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Canowindra in spotlight

Landscapes of Canowindra are in focus at an exhibition at the NSW Parliament

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Member behind the badge, Bill Murphy

Member behind the badge, Bill Murphy

Accessibility is a right, not an add on

In a small but heartfelt gathering at the Cowra Van Park, the community came together to officially unveil the Garry Starr Plaque, a simple yet powerful tribute to a man whose quiet dedication to accessibility has made a lasting impact on our...

Little hands, big hearts

Say hello to the newest additions of the community!

Inspector Murdock spoke at Ladies Probus

Our September meeting was opened by our President, Margie, with 38 members present. Police Inspector for Cowra, Tom Murdock, was our special guest speaker and introduced by our President. Tom told us he started his career in Sydney in 2009 and was...

$36,000 refund rejected

Cowra Early Childhood Services has been denied a $36,000 refund of development application fees after Cowra Council voted down the proposal. CECS Director Libby Ewing-Jarvie put forward the request for a partial refund of $36,000 out of the $45,000...

Educators nominated for their outstanding work

Two educators from Cowra’s Goodstart Early Learning Centre, Jess Munroe and Krystal Moriarty, have been nominated for the Families Choice Award for Outstanding Early Childhood Educator, recognising their dedication to supporting children and...

$36,000 refund rejected

Educators nominated for their outstanding work

Got questions? Cowra Real Estate has answers

By Cowra Real EstateWhat are the questions that, as Real Estate Agents, we get asked daily?What is the market doing at the moment? What is the median house price? How long are houses on the market?These are all solid questions, so lets answer them...

Record breaking numbers at Sakura Matsuri

The Cowra Japanese Garden came alive on Saturday, September 27, as thousands of visitors gathered to celebrate Sakura Matsuri, the annual cherry blossom festival. This year’s event smashed attendance records, with 3,922 people entering the...

The heat is turning up at Woodstock

Woodstock’s new Rural Fire Service (RFS) station was officially opened on Wednesday 1 October. The official opening was located on Belmont Street in Woodstock at 2pm. The Woodstock Bushfire Brigade was formed in 1932 and has served the district for...

Bembrick remembered for her care and compassion

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, the family of Di Bembrick, a much loved registered nurse and midwife, gathered with friends and colleagues at the Cowra Hospital Memorial Rose Garden to plant a rose in her memory. The chosen variety, a pure white...

Flying to new heights for Breast Cancer awareness

Fly Oz is preparing to host one of Cowra’s standout community events, a major aviation fundraiser aimed at supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Organised by Fly Oz’s Multi Engine IFR Instructor and Standardisation Manager, Nicholas...

Sod turned on Crown Land

It’s been some years in the making and after a successful outcome obtaining major capital works grant funding from the NSW Department of Education, Cowra Early Childhood Services, broke ground on Cowra’s soon to be Community Preschool. On Thursday...

Harrison launches fourth book

Author Claudia Harrison celebrated the launch of her fourth fiction novel, The Oldest Daughter, at the Cowra Library on Thursday, September 25. The event marked another milestone in her writing career, with Harrison opening up about her creative...

Austin takes Volunteer of the Year

Cowra community leader Stassi Austin has been recognised as the 2025 Central West Young Volunteer of the Year, receiving the honour at the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards ceremony held at the Orange Ex-Services Club. The awards, hosted by The Centre...

Laure Price and Aunty Esther Cutmore honoured with 2025 Cowra Peace awards

The Cowra community came together last week for the annual Rotary Peace Dinner, celebrating local leadership, compassion and a commitment to peace. The evening saw Aunty Esther Cutmore named the 2025 Rotary Peace Award winner for her outstanding...

Seears heading to Finland in 2026

The 2026 Target Pistol Australia Metallic Silhouette National Team has been selected to represent Australia at the 2026 IMSSU World Championships to be held at the Heinola Range, Finland, from 8 – 18 July 2026. The team is Matt Seears, Glen...

Cowra plugs into recycling trials

Cowra Community Recycling Centre has been named one of 13 new sites across NSW to join the Environment Protection Authority’s battery recycling trial, aimed at reducing the growing threat of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. With items such as...

Community spirit high for Canowindra Show

Get ready for a massive weekend with the return of the Canowindra Show this Friday and Saturday, 26-27 September 2025. Known for celebrating local talent, agriculture, and country spirit, this year’s event promises to be one of the most...

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Locals supporting locals

Cowra and District Cancer Action Group recently donated a palliative care bed to the Community Health Department, to be enable palliative patients to be cared for at home. With another bed already on order, CCAG take pride in the opportunity to...

21 Sep 2025

A sea of jerseys

Enablement Services celebrated Jersey Day last week on Friday, 5 September. Jersey Day is an important day of celebration and awareness, bringing light to the importance of organ donation

18 Sep 2025

After 20 years, Bushman’s relay is back

The Morongla show is set to return this October long weekend

18 Sep 2025

Paw-fect turnout at the Let’s Talk Dogs

A love of dogs brought the community together on Saturday when local business Kats ‘N’ Dogs hosted a free information session, Let’s Talk Dogs, at their new Taragala Street store. The event drew a strong crowd of dog enthusiasts from Cowra and...