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Funding needed to continue our air services
NSW Government grant funding for Fly Pelican’s Cobar to Sydney air services contract is due to finish in September and, as yet, no further funding has been secured to continue the service. The Far North West Joint Organisation (FNWJO) made up of the Bourke, Cobar and Walgett Local Government Areas, […]
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Get ready to shake your tailfeather at the Gig on the Grass
You’ll be able to bend over and shake your tailfeather at the Gig on the Grass next month when the Blues Brothers Rebooted hit the big stage as part of this year’s Grey Mardi Gras festival. The Grey Mardi Gras festival, an idea by Cobar Shire Councillor Bob Sinclair to […]
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Autobots team transforms to win Fast5 Round 3 game
Autobots, Fast Fobs, Peak Golden Nuggets, Rebounders and Mixed & Matched were all winners in last week’s Fast5 netball games. Autobots scored their Round 3 win over Last Minute outshooting them 21-10 to claim the victory. Autobots took the lead from the outset and despite a low scoring second quarter, […]
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Invasive weeds
The NSW Government is unleashing biological control agents to help manage outbreaks of invasive weeds across reserves in Far West NSW. Crown Lands has been propagating cochineal, a tiny scale insect, to attack invasive cactus species, including Hudson pear, common pear and devil’s rope in the Cobar, Walgett and Wentworth […]
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Win for FWAS league side
Five Cobar girls were part of the Far West Academy of Sport (FWAS) U15s Rugby League team that beat the Kurri Kurri U15s rep team 16-4 on the weekend in Kurri Kurri. Pictured are Molly Negfeldt (team manager), Harpa Martin (who scored two tries in their win), Holly Watt, Rhylee […]
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Seniors sing for their supper
The Cobar Seniors Singing Group were part of the entertainment at the Seniors Gala Dinner at the Ward Oval Pavilion on Wednesday night. The event, which included a delicious two course meal and live entertainment, was one of four events coordinated by Cobar Shire Council last week to celebrate Seniors […]
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Yabbies claim National title
The Cobar Yabbies Senior Men’s Swimming Club competed at the AIF National Swimming Carnival in Coffs Harbour on Saturday with the Cobar club claiming another national title. This year’s 89th annual carnival program attracted over 300 swimmers for handicapped (closest to nominated times) and open events for age groups 18 […]
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Suzukis raise over $50,000 for Tilpa & RFDS
The 6th Suzuki Drive, held on the weekend, has raised over $50,000 for the Tilpa community and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). Rally organiser Graeme Barton said it was an incredible effort this year by the 66 participants who drove their 33 Suzukis from Cobar to Tilpa on Friday […]