Community

Fit and strong volunteers needed for wine show pack-down

Volunteers needed

Knitting together a community

Yarning for cosy comfort and connection

Knitting together a community

Yarning for cosy comfort and connection

Shining a light on future rural leaders

The Canowindra Show Society is calling for applications for its 2025 Young Woman, Junior Young Woman, and Rural Achiever programs - prestigious opportunities that celebrate youth leadership, community involvement, and the future of Australian...

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20 Jul 2025

Cowra’s Rebecca Hambrook Wins Top Vocational Student Award

By DAN RYANCowra’s Rebecca Hambrook has been named Vocational Student of the Year at the 2025 Western NSW Regional Training Awards, held in Orange this month. The awards celebrated the achievements of students across the Western NSW region, where...

20 Jul 2025

Word from the Shed

With July on the way, it’s a while before things will get any warmer, so the shed has decided to extend its sale on firewood for the rest of winter!$5 a bag (min 10kg) on kindling/firewood for the remainder of the season. Our Shed Shop is still open...

20 Jul 2025

Cowra’s Rebecca Hambrook Wins Top Vocational Student Award

13 Jul 2025

Blueprint to stop gender-based violence in schools

A new blueprint from national prevention organisation Our Watch has called for stronger investment in respectful relationships education (RRE) in Australian schools — outlining key issues such as AI generated pornography, tech-facilitated abuse...

06 Jul 2025

Cowra’s Rebecca Hambrook Wins Top Vocational Student Award

13 Jul 2025

Blueprint to stop gender-based violence in schools

06 Jul 2025

Volunteers honoured as cost of living affects all

As volunteer week wraps, Cowra’s support services have recognised their staff who are fighting to keep residents fed, clothed and safe. Cowra Food Hall operates at Cowra Uniting Church on Friday mornings, with residents able to register using...

06 Jul 2025

Open Day at the Historic Graham School House

Former students of the Graham School visit restored schoolhouse

Landcare to hold a nature writing workshop

Be Connected at Cowra Library

Volunteers, connecting and serving our community

Great local groups and causes were at the Volunteer Expo

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What’s On in the Shed

Inaugural Men’s Shed news

Cowra’s Galea Fruit & Veg Named Finalist in Prestigious Sydney Fresh Awards

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Woodstock Soldier’s Memorial Hall celebrates 100 years

The Woodstock Soldier’s Memorial Hall celebrated its centenary

Volunteer expo connects community for good causes

Canowindra celebrated its volunteers

Mid West Media >

Open Day at the Historic Graham School House

Students from as long ago as the 1930s, and as recently as the 1960s returned to their 1884 weatherboard schoolhouse to tell tales, share stories and celebrate the renovation of their former primary school,The restored Graham schoolhouse on Frogmore...

Landcare to hold a nature writing workshop

It’s less than a week until Weddin Landcare’s nature writing workshop with former Grenfell girl, Inga Simpson!When: Thurs 5 JuneTime: 9am - 4pmWhere: Patina Gallery, 166 Gooloogong Rd, GrenfellCost: $25 ($10 for students, must be over the age of...

Be Connected at Cowra Library

Cowra Library is offering local seniors a chance to build their digital confidence through the Be Connected program, with free one-on-one technology help sessions now available every Wednesday morning. Running between 10am and 12 noon, the weekly...

Volunteers, connecting and serving our community

Friday marked a celebration of community, connection and contribution with the Canowindra Volunteer Expo bringing local volunteer organisations together. The event, organised by Canowindra Creative Centre Inc with support from Cabonne Council and the...

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What’s On in the Shed

Welcome to what we hope will be a regular addition to The Cowra Guardian. Every month, the Shed will share with readers particular events and activities of note, as well as monthly specials. As we’re cooling down, the Shed Shop has a special price on...

Cowra’s Galea Fruit & Veg Named Finalist in Prestigious Sydney Fresh Awards

A passion for produce and commitment to customer education has seen Cowra’s own Galea Fruit & Veg & Wholesale named a finalist in the 2025 Sydney Markets Fresh Awards. Located at 6 Grenfell Road, the small, family-run greengrocer is one of just...

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Woodstock Soldier’s Memorial Hall celebrates 100 years

The Woodstock Soldier’s Memorial Hall celebrated its centenary with a black tie ball this past weekend, marking both 100 years and the significant effort that has gone in to keeping the Memorial Hall open. The venue was opened by state MP for...