The Cobar Bowling & Golf Club Open Pennants bowls team made the trip to Bourke on Sunday for the second round of the 2023 Pennants season, finishing the day with a win…….Full story in today’s edition
051023
UK journalist was keen to talk to locals about life in Cobar
A UK journalist was in Cobar last week talking to locals to get a rural perspective on what Australians think about The Voice Referendum. Currently based in Bangkok for the UK Telegraph, Sarah Newey was tasked with the job of reporting on the Voice Referendum in Australia. Sarah said from […]
2023
CSA Mine’s new owners take over
MAC CEO outlines future plans for the CSA Mine The sale of Cobar’s CSA Mine from Glencore to Metals Acquisition Corp (MAC) was finalised on Friday with the mine welcoming its 5th owner in 58 years of operation. Glencore, who has owned the mine since 1999, received USD$775 million in […]
2023
One of our oldest buildings will soon be looking like new
The Cobar Courthouse, one of Cobar’s magnificent old buildings, is currently undergoing a refurbishment. According to a Department of Communities and Justice spokesperson, the maintenance project includes internal and external painting and associated repairs to woodwork, window and door frames, walls and eaves. The carpet is also to be replaced. […]