Major works will be undertaken to help preserve the Great Cobar Heritage Centre funded by a State Government grant. Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries with Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall yesterday announced Cobar Shire Council had secured $295,603 in funding as part of the first round of […]
There doesn’t appear to be a lot of interest from local residents as to how Cobar Shire Council plans to spend its revenue from ratepayers and grant funding next year, if the attendance at last week’s public meeting is anything to go by. The meeting to outline council’s budget, it’s […]
“One year already?” was the Cobar team’s response to the reminder that the Royal Flying Doctor Service South East (RFDSSE) Alcohol and Other Drugs program has been operating in Cobar now for one year. With the RFDS organisation currently celebrating 90 years of operations, the youngest of its members are […]
A 100 year old piece of wood salvaged from the Fort Bourke Mine headframe has been used to create a unique display at the Cobar Services Club. The club’s secretary/manager Linda Carter took delivery last week of the stand which was made by members of the Copper City Men’s Shed. […]
Deputy Premier John Barilaro has offered a $20 million “carrot” for councils in the state’s Far West to establish two Joint Organisations (JOs). He said the money could be used to fund air services, better roads, tourism and culture projects in the region. Mr Barilaro made the announcement at a […]
The raising of an Aboriginal flag for the first time at the Cobar Shire Council Chambers on Friday was a very important moment for local indigenous people. Local indigenous elder, Elaine Ohlsen, spoke on behalf of the Local Aboriginal Lands Council board at Friday’s flag raising ceremony. “It’s been a […]
Residents who have suggestions, issues or concerns with Cobar Shire Council’s Annual Operational Plan (AOP) are encouraged to go along to tomorrow night’s public meeting. Council is holding a public meeting to hear the community’s input into their 2018/2019 AOP. The plan includes council’s 2018/2019 Budget, council’s Revenue Policy, the […]
Cobar hosted the quarterly meeting of the Association of Mining & Energy Related Councils last week, which also included a workshop on Solar Farming. The association advocates for members and their communities on mining and energy related issues to ensure activities are conducted in accordance with the principles of ecologically […]
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