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30 years of service
NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland presented Cobar Police Senior Constable Jose Palma with a Clasp for 30 years of service at a recent awards ceremony in Bourke. Photo contributed
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Recognising the wonderful work of aged care staff
The Lilliane Brady Village (LBV) took some time last Thursday, on Aged Care Employee Day, to recognise the wonderful work its staff does. Aged care, retirement living and seniors housing providers, along with residents, clients, families and loved ones around the country last Thursday showed their appreciation with morning and […]
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Calls to stop locking up agricultural land
The NSW Government’s recent acquisition of almost 35,000 hectares of land in north west New South Wales, has raised some questions with locals. Three pastoral stations, Iona north west of Cobar, Bellenbar north west of Bourke and Innisfail, north west of Brewarrina, have recently been purchased by the State Government […]
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Endeavor’s first full month of production
Within just 12 months of acquiring the Endeavor Mine, Polymetals Resources Ltd has successfully redeveloped the operation and is now meeting operating costs. Polymetals Executive Chairman Dave Sproule said after their first full month of production, the company was proud to report positive news on what has been “a huge […]
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Planning starts for more Brennan Centre units
Planning has begun for the construction of more units (and a new hall) for the Cobar Brennan Centre. The Brennan Centre is a community-owned and operated accommodation facility, mainly for senior residents. It was one of four key areas of the central business district (CBD) to be identified as part […]
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Local chef is one of the headline acts at Mundi Mundi
Local chef, Haylee Prince, will be one of the headline acts at this year’s Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash music festival. While she’s not actually part of the music line up for this year’s festival, Haylee however will be playing a big role in the event as part of the […]
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Cobar Picnic Races
Based at Wangaratta, Victoria, trainer Russell Green has often raced his team at meetings in western New South Wales and on Saturday he won the 1,700 metres DJW & Wells Cobar Picnic Cup with Lord Percy. Starting the $8 outsider in the Cup, Lord Percy (ridden by Zara Lewis) took […]
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More Rotary donation recipients
The Rotary Club of Cobar has handed out three more donations this week. The club donated $1,000 to the Cobar Youth and Community Centre’s PCYC Fit for Life Program, which is run in partnership with Cobar Police, with assistance from Interrelate, to provide mentoring and support for local high school […]
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Fire captain is suiting up for a new firefighting challenge
Fire and Rescue NSW Cobar Fire Station 256 Captain Alex Lennon will be suiting up and dragging himself up 1,504 stairs in full firefighting gear in Melbourne in September. Why? Because mental health matters. Alex will be taking part in the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2025 (MFSC25) which aims to […]
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Who killed the Sherrif of Farcry?
The Cobar Arts Council hosted Foul Play in Farcry, an American Wild West themed Murder Mystery Dinner, at the Services Club on Saturday night. Arts council secretary Susan Singleton reports it was a fun event with about 30 people attending. In addition to a wild west themed meal, games and […]