Public Exhibition of Draft Cowra Shire Council DCP Published on 30 January 2026 The Draft Cowra Shire Council Development Control Plan 2026 (Draft DCP) has now been placed on public exhibition, with Council inviting public comment until 4.00pm on Friday 6 March 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community spirit shines at the 2026 Australia Day Awards Published on 26 January 2026 Cowra Shire Mayor, Cr Paul Smith, announced today that Jenny Friend has been named Cowra Shire’s 2026 Citizen of the Year.The announcement was made at the Australia Day Awards presentations held at the Cowra Civic Centre. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parking Update – Supporting a Safer, More Accessible Cowra Published on 20 January 2026 For the first time in several years, Council will be reintroducing active parking enforcement in Cowra from 2 February 2026. This change is about improving access, safety and fairness across the town centre for residents, visitors, school students and local businesses. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Local Waste Audit to Support Smarter Waste Management in Cowra Published on 19 January 2026 Cowra Shire Council, together with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), has received funding to carry out a community waste audit in the coming months. The audit will help Council better understand what is being placed in household bins and how local waste, recycling and organics services can continue to improve for everyone. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Australia Day Ambassador 2026 Published on 12 January 2026 Cowra Council is pleased to announce that Gary “Smokey” Dawson OAM will join the community as the 2026 Australia Day Ambassador, bringing an extraordinary record of athletic achievement and charitable dedication. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Celebrating Community Excellence: 2026 Cowra Australia Day Awards Published on 08 January 2026 Cowra Shire Council is proud to announce the nominees for the 2026 Cowra Australia Day Awards, recognising individuals and groups who make an outstanding contribution to the Cowra community.Mayor Cr Paul Smith said the calibre of nominees once again highlights the strength, generosity and diversity of Cowra Shire’s people. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Notice – Parking Safety Improvements Around New Hospital Published on 12 December 2025 Cowra Council is advising the community of changes to parking conditions in Brisbane Street; adjacent to the driveway access to the Cowra Hospital and at Bennelong Place.At times sight-distance to Brisbane Street for vehicles departing the hospital driveway is restricted by vehicles parking at the driveway. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cowra’s New Hospital Opens: Community Urged to Take Care Published on 09 December 2025 Cowra Mayor Paul Smith today welcomed the operational opening of the new Cowra Hospital, marking a major milestone for healthcare in the region. As the new facility begins receiving patients, Mayor Smith also highlighted important safety considerations now in place around the former hospital site. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cowra Council Urges Community to Have Their Say on the SRITP Published on 19 November 2025 Cowra Council is encouraging all residents, businesses and community groups to share their views on the Draft Central West and Orana Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP), which is now open for public comment until Sunday 14 December 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases