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Volunteers make invaluable contributions to the community

Wilcannia Forbes Central Council of the St Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Society is appreciative of the invaluable contribution their wonderful volunteers make in the delivery of services to their respective communities.  Volunteering is recognised, valued and supported as an enduring, respected and integral part of society. This week is National […]

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Painting the town pink for mothers

One very lucky mum will be spoilt this Mother’s Day as part of the Cobar Business Association’s Paint the Town Pink promotion. The Cobar Business Association is giving away a hamper full of fantastic gifts for mum which have been generously supplied by local businesses. “We’ve received a great response […]

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Recognition for Cobar hospital staff

The Cobar Health Service team at Cobar Hospital is up for a Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) Health and Innovation award. The Cobar team has implemented a program at the hospital to partner with their patients to ensure safer discharges. The project has been short-listed for the District’s Living […]

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Humphries offers opinion on our water

State Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries has released a statement about Cobar’s water quality. “It is clear the Cobar Council needs to replace at least part of its water reticulation scheme. Some pipes have bad internal corrosion,” Mr Humphries said. “It is also clear that Cobar Council has never kept […]

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Local artists get clucky with clay

A group of locals with varying artistic abilities, along with two visitors from Broken Hill, enjoyed making hand built ceramic chooks over the weekend. Workshops organised by the Cobar Arts Council, were held on Saturday and Sunday at the Cobar High School with Coonamble ceramics artist and TAFE trained teacher […]