Cowra Shire Council Adopts New Disability Inclusion Action Plan A Pla Published on 03 September 2025 Cowra Shire Council has officially adopted its new Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2025–2029, a key document that outlines how Council will work towards creating a more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming community for people with disability. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cowra Festival 2026 to Celebrate the UK in a Global Message of Unity Published on 01 September 2025 COWRA, NSW – March 27–29, 2026 – Cowra will once again take centre stage in global friendship and cultural celebration as the Cowra Festival of International Understanding returns in 2026, with the United Kingdom – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales – named as the host nation. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cowra Council Alarmed By Potential Cuts To Cowra ARS Published on 13 August 2025 Cowra Council has been made aware of possible staffing reductions at the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Cowra Agricultural Research and Advisory Station. At this stage, no detailed information has been made available. However, Council expresses deep concern over the implications for local agricultural research and community livelihoods and calls upon the government to rule out any cuts. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2025 World Peace Day in Cowra Published on 08 August 2025 World Peace Day in Cowra is celebrated annually each September, to coincide with the United Nations International Day of Peace. The theme for this year’s International Day of Peace is Act Now for a Peaceful World. Cowra’s Peace Day Program will be held this year on Thursday 18 September 2025. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Cowra Council Secures Heritage Grant Funding – Expressions of Interest Published on 28 July 2025 Cowra Council is pleased to announce it has been successful in securing funding through the 2025–2027 NSW Heritage Grants Program, as recently confirmed by the NSW State Government. This funding will support the delivery of a dedicated Heritage Advisor service in the Cowra region for the next two years. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Local Government Week 2025 Published on 28 July 2025 Cowra Shire Council is proud to celebrate Local Government Week 2025, recognising the vital role local councils play in creating strong, connected and thriving communities.“Local Government Week is a fantastic opportunity to shine a light on the everyday work councils do to make our towns and villages great places to live, work and visit,” said Mayor Paul Smith. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bell Beats Festival to Launch as Cowra’s New October Long Weekend Trad Published on 14 July 2025 Bell Beats Festival to Launch as Cowra’s New October Long Weekend TraditionCowra is set to host an exciting new event with the introduction of the Bell Beats Music and Arts Festival, launching on Saturday 4 October 2025. The festival will take place in the Civic Square and Cultural Precinct on Darling Street and will run annually across the October long weekend until 2027. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
2025 Cowra Youth Peace Award Published on 27 June 2025 The biennial Cowra Youth Peace Award returns in 2025. The Award aims to recognise the contribution young people make to building a more peaceful world and is open to nominees aged 14-24yrs who live, work or study in the Cowra Shire. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Council Begins Urgent Repairs to Low-Level Bridge Published on 19 June 2025 Council Begins Urgent Repairs to Low-Level Bridge, Renews Call for Second Highway Crossing Cowra Shire Council has engaged Timber Restoration Services to undertake essential repairs on the Low-Level Bridge, with works estimated at $462,000. The project is expected to take approximately six weeks, beginning on Wednesday 25th June, during which time the bridge will be completely closed to traffic. Tagged as: , Media Releases