressure.
“We got challenged in the first quarter especially, it was just pleasing that we responded,” Day said.
“Obviously they came out firing, but the way we responded was the most pleasing thing,” he said.
That resilience will be crucial as the Blues now prepare for a preliminary final clash against Dubbo, a team well known for its strength at home.
“It’s going to be a pretty tough one,” he said.
“We’ve got to play Dubbo in Dub-
bo, they’re always very strong at home.”
“But we’re going out there pretty confident.”
“I’d say they’ll be looking over their shoulder to see where we’re coming from our game last week.”
“We’re going up there very confident and kind of there to get the win,” Day said.
In training this week, the focus will be on fixing one weakness from the Parkes game.
“Goal-kicking, it wasn’t very good on the weekend,” Day said.
“If we get in the wrong mindset, we’re going to be in trouble.”
“But if we get it right, we’ll give ourselves a special chance of getting the win,” he said.
Heading into such a crucial clash, Day’s message to the group is simple.
“It’s that mindset thing again, just making sure we’re playing the way we want to play,” Day said.
“We’ve been pretty clear with that all year, and it’s not getting sucked into the way the other teams want to play.”
“Same thing if we get challenged again, which I’m sure we will, Dubbo are a quality side.”
“It’s just about responding in the game and coming out firing,” he said.
The Blues now face a big test at the back end of the season but do so with belief, momentum and a united squad ready to take on Dubbo.
Bitter end for the Cowra Magpies
By CARA KEMP
The Cowra Magpies ended their season on a bitter note, going down in a final match that saw a string of setbacks, including two players sent off in the last 10 minutes, leaving them with only 11 men on the field.
Against the Molong Bulls, Cowra had a promising performance early in the match but was overshadowed by a series of setbacks, including a penalty and multiple send offs in the final few minutes.
The game ended in an elimination of the Cowra Magpies, with Molong Bulls coming out on top 28-24.
The match had promise, as Cowra was ahead with a pair of back to back tries that gave them the upper hand.
“We were on top of them when we scored a couple of back to back tries,” Coach, Phil Ingram, said.
“Then we got a silly penalty when we had the ball, and that changed the mo -
mentum in their favour.”
Ingram explained that during the last few minutes of the game, defense had become a challenge after two players were sent off.
“We were defending really well, trying to scramble and turn up for one another,” Ingram said.
“But it made it hard when in the last 10 minutes we had two players sent to the sin bin, we ended up finishing the game with 11 players.”
“It was really difficult to defend the line with only 11 players.”
Beyond the scoreboard, the loss cut deeper because it marked the final game of the season and a farewell to a few retiring players.
“The boys are shattered,” Ingram said.
“It was our last home game for the year and the last game for a couple of players who are retiring.”
“It was really dissappointing that we weren’t able to send them out the right way,
but that’s footy sometimes.”
Among the bright spots in the match were standout efforts from Toby Apps and Ricky Whitton.
“Toby was really good for us,” Ingram said.
“He’s been strong over the last month just holding that middle.”
“But he can’t do it all by himself, the boys needed to get around and help him.”
“Ricky’s been a standout all year, he was trying his best,
but we just couldn’t crack them.”
“We couldn’t get that extra try to get away from them,” Ingram said.
With experienced players moving on, the team will be looking to its younger talent to step up next season.
“We’ve got a couple of players retiring, key players for a number of years, so it’s just a matter of these young fellas stepping up and taking their opportunity when they get
the chance,” Ingram said.
Ingram said there was little to fault in the team’s preparation, with the team training hard since November last year.
While commitment was there, game consistency wasn’t.
“The boys trained really well,” Ingram said.
“There’s not really much I would’ve changed, it’s just our performances on the field at times, we let games slip away from us when we were in control.”
Ingram said the team had a habit of taking their foot off the gas when they should have been pressing harder.
“We kind of eased off, took our foot off the throat, tried to coast to an easy win,” Ingram said.
remained tight throughout the year.
“The camaraderie we have throughout the whole group is really good,” Ingram said.
“That loss was just heartbreaking because the boys really felt it.”
“They thought we’d be able to go a bit further than we did,” he said.
As the Magpies reflect on missed chances, there’s still hope for the club’s season next year.
Ingram also thanked the staff who supported the team all year, including manager Chris Wilson, strapper Craig Magus, and water boys Rory and Brian.
COWRA
By CARA KEMP
The Cowra Eagles women’s team closed out their season with a hard-fought draw against Orange Emus, capping off a year defined by growth, grit, and a strong sense of team spirit.
In a match where both sides were evenly matched, Cowra showed just how far they’ve come, grinding out a result in a physical, emotional contest despite playing the final minutes a player down.
Coach and captain Jamie Amos described the match as a fair result.
“I thought they put in a hearty effort,” she said.
“We’ve been pretty evenly matched with Orange Emus in all of our meetings this year.”
“It ended the way it should have, just a good, hard-fought battle from both sides,” Amos said.
Cowra’s performance was
especially commendable considering the late-game setback of losing a player to a send-off.
But instead of folding, the remaining players lifted, holding on for the draw.
“We lost one of our players in the last 10 minutes, and the rest of us had to lift.” Amos said.
“Everyone dug in and gave their best.”
The draw not only reflected the team’s competitive edge but also highlighted the noticeable improvement made over the course of the season.
“This year has been a massive improvement,” Amos said.
“Just being competitive against a team like Orange Emus shows how far we’ve come.”
“At the start of the season, we focused on covering the basics, and I think we’ve definitely achieved that,” she said.
Looking ahead, the team’s goals are clear, to build consistency in numbers and continue
climbing the ladder in competitiveness.
“Next season, it’ll just be about building.” Amos said.
“We want consistent numbers every week and to become more competitive each and every year,” she said.
The team, made up of women from various age groups, including a remarkable 55-year-old player, shows dedication.
“We have a 55-year-old playing on our team, a couple of 40-yearolds too.” Amos said.
“It’s a pretty solid effort.”
“Even when we didn’t have numbers, she was still on the field,maybe not the whole game, but always ready,” she said.
Amos praised the camaraderie within the group, noting that even during tough losses, the team stuck together.
“Even when we get beaten, sometimes quite convincingly, there’s no animosity,” she said.
“When you give teams a sniff, they’ll come and get you on the backside and that’s what happened on the weekend.”
Ingram praised the strong bond within the team, which
Ingram also sent his best wishes to the club’s girls League Tag team and junior sides, who are preparing for their major semi-finals.
“If they get a win, they’ll be in the Grand Final,” Ingram said.
“I hope the community gets out there to support them.”
On the fairways with Vets Golf
Some Beautiful winter weather has bought the veteran golfers out last week with 47 players competing. Ed Anthony, Dave Gouge Steve Lynch and Elwyn Ward led the field home with good scores for the 9 hole event. Unfortunately the ladies did not have the same conditions for their day on Wednesday but Deb Gumley Cheryl McKeown and Annette Sutherland led the field home.
Saturday saw Golf NSW Keno 2 Person Ambrose Qualifier played with Donny Sproh and Nicky Basson dominating the day with some very good golf, Peter Kirwan and Jeffery Marks next best.
Golf results
Veterans 9 hole Stableford
1- Ed Anthony 21 pts; 2- Dave Gouge 20 pts; 3- Steve Lynch 20 pts; 4- Elwyn Ward 20 pts; 5- Wayne Howard 19 pts; 6- David Spolding 19 pts; 7- Bruce Amos 19 pts; 8- Clive Wilson 18 pts; 9- Lester Black 18 pts; 10- Peter Kirwan 18 pts ; 11- Nicky Basson 18 pts c/ b
Tuesday 18 hole Stableford
“We go back into the change rooms, turn the music on, and everyone’s proud of each other.”
“We all just play for each other, we’ve got a really great group of girls.”
Taking on the dual role of coach and captain brought its own challenges, but also plenty of personal growth.
“When you first take on a position like that, it’s a lot of pressure,” Amos said.
“Waking up in the middle of the night wondering what you could have done better.”
“But as the season went on, I got better at playing that role.”
“I’ve learned to take control of the position,” she said.
As the season ends, Amos said her team should be proud of everything they’ve accomplished.
“Honestly, they should all be proud of how much we’ve improved this year,” she said.
“There’s still more to do, but we’ve come a long way.”
1- Will Sutton 39 pts; 2- John Van Huizen 36 pts c/ b; 3- Wayne Howard 36 pts; 9 hole Stableford; 1- Don Rocavert 19 pts; 2- Bill Meiklejohn 18 pts; 3- Geoffrey Curtale 17 pts c/b. Wednesday Ladies Stableford 1- Deb Gumley 37 pts; 2- Cheryl McKeown 36 pts; 3- Annette Sutherland 35 pts c/ b
NTP: 5th hole Eileen Wilson; 14th hole Jo Bush
Thursday 18 hole Pro Comp
A Grade: 1- Nicky Basson 36 pts ; 2- Bob Morgan 34 pts c/b; 3- Mark Rush 34 pts.
B Grade: 1- David Spolding 38 pts; 2- David Gouge 37 pts c/b; 3- Elwyn Ward 37 pts
NTP: 7th hole Paul Field162 cm; 14th hole Peter Kirwan 86 cm
Saturday 2 Person Ambrose 1- Donny Sproh / Nicky Basson 61; 2- Peter Kirwan / Jeffrey Marks 65.75; 3- Jason Spolding / David Spolding 66; 4- Steve Lynch / Will Sutton
COACH AND CAPTAIN, JAMIE AMOS.
Back to back wins from the women in purple and white
By CARA KEMP
The women’s side nailed a perfect away double, beating Blayney 4–0 on Saturday and Millthorpe 5–1 on Sunday, under coach Mitchell Thompson.
“We travelled to a freezing cold Blayney to take on a physical and determined team,” Thompson said.
In the early going, Blayney pressed with sharp through balls, but the back line and goalkeeper Linda Woods held firm.
“In terrible conditions the Blayney girls came out hard and had us under pressure with some great through balls, only to be covered by our brick wall with great defence and solid saves from Linda in goal,” Thompson said.
Momentum swung and a slick turn set up a cracking finish from Tayla Tarrant to open the scoring.
“After weathering the storm we turned momentum and attacked with a great turn and
a cracking goal from Tay,” Thompson said.
After the break, the visitors clicked into their passing rhythm and took control of midfield.
“After half-time we found our passing game and controlled the midfield,” Thompson said.
A brief sub saw Jasmine Dowd throw on a jumper, then return warm and firing to bag a quick brace from clever leadup play by Courtney Booth.
“A short substitute for Jaz to put on a jumper under her playing shirt saw her come back on warm and firing to score two quick goals from some great lead-up play from Courtney B.”
Jaca Ridgeon iced it with a late strike to make it 4–0, and Players’ Player went to Booth for her all-round impact.
“Another goal from Jaca on full time sealed the win.”
Thompson praised the grit and set sights on backing up the next day, saying, “great, hard-fought win by the girls
who dug deep in terrible conditions”.
“The girls will need to rest up for our double-header game tomorrow at Millthorpe.”
Less than 24 hours later, the team hit the road again with 12 players, sore but chasing the sweep.
“We took 12 girls to Millthorpe on Sunday,” Thompson said.
“They were tired and sore
but ready to take two wins from the weekend.”
It was still icy, though not as brutal as the day before.
“It was cold but definitely not as cold as Blayney the previous day,” Thompson said.
A slow start saw Millthorpe score inside five minutes.
“The girls started slow, conceding the only goal to Millthorpe within the first five minutes.”
That jab snapped the side into gear.
“But that woke us up and the girls came back firing,” Thompson said.
Millthorpe’s very young side stood tall and blocked a stack of efforts as the shots kept coming.
“Millthorpe stood strong, and props to their very young side for defending a lot of our shots on goal,” Thompson said.
By half-time it was 3–1
thanks to two from Tarrant and one from Booth.
“Two goals from Tayla Tarrant and one from Courtney Booth had us heading into half-time at 3–1.”
With only one substitute, they regrouped and dug in for the next 45.
“We regrouped at half-time, the girls were struggling with only one sub but dug deep for the next 45.”
Holly Gorham added a tidy finish and Booth buried a penalty to close it out 5–1.
“A goal to Holly Gorham and a penalty to Courtney Booth sealed the game at 5–1.”
Two wins, both away and both in the cold, has the group buzzing for the run home.
“A massive effort from the girls to take two from two wins, both away and freezing,” Thompson said.
“The girls will take a massive amount of confidence from this leading into our last two rounds and then into the finals,” he said.
Jaca Ridgeon.
Tigers triumph over Warriors
By CARA KEMP
The Canowindra Tigers clawed their way to a close 24-20 victory over the Orange Warriors in an elimination final that went right down to the wire.
In a game packed with drama, momentum swings, and large plays, it was the Tigers who stood tallest at the end.
The match began with intensity as both teams looked to establish early dominance.
The Warriors capitalised first, jumping to a 10-4 lead by the 25-minute mark.
Canowindra hit back with solid forward carries, especially from Lewis, whose powerful runs through the middle repeatedly cracked open the Warriors’ line.
Despite some handling errors and costly penalties that gave up field position, the Tigers stayed in the fight.
“They just needed to be a little more patient,” Barry Traves said.
“Kept giving Orange too much ball in our red zone.”
A high tackle later in the half saw an Orange player sent to the sin bin, opening a door the Tigers eagerly pushed through.
A clever grubber kick and swift hands out wide saw Sam Neale cross in the corner, bringing the score to 20-16.
Then, in the final minutes, the Tigers surged again, this time setting up Neil once more out wide.
Rob Burn slotted the sideline conversion, levelling the score at 20-all and sending the game into extra time.
In the added period, it was Canowindra who kept their composure.
They weathered an early push from the Warriors, then built pressure with strong sets through the middle.
With just few minutes remaining, they found space on the edge and crashed over to take the lead 24-20.
The Warriors had one final attacking chance, but the Tigers’ defence held firm.
“They’ve got through this,” Traves said.
“And people are wondering how they did it.”
The final moments were tense.
With seconds left, a desperate Orange pass went forward, ending the match and confirming Canowindra’s place in the next stage of the finals.
Canowindra Tigers will face off against Manildra Rhinos at Jack Huxley Oval on Saturday, 23 August.
DYLAN SLATTERY EVADES THE WARRIORS’ DEFENCE. PHOTOS: RENEE POWELL
DEEGY MARINER GAINS GROUND FOR CANOWINDRA TIGERS IN SATURDAY’S WIN.
