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Wade’s works liven up the library walls
Cobar Shire & TAFE Library is currently hosting an extensive collection of artworks by local artist Thelma Wade. A well-known resident, Thelma was born and bred in Cobar, and has been painting and drawing since childhood. “Growing up all I ever wanted was paints. We didn’t get many Christmas presents, […]
Businessman speaks on local effects of tourism decline
Local businessman Geoff McGuinness used the public access forum at last week’s Ordinary Council Meeting to speak about his concerns (and that of other local business owners) on the decline of tourists stopping in Cobar. “The town is a laughing stock,” Mr McGuinness told council. “Bourke’s caravan parks are overflowing. […]
Upgrades planned for Tilpa’s airstrip
The airstrip at Tilpa is to get a new lease on life as part of upgrade work on remote aerodromes in the Parkes electorate. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced last week that $80,000 would be spent to complete pavement resealing works and new line-marking at Tilpa Aerodrome. Mr […]