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Surprising results in netball first round

The Cobar Senior Netball 2019 season got underway on Saturday with the first round of games commencing on the newly re-surfaced courts. A Grade were up first with JKM Dynamic Fitness winning 47-22 over ENDivas in what surprisingly proved to be a one-sided match. JKM’s Lauren Urquhart had the honour […]

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Newey plan back in the spotlight

Campers could soon be allowed to return to the Newey after councillors decided last week to immediately adopt a Plan of Management for the reserve. Councillors discussed a report on the management options for the Newey Reserve, prepared by Eco Logical Australia, at last week’s Ordinary Council Meeting. Council’s general […]

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Run for fun and mental health

The Cobar Athletics & Triathlon Squad (CATS) held their fourth annual Fun Run in aid of Batyr, a preventative mental health organisation for young people. This year’s event, held in memory of Margaret Settree, who was a strong advocate for Batyr, raised $135 from entry fees.  

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Local staff trained to recognise signs of domestic violence

Staff from a number of local agencies, services and schools recently attended a Domestic Violence (DV) alert workshop in Cobar. The ‘Dv–alert’ is a key initiative funded by the Department of Social Services under the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022. CatholicCare, Barnardos, Birrang, Cobar […]

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Exciting riding for Copper City Tri Series

A field of 40 riders, great weather and exciting competition between the out of towners and the locals made for a great finish for the Cobar Auto Club’s Copper City Tri Series on Saturday. With plenty of competition, particularly in the Opens and All Powers classes, it came down to […]

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Decline plan first step to a new mine

Peel Mining will seek approval to begin work on an exploration decline at its Mallee Bull site, south of Cobar. The company and joint venture partner CBH Resources have given the green light to advance the project, located between Nymagee and Mount Hope. Peel announced the plan last week to […]