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Camels re-start their training
The Cobar Camels Rugby Union Club has recommenced training in preparation for a July kick off of their Western Plains Rugby Union 2020 season. Club president Jarrod Marsden said while a resumption date has not been confirmed the zone is hopeful of a mid-July start. “Rugby Australia is following the […]
Who made the Men’s Golf Top 10 list?
Cobar’s Men’s Golf Captain Peter ‘China’ Brien has been playing golf in Cobar for the past 30 years and has served on the committee for 28 years. In that time he’s seen some great golfers in Cobar and we asked him to name his Top 10. “In my Top 10 […]
Mining camp decision deferred
A determination still has not been reached on an application to extend the Cobar Mining Camp to cater for an additional 80 people. The item was listed for discussion on last Thursday’s Cobar Shire Council Ordinary Meeting agenda however when four councillors declared pecuniary interests in the matter (as each […]
Dunn won the first one this week
Ann Dunn picked up a win in last Wednesday’s Ladies Golf competition winning the Stroke game on a countback over Sally Bannister after both ladies finished the day with 73 net. Fay Hardwick had a successful return to golf posting 74 net for third place. Marlene Wynd scored 76 net […]
Exhaustive search ensures a smooth changeover for LBV
Sharon Huon, the Lilliane Brady Village’s director of nursing, has been an institution at the local retirement home for almost 30 years but now says it’s time for her to retire. Mrs Huon gave her employer, Cobar Shire Council, almost 12 months notice of her impending retirement as it was […]
Cobar says cheers as clubs and pubs reopen
Patrons will need to adopt some new habits if they want to once again enjoy the facilities at local pubs and clubs. Maintaining social distancing (one person per four square metres), no standing around (patrons must be seated unless ordering), providing your contact details, using hand sanitizer and sticking to […]
Cobar Shire to get $1M funding
Cobar Shire Council is set to receive over $1million as part of the Federal Government’s boost for road and community projects that aim to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. Council will workshop how their funding allocation of $1,085,211 can be put to best use. The guidelines for […]