Dr Afshin headed up the local Cobar Primary Health Care Centre (CPHCC) COVID- 19 vaccination team that began administering vaccinations in Cobar last week. Among the first to receive the dose as part of phase 1b of the Department of Health’s vaccination program were CPHCC staff members, including practice nurse, […]
St John’s School last week took part in 200 Years of Catholic Education in Australia celebrations and took the time to reflect on their school’s history which dates back to 1884. The first Catholic school in Cobar was established as a Parish School and with an enrolment of 95 students, […]
Cobar High School has welcomed local resident Wendy Byrne to their staff as the school’s new Wellbeing Officer. Wendy’s is a new role in the school and is aimed at supporting students and families that require assistance in the demands associated with general school life. As part of the Student […]
Cobar recorded its wettest day of the month this week with the Bureau of Meteorology recording 52.8mm in the rain gauge at Cobar Airport up until 9am on Tuesday morning. Our total rainfall for 2021 is now 205.4mm which, according to the Bureau, is much wetter than the long-term average […]
One of the people who was intrinsic to the rescue of the trapped Beaconsfield miners in 2006, explosives expert Darren Flanagan, spoke about that experience in Cobar last week. Mr Flanagan was a guest speaker for Cobar Shire Council’s staff ‘Wellness Day’ session last Thursday and he also recounted his […]
Pelicans, turtles, plovers and black swans which can be regularly seen at the Newey recreation area, are the inspiration for local artist Seigrid Peters’ next major artwork. Seigrid has recently been commissioned by Cobar Shire Council to paint a mural on the toilet block at the Newey recreation area in […]
It’s a brand-new year for Probus members as returning officer Glenis Prisk sought out members willing to take a place on the executive committee at last Wednesday’s annual general meeting. After much toing and froing, a wonderful result was declared with Lillian Simpson elected as the group’s new president. She […]
The Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) will start providing COVID-19 vaccinations to its staff from next Mon-day. WNSWLHD Chief Executive Scott McLachlan said as part of Phase 1a of the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination schedule, the most at-risk groups will receive the vaccine as soon as possible. “Phase 1a […]
Cobar’s TAFE NSW automotive students will be able to hone their practical skills, thanks to a donation of unwanted vehicles. Instead of sending unclaimed impounded vehicles to auction or scrap, Dubbo Regional Council has donated them to TAFE NSW as learning resources for students in Dubbo and Cobar. Dubbo Mayor […]
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