Community Nangamay Ngura, winner of the 2025 Calleen Art Award Konstantina’s breathtaking art takes home the 2025 Art Award Cara Kemp > 02 Sep 2025
Community Homegrown talent to shine at Bell Beats Join in for the first Bell Beats festival this October long weekend Cara Kemp > 02 Sep 2025
Community Community spirit high for Canowindra Show The Canowindra Show will return this September Cara Kemp > 02 Sep 2025
Community Community spirit high for Canowindra Show The Canowindra Show will return this September Cara Kemp > 02 Sep 2025
Community Walking with purpose Canowindra local Annette Thomas has taken on a heartfelt challenge this month, walking 175 kilometers as part of the “Step Up to Breast Cancer” challenge. Beginning on August 1, Ms Thomas has already completed over 65 kilometers, with the... Cara Kemp > 31 Aug 2025
Community VP Day and Vietnam Veterans Day Commemorations CONTRIBUTED by Cowra RSL Sub BranchOn Friday 15th August a small group of Cowra RSL sub-Branch members and community representatives gathered at the Cenotaph to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day. RSL sub-Branch... Dan Ryan > 31 Aug 2025
Community Big events coming at Club Cowra BUFFET BREAKFASTClub Cowra this week launched or Buffet Breakfast. Open Tuesday- Friday from 7am and Saturday Sunday from 8am the buffet will feature all you favourite brekky treats. Walk in or book ahead. KENNY ROGERS SHOWSinger Graham Toole Hits... Cara Kemp > 31 Aug 2025
Community Cowra Public School celebrates book week Cowra Public School had fun during their annual Book Week street parade. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 showed off their costumes in a fun and colourful display Cara Kemp > 31 Aug 2025
Community Gear up for another big Cowra Show The Cowra Show Society is preparing for another big year, with President Trish Gundersen reflecting on the success of last year’s event and sharing plans for 2025. Set to be in the later months of the year, the Cowra Spring Show will be on Friday... Cara Kemp > 31 Aug 2025
Community Cowra Public School celebrates book week Cowra Public School had fun during their annual Book Week street parade. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 showed off their costumes in a fun and colourful display Cara Kemp > 31 Aug 2025
Community Gear up for another big Cowra Show The Cowra Show Society is preparing for another big year, with President Trish Gundersen reflecting on the success of last year’s event and sharing plans for 2025. Set to be in the later months of the year, the Cowra Spring Show will be on Friday... Cara Kemp > 31 Aug 2025
Community A page well turned as Cowra Rotary opens bookstore The Cowra Rotary Club has officially opened its new second-hand bookshop, a project designed to create a new revenue stream for community initiatives while providing a hub for connection and learning. The launch was celebrated with the support of... Cara Kemp > 31 Aug 2025
Community CWA Evening Branch notes News from Cowra Evening CWAMember Anne Jeffery introduced the guest speaker at our August meeting, Janet Sprigge from Orange. Janet had lived in Cowra for 20 years with her husband, Geoffrey Sprigge. Before this Janet lived in other countries where... Dan Ryan > 31 Aug 2025
Community Rotary second hand bookshop opening Friday ROTARY SECOND HAND BOOKSHOP OPENING FRIDAY. The Cowra Rotary Club second hand Bookshop will open on Friday 22nd August at 10.00am. The Shop is located at 173 Kendal St, Cowra, opposite the Railway Hotel and will carry an extensive range of books both... Dan Ryan > 24 Aug 2025
Community Throwback Thursday: Industry and innovation More than four decades ago, Cowra’s reputation as a rural heartland grew into a centre of innovation, industry and culture. Following years of the Edgells-Simplot canning factory operating as a hub for preserving fresh, local, food, the opening of... Dan Ryan > 24 Aug 2025
Community ‘Not fast, just furious’ raises money for cancer research By DAN RYANTwo daring drivers, Sarah Hazelton and Chantelle Aitcheson, are hitting the road for a cause that’s close to their hearts and, as they point out, statistically close to many families in the community. Losing her daughter three years ago... Dan Ryan > 24 Aug 2025
Community Low level bridge re-opened Cowra’s traffic conditions have eased after the restoration and repairs at Cowra’s low level bridge. Following 51 days of closures, the restored bridge now boasts a gentler entry and exit to the bridge, and a stronger bridge from the foundations... Dan Ryan > 24 Aug 2025
Community Shed Happenings By R SANSUMAs we settle into August if you’re feeling chilly - don’t worry, if you’re needing to stay warm, the men at the shed have wood. For rest of August, we have a limited number of bags, available for free for pensioners and other folks in... Dan Ryan > 17 Aug 2025
Community Animal Welfare League free services at Cano Showground The Animal Welfare League NSW is conducting free veterinary services in Canowindra on Friday, 15 August 2025 from 8am - 11am at the Canowindra Showground. This is open to anyone within the Cabonne LGA. This is a separate outreach program to the... Dan Ryan > 17 Aug 2025
Community 14 billion drink containers recycled through Return and Earn New South Wales’ love affair with Return and Earn recycling has reached a new high, with the 14th billion container officially returned, with Bilyara residents taking no small part in collections and returns. In just seven years since launching in... Dan Ryan > 17 Aug 2025
Community Cowra Hospital Memorial Rose Garden Finds New Home With CAROLE DOYLEThe Cowra Hospital Memorial Rose Garden, first opened on Saturday, 11 October 2008, has been lovingly relocated to the Cowra Cemetery, ensuring its legacy continues for future generations. The garden was originally established to... Dan Ryan > 17 Aug 2025
Community Nominations open for 2026 Women of the Year Cowra residents are being encouraged to nominate outstanding women and girls in their community for the 2026 NSW Women of the Year Awards. The annual awards shine a spotlight on women whose actions inspire those around them, as trailblazers, quiet... Dan Ryan > 17 Aug 2025
Community Expo to highlight flood-resilient homes options Flood-affected home owners are encouraged to attend a Resilient Homes Expo planned for September. The NSW Reconstruction Authority is hosting the expo in Eugowra to bring together Resilient Homes Program homeowners and community members with building... Forbes Advocate > 17 Aug 2025
Community Local groups receive funding support Two local community groups, Canowindra Connections Centre and the Lions Club of Canowindra, have been successful in receiving grants under the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program. Canowindra Connections Centre has received... Brendan McCool > 17 Aug 2025
Community Cowra Lions recognises late president Milton Barnett The Cowra Lions Club held its 64th Annual Changeover Ceremony last week at the Cowra Golf Club. While the event is usually a joyful occasion celebrating past service and the coming year, the gathering was tinged with sadness following the recent... Dan Ryan > 10 Aug 2025
Community Shed Happenings By R SANSUMAugust already! Don’t worry, if you’re needing to stay warm, the men at the shed have wood. For the coming month, we have a limited number of bags, available for free for pensioners and other folks in need to stay warm this winter... Dan Ryan > 03 Aug 2025
Community Inner Wheel recognises service during changeover The Inner Wheel Club of Cowra marked a joyful transition of leadership at its recent Changeover Luncheon, held at the home of incoming President Beverley Bundy. The well-attended event reflected the international Inner Wheel theme for 2024–25... Dan Ryan > 03 Aug 2025
