Central West NSW
Cabonne Council
Cabonne Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 8 recent meetings, including 8 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 9 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Funding and grants, Projects and capital works, Molong, Eugowra.
- Meetings
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- Substantive
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- Articles
- 9
- Watch items
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Latest
Council approves three-year licence for Waratah Minerals at former Cargo baby health clinic
Cabonne Council agreed to accept about $30,000 in refurbishment works in lieu of rent for the licence term.
Recipients of the 2027 Australia Day awards and the Cabonne Youth Ambassador were approved.
No spending, service changes, planning decisions, infrastructure works or new policies were identified in the available extract.
Award details and names were considered confidential and are not available in the supplied minutes.
Local community organisations and events received targeted funding across Cumnock, Eugowra, Canowindra and Cabonne schools.
Articles
Council approves three-year licence for Waratah Minerals at former Cargo baby health clinic
Cabonne Council agreed to accept about $30,000 in refurbishment works in lieu of rent for the licence term.
Rebuild Molong’s $225,000 donation approved for three Molong projects
Unconfirmed minutes record Cabonne Council’s approval of the donation, with $75,000 each for Dr Ross Memorial Oval, Hunter Caldwell Fields and the Molong Showground Amenities Project.
Five Cabonne Christmas events approved for $16,750 in council funding
Cumnock, Eugowra and Canowindra organisations were awarded support for Christmas celebrations, with separate donations approved for education, youth sport and school presentation prizes.
Ophir bridge tender rejected, but Central Industries can still negotiate a deal
Unconfirmed Cabonne Council minutes record rejection of every tender for the Ophir Road, Ophir traffic bridge and authority for the general manager to enter a contract with preferred tenderer Central Industries after negotiations conclude.
Conseth Solutions wins $671,975.90 Eugowra CBD upgrade contract, minutes say
Cabonne Council’s unconfirmed minutes record the award of Contract 1992227 to the company for Eugowra CBD activation and authority for the General Manager to sign the main-street upgrade agreement.
$49,000 authorised for Canola Cup, Molong projects and Cumnock works
Cabonne Council’s funding resolutions cover five local events and projects, including $25,000 towards proposed Hunter Caldwell Oval upgrades.
Cabonne to take disaster funding concerns to 2026 LGNSW conference
Councillors voted to submit a motion opposing any reduction in disaster recovery funding arrangements under proposed national disaster-management reforms.
Cabonne drops four late-year committee meetings, leaving no January ordinary meeting
The November and December ordinary meetings will proceed on 17 November and 15 December 2026, while an extraordinary meeting could be called in January or February if necessary.
Patto’s wins $540,419.78 excluding GST Molong Showground amenities and dugouts tender
Cabonne Council’s minutes record the CAP24-001 award to Patto’s Building and Construction Pty Ltd, with the value listed at $540,419.78 excluding GST.
Decisions
2027 Australia Day award recipients approved
The committee approved the Citizen, Young Citizen, Community Group, Environmental Champion and Sportsperson of the Year recipients for Australia Day 2027, as recorded in the confidential proceedings.
The awards recognise residents, groups and contributors across the Cabonne community; recipient names were not included in the available public extract.
Community donations and event funding approved
Council approved $1,500 for the Country Education Foundation of Australia, $200 for Dax Clarke, school presentation book vouchers, and event or village enhancement funding for Christmas events in Cumnock, Eugowra and Canowindra. Funding included $3,000 for Cumnock, $1,000 for Eugowra, $5,000 for Canowindra Christmas Night Markets, $3,750 for Canowindra Community Christmas Carols and $4,000 for the Canowindra Christmas Street Party.
Supports local education, youth participation and community events across several towns.
Cumnock Show Society water and sewer charges to be donated
Council approved a donation equivalent to the annual standard water and sewer access charges for the Cumnock Show Society, subject to annual budget provisions. It also requested a policy review and a future report on ongoing Section 356 donations.
The show society will receive relief from standard access charges, while Council will review how similar donations are considered and reported.
Issues
Funding and grants
Community donations and event funding approved
Projects and capital works
Ophir Road traffic bridge contract to proceed through negotiation
Roads, traffic and parking
Ophir Road traffic bridge contract to proceed through negotiation
Budget, rates and governance
Cumnock Show Society water and sewer charges to be donated
Waste, water and environment
Textile recycling trial approved at Manildra
Planning, development and housing
Manildra distribution centre modification approved
Topics
Confidential consideration of Australia Day nominations
The committee met in closed session to consider confidential Australia Day 2027 nominations and award recipients. Councillor O’Ryan left the chamber for the voting concerning Canowindra Citizen of the Year and later returned.
The public extract does not identify the nominees or successful recipients, so residents will need to await an official announcement for details.
Traffic and road safety follow-up
Council supported road closures for the 2026 Molong and Canowindra Christmas Shopping Nights. Transport for NSW is investigating the Molong school pedestrian crossing, outstanding Mitchell Highway matters and extending the school zone at Nashdale.
Residents can expect further consideration of traffic management and school-zone safety measures.
Cumnock traffic count
The Acting Deputy General Manager took a question on notice about the outcome of a traffic count in Cumnock and when the results would be communicated to the community.
The community is awaiting information that may inform local traffic decisions.
Possible speed-limit reduction near Manildra
Council requested a report for its next meeting on reducing the speed limit on Yellowbox Road from Manildra towards at least the Manildra Waste Facility, including the processes required.
Could affect travel speeds and road safety for people using Yellowbox Road.
Sale of land for unpaid rates
In confidential proceedings, Council commenced the process for selling listed properties with overdue rates and charges under Sections 713 to 725 of the Local Government Act 1993 and appointed Recoupa to manage the process.
Affected property owners may face sale proceedings to recover unpaid rates and charges.
Local government financial ratios
Council noted a discussion paper and considered the effects of grant timing, disaster funding, cash reserves, depreciation and five-year modelling on assessments of rural councils’ financial performance.
The discussion may influence how Cabonne’s financial capacity and sustainability are assessed by government bodies.
LGNSW conference motions
Council endorsed motions for submission to the 2026 Local Government NSW Conference.
The motions allow Council to advocate on issues affecting Cabonne through the state local-government sector.
Yeoval Historical Walk
Council confirmed its role as Crown Land Manager for Reserve 17, known as Poets Walk, and expanded the Yeoval Historical Society’s authority to maintain and promote sculptures, artwork and historical elements, while retaining Council responsibility for general management.
The arrangement supports ongoing community involvement in maintaining and promoting a local public reserve.
Places
Molong
Location of the council chambers and committee meeting.
Eugowra
Christmas Shopping and Market Night funding.
Canowindra
A Canowindra Citizen of the Year vote was conducted while Councillor O’Ryan was absent from the chamber.
Cumnock
Cumnock Show Society charges, Christmas event funding and a traffic count.
Manildra
Approved modification to the warehouse or distribution centre at 18 Dederang Street.
Yeoval
2027 Annual Show public holiday application.
Cudal
Bridge construction and pedestrian bridge projects
Molong Showground
Amenities and hockey dugouts tendered for construction.
Projects
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Submitted a late response concerning the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
NSW Rural Doctors Network
Recipient of event sponsorship for the 2026 Rural GP VMO Conference in Canowindra.
Cumnock Show Society
Recipient of the water and sewer access charge donation.
Rebuild Molong
Donor of $225,000 for three Molong projects.
Waratah Minerals
Will refurbish and use the former Cargo Baby Health Clinic under a three-year licence.
Molong Advancement Group
Recipient of event funding and $25,000 for Hunter Caldwell Oval upgrades.
NSW Government
Relevant to the REDCIP funding deed for the Eugowra housing and land project.
Molong Showground
Site of the approved amenities and hockey dugouts contract.