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Who is the typical Cobar resident?

The 2016 Australian Census data revealed the typical Australian is a 38 year old female, but who is a typical Cobarian, and how do we differ from the national average? According to this year’s Census figures, the typical Cobarian is a 35 year old male; although Aboriginal or Torres Strait […]

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2017 Ladies’ golf champions decided

The Ladies’ Golf Club Champions for 2017 were decided on Sunday when the second round of the competition was played.  In A Grade the Scratch champion was Chrissy Gilligan with Janet Place the runner-up. The Net winner was Angela Fryer and the runner-up was Sally Bannister. In B Grade Ann Dunn secured […]

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Five locals tackle the tough Kokoda Track

They followed a training plan, read guide books and history books, looked at photos and videos and talked to people who have walked the Kokoda Track however five locals say none of that could fully prepare them for the experience itself. The group have just returned from walking the eight […]

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Assisting the aged

There was a good roll of 15 interested people for the WS Brennan Centre’s annual general meeting last Tuesday. Run by the Cobar Senior Citizens Amenities Organisation Inc, the WS Brennan Centre is a subsidised rental facility that consists of 18  single units which suit aged pensioners. They are let […]

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Census data gives a Cobar snapshot

Data from the 2016 Census Data for Population and Housing has been released, giving a snapshot of life in Cobar. On Census night (August 9, 2016) Cobar had a population of 3,990, with 2,035 males and 1,953 females. The 641 people aged between 25 and 34 represent the largest age […]

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Locals hear how NDIS can support mental health issues

Flourish Australia, which supports local mental health and wellbeing, held an information session in Cobar on Friday to help locals learn how to access the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The session was facilitated by Mark Cliff, Flourish Australia’s NDIS business manager. “It’s not so much a forum, really […]

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Old mine workings could pose a danger to trespassers

Peak Gold Mines staff report they have recently seen an increase in individuals trespassing at the Great Cobar Mine. “This area has been fenced off to ensure the safety of the community and should not be used as a recreational area,” Peak’s environment and social responsibility supervisor Sophie Bereyne said. […]