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Not re-standing
State Member for Barwon, Kevin Humphries announced last week that he would not be recontesting his seat at the March 2019 election. After 10 years representing the seat of Barwon Mr Humphries said that by the time this term was finished, 12 years would be long enough to be in […]
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Award nomination recognises Gordon Hill’s volunteering
Cobar’s Gordon Hill has been named as a finalist in the 2017 Rotary NSW Emergency Services Community Awards. Member for Barwon, Kevin Humphries congratulated Mr Hill on his nomination which was announced last week at NSW Parliament. Mr Hill is one of 24 emergency services workers or volunteers to be […]
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Positive signs at Endeavor Mine
Endeavor Mine is enjoying one of its best starts to the year in its 34 year history, having employed over 100 people in the first half of the year, while production has more than tripled compared to 2016 levels. Endeavor general manager Denver D’Angelo said it has also been a […]
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New Flying Doctor service gets up off the ground in Cobar
Alcohol and other drugs abuse is a growing problem in Western NSW, as is the lack of counselling and treatment options outside of the major cities. In response the Royal Flying Doctor Service, South Eastern Section (RFDS SE) is expanding its existing Alcohol and other Drugs (AoD) program to see […]
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Children’s care services in danger
Around 80 families across the far west that access educators under Cobar Shire Council’s In-Home Care service are in danger of losing their government funding. Cobar Shire Council’s director of corporate and economic services Angela Shepherd said there are two areas of concern with children’s services funding that may affect […]
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Peak’s big blast
Peak Gold Mines (PGM) has confirmed that a blasting event that occurred last Thursday at New Cobar, which was felt in town, was indeed bigger than normal. The blast, which was detonated at 3.05pm last Thursday was in a stope approximately 600m below surface and was what the mine calls […]
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RFS shed fix set to be a slow process
Cobar Shire Council is working with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) but has a slow process ahead to resolve the issues relating to the organisation’s new shed in Cobar. The matter was discussed last Thursday night’s council meeting when Cr Peter Yench called for an update and also for further […]