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Local brigades play an important role

Bushfire brigades play an important role in our community, especially in a shire that covers more than 44,000km², and having a group of firefighters in relatively close proximity can make all the difference in a fire emergency. NSW Rural Fire Service Superintendent Vaughn Elsworth said over time the response of […]

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Drive-through COVID testing in Cobar this week

Cobar residents will have access to a drive-through COVID-19 testing facility today with the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) operating the service for four hours today at Ward Oval. Director of Public Health Priscilla Stanley said there are currently no known cases of COVID-19 in Cobar. “WNSWLHD has tested […]

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Rotary Club named the best in the west

The Rotary Club of Cobar team was named the Orana Volunteers Team of the Year at last week’s 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards final. Volunteers from across the Orana region were recognised for their outstanding contribution to their local community at a special virtual awards ceremony last Tuesday. […]

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Hospital management gives assurances

Western NSW Local Health District acting chief executive Mark Spittal has defended local health services in response to recent media attention on Dubbo and Cobar’s health services. “When a person comes to one of our hospitals, they want to receive the best care, advice and support,” Mr Spittal said. “I […]