Cabonne Council

03/06/2026

CABONNESMS

Stay informed with CabonneSMS - a free opt‑in SMS service that delivers fast, local updates straight to your phone.

Get notified about important information such as road closures, water outages and other urgent events affecting your area.

While updates will continue to appear on our website and social media, CabonneSMS gives you a quicker, more direct way to stay in the loop when it matters most.

Opt in today to receive alerts tailored to your location.

Please note: CabonneSMS complements – but does not replace – official emergency alerts from agencies such as NSW SES or Fire and Rescue NSW.

Learn more or opt in at: https://www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/Community/CabonneSMS

03/06/2026

WATER SAVING WEDNESDAY!

10-minute shower? That’s 90 litres down the drain 🚿
Try keeping it short - your water bill (and supply) will thank you.

02/06/2026

CAREERS @ COUNCIL | Meet Coopah

A Molong local with a passion for lawn and garden maintenance, Coopah started his career with Cabonne Council as a Town Presentation Apprentice in 2023, after completing year 10 at Molong Central School. Alongside undertaking his Certificate III in Parks and Gardens Coopah has completed a range of training courses including Chainsaw Operations, Excavator Operations and a truck licence upgrade, among others.

Throughout his apprenticeship, Coopah has contributed to several exciting local projects, including the Bank Street Beautification and the Canowindra Swinging Bridge Project. His work on these projects has involved everything from garden preparation through to irrigation, planting, and landscaping.

One of the things Coopah enjoys most about his role is working as part of a supportive, hardworking team. He values the camaraderie and the opportunity to learn from those around him.

At the end of 2025, Coopah was successful in securing the role of Town Beautification Officer. We look forward to seeing him continue to grow his career with Council, where he proudly shares that one day, he hopes to become the General Manager!

To view current career opportunities, visit https://cabonne.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

02/06/2026

HAVE YOUR SAY CABONNE | REGISTER TO PROVIDE YOUR INPUT

Cabonne Council’s Have Your Say platform provides a central place for our community to share ideas, offer feedback, and stay informed about key projects and plans across the Cabonne LGA.

This platform reflects our commitment to openness, collaboration, meaningful and transparent engagement with our community.

We encourage you to get involved and register today by visiting https://haveyoursay.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/

02/06/2026

A section of Canowindra Road between Canowindra and Cudal had its speed limit reduced to 80 km/h from 1 June following a Transport for NSW safety review.

As a result, the limit was lowered from 300 metres north of Nanami Lane to 2.32 kilometres south of Toogong Road, a change that better aligned with surrounding speed environments and aimed to reduce crash severity while maintaining traffic flow.

Community members are encouraged to sign up for updates, request reviews in their area and provide feedback on local speed limits.

https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/speeding/have-your-say/speed-limits-have-your-say

Speed limit on Canowindra Rd will be changed to 80km/h

01/06/2026

Friday, 5 June 2026
11:00am – 11:30am
Age Of Fishes Museum Canowindra

Little Fishes this month will dive into “Science in a Bag!”
Children will enjoy a range of fun, hands-on experiments designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Activities include exploring yeast and bread-making, learning about blubber and insulation, creating exploding baking soda and vinegar bags, and germinating seeds.

They’ll also get to make their own ice cream and slushies, investigate surface tension, pop popcorn in a bag, and discover the water cycle in action.
Entry is free, and there is no charge for this program, with free access to the museum also included.

No bookings are required, just turn up and enjoy the learning experience.
We can’t wait to see you there!

31/05/2026

JUNE 2026 CABONNE CATCHUP NEWSLETTER

The June 2026 E-News is now available to read!

This month we cover:
- Future Ready Cabonne Update
- Yeoval Roundabout Project
- Eugowra Mid-Scale Solar Plant Update
- Tourism Industry Survey
- Community Bus Services
- Upcoming Events

Visit https://www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/Council/Communications-and-Public-Notices/Cabonne-Catchup-Newsletters

29/05/2026

HAVE YOUR SAY | DRAFT Voluntary Planning Agreement Policy

Council has developed a draft Voluntary Planning Agreements Policy to provide a clear, consistent framework for negotiating and managing planning agreements amid increasing requests from developers. Guided by legislative requirements, the policy sets high-level principles to ensure agreements are voluntary, transparent, equitable, and deliver genuine public benefit without compromising planning integrity. It aims to support good governance while allowing flexibility for more detailed procedures in future.

This document is now available for viewing via Council's Have Your Say page and website.

Visit https://haveyoursay.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/

28/05/2026

ADAPTATION STORIES – Central NSW Screenings

Discover a powerful series of short films featuring real people adapting to change across regional NSW, including four new stories from Central NSW.

Communities are preparing, rebuilding and strengthening in the face of natural hazards. Each screening brings together these stories with local voices exploring what adaptation means and how we can work together to build resilience.

The short film will be held in Molong at the Cabonne Community Centre on Monday, 1 June from 5pm.
The evening includes:
• Short films on adaptation and resilience
• A facilitated panel discussion
• An interactive Q&A session

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/-0o7Ejx5I6o
Entry is free, with light refreshments provided.

Registration is essential: https://comms.reconstruction.nsw.gov.au/adaptationstories

Adaptation Stories is an initiative of the NSW Reconstruction Authority , supporting communities to reduce the risks of natural hazards.