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Camels welcome some Fijian firepower

The Cobar Camels have started their new rugby season off on the right foot recording a comprehensive 31-14 win over visitors, Parkes Boars. The preseason friendly game was played at Ailsa Fitzsimmons Memorial Oval on Saturday afternoon in very hot conditions with the match modified and played in three thirds. […]

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New Fast5 netball comp now underway

After a false start to the new season, the Fast5 netball competition got underway at Ward Oval last Tuesday night. Rain and thunderstorms caused the cancellation of Round 1 on February 21 and so Round 2 last week was played as a double header to catch up. The newly formed […]

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RFS kept busy with fires

Cobar Shire residents are being warned to plan and prepare for a fire with the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) issuing a ‘Moderate’ Fire Danger Rating for today. NSW RFS Acting District Manager Brad Lennon said with the continued hot, dry weather and thunderstorms over the weekend, the RFS […]

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Golf Club punishes Empire in grand final

Empire Billy Goats were soundly beaten by Golf Club in the 40 Overs Cricket grand final game on Saturday at Ward Oval. Empire, the defending champions, won the toss and elected to bat first, hoping to set a challenging total for Golf Club to chase. However, their batting performance was […]

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Federation mine gets green light

Aurelia Metals has received Development Consent from the NSW Government to develop its Federation mine near Nymagee. The approved underground mine development near the existing Hera Mine, will extract both base and precious metals, including zinc and copper—metals critical to a low-carbon economy. Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for resources […]

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New child care centre receives building approval

Cobar Shire Council last week approved the development of a new child care centre in Brough Street. There had been some vocal opposition by nearby residents to the application to convert the former Jehovah Witness place of public worship into a Centre Based Child Care Facility. The residents were concerned […]