Drought not forgotten

Local Land Services has been running a Rangeland Rehabilitation Program in the western area since 2007 that is producing some brilliant results, particularly in the wake of recent good rainfall. Paul Theakston, Senior Land Services Officer Rangelands Rehabilitation, is currently in charge of the project and said landholders in the […]

A police operation targeting illegal hunting and trespass offences aims to crack down on rural crime in our area. Officers attached to Central North Police District and Central Zone Rural Crime Prevention Team launched Operation Highground last week in an effort to detect, deter and prosecute illegal hunting and rural […]

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed around the town over the past week including this mobile, solar-powered camera at the Newey recreation area. The new cameras have been installed to protect a number of Council’s community assets including the Cobar Library, the Council Chambers/Drummond Park and the Council depot. […]