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Steve rises fast in ballooning world after championship win
At three years old Canowindra's Steve Campbell would watch hot air balloons fly over his house. Thirty years ...
Cabonne Mayor welcomes referendum
"The Federal Government's ability to provide crucial funding directly to councils is under threat due to recent High ...
Meeting the Governor
"Humbleness and humility": these are the words used by Canowindra High School captains when describing their recent encounter ...
Buses the latest to roll with Tractor trek challenge
Canowindra buses will all sport a Camp Quality Donation tin on board this week as locals get behind ...
Tickled pink by fundraiser
With an original fundraising target set at $1000 , Canowindra Public teacher Sue Clarke announced she would dye ...
Students' day at the track
Gallery: Last Monday the whole Canowindra High School embarked on bringing relief to the farmers with some rain ...
Holmes on a high
Canowindra triathlete Andrew Holmes can now place himself among those that have battled the elements and won completing ...
"Literacy gives people power and choices"
Building on the success of the past three Reading Days, the focus was again be on the importance ...
Committee to plate up for cancer research
Moorbell Hall committee will once again be plating up a delicious spread for this year's Australia's Biggest Morning ...
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GALLERY: BRW Rich 200
FORMER billionaire Nathan Tinkler has failed to qualify for this year’s BRW Rich 200.
Hunters shoot at property owner
ORANGE: Police are looking for two men who shot at a Springside farmer yesterday.
INTERACTIVE: Tornado death toll revised down
OKLAHOMA: Death toll from massive tornado revised down to 24 but dozens are still missing.
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Students' day at the track
Gallery: Last Monday the whole Canowindra High School embarked on bringing relief to the farmers with some rain ...
Holmes on a high
Canowindra triathlete Andrew Holmes can now place himself among those that have battled the elements and won completing ...
Golf Champions decided
The latest news from our reporter at the Canowindra Golf Club:
Mixed results for Woodbridge Cup at Cluster Day
President of Woodbridge Cup Andrew Pull congratulated Western bosses Peter Clarke and Ace McDonald for their input into ...
Heather Hoad selected in country team
Congratulations to Heather Hoad who has been selected to play in the Country versus City game in August.
Pythons welcome Weevils to the Snake Pit
After having a week off, Canowindra will be set for what is always a very physical game when ...
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National
A big drop, but Rinehart is still richer than everyone else
Gina Rinehart's personal wealth has shed a staggering $7 billion in the past 12 months, but even her ...
Qantas aims to close fuel surcharge loophole
Savvy frequent flyers are avoiding as much as $610 in fuel surcharges on Qantas international flights by exploiting ...
Costs rise on raising children
Cost of raising children up 50 per cent past five, new modelling shows.
Waterhouse is ruining betting: rival
Australia's biggest corporate bookmaker, Sportingbet, has backed calls for a complete ban on the spruiking of live odds.
Betting blitz hits junior footballers on club website
Junior footballers checking club's website recently were bombarded with betting ads.
Childcare, schools lead rise in cost of raising children
The cost of raising children has risen 50 per cent in the past five years with a middle-income ...
Women
More than just scones
The CWA is busy building a place in the hearts of the younger generation.
Angie 'an inspiration'
Breast cancer survivor Jackie Marcus-Aare praises Hollywood actress Angelia Jolie's latest move.
Planning ahead
Time poor? Not a problem, says Bill Granger, who has the answers.
A feast of flavours
Recipes for Moroccan spiced chicken; barley, roasted cauliflower, almond and feta salad; and basbousa with pistachio and almond.
Bill to ban 'anti-vax' kids from preschools
Early childhood centres could have the right to refuse children who haven't been vaccinated.
Obese mums-to-be on rise
Health concerns have been raised over pregnant women in the Hunter Valley
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Community
Steve rises fast in ballooning world after championship win
At three years old Canowindra's Steve Campbell would watch hot air balloons fly over his house. Thirty years ...
Tickled pink by fundraiser
With an original fundraising target set at $1000 , Canowindra Public teacher Sue Clarke announced she would dye ...
Meeting the Governor
"Humbleness and humility": these are the words used by Canowindra High School captains when describing their recent encounter ...
"Literacy gives people power and choices"
Building on the success of the past three Reading Days, the focus was again be on the importance ...
Entertainment
'Offensive and hurtful': Hadley returns fire after Carlton spray
Ray Hadley has returned fire at his former radio rival Mike Carlton, describing him as "the most hateful ...
Easybeats film 46 years on? Too easy
It took Peter Clifton more than 40 years to get his first film onto the big screen, but ...
Mike Carlton lashes Australian Story for 'selective edits' over Ray Hadley comments
Mike Carlton has launched a stinging attack on the ABC's Australian Story, claiming his comments were "selectively edited" ...
Brutal reviews: Baz felt full force of Gatsby bullies
As The Great Gatsby continues a triumphant opening around the world, Baz Luhrmann has conceded that some of ...
Life & Style
Daily horoscopes: Wednesday, May 22
Read Alison Moroney's daily stars for Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
Limited options upset medical students
The ACT Health Directorate has been accused of bullying final-year ANU medical students.
The mother of all super shortfalls
with Penny Pryor
The life of a fat cell is not as simple as it looks
Life inside a fat cell may be as complex as the universe itself.
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Live life to the fullest
Funerals can be wonderful celebrations of life, writer Donna Kelly shares.
Labor sets a booby-trap as it heads for the door
Trap. Wedge. Trick. Ploy. All these words have been used to describe Wayne Swan's latest federal budget.
Uni reform to hurt students
Four in five university students must work to support their studies, juggling an average of 16 hours of ...
The waiting game
Donna Kelly, like most people, wishes doctors had more time in the day to treat their patients.
Councils have to lift their game - and their sights
There's nothing quite like a bonfire
Donna Kelly, from country Victoria, is among the many rural dwellers who look forward to a burn off.
Travel
Qantas aims to close fuel surcharge loophole
Savvy frequent flyers are avoiding as much as $610 in fuel surcharges on Qantas international flights by exploiting ...
Win an escape to Novotel Twin Waters
As the weather cools down, we thought it time to spice things up with a chance for you ...
The 'budget airline of hotels' set to open in Australia
The Tune hotel chain could offer some of the lowest room-rates in years.