Community Community Chest benefits from club’s charity run Proceeds a much-needed boost in funds Cowra Guardian > 15 Oct 2025
Community Canowindra in spotlight Landscapes of Canowindra are in focus at an exhibition at the NSW Parliament Brendan McCool > 15 Oct 2025
Community Member behind the badge, Bill Murphy Member behind the badge, Bill Murphy Cowra Guardian > 15 Oct 2025
Community Member behind the badge, Bill Murphy Member behind the badge, Bill Murphy Cowra Guardian > 15 Oct 2025
Community 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... Cowra Guardian > 12 Oct 2025
Community Little hands, big hearts Say hello to the newest additions of the community! Cara Kemp > 12 Oct 2025
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... Cara Kemp > 12 Oct 2025
Community $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... Cara Kemp > 12 Oct 2025
Community 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... Cara Kemp > 12 Oct 2025
Community $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... Cara Kemp > 12 Oct 2025
Community 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... Cara Kemp > 12 Oct 2025
Community 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... Cowra Guardian > 05 Oct 2025
Community 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... Cara Kemp > 05 Oct 2025
Community 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... Cowra Guardian > 05 Oct 2025
Community 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... Cara Kemp > 05 Oct 2025
Community 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... Cara Kemp > 05 Oct 2025
Community 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... Cowra Guardian > 05 Oct 2025
Community 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... Cara Kemp > 05 Oct 2025
Community 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... Cara Kemp > 05 Oct 2025
Community 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... Cara Kemp > 28 Sep 2025
Community 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 Guardian > 28 Sep 2025
Community 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... Cowra Guardian > 28 Sep 2025
Community 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... Canowindra News > 28 Sep 2025
Community 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... Cowra Guardian > 21 Sep 2025
Community 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 Cara Kemp > 18 Sep 2025
Community After 20 years, Bushman’s relay is back The Morongla show is set to return this October long weekend Cara Kemp > 18 Sep 2025
Community 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... Cowra Guardian > 21 Sep 2025