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A new mine of a different kind mooted for Cobar

A new mine is being mooted for the Cobar region with the AFD-listed Ruse Mining Company, today announcing an interest in establishing a mine 9km north west of Cobar. A spokesperson for Ruse, Harle Quin, said their early optical testing has been encouraging and has revealed Erudite, a very rare […]

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SistaCare program aims to connect women in Cobar

CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes (CCWF) is creating a place for women to gather in a supportive environment to build connections and confidence and grow an understanding of healthy and respectful relationships. The SistaCare program provides peer support and education in western NSW communities, including Cobar. The program provides women with an opportunity […]

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Remembering Sarah

The old Cobar Blues representative netball uniforms were brought out on Sunday as family and friends of the late Sarah ‘Irvs’ Irvine gathered at the Ward Oval netball courts for a few social games of netball to remember the Cobar-born and raised local netball and Cobar Blues representative player who […]

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Cobar hosts League Tag knockout

The Cobar Roosters Rugby League Club hosted the Castlereagh League Tag Knockout on Saturday, with the local side putting on a good showing with two impressive wins and a draw which put them into the semi finals. The Roosterettes raced away to record a big 20-0 win over Warren in […]

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Free Camping is off the table at the Newey

Newey File photo It’s been a long time coming but the controversial matter of whether or not free camping at the Newey should be permitted has finally been decided. The matter was tabled at Cobar Shire’s Ordinary Council Meeting last week with councillors voting ‘NO’ to allowing free camping at […]