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With no end in sight to one of the worst droughts on record Cobar’s three biggest employers, CSA, Endeavor and the Peak mines, are all actively working to conserve water to ensure their operations continue. The mines have been given assurances that their allocations will remain as is until July. […]

Scott Barrett, NSW Drought Relief Manager of online charity group GIVIT, was in Cobar last Thursday buying over $20,000 worth of vouchers from local business to give to those affected by the drought. GIVIT is a not-for-profit organisation connecting those who need with those willing to give. “We have a […]

The unrelenting hot, dry weather shows no sign of changing this week with temperatures to hit the high 30s this weekend. Cobar’s third month straight without significant rainfall is taking its toll, with local farmers being forced to bring in feed for stock and consider destocking their properties. Temperatures in […]