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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Department of Industry Mine Safety Investigation Unit is investigating a serious safety incident at the now-closed Manuka Silver Mine, 80km south of Cobar. The Mine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) is looking into circumstances surrounding workers’ exposure to hazardous chemicals during a manual acid-leaching gold extraction process that occurred at […]
Cobar Shire Council has contracted Seed Business Solutions to undertake an Economic Study and Action Plan for the Cobar Shire area. Seed’s Megan Dixon began work on the project last Wednesday, […]
Cobar Barnardos staff members Zanette Clements and Amanda Jeffery have this term been working with Year 8 students at Cobar High School on the Drumbeat Program. Barnardos Australia works to build relationships between children, young people, their families and the community. The Drumbeat Program (which stands for Discovering Relationships Using […]
A Cobar patient has successfully completed the first trial of the new in-home tele-monitoring service as part of the Western NSW Integrated Care Strategy. The Ministry of Health’s Rural eHealth Program recently provided funding to the Western NSW Local Health District to complete a 12 month trial of in-home monitoring […]
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