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Emergency Services

Fatal crash on Canowindra road leaves two dead

Fatal crash on Canowindra Road leaves two dead, road closed

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25 Aug 2025

Police and Courts

Death Sentenced

Scott Death, has been sentenced to a maximum term of imprisonment of 3 years, 2 months for the fatal bus crash which injured five and killed 84 year old Raymond Padgett. The 34-year-old appeared at Orange District Court Thursday July 31st, with...

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24 Aug 2025

Health

Deputy Coroner calls for Aboriginal Health Service in Cowra

By DAN RYAN Cultural safety and greater access to health services have been highlighted as crucial needs for Cowra residents, following a coronial inquest into the death of Wilfred “Whippy” Robert Williams. In a 46 page report, the state’s...

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24 Aug 2025

News

Cuts come for Cowra

By DAN RYANStatewide public service cuts have come for Cowra, as redundancies impact primary industries staff across our region. The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) announced the proposed slashing of 165...

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24 Aug 2025

Council

Council rubbishes unmarked bins

By DAN RYANCowra residents are being reminded that only Council-issued bins with an official Cowra Council sticker will be collected as part of the town’s domestic waste service. The reminder follows questions in the community after Council’s...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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24 Aug 2025

Education

Dunking for dollars: Cowra Public rallies for school excursion

By DAN RYANCowra Public School students have thrown themselves into fundraising to ensure their upcoming excursion to Narrabeen is within reach for every family - with some help from the Cowra Men’s Shed and a lot of good old-fashioned...

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24 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...

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24 Aug 2025