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Far West RFS bids farewell to another member of the team
The Rural Fire Service (RFS) Far West Team have bid farewell to another long serving member, with Inspector Ian ‘Mudgee’ Maidens spending his final day on the job last Friday. ‘Mudgee’ has been a volunteer member of Sandy Creek and Nymagee Brigades for over 40 years and was an RFS […]
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Wendy hopes talking about her experiences will help others
Local woman Wendy Robinson was the guest speaker at Cobar’s Reclaim the Night rally last Thursday, speaking honestly and openly about how domestic violence had led to the murder of her parents. Wendy said she hoped that by sharing her story she might have been able to give others an […]
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Local artists show off their talents at annual exhibition
The Festival of the Miner’s Ghost Arts Exhibition held its official opening night last Tuesday with 2016 Miss Teen Showgirl runner-up Summer-Rose Stingemore having the honour of opening the event. Summer-Rose graciously stepped in to carry out the opening duties role at short notice and did so with confidence and […]
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Winder drum arrives for CSA’s $65million project
A $65million project currently underway to upgrade two shafts at CSA Mine is expected to be completed in the second half of next year. Cobar Management’s projects manager at the Glencore CSA Mine John Barnes said the two shaft upgrades were being carried out concurrently. “Both shafts were sunk in […]
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Local healthcare providers sign up to use digital records
Cobar’s registered healthcare providers are now able to access their patients’ digital health records via My Health Record. Western NSW Primary Health Network Digital Health Manager Leigh Urquhart said the local community and healthcare providers are embracing My Health Record. Over 4.1 million Australians now have a My Health Record […]
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Pool reopens after leaks repaired
The Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool reopened on Friday after urgent repairs were carried out to repair serious leaks in both pools. Cobar Shire Council’s director of corporate and community services Kym Miller, who is in charge of the council owned asset, told The Cobar Weekly on Thursday that a number […]
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Workshop empowers locals to make better food choices
More than 40 local residents now have the knowledge to make better food choices when it comes to shopping for their families. After attending a ‘Learn and Grow for a Well and Happy Household’ community event last Tuesday at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club, the participants are now armed […]