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Local lifeguards’ efforts recognised
Three local pool lifeguards have been recognised with special commendations in a ceremony at Government House in Sydney on Monday for displaying outstanding initiative and empathy to others. Bridgette Jones and her two sons, Thomas and Raymond, were presented with Royal Life Saving NSW Certificates of Commendation in recognition of […]
Show society sends out an urgent SOS
Things aren’t looking too good for the Cobar Show this year if the Cobar Show Society can’t immediately recruit some more volunteers to help run this year’s event. Cobar Show Society secretary Heather Christie said with this year’s annual agricultural show just three weeks away, she’s worried that their small […]
Still the season for snakes to strike
An abundant summer season that brought good rain has also led to an abundant season of snakes in Cobar. A number of locals have reported seeing more snakes than ever over the past few weeks with local accredited snake handler Jonathan Harvey saying that’s not surprising due to the increase […]
Community shows support for campers
The issue of free camping at the Newey has stirred the community with a packed gallery at last week’s ordinary meeting of Cobar Shire Council. Cr Julie Payne, whose motion prompted the discussion on the matter, admitted that while her motion may not have originally been correctly worded, her use […]