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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.

Another successful round of Cowra Community Grants

Published on 04 December 2024

Another successful round of Cowra Community Grants

The latest round of Cowra Shire Council’s Community Grants Program has seen 17 community organisations benefit from a total of $23,111.90 in funding.

Central West Libraries 2024 User Survey

Published on 11 October 2024

Central West Libraries are seeking feedback from the community with their 2024 User Survey.

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.

Cowra’s by-election date announced

Published on 14 September 2024

The NSW Electoral Commission has announced that Cowra Shire Council alongside Berrigan Shire Council, Junee Shire Council and the Lachlan Shire Council will hold by-elections on Saturday the 23rd of November to fill the casual vacancies.

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

BANJO 7th March 2025

07 March 2025

The poetry of Banjo Patterson
The music of Coldplay
The power of contemporary dance

Robbie Williams: The Ultimate Experience Feat. Kylie (Tribute Show)

14 March 2025

Get ready for the Robbie & Kylie The Ultimate Experience. With their mesmerizing vocals and electrifying presence, these guys leave no stone unturned to give you a show that you will never forget!

Festival Dinner

21 March 2025

2025 Cowra Festival of International Understanding

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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