010622

Big race meeting

Cobar Miners Race Club president Jarrod Marsden was thrilled to welcome a big crowd (estimated to be about 2,000) for the club’s Autumn race meeting on Saturday. After a few days of rain leading up to the event, the sun shone on Saturday for what Mr Marsden believes “was undoubtedly […]

010622

Local young woman nominated for business leader award

Young local business owner, Bree Martin, from Envy Beauty, has been nominated for the Western NSW 2022 Business Awards, delivered by Business NSW. The awards recognise growth and entrepre-neurship and also celebrate business success across the Central West, Orana, and Far West regions. Bree has been nominated in the Outstanding […]

010622

WesTrac brings the big rigs

Before WesTrac handed over two new Caterpillar R2900G Underground Loaders to Aurelia Metals at Peak Gold Mines (PGM) on Friday, they took the opportunity for a photo shoot at the COBAR sign. (Pictured are WesTrac’s Mining Business Manager, Western Region NSW, Neil Roberts, Mayor Peter Abbott, PGM GM Craig Thomas, […]

250522

CHS girls encouraged to try a trade

Cobar High School’s (CHS) female students were able to take part in a hands-on “tradie” experience last Thursday in a SALT (Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen) workshop. The SALT program is supported by the Australian Government’s National Careers Institute. Program coordinator Fi Shewring said the workshops are aimed at encouraging girls […]

250522

Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser

  Cobar TAFE Connect Learning Centre staff, students and members of the public came together on Monday morning to have a cuppa in support the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea. Fundraisers such as this help fund the Cancer Council’s life-saving research, prevention, support programs, and information. The food for the […]