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30 years of service

NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland presented Cobar Police Senior Constable Jose Palma with a Clasp for 30 years of service at a recent awards ceremony in Bourke. Photo contributed

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Recognising the wonderful work of aged care staff

The Lilliane Brady Village (LBV) took some time last Thursday, on Aged Care Employee Day, to recognise the wonderful work its staff does. Aged care, retirement living and seniors housing providers, along with residents, clients, families and loved ones around the country last Thursday showed their appreciation with morning and […]

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Junior league’s 2025 season draws to a close

Cobar Junior Rugby League hosted St John’s Maroon and St John’s Gold teams in their Dubbo & District Junior Rugby League Round 12 games on Saturday. In their uncontested Under 10s game against St John’s Maroon, Maddox Best earned the Cobar Roosters’ Sportsmanship Award and Billy Dunn was named their […]

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Calls to stop locking up agricultural land

The NSW Government’s recent acquisition of almost 35,000 hectares of land in north west New South Wales, has raised some questions with locals. Three pastoral stations, Iona north west of Cobar, Bellenbar north west of Bourke and Innisfail, north west of Brewarrina, have recently been purchased by the State Government […]

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Endeavor’s first full month of production

Within just 12 months of acquiring the Endeavor Mine, Polymetals Resources Ltd has successfully redeveloped the operation and is now meeting operating costs. Polymetals Executive Chairman Dave Sproule said after their first full month of production, the company was proud to report positive news on what has been “a huge […]

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Club members celebrate a successful swimming season

The Cobar Swimming Club celebrated a successful 2024/2025 season with presentations and an annual general meeting at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club on Sunday. With a strong turnout of members, families, and supporters, the event highlighted a season of growth, achievement, and community spirit. This season had 63 registered […]

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A hole-in-one for Brian Russ

Local golfer Brian Russ recorded a hole-in-one shot at the Bill Bartlett Memorial Trophy Day on Sunday. There were 17 players for the Four-Ball-Best-Ball competition with Paul Kershaw and Alec Fraser the winners with a score of 42 points. Second place went to the big-hitting pairing of Matt Russell and […]

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Planning starts for more Brennan Centre units

Planning has begun for the construction of more units (and a new hall) for the Cobar Brennan Centre. The Brennan Centre is a community-owned and operated accommodation facility, mainly for senior residents. It was one of four key areas of the central business district (CBD) to be identified as part […]