Locally-bred White Dorper rams are continuing to prove a popular choice, even in drought-affected conditions, judging by the results of the Etiwanda Ram Sale last Thursday. Etiwanda’s Andrew Mosely told The Cobar Weekly he was pleased with the results of the sale given conditions over the past two years, with […]
While Nymagee local Daphne ‘Dolly’ Betts may have been surprised to hear that she had been nominated for this year’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year and Services to the Community awards, it was no surprise to anyone who knows her. Dolly said she was lost for words when Cobar […]
Two new paramedics, Thomas Groth and Nichola Heagney, have joined the ranks at the Cobar Ambulance Station. Thomas, who was previously stationed at both Concord and Haberfield in Sydney, has been in Cobar since August last year while Nichola, who was last stationed in Taree, started in her new role […]
Cobar residents will soon have access to better medical services with a new MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine at Dubbo Base Hospital and work has commenced on the $35million Western Cancer Centre. Minister for Regional Health and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is thrilled that patients across […]
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 256 Cobar crew were called upon to use their Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) training last week following a serious chemical spill on the Barrier Highway. Station 256 Cobar brigade captain Tony Walkinshaw said emergency services responded to a 000 call from a truck driver at approximately […]
Cobar and surrounding districts have again been blessed with more rain this month with several properties recording more than 50mm on Sunday. Officially Cobar Meteorological Office recorded 25.8mm in the 24 hours to 9am Sunday, taking the total for this month to 73.4mm, a figure not seen in Cobar for […]
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