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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 […]

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Safety upgrade for pedestrians

Work to remove the pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Marshall and Bourke streets (on the Barrier Highway) was carried out last week and is part of a broader safety upgrade led by Transport for NSW. According to project documents, the crossing was earmarked for removal as part of  works […]

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Feeling the bite at the bowser

Fuel prices—everybody is talking about them, social media is making jokes about the high prices but everyone is worrying about how high they will go. The surge in prices and fuel shortages across Australia, particularly in rural areas, comes in response to global oil disruptions as a result of the […]

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Crowdfunding—Suzuki style

The 2026 Suzuki Run fundraiser has once again raised some serious cash with organiser Graeme ‘Barto’ Barton reporting this year’s event raised over $50,000. The 7th Suzuki Run to Tilpa is done and dusted (except this year’s event wasn’t so dusty after recent rain) and thanks to the efforts of […]

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No discussion

It wasn’t what was discussed at last week’s Council meeting that has a few locals riled up, it was what wasn’t discussed. The Newey Reserve Draft Plan of Management, listed as item 4 on the agenda, was expected to be debated and decided. Seven local residents (five of whom had […]

2026

Structured roadmap for the CBD

Cobar Shire Council has nearly $3.5 million worth of Federal Government grant funding to establish a structured roadmap for the town’s CBD and they are working hard to make sure they get it right. Cobar was one of four CBD projects awarded funding last year as part of the government’s […]

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Council earns President’s Award

Cobar Shire Council was honoured with the President’s Award at the Australian Institute of Architects’ (AIA) 2026 Regional Architecture Awards last week. The very best in regional architecture were honoured at the AIA’s gala celebration on Friday in Coffs Harbour with the winners offering a compelling snapshot of the ever-evolving built environment across regional […]

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Good time to open a silver mine

With silver prices at record highs, Manuka Resources is moving full steam ahead to restart operations at Wonawinta mine, 100km south of Cobar. The large-scale silver project hosts more than 50 Moz (50 million ounces) of silver resources, and is supported by a strong upward trend in silver prices. Manuka […]

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Locals honoured on Australia Day

Cobar’s Australia Day Ambassador, TV and radio commentator, Peter Wilkins and Mayor Jarrod Marsden presented Colby Lawrence with the Citizen of the Year Award at Monday’s Australia Day celebrations at the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool. Cobar’s Australia Day Ambassador, TV and radio commentator, Peter Wilkins and Mayor Jarrod Marsden presented […]

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Local fire and rescue team bolstered

Cobar Fire and Rescue NSW Station 256 is now at full strength following the recent recruitment of five trainee Retained Firefighters. Acting brigade captain, Huw Rabone, said the addition of the five new recruits now brings the Cobar crew up to a total of 17. “It’s the first time that […]