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New owner operator for Empire Hotel
It’s a fresh start for one of the town’s local watering holes, with the Empire Hotel officially changing hands this week. Hospitality veteran Ben Ryan opened the doors as the new owner on Tuesday, stepping into the role of owner-operator after taking over the freehold. Ben’s no stranger to the […]
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MAC Copper donates $100,000 to Council museum project
Cobar Shire Council general manager Peter Vlatko was pleased to accept a $100,000 donation from MAC Copper CEO Mick McMullen on Thursdayith the CSA Mine playing a big part of Cobar’s 155 years mining history, MAC Copper was keen to support the construction of an underground mining experience at the […]
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Locals are a little bit wiser
The first WISER (Women in Sustainable Energy & Resources) event was held in Cobar on Thursday at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club. The Sundowner event, organised by Aurelia Metals FIFO worker Joanne Feltham, attracted 20 women from a cross section of the local mines who were eager to find […]
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David named Harcourts’ No 1
Local real estate and livestock agent, David Russell, proprietor of Nutrien Russell Ag Solutions, earned two major awards last week at the 2025 Harcourts Australian National Awards. The awards recognise excellence across key real estate categories, highlighting the dedication, innovation, and success of professionals making an impact both nationally and […]
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Harmony Gold makes bid for CSA Mine
CSA Mine is looking like it will get a new owner after MAC Copper entered into a binding scheme implementation deed with South African company, Harmony Gold, last week. MAC Copper Chief Executive Officer Mick McMullen and four of Harmony Gold’s senior executives were in Cobar last week to speak […]
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Industrial Estate project update
Stage 1 of Cobar Shire Council’s Industrial Estate Road and Storm Water Upgrade project is nearing completion. The project included the upgrade of Old Bourke Road between the Barrier Highway and Campbell Street and the full length of Campbell Street between Old Bourke Road and Dunstan Street. Work included upgrading […]
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Passion and commitment for Cobar Show is still strong
The Cobar Show Society was established in 1952 and the current committee is still just as passionate and committed to the event as the first committee more than 70 years ago. Agricultural shows serve multiple purposes, including showcasing local produce, craft and livestock, fostering community connections, promoting agricultural innovation, providing educational […]
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There’s more to poultry judging than most people think
It’s been another successful year at Cobar Show for poultry breeder David Cleasby from Warren who once again took out the top gong in the Poultry division. Cleasby owned Cobar Show’s 2025 Poultry Grand Champion (Pekin) and also the Reserve Champion (Langshan) Bird of Show. He also took out prizes […]
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A proud Cobar resident and real character of the bush
It would be hard to find a more prouder Cobar and Australian resident than Isabelle ‘Issie/Izzy’ Pretty who is being remembered as “a real character of the bush”. Tributes to Issie have been flowing since the 88 year old passed away on April 17 in the company of her family […]