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Youth Week 2025: We are the future, and the future is now!

Published on 02 April 2025

Cowra Youth Council has put together an amazing program of events for Cowra’s 2025 Youth Week program, embracing this year’s theme of We are the future, and the future is now!

Cowra Youth Council Chairperson, Laura Bennett, is encouraging young people to join in the 2025 Youth Week events, which run from the 9th to the 17th April.

Cowra Housing Strategy

Published on 25 March 2025

Not just more homes, but homes that suit the entire spectrum of a modern, vibrant, rural community is what Cowra Council is hoping to encourage in the future as it reaches the latest phase of its Housing Strategy project.

The Cowra Housing Strategy is a comprehensive, forward-thinking analysis and plan designed to tackle the diverse housing needs of our growing community now and into the future.

Youth Week 2025 in Cowra

Published on 27 March 2024

NSW Youth Week 2025 is taking place from 9 to 17 April. There will be a range of activities, opportunities and events for young people to enjoy in Cowra this year. The full program will be available soon!

60th Cowra Festival of International Understanding – A Taste of India!

Published on 20 March 2025

This weekend, Cowra is set to come alive with the vibrant colours, sounds and flavours of India as it hosts the 60th Festival of International Understanding. India, with its rich cultural heritage, traditions, and renowned hospitality, will bring an unforgettable experience to our beautiful town.

CSC Media Release - 2025 Seniors Festival in Cowra

Published on 11 February 2025

Cowra Seniors – It’s Your Time to Shine!

The NSW Seniors Festival is coming to Cowra and our seniors are spoilt for choice this year, with a huge program of events and activities on offer.

Themed ‘Time to shine’, the 2025 Seniors Festival in Cowra will run from Monday 03 March to Sunday 16 March 2025, delivering many FREE and discounted activities, workshops, and performances for seniors acros

2025 Seniors Festival in Cowra

Published on 05 February 2025

The 2025 Seniors Festival kicks off in Cowra on Monday 03 March, with a jam-packed program of events running through until 16 March 2025.

Inspiring achievements recognised at 2025 Cowra Australia Day Awards

Published on 26 January 2025

Lusi Austin has been announced Cowra’s 2025 Citizen of the Year.

Cowra 2025 Australia Day Ambassador has special Cowra connection

Published on 15 January 2025

Cowra Council is thrilled to welcome Veteran, Gold Medallist and Mental Health Advocate, Ben Farinazzo as the Shire’s 2025 Australia Day Ambassador.

Celebrating Australia Day 2025 in Cowra

Published on 14 January 2025

There's so much happening in Cowra this Australia Day.
Check out our program of events!

A list of local excellence for 2025 Australia Day Awards

Published on 18 December 2024

The nominees for the 2025 Cowra Australia Day Awards have been announced, and Cowra Mayor, Cr Paul Smith believes the judging panel have a hard job ahead of them to decide the winners.

Paul Smith elected new Cowra Shire Mayor

Published on 30 September 2024

Councillor Paul Smith has been elected Cowra Shire’s new Mayor for the next two years, and Councillor Nikki Kiss has been elected Deputy Mayor.

2024 Cowra Shire Council by-election

Published on 04 September 2024

A by-election for Cowra Shire Council must be held as fewer candidates nominated than the number of councillors to be elected at the 2024 Local Government elections to be held on Saturday, 14 September 2024.

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Upcoming Events

2025 Youth Week COWRA STARS Talent Show

10 April 2025

Cowra Stars aged 12 to 24 years - we want you!
Cowra Youth Council is proud to present COWRA STARS a special talent show event for 2025 NSW Youth Week on Thursday 10 April at Club Cowra.

2025 Youth Week RAD GYM Youth Sessions

15 April 2025

A fun, fitness session at RAD Gym for 11 to 14 year olds OR 15-18 year olds. Free drink bottle for the first 10 registrations to each session!

2025 Youth Week FIRST AID BASICS for Young People

15 April 2025

Join Sam from First Aid Awareness and Training for this free 2-hour workshop, providing you with the basic first aid techniques and practices every young person should know.

2025 Youth Week CYC TRIVIA NIGHT

16 April 2025

Come join the Cowra Youth Council for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition. Test your knowledge on a variety of topics and be in the chance to win some great prizes!

Waste 2 Art Competition

02 April 2025

Waste 2 Art is a community art exhibition and competitionthat provides an innovative approach to waste education. It invites individuals, artists, makers, schools, and community groups to create new life for materials that would otherwise have been thrown away. The competition is open to all local residents who reside in the NetWaste region

Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks - 50 Years of Hits Tour

14 June 2025

Ross Wilson is hitting the road with his all-star band The Peaceniks to celebrate over “50 Years of Hits” including all the Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock favourites you’d expect along with the latest offering from an almost 6-decade career, tracks from his latest EP on Bloodlines Records, “She’s Stuck On Facebook All The Time”, and everything in between.
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