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New delivery for Euabalong
The Euabalong Rural Fire Service took delivery of a new Cat 1 fire truck last Friday. The modern new vehicle is fitted with a front water monitor and holds 4,500 litres of water. Pictured are members of the Euabalong brigade, David Gleeson, Bob Gleeson and Tim Smith who were pleased […]
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Cobar pauses to remember all those who have served
Australians across the nation paused on Remembrance Day last Thursday to acknowledge, honour and remember the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country and those who have given their life in service to our nation on military and peacekeeping operations. Remembrance Day 2021 marked the 103rd anniversary […]
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Introducing O2N to Cobar
Regional Development Australia—Orana held an information session at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club on Thursday to introduce the Orana Opportunity Network (O2N). The new organisation aims to provide an advocacy and promotional network to support the growth of regional businesses and industry across the region. Pictured are some of […]
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Cobar stud buys into a top priced ram at national sale
David Harrison from Janaree has made a big investment towards improving his SheepMaster flock when he joined with three other studs to purchase an $85,000 ram last week at the National SheepMaster Ram Sale. For the second year running breeders from NSW had quality stock in the offerings. The sale […]
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Cobar rolls out the welcome mat for new Australians
Despite the very cold weather on Friday, a very warm welcome was extended to Co-bar’s four newest Australian citizens. The four Cobar Shire residents, Charlene Madden, Robyn and Leonard Baker and Lin Meng, were naturalised as Australian citizens at a citizenship ceremony conducted in Drum-mond Park last week. In the […]
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A big boost for the community
Regional Australia Bank has handed out $65,519.15 to the Cobar community from their Community Partnership Program (CPP) for the 2020/2021 financial year. Their members can choose a local community group that they would like to support, and Regional Australia Bank calculates the average annual balance in that account and matches […]
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Commonwealth Bank donates to Hospital Auxiliary
The Commonwealth Bank Cobar branch employees have donated $500 to the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) Cobar Branch as part of a nationwide community donation program. Commonwealth Bank Cobar branch manag-er Donovan Cornwell said the bank is com-mitted to driving positive change within the communities in which it serves to make […]
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More funding will flow into Cobar Shire
The benefits of mining continue to be seen in the Cobar community with Round Eight of Resources for Regions set to deliver much-needed new community projects, as part of the NSW Government’s overall funding commitment of $75 million. Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prem-ier Sam Farraway yesterday announced fund-ing of […]
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2021 Cobar Darts Association Champions
The RSL Diggers darts team are pictured above on Wednesday night at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club following their grand final win of the A Grade Darts competition. The had a big 6-0 win over the Golfie Dartaholics to take the 2021 A Grade champions title. In the B […]