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Baker’s approach is all about passion and perfection
The Camels Rugby Union Club has appointed Len Baker as their new coach with club president Stephen Gillette confident his fellow Kiwi is well suited to the role. Baker’s approach to rugby and coaching is all about passion for the game and perfection when it comes to training and playing. […]
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Unique artworks with a Nymagee twist brighten the library
The unique artworks of eight talented Nymagee artists is currently on display at the Cobar Library. Cobar Librarian Jane Siermans said when she heard of the work the Nymagee artists had been doing, she invited them to put it on display in the library. “The artists of the Nymagee Community […]
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Report on Occ Fire released
More than three years after a fire that claimed the life of local firefighter Daniel Howard, a coroner’s report into the incident has been handed down. Deputy State Coroner Magistrate Harriet Grahame released her report on Friday into the causes of Mr Howard’s death and the fire at the New […]
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Familiar face takes the reins as Kubby House’s new director
Kubby House Child Care Centre has welcomed Whitney Sheard as their new director. Whitney is no stranger to staff and families at the long day care centre having worked there as a room assistant since last October. Kubby House committee member Brytt Moore welcomed Whitney as the centre’s new director […]
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League clubs lead local tributes to a Cobar favourite
Tributes have poured in for one of Cobar’s favourite ladies, Peg Coughlan, following her recent passing. The 90 year old mother of two, grandmother of 11 and great grandmother to 19, was laid to rest on Friday at a funeral service at the Cobar Catholic Church. Members of the Cobar […]
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Newey nearly dry after months without significant rainfall
The Newey and Old Res water storage areas are almost dry after months of hot weather and a lack of significant rainfall in Cobar. Cobar has recorded 139mm of rain since September last year, which is 36.4mm below the long term average. After a dry winter, September had 4mm of […]