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25/11/20

State budget delivers funds for local projects

Cobar Shire will benefit from the recent State Budget funding announcements for new or continuing projects. Among the projects is $1.1M funding for the establishment of a mobile CT service for Cobar, Walgett and Bourke. State Member for Barwon Roy Butler said this year’s budget also allows for the recently […]

25/11/20

Pumpettes claim their second premiership

The Pumpettes recorded their second Cobar Senior Netball premiership on Saturday night when they narrowly beat Divas 50-47 in a thrilling A -Grade grand final at Ward Oval. After winning the 2018 title and finishing as runners-up last year Pumpettes were keen to add another trophy to the pool room […]

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25/11/20

McClure innings seals Nymagee win

An all-round performance from James McClure led Nymagee to an eight wicket win over Empire in the Senior Cricket 40 Overs match at Nymagee on Saturday. McClure finished with outstanding bowling figures of 5/16 off eight overs and with the bat he scored 84 not out. Playing at home for […]

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25/11/20

Slow progress for Newey plan

Public submissions closed earlier this month for Cobar Shire Council’s Draft Plan of Management of the Cobar Newey Reserve. Council’s Director of Planning and Environmental Services Garry Ryman said they had received “around 40 or so,” submissions during the public display period. He said council will now take some time […]

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Show your art talent

Cobar Primary Heath Care has launched a new art competition which will showcase local artists’ work on the walls inside the building. Entries are now open until December 14. Participants can drop their entry into the centre.  A range of prizes are on offer for top placed finishers. Pictured is […]

25/11/20

$100,000 windfall for Services Club

After a year of mostly bad news, the Cobar Services Club is celebrating this week after receiving a grant of $100,000 to help upgrade the club’s facilities. Services Club secretary/manager Linda Carter said the grant from the Department of Regional NSW is very welcome but has been a long time […]

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25/11/20

Cougars crash out

The Castlereagh Cougars Under 16s team were outplayed by Woodbridge in the Western Women’s Rugby League grand final on Sunday in Orange.After sailing through the 2020 season undefeated, the Cougars handed in their worst performance on their biggest stage to date. They were well and truly beaten 50-4 by an […]