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Ward Oval set for complete transformation

A big windfall for Cobar Shire Council last week has ensured that an $11.7million Community Hub can now be built at Ward Oval. Council was awarded $6.7million last week from Round 4 of the Coalition Government’s Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) for the construction of an Early Learning Precinct as […]

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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 […]

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Few gave more to Cobar than Max

Cobar was saddened by the recent passing of Max Humphries, a man who gave over 50 years of his time to the town in a way very few people have done. Sadly, the current COVID-19 restrictions on crowd gatherings meant the people of Cobar were unable to pay a fitting […]

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Big Beer Can is the best

A popular vote has seen Cobar’s Big Beer Can win the title of ‘The Best Big Attraction in Australia’. The ‘Grand Can’ was announced as the winner on Friday morning of an online Facebook competition poll run by Let’s Go Caravan and Camping. Cobar Shire Council’s tourism manager Demi Smith […]

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New respiratory clinic opens in Cobar

As part of a collaborative response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, a new respiratory clinic opened in Cobar this week further strengthening our preparedness to fight the virus. Under the COVID-19 National Health Plan, the Commonwealth Government is supporting dedicated general practice respiratory clinics for patients with mild-to-moderate fever and […]

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Golfie making the most of downtime

  The Cobar Bowling & Golf Club board is making use of the club’s downtime to embark on a renovation project in the main bar. While the club is currently closed due to the government’s Coronavirus regulations, which shut down pubs and clubs Australia-wide on March 23, the board is […]

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Stop the spread and stay home for me

  Our local medical, police and government authorities are all calling for locals to stay at home in an effort to protect everyone in the Cobar community from contracting Coronavirus. By staying at home you will protect not only yourself but also others, including our local health service workers. A […]