A lot of old farming families in the Cobar district have seen too many droughts in their lifetimes like the current one that’s gripping most of southern Australia. Tom Mitchell, a second generation grazier at Gambolalley north of Cobar, has experienced his share of droughts (he’s also lived through the […]
The Cobar Roosters Under 14s and Under 10s side both had good wins in the in the Dubbo & District Junior Rugby League competition on Saturday. The Cobar club divided and conquered on Saturday with their four teams playing their matches in three different towns. The Cobar Under 14s had […]
Daphne Cross was the winner of last Wednesday’s women’s golf Stableford game with 38 points followed by Sally Bannister who continued her good form to finish with 37 points. Next best were Pam Sikora and Ann Dunn who both posted 35 points and both also collected Nearest the Pin prizes. […]
Local resident Jill Weaving put a number of questions to Cobar Shire Council last Thursday night about the progress of the Newey Management Plan as part of the public address section of the Ordinary Council Meeting. Mrs Weaving asked for an update and implored council to have the issue of […]
Local Norm Martin has recently received his service medals recognising his National Service in the army to our country in 1951. National Service in the 1950s was compulsory military training for the nation’s young men with many local men, including Norm, called up to serve. It was a standardised form […]
Cobar Shire Council mayor Lilliane Brady was elected the chair of the Far North West Joint Organisation (JO) at the group’s inaugural meeting in Bourke last Wednesday. Cr Brady said the meeting was very positive and she was pleased to take on the role. Cobar Shire’s general manager Peter Vlatko […]
Plans for Cobar’s new health service have reached a milestone with the development application now approved and a contract for construction awarded. State Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries was in Cobar last week to announce the latest developments. Mr Humphries said construction works for the project will be carried out […]
The Tindarey Rural Brigade has bestowed Life Membership on two long term members of the brigade in recognition of their exceptional service. A small service was conducted at the Lilliane Brady Village on Thursday morning with Sid Manns and Jessie Manns presented with Life Membership plaques by Tindarey Rural Brigade […]
There was a big field of 189 players for the Inter Mine Golf Challenge charity golf day on Saturday with players coming from near and far. Participants experienced four seasons in one day with golfers rained on, windblown, as well as being covered in dust and sunshine. Peak Gold Mine […]
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