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Month: November 2017
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Batyr returns to continue their support for mental health
The Batyr crew were in town last week to run follow-up mental health programs and also conduct a mental health community forum at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club. The organisation has a focus on preventative education in the area of young people’s mental health and Batyr staff have been […]
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Pony Clubbers celebrate end of season in style
Welcome rain on Saturday didn’t deter the Cobar Pony Club riders from trying some of the events that were set out prior to their the Christmas party and they entertained themselves by completing the events on foot. The 2017 Pony Club awards were also given out. Looking back over the […]
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Local league legends on hand for Roosters book launch
The Roosters were crowing again when John Collins launched his new book on Saturday night at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club. Packed with sporting history, poignant memories and hilarious moments, The Crowing of the Roosters: the History of Rugby League in Cobar has something for everyone. Although the substantial […]
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Aurelia to buy Peak for $58M
Aurelia Metals Limited has announced it has entered into a binding agreement to purchase Cobar’s Peak Gold Mines. The company, which already owns and operates the Hera Mine near Nymagee, will acquire a 100 per cent interest in the Peak operation as part of a USD $58million transaction. Peak employees […]
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CSA updates community on their three year mine plan
Cobar Management staff gave an overview of the CSA Mine’s operational plan for the next three years at a community consultation workshop last Tuesday at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club. Steve Marmara, the mine’s health, safety, environment and training manager, facilitated the stakeholder engagement meeting which he said was […]
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Cricket called off after seven overs
Saturday’s senior cricket 40 overs game between Empire and Golf Club was called off seven overs into the second innings due to rain, with a severe storm which passed over Cobar stopping the contest with a wet pitch. Both captains agreed to the decision however the call may have been […]
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‘Wilma’ the pig brings local community groups together
A pig named Wilma has connected two local community groups and brought a number of rewards for both parties. Wilma was born at the Murdi Paaki Regional Enterprise Corporation (MPREC) nursery in May this year and has unofficially been adopted by the LiveBetter team. The Murdi Paaki Regional Enterprise Corporation […]
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Powell was November triathlon overall winner
Chris Powell finished as the Overall Handicapped winner of the Cobar Athletics & Triathlon Squad’s (CATS) November triathlon. The monthly triathlon attracted a small field of 11 individuals and one team of two to the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool on Sunday morning. Competitors had to deal with chilly conditions and […]