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Wiradjuri Elder and rights activist Paul Coe passes.

The Cowra community is mourning the loss of one of its most influential sons, Paul Coe - a proud Wiradjuri man, born at Erambie Mission, who went on to become a nationally recognised Aboriginal land rights pioneer and fearless advocate for...

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10 Aug 2025

Council

Cameras collecting data for second bridge.

Have you seen cameras popping up around roads in Cowra? Cowra Council has put out a notice clarifying the purpose of the cameras residents have seen popping up around the bridge. The temporary cameras are not being used to track speeds, license...

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10 Aug 2025

News

Home and Away stars head to Lachlan Valley Rail

Cowra is a long way from the sunny shores of Summer Bay, but all the drama and delight of one of the country’s longest-running soap operas paid a very special visit to Cowra. Cast and crew descended on Cowra’s historic railway, rail station and...

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10 Aug 2025

News

Bank changes reshape our region

By DAN RYAN. Regional banks may be shuttering services, but for one branch in Cowra, the bank is set for an upgrade, rather than a closure. The news comes following a senate inquiry into bank branch closures, which heard from community organisations...

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10 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...

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10 Aug 2025

Business

New Leadership for Cowra Business Chamber

The Cowra Business Chamber has officially relaunched, electing Zac Jones as President for the coming year and setting a fresh direction focused on rebuilding and growth. Zac, a local electrician and the founder of Zac Power, moved to Cowra in 2018...

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10 Aug 2025

News

Major upgrade for Blayney Police Station

Blayney’s local police station has received a major facelift, with a $2.05 million upgrade officially completed and unveiled this week. The renovation brings the 1975-built facility up to modern standards, offering improved infrastructure to...

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10 Aug 2025

Rural

200 Farms and Counting: Rural Aid Marks Major Recovery Milestone

Rural Aid has proudly reached a major milestone this month, with its 200th farm receiving vital support as part of the charity’s Farm Recovery Event currently underway in Coraki, in the New South Wales Northern Rivers. The event, running through...

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10 Aug 2025

Police and Courts

Police: hoons be warned, we’ll take your car

Officers from Chifley Police District have launched an investigation into a series of alleged dangerous driving incidents in the Cowra area, which they believe may be linked. The first report came in on Thursday, 17 July 2025, at around 8:45 pm when...

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10 Aug 2025

Rural

Numbers varied, high attendance at Saleyards

Commentary by MLACOWRANumbers drifted lower and quality was more varied than previous sales along with not as much weight offered on the heavy lambs. There were mainly trade and heavy weights penned along with 250 new season lambs. All the buyers...

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10 Aug 2025