Cobar Shire Council is set to receive over $1million as part of the Federal Government’s boost for road and community projects that aim to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. Council will workshop how their funding allocation of $1,085,211 can be put to best use. The guidelines for […]
Cobar was saddened by the recent passing of Max Humphries, a man who gave over 50 years of his time to the town in a way very few people have done. Sadly, the current COVID-19 restrictions on crowd gatherings meant the people of Cobar were unable to pay a fitting […]
An independent review has recommended that the proposed extension to the Cobar Mining Camp would not be in the public’s interest. A report to Cobar Shire Council by independent planner Robert Bisley, from City Plan in Newcastle, recommends Council does not endorse the application by Rovest Holdings P/L to build […]
Cobar Shire Council’s announcement last week that water restrictions would be lifted completely as of June 1 has been met with trepidation by local residents rather than fanfare. Mayor Lilliane Brady announced last week that water restrictions would be completely abolished in line with Council’s draft Drought Management Plan. Cr […]
Excitement is brewing in Cobar after NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced last week that pubs and clubs will be able to open to more patrons. Beauty services will also be able to resume trading as of Monday. The Premier’s announcement last Friday of a relaxation of restrictions on the hospitality […]
A front page story in the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) newspaper on Monday highlighting the gaps in rural health care has well and truly stirred up Cobar residents. The article relays the personal health experience of Cobar resident John Stingemore, and also includes comments about our declining health care […]
At Fire and Rescue NSW’s Open Days you can climb all over a firetruck, use a fire hose, watch demonstrations and meet the firemen. However in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Fire and Rescue NSW’s Open Day is different and, to protect the community and staff, […]
Students in Cobar will soon have access to modern digitally-enabled technologies including simulations and virtual reality experiences with the construction of a new TAFE NSW Connected Learning Centre (CLC). The project was put into motion by the NSW Government last year with the new CLC to complement and add […]
While Coronavirus restrictions may have eased last week with regards to dining-in, only three local venues have re-opened their doors to dine-in patrons. Since NSW restrictions were eased last Friday Gumnuts Café’s regulars have enjoyed being able to dine-in again in the courtyard, Subway is seating diners and […]
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