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Visitor suggests stop and shop trial
A regular visitor to Cobar and advocate of free camping, John Linton has offered a simple idea used in other towns that could be adopted by Cobar. Mr Linton said an innovative ‘Stop and Shop free camping trial’, introduced by a Queensland council, has helped to save money for campers […]
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Cobar Public School talks numeracy at state conference
Two teachers from Cobar Public School (CPS) recently spoke at a state conference about the excellent results CPS’ infants students have recorded with the ‘Early Action for Success’ (EA4S) program. EA4S is the NSW Education Department’s strategy for implementing the NSW government’s State Literacy and Numeracy Plan. It aims to […]
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HMAS Rankin sailors join Cobar Remembrance Day service
Cobar residents gathered at Drummond Park for Remembrance Day on Friday to commemorate and remember all those who lost their lives as a result of war. RSL Sub Branch Cobar president Ben Hewlett led the local service and welcomed the special guests, four servicemen from the HMAS Rankin submarine. Mr […]
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Commemorative wall recognises World War II contributions
To coincide with Remembrance Day, the second stage of the Cobar Memorial Services Club’s commemorative wall was unveiled on Friday evening. The new section of the wall focuses on World War II and some of the Cobar residents who served in this conflict. Cobar Memorial Services Club’s secretary/manager Linda Carter […]
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PP Night delivers lots of laughs for charity
The PP Organisation’s Variety Night on Saturday at the Services Club raised just over $7,200 which will go towards needy, local families. The night of hilarious and irreverent entertainment included an array of local ‘talent’ along with guest appearances by the visiting HMAS Rankin sailors who were in Cobar […]
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First look at new health service
The Cobar community is invited to view the design plans for the new co-located Health Service at community consultation meetings in Cobar on December 1 and 2. Western NSW Local Health District Northern Sector General Manager Joy Adams said the redevelopment project is an opportunity to upgrade Cobar’s health facility, […]
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Local named as top pilot in a regional aero competition
Local aeronautical enthusiast Michael Brophy has won Pilot of the Year for the Central West region. Over the past 12 months Mr Brophy has been competing in a series of five competitions held at Bathurst Airport. Mr Brophy told The Cobar Weekly the competition is run as a series of […]