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Million dollar grant to seal local road
Cobar Shire Council is to receive $1Million to seal 12km of the Grain Road at Euabalong as part of $14Million in upgrades being funded under the Federal Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program. The project is one of seven heavy vehicle routes in the Parkes electorate that will soon […]
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It’s important not to ignore the warning signs of a stroke
This week is National Stroke Week and the Stroke Foundation is urging people to take control of their health by taking some simple steps that will reduce their risk of having a stroke. Strokes can impact anyone of any age with a stroke occurring every nine minutes in Australia. They […]
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Councillors reject Yench’s motions
Cr Yench received no support from his fellow councillors for his four notices of motion to last Thursday’s Cobar Shire Council Ordinary meeting. His motions about free camping and combining council services failed to receive a seconder and so were not able to be discussed. Cr Yench’s two other proposed […]
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First signs of work begin on Cobar’s new health service
Site preparation work has commenced on Cobar’s new multipurpose health service with Hutchinson Builders setting up temporary construction site fencing last Wednesday. Hutchinson Builders (or Hutchies as they are well known), have delivered over 200 health projects, and are also working on redevelopment projects at Broken Hill, Bowral and Cairns […]
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Victorian community digs deep for Cobar farming families
Eighteen Cobar families received a donation of fodder and food items from the Hamilton community in Victoria on Saturday, which is to be followed up this weekend with a large delivery of hay from the Lions Club District 201N4. Mayor Lilliane Brady said council was delighted to have received the […]
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Cobar’s top cop calls it a day after 33 years of service
After 33 years serving with the NSW Police Force, Sergeant John Bennett has decided it’s time for a career change. The much respected police officer, who’s been the boss at the Cobar Police Station for the past 17 years, worked his final shift last week. However John is not taking […]
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