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Hairdressers return to work

While many would consider having a haircut (or colour) an essential, hairdressing services were not however deemed by the Government as an essential service and so were closed during the COVID lockdown period. Now that she’s able to return to work, local hairdresser Kate Russell at Studio 225, is doing […]

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Exercise during lockdown

The Newey is a popular place with local families looking to get some exercise during lockdown. Pictured are the Hills, Andrew and Amie with their three boys, Mase, Lenny and Finn (in the pram) enjoying a walk and a bike ride yesterday morning at the Newey.

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Locals man pop-up clinic

Local Cobar Health Service staff joined Australian Defence Force personnel to conduct pop-up COVID vaccination clinics this week at the Cobar Youth & Fitness Centre. Pictured are local nurses Ellen Eade, Kristen Williams, Tarra Burke and Karen Manns. The team vaccinated 315 residents on Monday and had a goal of […]

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More shade for season ahead

A new $60,000 shade sail was installed last week at the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool. Council’s director of finance and community services, Kym Miller said the shade is a bit larger than they originally planned (each of the four poles on the shade weigh over one tonne each) however with […]