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Commonwealth Bank donates to Hospital Auxiliary

The Commonwealth Bank Cobar branch employees have donated $500 to the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) Cobar Branch as part of a nationwide community donation program. Commonwealth Bank Cobar branch manag-er Donovan Cornwell said the bank is com-mitted to driving positive change within the communities in which it serves to make […]

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More funding will flow into Cobar Shire

The benefits of mining continue to be seen in the Cobar community with Round Eight of Resources for Regions set to deliver much-needed new community projects, as part of the NSW Government’s overall funding commitment of $75 million. Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prem-ier Sam Farraway yesterday announced fund-ing of […]

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Talking about transition

NSW Police School Liaison Officer from Central North Police District, Senior Constable Therese Carroll attended the Cobar Public School and St John’s Parish Primary School recently as part of their Year 6 Transition Programs. Senior Constable Carroll said transition into high school can be a challenging time for students and […]

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A different view on fashion

Cobar VIEW Club’s annual Oaks Day luncheon gives locals an opportunity to dress up and celebrate each year. This year’s luncheon at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club was down a bit on numbers than previous years however the ladies who attended enjoyed their meal, a local trivia quiz and […]

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Little A’s jump at donation

Cobar Little Athletics Club are one of the beneficiaries this year from Glencore CSA Mine’s donation program with the club receiving a donation of $4,200 to purchase a new high jump mat kit. Pictured on Monday afternoon at the Little A’s club competition is CSA Mine general manager Peter Christen […]

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Celebrating a 40 year milestone

A number of local events that had to be cancelled or postponed by the COVID pandemic are now starting to take place, including the St Lawrence O‘Toole’s Catholic community’s celebrations to mark their parish priest’s 40th anniversary as a priest. The church’s previous plans to celebrate Fr Paul Finucane’s milestone […]

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Noona’s new weapon

The Noona Rural Fire Brigade took delivery of a new fire fighting weapon last Wednesday to help with their fire fighting efforts in the west of the shire. Pictured above with their new modern fire appliance, a Cat 7 truck, are Noona Brigade Deputy Captain Dudley Reschke and Captain Bill […]