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01/08/2024

Thieves target local business.

Cowra crime spree over weekend

30/07/2024

Suspended driver said he didn’t receive letter.

"I didn't get a letter," Thomas Clayton Treasure told police when he was stopped and advised his licence...

29/07/2024

Riding Develops Ability guests were introduced at the CWA Evening Branch meeting last week.

Cowra Evening CWA Branch member, Anne Jeffery introduced two guests from the local Riding for the Disabled (RDA)...

29/07/2024

Lantern parade symbolises hope and peace ☮️

The Cowra community and visitors are warmly invited to participate in the Lantern Parade, a poignant event symbolising...

26/07/2024

Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT has launched the Cowra Wheelchair Basketball Club, held at Cowra High School last week. Not only was there a massive turnout but from all reports - everyone had an even better time!

Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT has launched the Cowra Wheelchair Basketball Club, held at Cowra High School. Launching the event,...

26/07/2024

In 1948, under President Ab Oliver, the Cowra RSL Sub-Branch made a remarkable decision to care for the graves of Japanese soldiers who died in the 1944 Cowra Breakout. On the cusp of the 80 year anniversary, we look back on the impact of that decision, the long road to reconciliation and the enduring relationship between Australia and Japan.

In 1948, under President Ab Oliver, the Cowra RSL Sub-Branch made a remarkable decision to care for the...

25/07/2024

On Cloud Wine! Another fantastic edition of the Cowra Wine Show was held last week despite a global network outage. Enthusiasts turned out in huge numbers proving that where there's a wine there's a way!

A global network outage couldn't stop the social event of the year, the Cowra Wine Show public tasting....

23/07/2024

Born in Cowra, Aunty Millie Ingram was honoured at the recent NAIDOC awards.

Aunty Millie Ingram, a Wiradjuri Elder from Cowra, was one of three Elders recognised at the National NAIDOC...

17/07/2024

There's more to judging wine than meets the eye. Journalist Daniel Ryan caught up with chief judge Toni Paterson this week.

As Chief Judge at the Cowra Wine Show, Toni Paterson (pictured) arrives with a wealth of experience. As...

16/07/2024

If you're driving to Woodstock you'll notice new signage warning that that the speed limit on the approaches to the village has been changed.

Transport for NSW has changed the speed limit on a number of roads around Woodstock. The changes come...

15/07/2024

Judging is underway at Cowra's annual wine show. The highlight for members of the p***c is this weekend's public tasting. Do you have your tickets yet?

Chairman of the Cowra Wine Show Michael Flannery and a helpful band of volunteers are putting in more...

14/07/2024

Chair of the NSW inquiry into pounds and Animal Justice Party member Emma Hurst has visited sites across the state, and says the pressures on both regional and metropolitan pounds is in a 'crisis state.'.

Chair of the NSW inquiry into pounds and Animal Justice Party member Emma Hurst has visited sites across...

10/07/2024

Cowra Neighbourhood Watch has come up with a great way to increase awareness about locking up at night.

Neighbourhood Watch Cowra has an egg-citing announcement that is sure to delight the community. In a fun and...

09/07/2024

If you've been disqualified from driving don't be fooled into thinking you can pick up a set of E wheels and go on your merry way.

A Cowra man was charged with driving while disqualified, using an e-scooter without a licence. According to police...

08/07/2024

The plan developed to revitalise Cowra's CBD contains some very exciting projects.

A CBD Activation Plan for Cowra includes a proposal to develop a vibrant River Precinct, dubbed 'Cowra's Beach'....

07/07/2024

A Canowindra woman has appeared before Cowra Local Court charged with intimidating and assault an emergency service worker.

Deborah Jackson (41) of Waddell Street Canowindra has appeared at Cowra Local court for the intimidation and assault...

04/07/2024

Pippa White's mother has vowed to push against the same happening to any other child.

The mother of a two-year-old girl who died from sepsis in a regional NSW hospital says her death...

04/07/2024

Councillors voted (again) not to provide a discount on our recycling charges this financial year.

Cowra Council has voted against providing it's ratepayers with a discount on their recycling charges this financial year....

03/07/2024

The inquest into the death of young Pippa White has heard a pediatrician who treated the little girl apologise to her family.

A pediatrician has apologised to the family of a two-year-old girl who died in hospital while under his...

02/07/2024

After receiving a ticket for the speeding offence the driver was issued with fines and tickets for multiple other offences speeding through the small Cowra shire village.

Cowra Highway Patrol have detected a man driving at more than 50km/hr over the speed limit through Darbys...

01/07/2024

One of Cowra's social events of the year, the Wine Show Public tasting is fast approaching. Don't miss out on a ticket.

The Cowra Wine Show Public Tasting and Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show return again in 2024, much to...

27/06/2024

A state government committee looking into the operation of pounds will visit Cowra next week.

The NSW Legislative Council inquiry into pounds in NSW will visit Cowra next week. The visit is part...

26/06/2024

Is some of this money yours? It would be a good idea to check, especially when the cost of living is rising so fast.

There's a bunch of money owed in Orange, here's how you can get it.

25/06/2024

Water levels in Wyangala Dam are being gradually reduced to provide a flood mitigation buffer, while work continues to repair significant flood damage to embankments downstream.

There are constraints on flow levels at Lake Brewster and surrounding infrastructure as work to repair flood damage...

12/06/2024

The State Government has found another cost they can impose on Local Government and guess who will ultimately have to pay?

Regional councils are picking up the cost of a costly cemetery merger in Sydney, with ratepayers hit by...

11/06/2024

The manager of Cowra's Food Hall, something very important to the community, recently gave a behind the scenes talk on the operations of the hall.

Cowra CWA Evening Branch president, Kaye Kilby welcomed guest speaker, Dr Margaret Torode, to the May dinner meeting...

10/06/2024

Anyone with information about this latest attack on a Cowra small business should contact Crimestoppers or Cowra Police.

Thieves have struck at Cowra's United Service Station for the second time in the past six months. Police...

10/06/2024

Woodstock's Peter Johnstone was honoured in the King's Birthday Honours list released today.

Peter Johnstone of Woodstock has been honoured with the Australian Fire Service Medal in the King's Birthday Honours...

06/06/2024

A visit to a GP is cheaper in Cowra than many places in the state, according to data produced by health site Cleanbill.

Cowra may not be the easiest place in the state to make an appointment to visit a GP...

05/06/2024

A team of three landscape architects from Japan visited Cowra's Japanese Garden last month courtesy of the company established by garden designer Ken Nakajima.

A team of Japanese landscapers visited the Cowra Japanese Garden to honor the garden's 45-year legacy.

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