Demi Smith is someone who likes challenges whether that’s on the sporting field or in her career and the latest challenge she’s taken on is promoting Cobar. Demi has this week stepped into the role of Cobar Shire Council’s new tourism manager and said she’s very keen to get started. […]
Cobar’s connection to the HMAS Rankin was reiterated at this year’s Anzac Day commemorations by special guest Captain Stephen Hussey from the Australian Navy, who previously served as Lieutenant Commander of the submarine HMAS Rankin, named after Cobar-born Robert William Rankin, who fought in World War II. Captain Hussey spoke […]
Aurelia Metals Limited (AMI) has confirmed it has held “preliminary discussions” with Glencore in relation to the potential purchase of Cobar’s CSA Mine. Aurelia owns the Peak Gold Mines and Hera Mine near Nymagee. The company released a “clarifying statement” to the ASX last week following a question raised at […]
NDIS participants in Cobar now have better access to consistent allied health services in their local community with the recent appointment of Joanne Morley as a therapy facilitator. The Centre for Disability Studies (CDS) has employed three therapy facilitators to implement and monitor allied health programs in Cobar and also […]
The Western Local Land Services board has farewelled two board members, locals Justin McClure and Marie Russell, who have come to the end of their terms. Both Mr McClure of Tilpa and Ms Russell, a Cobar area grazier, made outstanding contributions to the organisation since they were first appointed to […]
The Light Horse Charity Run to Hermidale is on again and is gearing up to be bigger and better this year. The annual event, now in its fifth year, involves cars and motorbikes ‘cruising’ to Hermidale to raise funds for the World War I monument that will be built in […]
Cobar’s inaugural Grey Mardi Gras was so good that we think we’ll do it again next year. That was the sentiment of all those present at the festival wrap-up/debriefing meeting held at the council chambers last week. Council’s project manager, Angela Shepherd, who had a hand in the running of […]
With the chance of just 1-5mm of rain initially forecast for Easter Monday, it was definitely a nice surprise for many locals to see just over 50mm recorded in town. The rain was widespread with a number of properties around the Cobar Shire recording good falls, including Vanessa and Dudley […]
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