HAVE YOUR SAY ON COWRA SHIRE’S FUTURE Published on 14 May 2025 Have Your Say on Cowra Shire’s Future! Cowra Shire Mayor Cr Paul Smith is inviting everyone in the Cowra Shire to get involved and help shape the future of our region. A range of important draft plans that will guide Council’s work over the next few years and beyond are now open for community feedback. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Summary of decisions - April 2025 Council Meeting Published on 06 May 2025 A summary of the discussion and decisions from last week's Council meeting (28/04/2025) is now available.A recording of the meeting can also be viewed via Cowra Council's Youtube Channel. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor Invites Community to Have Their Say on Draft Community Engagemen Published on 30 April 2025 Cowra Shire Council is inviting all residents to review and provide feedback on its draft Community Engagement Strategy 2025, now available for public exhibition.Mayor Paul Smith said the draft strategy reflects Council’s ongoing commitment to fostering a more inclusive, transparent, and collaborative relationship with the community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Supports Cowra Pistol Club with $1,500 Donation Published on 29 April 2025 Cowra Shire Council has approved a $1,500 donation to the Cowra Pistol Club, contributing to the cost of a recently issued Construction Certificate for major upgrades to the club’s shooting range. The works, which have an estimated total cost of $38,000 aim to significantly improve the club’s facilities, expand competition capacity, and enhance accessibility for athletes with disabilities Tagged as: , Media Releases
Put our communities first this federal election Published on 16 April 2025 Cowra Shire Council has called for all parties and candidates in this year’s federal election to put our communities first and commit to increased funding for Australia’s 537 local governments.Mayor Paul Smith said "Councils are taking on more responsibilities every year, but federal funding hasn’t kept up. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Youth Week 2025: We are the future, and the future is now! Published on 02 April 2025 Cowra Youth Council has put together an amazing program of events for Cowra’s 2025 Youth Week program, embracing this year’s theme of We are the future, and the future is now! Cowra Youth Council Chairperson, Laura Bennett, is encouraging young people to join in the 2025 Youth Week events, which run from the 9th to the 17th April. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Have your say on health Published on 01 April 2025 The Mayors of the Central NSW region are encouraging all community members to respond to a survey on health. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cowra Housing Strategy Published on 25 March 2025 Not just more homes, but homes that suit the entire spectrum of a modern, vibrant, rural community is what Cowra Council is hoping to encourage in the future as it reaches the latest phase of its Housing Strategy project. The Cowra Housing Strategy is a comprehensive, forward-thinking analysis and plan designed to tackle the diverse housing needs of our growing community now and into the future. Tagged as: , Media Releases
60th Cowra Festival of International Understanding – A Taste of India! Published on 20 March 2025 This weekend, Cowra is set to come alive with the vibrant colours, sounds and flavours of India as it hosts the 60th Festival of International Understanding. India, with its rich cultural heritage, traditions, and renowned hospitality, will bring an unforgettable experience to our beautiful town. Tagged as: , Media Releases