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Fairbridge in Flames

One of the most significant remaining buildings at Fairbridge Farm, the former principal’s residence, has burnt to the ground after a fire early on Monday morning 23 July. Rural Fire Service brigades in Gamboola, Molong, Borenore, Orange Molong Road and North West were called to the blaze at about 1 am to find the building well alight. Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW in Orange, Molong and Bathurst also attended as well as police, Cabonne Council staff and Essential Energy staff. Canobolas Zone duty officer Cameron Bird said early indications suggest the fire started in…


Yarding the sheep

A fabulous photo showing an important part of Molong’s social and cultural history – the sheep, yards, sheds, working dog and young farmers at work. The photo, taken by University…





Saving the Molong Railway Station

Last week’s front page story about saving Molong’s Jewel in the Crown – the Molong Railway Station – brought forward a number of town and district responses. “We can’t let…




How long is a piece of road?

By Paul Mullins Sorry, I think it goes “How long does it take to build a piece of road?” Well, in the case of the new Orange – Molong Autobahn,…


Mayor’s Council News

From Cabonne Mayor Kevin Beatty HOT AIR BALLOONS will fill the skies above Canowindra this month in what is expected to be the most successful Canowindra International Challenge yet staged….