Help recognise Cowra Shire’s dedicated volunteers this Australia Day Published on 13 October 2026 Nominations are now open for the 2027 Cowra Shire Australia Day Awards, providing anopportunity to recognise the volunteers, community groups and local leaders who help makeCowra Shire a stronger, more connected and caring place. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cowra seeks NSW Government support for important water upgrades Published on 02 October 2026 Cowra Shire Council is seeking support from the NSW Government to carry out more than $3.6 million in important upgrades to Cowra’s Water Treatment Plant, helping to protect the town’s drinking water supply into the future. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Long-term funding needed to keep regional water services affordable Published on 01 October 2026 Cowra Council is calling for more long-term funding from the NSW Government to help regional councils pay for the major infrastructure needed to provide safe, reliable and affordable water and sewerage services. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cowra Council welcomes regional transport plan but calls for commitmen Published on 01 October 2026 Cowra Council is calling for more long-term funding from the NSW Government to helpregional councils pay for the major infrastructure needed to provide safe, reliable andaffordable water and sewerage services. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bell Beats Returns to Cowra this October long Weekend Published on 16 September 2026 In just 17 days, Cowra will come alive as the Bell Beats Music & Arts Festival returns on Saturday, 3 October, transforming the Cowra Civic Square Precinct into a vibrant free celebration of music, art, culture, food, and community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cowra Marks World Peace Day 2026 Published on 14 September 2026 Cowra will once again celebrate World Peace Day this September, joining communities around the globe in recognising the United Nations International Day of Peace. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cowra Youth Council gives back to local children and hospital patient Published on 08 September 2026 Cowra Youth Council has donated $700 worth of toys and educational resources to Cowra Hospital’s paediatric speech pathology and occupational therapy outpatient services.The donation was funded through proceeds from the popular Cowra Festival Duck Race, coordinated by Cowra Youth Council in partnership with Cowra SES. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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