2024

Peak to transition to a copper mine

From the second half of next year, copper will become the dominant ore type mined at Peak, marking a clear milestone in the transition of Peak from a gold mine to its future as a copper mine. Aurelia Metals last week announced significant copper has been intersected at its recent […]

2024

Visitor numbers decline but they are spending more

Visitor numbers to Cobar for the first six months of this year are down on last year’s count, however this year’s visitors have been spending more. Cobar Shire Council’s tourism manager Demi Smith delivered the six monthly visitor figures at last week’s Tourism Advisory Committee meeting. Demi said visitor numbers […]

2024

Rotary Club of Cobar welcomes some new members

After  59 years of exemplary service to the Cobar community, the Rotary Club of Cobar is now looking to the community to support them. The Rotary Club of Cobar has become well known over the years for its fundraising efforts through cooking barbecues, collecting cans, supporting the Tour de OROC […]

2024

Roosters record a big 56-6 win over Baradine

The Cobar Roosters had a big 56-6 win over Baradine at Baradine on Saturday in Round 12 of the Christie & Hood Castlereagh Rugby League competition. Co-captain/coaches Thomas Plater and Loma Atuau led the scoring for the Roosters with Plater scoring three times and Atuau landed a double. Vester Fernando […]