2025

Stolen firearms

Central North Police District officers stopped a white van at a local service station on Monday afternoon believed to be carrying the alleged proceeds of a home invasion in South Australia. A 35 year old man was arrested at around 3pm and conveyed to Cobar Police Station. He appeared at […]

2025

Battle of the All-Stars

The very popular All-Star Wrestling Summer Heat Tour returned to the Cobar Services Club on Friday night to fire up the enthusiastic crowd. It was a full house as Austin Aries, former five time World Heavyweight Champion, took down Jimmy Zero in the co-main event. Pictured are Alex Box, Keegan […]

2025

Plans to replace pipeline put on hold

The NSW Government has decided to pause plans to replace Cobar’s oldest water supply pipeline due to substantial cost escalations. After a thorough and rigorous Final Business Case (FBC), the NSW Government has decided to halt the project due to substantial cost escalations. The NSW Government has an obligation to […]

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Entertainment was rated R

The entertainment at the Cobar Services Club on Saturday night was rated ‘R’ for really good fun! There was a full house (and then some) for the club’s first R Rated Bingo night. Experienced players who know the Bingo Lingo as well as Bingo ‘virgins’ enjoyed a light-hearted 21 (Adult […]

190225

Council gets green light for Grand Precinct

Cobar is one of four NSW regional communities to share in over $21million of Federal Government funding that aims to create new and revitalise existing town precincts. The funding for four planning and design CBD projects in Cessnock, Mudgee, Bathurst and Cobar was recently announced as part of the Albanese […]

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ELC has opened up 34 new places

Since the Early Learning Centre (ELC) opened its doors four months ago, Cobar Shire Council has been able to offer an extra 34 child care places for Cobar families. Council moved its childcare centre from the Kubby House Childcare Centre in Bourke Street to the larger purpose-built ELC in October […]