About Us
The Boorowa News is proud of its active involvement in the community.
Keeping the people of Boorowa, Rye Park, Galong and Binalong informed there is not much that happens around town which is not published in the weekly Boorowa News or the newspaper’s website.
If it impacts the man on the land, the ratepayers our youth and our elderly, you’ll find it in the Boorowa News.
Located near Cowra and less than two hours drive from Canberra, Boorowa is a vibrant town supporting a rich and diverse agricultural industry.
Some of Australia’s best wool is grown locally with the town celebrating Woolfest each year.
The district is also home to one of Australia’s best horse breeding farms, Newhaven Park.
Situated in the wheat sheep area of centre NSW. The land in the area is known for its richness and fertility.
There is a population of about 1500 in the town itself. Last season's excellent conditions provided a boost to the economy particularly the small business base.
Boorowa is commonly referred to as "riding on the sheep's back" and this is certainly the case for the majority of people in the area.
In May 2023 the Boorowa News was acquired by Mid West Media along with the Parkes Champion-Post, Forbes Advocate, Cowra Guardian, Canowindra News, Grenfell Record, Young Witness and the Central West and Hilltops Farmer.
Mid West Media’s parent company North East Media, has a proud history of publishing regional newspapers in trust for the communities they serve and has been doing so for over 100 years.
The Group also publishes to the wine, forests, timber and tourism industries in Adelaide and regional newspapers in the Riverina, Snowy Monaro regions of New South Wales and North East Victoria.
As a fourth generation family publishing company we are committed to the communities we serve, reflecting opinions, aspirations, challenges, lifestyles and personalities, and assisting the growth of businesses of its local advertisers. The company is committed to regional development and the identity of the regions serviced.
