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Original road names stand the test of time
Two rural road names which were changed a number of years ago because they did not meet State Government criteria will be returned to their original titles as a result of community feedback. Cobar Shire Council is currently in the process of renaming two regional roads, Tiltagoona Road and Tillipilly […]
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Rally passes through town on its cancer fundraising journey
A large group of odd looking cars passed through Cobar last week as part of the Mystery Box Car Rally raising money for the Cancer Council. As part of the fun on this fundraising adventure, the 75 teams didn’t know from one day to the next where they would be […]
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Locals can learn about new MPS
Members of the public are invited to an information session tonight at the Cobar Memorial Services Club to find out what’s being planned for Cobar’s new Multipurpose Service (MPS) health facility. Staff from the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) and Health Infrastructure who are working on the project will […]
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Grant to help educate locals about stormwater flows
Cobar Shire Council has received a grant of $48,000 to help educate the community on how they can assist in caring for our precious water reserves. State Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries was in Cobar last Wednesday to present the grant to Mayor Lilliane Brady and council staff involved in […]
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$17,000 community building and partnership grant gained
The Rotary Club of Cobar last week received a $17,000 grant from the Community Building Partnership grants program. Rotary’s David Snelson said the grant will fund the replacement of the portable shade structure at the back of the Uniting Church with a permanent structure and also fund the purchase of […]
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Community steps up after house fire
The Cobar community has rallied behind a local family who were recently left homeless after their house was destroyed by fire. Local paramedic Tony Cremona and his family have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the Cobar community which included the use of a furnished four bedroom home supplied by […]
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The ‘In Cobar’ magazine has hit the streets
The latest edition of The Cobar Weekly’s In Cobar tourist and information magazine has hit the streets. In Cobar magazine editor Tahnee Tomek said the whole magazine has had a refresh. “This year’s edition features a variety of new photos, including some great images from this year’s Festival of the […]
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Aurelia settles Glencore dispute
A dispute over debt arrangements which threatened to see mining company Aurelia Metals placed under administration has been settled. Glencore had a funding agreement in place with Aurelia, which operates the Hera Mine near Nymagee, but earlier this year attempted to have the company placed under administration claiming it had […]
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Ability linkers visit Cobar to further promote their services
Members of the Broken Hill Aboriginal Land Council Ability Links team, which services Cobar, were in town last week to further promote their service to the community. Team leader Gabrielle O’Donnell said Ability Links are able to help people with disabilities between the ages of 9-64 years to access the […]