A project five years in the making, the Iron Ring monument, was officially opened on Saturday morning. The monument/work of art and now tourist attraction, which stands at the eastern entrance to Cobar, was the idea of local historian John Collins. John, along with Mayor Jarrod Marsden and 96 year […]
Two newly added Great Cobar Museum displays, a Coach House and Underground Mining Exhibition, were officially unveiled to the public on Friday. Built with funding from the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions and the Regional Tourism Activation Fund along with Council funding, the two new displays offer a look into […]
The rain and wind which sprang up on Thursday evening did not deter a good number of competitors and interested viewers from rolling up to the railway station for the prize presentation and opening of Arts Council’s 2026 Art, Creative Craft and Photography competition. Organisers and judges were impressed with […]
The Cobar District Concert Band put together an exhilarating and toe-tapping concert showcasing their musical talents at the Cobar Services Club last Wednesday night. The recently formed town band was able to perform the concert thanks to a generous donation from Harmony CSA Mine. With classics such as Rock Around […]
The Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC had a varied Itinerary for for her visit to Cobar last week. Her Excellency flew in at lunchtime on Wednesday and was welcomed by Mayor Jarrod Marsden and Cobar Shire Councillors with a luncheon at the […]
Gilgandra journalist and newspaper owner, Lucie Wightman has been preselected by The Nationals to contest the seat of Barwon in the 2027 NSW General Election. In 2016, at the age of 28, Ms Wightman bought The Gilgandra Weekly newspaper. She is a Life Member and Immediate Past President of […]
Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey brought his mobile office to Cobar last week as part of a western area tour aimed at connecting with constituents and hearing their concerns firsthand. While only one resident attended the walk-in session, which Mr Chaffey admitted was disappointing, he also met with Cobar […]
There were plenty of budding master builders putting their creativity to the test in Cobar Shire Library’s 2026 LEGO Legends competition, with some brick-tastic creations impressing voters. With Snoopy, a horse on a motorbike and a colourful flower vase to the Very Hungry Caterpillar, there was no shortage of imagination […]
The Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, is visiting Cobar today and tomorrow. A retired judge, Her Excellency has served as NSW Governor since May 2019. Representing King Charles III as the state’s non-partisan head of state, the Governor is appointed on the […]
Around 50 people attended a Dying to Know Day event in Cobar last Wednesday, aimed at encouraging conversations and helping people better understand the services available to support them through end-of-life planning. Held at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club, the event brought together a range of service providers covering […]
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