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Molong site to reveal secrets of traditional Wiradjuri burials

Last week, ground-breaking research on a Wiradjuri burial site at the Garra Travelling Stock Route commenced with the aim of revealing insights into traditional funeral practices. This research project highlights the importance of Aboriginal cultural heritage in the Central Tablelands. A La Trobe University archaeology team used ground penetrating radar to locate burial sites, focusing initially on a carved tree, believed to mark the grave of a highly respected Aboriginal man. Preceding the weeklong on-ground studies, Elders, members of the…



Telegraph to get $.5m facelift

Molong’s Telegraph hotel is about to undergo a major redevelopment. In a project of a size not seen in the Bank St business hub for many years, some $1/2m is…



Fabulous Art in Bank Street

Molong artist, Kerri Ambler, held the first of a series of photographic exhibitions at the new Bank Street Pop-Up Gallery last Friday night. The exhibition includes portraits of local residents…


Molong water supply future to be reviewed

Cabonne Council is to engage professional consultants to prepare a Sub-Regional Water Strategy to address concerns with Molong’s ageing water supply infrastructure and future operational needs. The study will even…


New vision for “tired” town centre

When in doubt – get some fresh ideas from outside. Following consultation sessions and drop-in sessions held in August, Urban Design experts Sala4D and King+Campbell returned to Molong to display…


Town centre plans released

Following on from the enquiry-by-design consultation sessions and drop-in sessions held in August, Urban Design experts Sala4D and King+Campbell are returning to Molong and Canowindra next week to display their…


Molong Newagency & Post Office to combine

With his endearing humour, Perry Trethowan announced, officially, on Tuesday he and Bronnie’s long awaited retirement from the popular Bank Street newsagency their family have owned and operated for 36…