Proposed Changes Could Create More Housing Opportunities In Cowra Published on 14 August 2026 Cowra Council is proposing changes to local planning rules that could create more opportunities for landowners to subdivide land in parts of East and West Cowra.The changes are part of Council's long-term planning for housing and aim to provide more housing choice for current and future residents. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Draft Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy on Public Exhibition Published on 11 August 2026 Cowra Shire Council is inviting the community to review and provide feedback on its Draft Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy, which will be on public exhibition from the 11th of August 2026 to the 2nd of September 2026. Mayor Cr Paul Smith said the draft strategy is an important long-term planning document that will help guide the future of Cowra's water supply and sewerage services. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Applications Open for the 1st Round of Cowra Community Grants for 2026 Published on 30 July 2026 Cowra Council is encouraging local community groups and organisations to apply for funding through the next round of the Cowra Community Grants Program, which opens on Monday, 3 August. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Kenya to Take Centre Stage at Cowra’s 2027 FOIU Published on 28 July 2026 Kenya to Take Centre Stage at Cowra’s 2027 Festival of International Understanding.Kenya has officially accepted an invitation to be the Guest Nation for the 2027 Festival of International Understanding, to be held in Cowra across the weekend of 19 March 2027. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Road Closures in Cowra Shire Published on 02 July 2026 Road closure information around the Shire today due to the rain and rising water levels. Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater. Tagged as: , Community Safety
CBD Tree Lighting EOI 2026 Published on 25 June 2026 Cowra Shire Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide the design, supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of decorative lighting within selected street trees in the Cowra Central Business District (CBD). Tagged as: , Media Releases
NAIDOC Week 2026 Published on 07 May 2026 Council's NAIDOC Week Flag Ceremony will be held at Squire Park at 10.30am on Monday 6 July 2026, directly before the CINC NAIDOC March & Family Fun Day. We look forward to seeing you there! Tagged as: , Events & Activities
CSC reviews Procurement Policy and invites local suppliers to register Published on 05 May 2026 Cowra Shire Council is reviewing its Procurement Policy to ensure it remains transparent, competitive and reflective of Council’s commitment to supporting the local economy.Each year, Council purchases a wide range of goods and services and is proud to work with local suppliers where possible. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2026 Festival Duck Race! Published on 13 March 2026 THE FESTIVAL DUCKS ARE BACK FOR 2026 And this year they’ll be making a splash as they race at the Cowra Pool! The Cowra Youth Council are raising money to supporting Children’s Hospital Services for Cowra Kids, and you can join in the fun by grabbing a ticket in the famous Duck Race! Tagged as: , Events & Activities