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Local library lovers share morning tea and memories
Local residents shared their ‘Cobar Library’ memories at a special library history morning tea last Wednesday at the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library. The morning tea attracted over 15 locals to enjoy a cuppa while discussing the history of Cobar’s libraries as well as listening to the Great Cobar Heritage […]
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Bowlers return for legendary President’s Day hospitality
The number of teams for the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club’s President’s Day annual bowls event on Sunday may have been down slightly this year however the club’s reputation for legendary hospitality has remained intact. Club president Jim Goonrey welcomed the 14 teams which included four sides from Hay and […]
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Great Cobar project wins Peak Explorer of the Year title
Peak Gold Mines (PGM) was last week named ‘Explorer of the Year’ by the NSW Minerals Council collecting the award for their Great Cobar project. PGM’s senior geologist John Heavey, who has worked on the Great Cobar project over the past three years, was on hand to accept the award […]
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Local lifeguards’ efforts recognised
Three local pool lifeguards have been recognised with special commendations in a ceremony at Government House in Sydney on Monday for displaying outstanding initiative and empathy to others. Bridgette Jones and her two sons, Thomas and Raymond, were presented with Royal Life Saving NSW Certificates of Commendation in recognition of […]
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Cobar Races 2017 Gallery
Photos in this gallery courtesy of Anika Koller and can be purchased through The Cobar Weekly office.
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Gulgong trainer takes home the Cobar Cup
Gulgong trainer Brett Thompson had four winners at the Cobar Miners Race Club Autumn Meet on Saturday. Thompson’s haul included Fairisle Miss ridden by Hawkesbury-based apprentice Chelsea Ings in the WesTrac Cobar Cup over 1,700 metres. Dominating from the outset, Fairisle Miss (which paid $4.60) led throughout to score by […]
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Chris Gilbert wins his second men’s golf Cobar Open title
After a short lapse in concentration over two holes, Chris Gilbert bounced back to claim his second Cobar Open men’s golf title on Sunday. Gilbert, who previously won the title in 2014, scored 111 to win the A Grade 27 Hole Scratch event four shots ahead of runner-up Tristan Rex […]
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Volunteers make invaluable contributions to the community
Wilcannia Forbes Central Council of the St Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Society is appreciative of the invaluable contribution their wonderful volunteers make in the delivery of services to their respective communities. Volunteering is recognised, valued and supported as an enduring, respected and integral part of society. This week is National […]
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