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CSA Mine opens up

CSA Mine threw open the gates and welcomed members of the public on Sunday for a fun family day out. Kids were able to get a close look at where their mums and dads go to work, and the machinery used in the mine, while community members took the opportunity […]

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Newey plan back in the spotlight

Campers could soon be allowed to return to the Newey after councillors decided last week to immediately adopt a Plan of Management for the reserve. Councillors discussed a report on the management options for the Newey Reserve, prepared by Eco Logical Australia, at last week’s Ordinary Council Meeting. Council’s general […]

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Local staff trained to recognise signs of domestic violence

Staff from a number of local agencies, services and schools recently attended a Domestic Violence (DV) alert workshop in Cobar. The ‘Dv–alert’ is a key initiative funded by the Department of Social Services under the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022. CatholicCare, Barnardos, Birrang, Cobar […]

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Decline plan first step to a new mine

Peel Mining will seek approval to begin work on an exploration decline at its Mallee Bull site, south of Cobar. The company and joint venture partner CBH Resources have given the green light to advance the project, located between Nymagee and Mount Hope. Peel announced the plan last week to […]

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Visiting photography exhibition captures life on the land

The Outback Arts ‘Art4Ag’ photography exhibition is currently on display at the Great Cobar Heritage Centre and Cobar Shire Library. Outback Arts communications and touring coordinator Maddi Ward said the Art4Ag photography competition, with the theme ‘Feeding and Clothing the World: Powering the Australian Economy’ was designed to celebrate National […]

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Council looks to lobby for tax change

Cobar Shire councillors are conducting further investigations into tax laws in an effort to lobby for change that would make residential workforces more appealing to mining companies. Councillors discussed the matter at their April Ordinary Council Meeting following a notice of motion from Cr Peter Abbott calling for council to […]