Month: July 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]