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Running On Empty Festival brings in a big crowd

It’s hard to judge, but it’s estimated there were about 1,000 visitors here for the Festivals weekend, however it’s not hard to work out that everyone had a great time. Running On Empty Festival organisers John de Bruin and Ben Hewlett, together with their small committee, have received heaps of […]

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Humphries declares an end to dirty water

Cobar Shire Council has finally secured $6.9million in funding from the NSW Government’s Safe and Secure Water Program to upgrade the town water supply. State Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries announced the funding on Tuesday saying everyone in NSW deserves access to reliable and high-quality water. “At the completion of […]

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Community projects get a big cash boost

Cobar Shire Council has received more than $1.8million to fund four local projects under the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities program. State Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries was in Cobar last Thursday to hand over the $1,853,247 in funding which he hopes will breathe new life into community and local […]

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Gordon’s the best volunteer in the west

Cobar’s Gordon Hill was named the Overall winner of the Orana Region NSW Volunteer of the Year awards at a special ceremony in Dubbo yesterday. The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards is an annual event run by The Centre for Volunteering and is the biggest celebration of volunteering across […]