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Cobar streets are quiet during lockdown

The streets are considerably quieter in Cobar this week with many residents abid-ing by the statewide lockdown measures announced by NSW Premier Gladys Beriji-klian on Saturday. As of midday yesterday there still have been no COVID cases detected in the Cobar Shire, however the virus continues to edge closer to […]

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Creating awareness during National Homelessness Week

It was National Homelessness Week last week and, while we may not see people sleeping rough on the streets in Cobar, there are homeless people in our community. CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes’s Housing Support Officer, Gina Lyons said just because we can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not happening. “There’s just not […]

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Praise for Aged Care workers

The Lilliane Brady Village staff were treated to a delicious afternoon tea on Friday in acknowledgement of Aged Care Employee Day 2021. An initiative of Leading Age Services Australia, the annual day recognises each and every team member involved in caring for the 13 million older Australians receiving home care […]