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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 […]
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What an U.G.L.Y. bunch!
Clubs and pubs across Cobar have their bartenders labelling themselves as U.G.L.Y. for six weeks across October and November in support of the Leukaemia Foundation. Among the locals taking part are the bar staff from the Services Club and the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club who are each holding a […]
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Students learn about sustainable landcare practices
The Buckwaroon Catchment Landcare Group ran a workshop last Thursday to teach Year 6 students from St John’s and Cobar Public School about local Landcare issues. The workshops, which are now an annual event, are run by volunteer members of the Buckwaroon Catchment Landcare Group. The group strives to adopt […]
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Art workshops to help locals look after their mental health
A Flourish Australia art workshop held in town last Wednesday was well received with a group of 25 locals enjoying learning about art in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The workshop was held at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club with participants guided in drawing and painting activities by Flourish’s […]
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Rotary Club assists Cadets with grant funding for lighting
The Rotary Club of Cobar has assisted the Cobar Cadet Unit by providing funds to install a Solar Lighting System at the Cadet Drill Hall. Cobar Rotary Club President Tony Punzet said the club had been successful in obtaining a Rotary District Grant which the club then matched on a […]
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Community connection appeals to Cobar High principal
After just one week in her new role as principal of Cobar High School, Safija Bristina is confident she made the right decision in coming to Cobar. After working for most of her teaching career in Sydney, Mrs Bristina said she had the opportunity to work at a rural school […]
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Mining history buffs descend on Cobar for conference
The Australasian Mining History Association is holding its 22nd annual conference in Cobar this week. The week has been planned meticulously by the University of Canberra’s Dr Ken McQueen who has organised many interesting presentations as well as excursions to some of the surrounding mines and local tourist attractions. Cobar’s […]