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Cobar recognises Rankin ties on Anzac Day

Cobar’s connection to the HMAS Rankin was reiterated at this year’s Anzac Day commemorations by special guest Captain Stephen Hussey from the Australian Navy, who previously served as Lieutenant Commander of the submarine HMAS Rankin, named after Cobar-born Robert William Rankin, who fought in World War II. Captain Hussey spoke […]

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Aurelia the latest to show interest in CSA purchase

Aurelia Metals Limited (AMI) has confirmed it has held “preliminary discussions” with Glencore in relation to the potential purchase of Cobar’s CSA Mine. Aurelia owns the Peak Gold Mines and Hera Mine near Nymagee. The company released a “clarifying statement” to the ASX last week following a question raised at […]

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Small turn out for pistol club shoot

There was a small turn out for the Cobar Amateur Pistol Club’s event on Easter Sunday with only five shooters contesting the sports match event. John Stingemore acted as the range officer and guided the group which included two new shooters. The results of the day were: David Fyfe shot […]

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Golfers cheering despite rain-cancelled games

While just a handful of players could celebrate their wins after a big Easter weekend of golf, all golfers were cheering on Monday after heavy rain the night before closed the course. Men’s golf captain Peter ‘China’ Brien said the 61mm “was just what the doctor ordered”. Brien said the […]

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LLS board farewells local members

The Western Local Land Services board has farewelled two board members, locals Justin McClure and Marie Russell, who have come to the end of their terms. Both Mr McClure of Tilpa and Ms Russell, a Cobar area grazier, made outstanding contributions to the organisation since they were first appointed to […]