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Yabbies get a warm reception at first swim
The Cobar Yabbies Senior Men’s Swimming Club members got a warm reception for their first swim of 2018/2019 season on Tuesday night with the mercury hitting a high of 31 earlier that day. Traditionally it’s a chilly start for the swimmers each season however the water temperature was a near […]
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Psychs on Bikes in Cobar on “Big Ride”
A big community welcome has been planned for the Psychs on Bikes charity riders when they arrive in Cobar on Friday. Psychs on Bikes is an organisation of mental health professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and counsellors) who are on their annual “Big Ride” from Perth to Sydney. The group has been […]
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CHS Year 12 students recognised in their final assembly
Cobar High School held their Year 12 Presentation Ceremony last Wednesday where students were recognised for their achievements throughout the year. Georgia Nicholson received a number of awards including the Outstanding Academic Achievement in English Standard, Business Studies, Geography and Community and Family Services, a Welfare and Discipline Principal’s Award […]
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Is Cobar ready for an influx of visitors?
One local business has been gearing up since June to ensure they are ready for the big influx of visitors expected for the Running on Empty festival later this month. Business owner Trudy Griffiths said she and the her Gumnuts Gifts & Homewares staff began planning back in May for […]
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Work officially underway on Cobar’s new hospital
Work on the construction of Cobar’s new $30million multipurpose health service officially got underway on Tuesday with State Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries turning the first sod of dirt on the site. Building contractor Hutchinson Builders, in conjunction with two local earthworks companies, began work to clear the site adjacent […]
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Mount Hope meeting connects council with rural residents
Cobar Shire Council’s September meeting was held at the Mt Hope Community Hall in an effort for councillors and council staff to connect with some of the shire’s rural residents. The council is committed to holding one rural meeting each year with the venue changing each year to different outlying […]
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Humphries declares an end to dirty water
Cobar Shire Council has finally secured $6.9million in funding from the NSW Government’s Safe and Secure Water Program to upgrade the town water supply. State Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries announced the funding on Tuesday saying everyone in NSW deserves access to reliable and high-quality water. “At the completion of […]
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Cobar’s lady golfers were out in force for Nyngan Open
A contingent of 10 Cobar ladies and nine men golfers competed at the combined men’s and women’s Nyngan Open on Sunday. Cobar’s Narelle Kriz was the Women’s Open winner with a Scratch score of 79 and Fay Hardwick won the A Grade Nearest the Pin competition. Sue Phillips was the […]
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Empire’s unbeaten run stays intact for grand final win
The local darts competition wrapped up last week with the A and B Grade grand finals played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The Empire Barflies finished the year undefeated and claimed the A Grade title on Wednesday night after they beat the RSL Outlaws 6-3. In the B Grade grand […]