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Federal funds to develop a community space for Cobar
The refurbishment and fit-out of a community space in the main street will begin soon, thanks to a grant of $14,050 from Round 3 of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced the grant last week and said the refurbishing of the unused courtyard next […]
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Batyr returns to continue their support for mental health
The Batyr crew were in town last week to run follow-up mental health programs and also conduct a mental health community forum at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club. The organisation has a focus on preventative education in the area of young people’s mental health and Batyr staff have been […]
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Local league legends on hand for Roosters book launch
The Roosters were crowing again when John Collins launched his new book on Saturday night at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club. Packed with sporting history, poignant memories and hilarious moments, The Crowing of the Roosters: the History of Rugby League in Cobar has something for everyone. Although the substantial […]
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Aurelia to buy Peak for $58M
Aurelia Metals Limited has announced it has entered into a binding agreement to purchase Cobar’s Peak Gold Mines. The company, which already owns and operates the Hera Mine near Nymagee, will acquire a 100 per cent interest in the Peak operation as part of a USD $58million transaction. Peak employees […]
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CSA updates community on their three year mine plan
Cobar Management staff gave an overview of the CSA Mine’s operational plan for the next three years at a community consultation workshop last Tuesday at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club. Steve Marmara, the mine’s health, safety, environment and training manager, facilitated the stakeholder engagement meeting which he said was […]
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‘Wilma’ the pig brings local community groups together
A pig named Wilma has connected two local community groups and brought a number of rewards for both parties. Wilma was born at the Murdi Paaki Regional Enterprise Corporation (MPREC) nursery in May this year and has unofficially been adopted by the LiveBetter team. The Murdi Paaki Regional Enterprise Corporation […]
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Locals mark Remembrance Day as the promise of peace
Cobar residents came together just before 11am on Saturday in Drummond Park to mark the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month, the day when the guns fell silent on the Western Front in World War I in 1918. Cobar RSL Sub Branch president Ben Hewlett led […]
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Favourable feedback from festival
Apart from the weather, it seems that on the whole, this year’s Festival of the Miner’s Ghost (FOMG) was once again a success. The FOMG committee, headed up by Cobar Shire Council’s projects officer Miranda Riley, held a wrap up meeting on Thursday at the council chambers. Mrs Riley reports […]