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Drug and alcohol service marks a milestone helping Cobar
“One year already?” was the Cobar team’s response to the reminder that the Royal Flying Doctor Service South East (RFDSSE) Alcohol and Other Drugs program has been operating in Cobar now for one year. With the RFDS organisation currently celebrating 90 years of operations, the youngest of its members are […]
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Camels came off second best to Rams
The Cobar Camels took on a very strong Walgett Rams outfit for Round 4 of the Western Plains Rugby competition at Ailsa Fitzsimmons Memorial Oval on Saturday afternoon and came off second best. The Camels were hit just before kick-off with the news of the withdrawal of several key players, […]
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Services Club showcases unique piece of local history
A 100 year old piece of wood salvaged from the Fort Bourke Mine headframe has been used to create a unique display at the Cobar Services Club. The club’s secretary/manager Linda Carter took delivery last week of the stand which was made by members of the Copper City Men’s Shed. […]
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Roosters were outplayed by the top of the table team
The Cobar Roosters Under 18s game against the Coonabarabran Unicorns on Saturday at Tom Knight Memorial Oval was a tough, physical game which was unfortunately marred by a lot of pushing and shoving after the final hooter. Referee Ben Trudgett however did a great job of bringing both sides back […]
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$20M carrot for council to join others in the west
Deputy Premier John Barilaro has offered a $20 million “carrot” for councils in the state’s Far West to establish two Joint Organisations (JOs). He said the money could be used to fund air services, better roads, tourism and culture projects in the region. Mr Barilaro made the announcement at a […]
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Roosterettes sensational on their home turf
The Cobar Roosterettes were sensational on their home turf on Saturday beating the Coonabarabran Unicorns 34-4 in Round 6 of the Castlereagh League Tag competition. It was less than two minutes into the game when the Cobar side got their first touch of the ball and from which they scored […]
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Historic flag raising event
The raising of an Aboriginal flag for the first time at the Cobar Shire Council Chambers on Friday was a very important moment for local indigenous people. Local indigenous elder, Elaine Ohlsen, spoke on behalf of the Local Aboriginal Lands Council board at Friday’s flag raising ceremony. “It’s been a […]
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Chance to tell council your thoughts
Residents who have suggestions, issues or concerns with Cobar Shire Council’s Annual Operational Plan (AOP) are encouraged to go along to tomorrow night’s public meeting. Council is holding a public meeting to hear the community’s input into their 2018/2019 AOP. The plan includes council’s 2018/2019 Budget, council’s Revenue Policy, the […]