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Youth try their hand at spinning the decks at DJ workshop
As part of a NSW Government Youth Opportunities grant, young people in Cobar last Friday got to find out first hand what it’s like to be a DJ. The DJ workshop was one of a number of youth activities run in Cobar last week. Cobar Shire Council’s special projects officer […]
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Lifetime of caring for Ward Oval recognised by Cobar Shire
Cobar Shire Council farewelled one of their longest serving employees last week when Darrell Turner retired after 44½ years of service. Mr Turner was farewelled with a staff luncheon last Thursday where he was presented with a parting gift and a plaque with a ride-on lawn mower to remind him […]
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Support ensures Cobar Hospital Auxiliary will continue
A groundswell of support for the Cobar Hospital Auxiliary has ensured the organisation will be able to continue its good work for the Cobar Hospital. Prior to their annual general meeting on Monday, the Cobar Hospital Auxiliary committee was in danger of folding after two executive committee members declared they […]
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Local paramedics join protest against protection changes
Cobar Paramedics wore yellow vests last Wednesday as part of a state-wide paramedic protest. They were protesting against the State Government cutting 80 per cent of their Death and Disability protection. NSW paramedics will now only receive about 25 per cent of the protection that is provided for NSW Police. […]
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Voters return Coulton for a fourth term
With the final outcome of Saturday’s Federal Election still unsure, one thing for certain is that the Parkes electorate will continue to be represented by Mark Coulton. Mr Coulton was returned for his fourth term as the Parkes Federal Member on Saturday after winning almost 60 per cent of first […]
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Brydon targets international shooting competition
If he can overcome a few hurdles, Scott Brydon hopes to achieve his dream of represent his country in clay target shooting. Australia currently doesn’t compete in clay target shooting for the disabled so Scott is keen to compete as an individual on the world stage at the 6th International […]
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Understanding autism the focus of local forum for families
After Sarah Bovey’s three year old son, Patrick, was diagnosed with severe autism earlier this year it prompted her to reach out and talk to other parents who might be experiencing the same things as her family. “While researching for answers and information, to better understand my son, I realised […]
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Local animal rescue organisation celebrates first birthday
ROAR (Rural Outback Animal Respite/Rescue) is about to celebrate its first birthday. Since the volunteer run rescue service began 12 months ago, 95 dogs have been saved and Cobar Shire Council’s rate of euthanasing dogs has dropped to just five per cent of surrendered dogs. (Only six aggressive dogs who […]
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Local man recognised among state’s longest serving JPs
One of the state’s longest serving Justices of the Peace, Nymagee resident Eric Harland, was recently recognised with a commendation for 50 years of service. While touring the electorate last week State Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries stopped in at Nymagee to present Mr Harland with his commendation in person. […]