2025

Production is underway at Endeavor

Polymetals Resources announced on Monday that commercial production is now underway at its Endeavor silver zinc mine. Polymetals Executive Chairman Dave Sproule said their redevelopment activities to bring the Endeavor Mine back to life over the past nine months at a modest cost have been both challenging and rewarding for […]

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New owner operator for Empire Hotel

It’s a fresh start for one of the town’s local watering holes, with the Empire Hotel officially changing hands this week. Hospitality veteran Ben Ryan opened the doors as the new owner on Tuesday, stepping into the role of owner-operator after taking over the freehold. Ben’s no stranger to the […]

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Locals are a little bit wiser

The first WISER (Women in Sustainable Energy & Resources) event was held in Cobar on Thursday at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club. The Sundowner event, organised by Aurelia Metals FIFO worker Joanne Feltham, attracted 20 women from a cross section of the local mines who were eager to find […]

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David named Harcourts’ No 1

Local real estate and livestock agent, David Russell, proprietor of Nutrien Russell Ag Solutions, earned two major awards last week at the 2025 Harcourts Australian National Awards. The awards recognise excellence across key real estate categories, highlighting the dedication, innovation, and success of professionals making an impact both nationally and […]

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Harmony Gold makes bid for CSA Mine

CSA Mine is looking like it will get a new owner after MAC Copper entered into a binding scheme implementation deed with South African company, Harmony Gold, last week. MAC Copper Chief Executive Officer Mick McMullen and four of Harmony Gold’s senior executives were in Cobar last week to speak […]

2025

Industrial Estate project update

Stage 1 of Cobar Shire Council’s Industrial Estate Road and Storm Water Upgrade project is nearing completion. The project included the upgrade of Old Bourke Road between the Barrier Highway and Campbell Street and the full length of Campbell Street between Old Bourke Road and Dunstan Street. Work included upgrading […]