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Shape how council communicates

Media and social media are part of everyday life shaping how we stay informed, connect with others, and share what matters. Cowra Shire Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on its Draft Media and Social Media Policy, now on public...

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Soccer

Little Wings soars with funding boost

A major funding boost for not-for-profit charity Little Wings will support families in regional NSW with sick children to access lifesaving treatment. Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park announced $600,000 in funding for Little Wings. This funding...

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News

Central West animal shelter announces closure

The Central West Shelter for RSPCA NSW will permanently close its doors, with operations gradually scaling back from early June. Animal adoptions will continue during this period, until their last trading day on 12 June 2025. As a charity operating...

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Community

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...

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Health

GPs hail ‘life-changing’ ADHD medication rule change

By AAP/Samantha LockLocal doctors will be able to provide ongoing care for hundreds of thousands of Australians with ADHD, relieving specialist costs and months-long wait lists. Treating and managing ADHD will soon be as simple as visiting your GP...

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News

State of the Housing System report: a long way to go

By DAN RYANThe latest State of the Housing System report has unveiled serious setbacks to meeting housing targets across the state. The report emphasised the need for ongoing reform and investment in the NSW planning and housing sectors, as well as...

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Council

Drought Resilience Plan Officially Approved

Cowra Shire Council has announced the region’s first Drought Resilience Plan to help the shire deal with future droughts. The plan was developed during 2024 with the support of the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, and in partnership...

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Education

St Raphael’s Catholic School Triumphs at 2025 Cowra Eisteddfod

St Raphael’s Catholic School has completed it’s time at the 2025 Cowra Eisteddfod with outstanding results across music, dance, and drama—culminating in winning both the Mary Shean Trophy for the most successful Primary and Infants Choir, and...

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Community

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...

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Police and Courts

School sent into lockdown after false firearm threat

A man has been charged after he allegedly used a stick as a firearm to threaten a neighbour in the state’s south last Friday. On Friday 30 May, police were called to a unit block on East Street, Grenfell, following reports a man was in possession...

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