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Local dentists sink their teeth into business ownership
Husband and wife dental team Dr Charlie Thompson and Dr Caroline Bowman have taken over as the new owners of the Cobar dental surgery, which will soon be rebranded as Thompson Family Dental. A lot has happened in the past four years since the couple moved to Cobar to work […]
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Kubby’s new director is a familiar face in our community
Kubby House Child Care Centre has welcomed a familiar face in Lauren Williams as their new director. Lauren and her family have lived in Cobar for almost six years and, in between raising her young family, she’s previously worked in community-run childcare centres in Castlemaine (Victoria), Darwin and Adelaide. “I […]
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Businesses connect over dinner for an economic snapshot
As part of NSW Small Business Month, the Cobar Business Association hosted a dinner on Thursday night which was aimed at keeping local businesses informed about how Cobar’s economy is tracking. Cobar Business Association president Sharon Harland said the idea of the dinner was to find out what opportunities are […]
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Biking psychs roll into town on a mission for men’s health
A group of Psychs on Bikes, led by Sydney psychiatrist Dr Joe Dunn, rolled into town on Friday afternoon as part of their trip from Perth to Sydney to raise awareness of rural mental health issues. Dr Joe and his Psychs on Bikes co-riders have been doing “big rides” since […]
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Drought funds to support preschools
Services looking after our littlest learners in the Cobar Shire will share in $370,000 of NSW Government relief funding during this tough drought period. State Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries said this will ensure preschool services can continue to operate during the adverse economic conditions associated with the drought period. […]
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Psychs on Bikes in Cobar on “Big Ride”
A big community welcome has been planned for the Psychs on Bikes charity riders when they arrive in Cobar on Friday. Psychs on Bikes is an organisation of mental health professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and counsellors) who are on their annual “Big Ride” from Perth to Sydney. The group has been […]
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CHS Year 12 students recognised in their final assembly
Cobar High School held their Year 12 Presentation Ceremony last Wednesday where students were recognised for their achievements throughout the year. Georgia Nicholson received a number of awards including the Outstanding Academic Achievement in English Standard, Business Studies, Geography and Community and Family Services, a Welfare and Discipline Principal’s Award […]
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Is Cobar ready for an influx of visitors?
One local business has been gearing up since June to ensure they are ready for the big influx of visitors expected for the Running on Empty festival later this month. Business owner Trudy Griffiths said she and the her Gumnuts Gifts & Homewares staff began planning back in May for […]