Staff and visitors to the Cobar Health Service are now required to wear face masks like all other hospitals and health services across the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD). WNSWLHD Director of Operations Mark Spittal said that NSW Health had responded to the risk of community transmission of COVID-19 […]
Cobar Police have been kept busy with a number of search warrants executed in recent weeks, uncovering illegal firearms and drugs. Among the more serious items discovered was a loaded, modified firearm located when police conducted a vehicle stop on the […]
The Lilliane Brady Village has this week welcomed visiting Sydney-based Geriatrician Dr Ajeet Sidhu, who believes that elderly patients in the country should be able to access specialist aged care just like their city counterparts. Dr Sidhu is visiting on a regular basis at the invitation of local doctor, Dr […]
The Rotary Club of Cobar handed out $6,000 worth of donations to local groups last week. The Macquarie Home Stay, Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Cobar Weekly Association, Cobar Preschool, Cobar Mobile Children’s Services and Kubby House Childcare Centre were the recipients of the club’s annual donation program. Club secretary […]
Cobar Shire Council is set to benefit from $4.4million from the NSW Government’s revamped resources for Regions program. Deputy Premier and minister responsible for resources John Barilaro announced the changes last week. “Every year our vibrant mining towns contribute to the NSW economy, but this success can place extra pressure […]
After close to six years of planning, the Cobar Miners Memorial Concept 2.0 is now set to go ahead. The community-driven project, headed up by local Barry Knight, proposed to erect a memorial to miners in the heritage Park at the eastern entrance to town. The project received significant community […]
Cobar’s Gordon and Therese Hill have been named the Australasian Rotarians of the Year. Rotary District 9670 Governor Graeme Hooper presented the prestigious award to the Hills on Saturday. The award recognises continuous club and district activity reflecting Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self”. Gordon and Therese are both devoted […]
A big windfall for Cobar Shire Council last week has ensured that an $11.7million Community Hub can now be built at Ward Oval. Council was awarded $6.7million last week from Round 4 of the Coalition Government’s Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) for the construction of an Early Learning Precinct as […]
Patrons will need to adopt some new habits if they want to once again enjoy the facilities at local pubs and clubs. Maintaining social distancing (one person per four square metres), no standing around (patrons must be seated unless ordering), providing your contact details, using hand sanitizer and sticking to […]
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