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Rural Health Inquiry panel comes to Cobar

As part of a parliamentary inquiry into health outcomes and services in rural, regional and remote areas of NSW, members of the committee were in Cobar on Friday to hear first-hand issues that locals were experiencing with the health system. Chair of the Upper House Health Committee, the Hon Greg […]

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ANZAC spirit is very much alive

Cobar RSL Sub Branch president Kain Neale said it was evident the ANZAC spirit is still very much alive and well after a good crowd turned out for the local Anzac Day commemoration events in Cobar on Sunday. In addition to a large contingent of locals marching this year, a […]

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Best rigs in Australia at 2021 Cliffhanger

The 2021 Cliffhanger 4WD event was held at Mt Gap Station north of Cobar last week with the best rigs from all over Australia competing in three classes. Famous for its long, hard stages, the off road event challenges teams in winching up rocks, navigational tasks, speedy dry creek runs […]

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Landmark being restored to former glory

Cobar Shire Council is pleased with the renovation work that is currently under-way at the Cobar Museum building, despite some of the recent negative comments that have been made by members of the public. Council’s general manager Peter Vlatko said the restoration of the museum building, which is a significant […]

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Lip sync artists help to raise over $12,000

  The Pumpettes netball team has won back-to-back Lip Sync for Netball titles after they claimed the ‘big lips’ trophy on Saturday night at the Cobar Netball Association’s fundraiser at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club. While the Pumpettes’ (pictured above at right) rendition of Bruno Mars’ The Lazy Song […]

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Vaccination roll out to start soon

The Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) will start providing COVID-19 vaccinations to its staff from next Mon-day. WNSWLHD Chief Executive Scott McLachlan said as part of Phase 1a of the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination schedule, the most at-risk groups will receive the vaccine as soon as possible. “Phase 1a […]

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Health hearing to be held in Cobar

Cobar has been confirmed as one of six rural towns where the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry will hold hearings as part of Rural and Regional Health Inquiry. Shadow Minister for Health Ryan Park said Labor welcomed the Parliamentary Inquiry conducting hearings in many of the affected communities. Mr Park said the […]

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CSA Support Red Nose Grief and Loss

CSA Senior Mining Engineer, Owen Wells has shaved off his beloved beard (and his hair) in an effort to raise funds for the Red Nose Grief and Loss support group. Owen’s CSA teammates are in full support of his efforts and yesterday helped him to reach a total of $7,400. […]