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‘The Highway Man’ continues on his endless journey.

By Deidre Carroll and Jenn GrahamTo family and friends, he is Grant but over the past 40 years he has been known simply as John or John the Highway Man. Last week, my good friend Jenn Graham found John between Caragabal and Grenfell and enjoyed...

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27 Jul 2025

Community

Landcare to hold a nature writing workshop

By Melanie CooperIn the lead up to the Henry Lawson Festival on the June long weekend, former Grenfell girl and Australian novelist, Inga Simpson, will be running a nature writing workshop, organised by Weddin Landcare, at Patina Gallery on Thursday...

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01 Jun 2025

Horse Racing

Impressive win before meeting abandoned

By Colin HodgesJust in time, the Mark Jones trained Crusader Kings recorded an impressive win on Monday at Bathurst before the meeting was abandoned due to persistent rain throughout the day. Progressively downgraded from heavy 8, heavy 9 to heavy...

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01 Jun 2025

Rural

Farmers say climate change is costing at the checkout

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

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01 Jun 2025

Rugby League

Grenfell Goannas prepare to take on Orange United

This Saturday the Goannas travel over to Wade Park, Orange to take on the Orange United Warriors in all three grades. Due to the Warriors holding their Ladies Day, it will be the league tag that kicks off proceedings at 12.20pm. Youth league will...

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27 Apr 2025

Education

Grenfell Public School Celebrates Harmony Day with joyful activities

By Tamara McMahonIn a vibrant display of unity and cultural appreciation, Grenfell Public School embraced Harmony Day last week, engaging students in a series of enriching activities designed to celebrate diversity and inclusivity. On Wednesday the...

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13 Apr 2025

Education

St Joseph’s celebrate Harmony Day

The flavours of different countries, including Italy, India, and Australia, were enjoyed as part of St Joseph’s Primary School’s Harmony Week events. Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises diversity and brings together Australians from...

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13 Apr 2025

Rugby Union

Top effort by players at trial matches

By Joshua TaylorOn Saturday The Grenfell Rugby Club held a series of trial matches at R.B Bembrick field. Short games were held between the Mens teams of Grenfell, Canowindra and Molong. The Grenfell women played Molong in a tough and enjoyable...

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13 Apr 2025

News

Top honours for Ryan at district finals

The District Final of the Lions Youth of the Year Quest hosted by Cowra Lions Club was held last weekend,. Councillor Peter Wright welcomed everyone to Cowra for the weekend as the third Cabinet meeting was held on Sunday. The three contestants were...

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13 Apr 2025

Sport

Swimming Club celebrates achievements

By Emily Lynch On Saturday night at the Grenfell Bowling Club the Grenfell Amateur Swimming Club held their 2025 Presentation Night. A heartfelt thankyou to the Bowling Club for the wonderful venue you provided our swimmers and their families...

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13 Apr 2025