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
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
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
WASTE 2 ART COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS | The Year to Shrink your Footprint Published on 02 March 2026 Cowra Council is proud to support the 2026 Waste 2 Art community exhibition and competition, a creative program that celebrates resourcefulness, sustainability, and local talent. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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