Austin takes Volunteer of the Year

Community

Oct 02 2025 Updated 3 hours ago

Cara Kemp

2025 Central West Young Volunteer of the Year Stassi Austin with Deputy Mayor Katie Graham and Mayor Paul Best from Weddin Shire Council.

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 for Volunteering, are now in their 19th year and celebrate the dedication of individuals and teams across New South Wales who contribute to their comm...

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