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Age is no barrier for a local artist to pursue his passion
Talented local resident Max ‘Ginty’ Howison has had a passion and talent for drawing for almost 91 years. While his work is widely known locally, Max said he has never looked to publicise or financially benefit from his incredible talent. Described by those who know him as “a very modest […]
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Aviation fuel the key to improving Cobar’s airport
Cobar Shire Council is hoping to make the Cobar Regional Airport more inviting to aviators. Council’s asset manger and manager of the airport Anil De Silva said council aims to obtain the maximum economic benefit from the airport in a sustainable manner. “Boosting turnover of aviation fuel at Cobar is […]
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Hospital auxiliary boasts some long serving volunteers
Volunteers with the Cobar Hospital Auxiliary are some of the longest serving members of any committee in Cobar. The Cobar Hospital Auxiliary committee raises funds for the hospital to provide additional equipment and services for the benefit of patients and staff that is not covered by the hospital’s budget. The […]
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Who is the typical Cobar resident?
The 2016 Australian Census data revealed the typical Australian is a 38 year old female, but who is a typical Cobarian, and how do we differ from the national average? According to this year’s Census figures, the typical Cobarian is a 35 year old male; although Aboriginal or Torres Strait […]
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Five locals tackle the tough Kokoda Track
They followed a training plan, read guide books and history books, looked at photos and videos and talked to people who have walked the Kokoda Track however five locals say none of that could fully prepare them for the experience itself. The group have just returned from walking the eight […]
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Census data gives a Cobar snapshot
Data from the 2016 Census Data for Population and Housing has been released, giving a snapshot of life in Cobar. On Census night (August 9, 2016) Cobar had a population of 3,990, with 2,035 males and 1,953 females. The 641 people aged between 25 and 34 represent the largest age […]
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Assisting the aged
There was a good roll of 15 interested people for the WS Brennan Centre’s annual general meeting last Tuesday. Run by the Cobar Senior Citizens Amenities Organisation Inc, the WS Brennan Centre is a subsidised rental facility that consists of 18 single units which suit aged pensioners. They are let […]
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Locals hear how NDIS can support mental health issues
Flourish Australia, which supports local mental health and wellbeing, held an information session in Cobar on Friday to help locals learn how to access the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The session was facilitated by Mark Cliff, Flourish Australia’s NDIS business manager. “It’s not so much a forum, really […]