Central West NSW
Cabonne Council
Cabonne Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 2 recent meetings, including 2 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 2 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Funding and grants, Projects and capital works, Molong, Canowindra.
- Meetings
- 2
- Substantive
- 2
- Articles
- 2
- Watch items
- 21
Latest
Cabonne awards $636k Eugowra Memorial Park restoration tender
Cabonne Council has awarded the Memorial Park restoration contract in Eugowra to Proxy Civil for $636,439.50 excluding GST.
Local community groups and event organisers received targeted funding.
Several towns will benefit from grants for toilets, halls, showgrounds, schools and community facilities.
Household waste services are moving toward a FOGO rollout from January 2028.
Water infrastructure negotiations are advancing for the Molong raw water main replacement project.
Articles
Cabonne awards $636k Eugowra Memorial Park restoration tender
Cabonne Council has awarded the Memorial Park restoration contract in Eugowra to Proxy Civil for $636,439.50 excluding GST.
Cabonne puts draft budget and long-term plans on public exhibition
Residents will have 28 days to comment on Cabonne Council’s draft 2026-27 budget, fees and charges, and longer-term planning documents before they come back to council.
Decisions
Event Sponsorship Program funding
Council approved $26,000 in event sponsorship funding across three events: Baroquefest 2026 in Canowindra, Australia National Field Days, and the 12-hour dance.
Supports local events and community activity, with direct benefit to participating towns and groups.
Cabonne Community Grant Funding
Council approved $38,230.87 in community and village enhancement funding for projects including public toilet upgrades, showground fencing, clubhouse security, hall furnishings, preschool window upgrades, blind installation and garden improvements.
Funds local facilities and volunteer-led improvements across multiple towns and villages.
FOGO rollout timeline endorsed
Council endorsed acceptance of NSW Government Go FOGO grant funding and a proposed bin rollout timeline beginning in January 2028.
Sets the direction for future household waste collection changes and organic waste diversion.
Issues
Funding and grants
Event Sponsorship Program funding
Projects and capital works
Molong raw water main replacement easement acquisition
Budget, rates and governance
Emergency Services Levy budget adjustment
Roads, traffic and parking
Could affect local access, traffic patterns and nearby land use in Canowindra.
Waste, water and environment
FOGO rollout timeline endorsed
Topics
Councillor fees determination
Council debated the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal determination and resolved that from 1 July 2026 councillor fees increase to $19,590, with the Mayor’s additional annual fee set at $42,030.
Relevant to governance costs and public interest in elected representatives’ remuneration.
Quarterly budget review adopted
Council adopted the changes detailed in the Quarterly Budget Review Final Statement.
Signals budget reallocations that may affect service delivery and financial management.
Browns Avenue road extension in Canowindra
Council agreed to investigate the proposed extension of Browns Avenue to Hospital Lane and report back after consultation with NSW Health.
Could affect local access, traffic patterns and nearby land use in Canowindra.
Community capacity to pay
Council noted a report on the community's capacity to pay and requested a final updated report after any decision on a potential rating restructure and possible Special Rate Variation application to IPART.
This links future rate decisions to affordability and may influence whether council seeks higher rate income.
Variation to community assistance project
Council approved a variation to previously allocated Cabonne Community Assistance Program funding for the Cumnock and District Progress Association, subject to design, location, staff consultation, regulatory compliance and acquittal conditions.
This allows an existing community-funded project to change scope while keeping oversight conditions in place.
Regional banking services noted
Council separately considered and noted information about regional banking services.
Access to banking remains a recognised issue for rural communities, although no direct action was resolved here.
Places
Molong
Council meeting location and water infrastructure project area.
Canowindra
Browns Avenue extension investigation and Baroquefest sponsorship.
Eugowra
Grant funding, clubhouse security support and Memorial Park restoration.
Cumnock
Show fencing improvements and progress association activity.
Molong Creek Dam
Starting point of the raw water replacement project.
Manildra
Village Enhancement Fund grant approved for a project led by the local improvement association.
Emu Swamp
Location of land leased to Orange & District Pistol Club at 166 Stagecoach Road.
Stagecoach Road, Emu Swamp
Address of the pistol club lease renewal site.
Projects
Eugowra Memorial Park
Subject of the awarded restoration tender.
Cabonne Council
Decision-making authority for all matters in the meeting.
Arts Council Cabonne
Received event sponsorship funding for the 2026 Acquisitive Art Prize.
Canowindra Fine Music Incorporated
Recipient of event sponsorship for Baroquefest 2026.
Orange Field Days Co-op
Recipient of event sponsorship for the 2026 Australia National Field Days.
Manildra and District Improvement Association (MADIA)
Received Village Enhancement Fund support for the Montana Park BBQ project.
Cumnock and District Progress Association
Received approval for a variation to previously allocated community assistance funding.
NSW Government Go FOGO program
Funding source and policy driver for future FOGO rollout.
Next steps
Meetings