2016

ANZAC Day commemorated

  The focus of ANZAC Day commemoration ceremonies this year was the Western Front in France and Belgium where some of the great battles of World War I were fought. RSL Sub Branch Cobar president Ben Hewlett spoke at Monday’s services at the War Memorial Hostel Dawn Service and later […]

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New members join health council

                                      Cobar Health Council met earlier this month and welcomed three new members. Renee Matheson, Stephanie McDonnell and Niamh Urquhart attended their first health council meeting which discussed a range of issues […]

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Bigger and better Cobar Show expected

    Organisers are expecting this year’s Cobar Show to be one of the biggest in recent years with a massive program combining old favourites and new events. Cobar Show Society secretary Heather Christie said the support from local businesses and organisations for this year’s show has been fantastic. “We’ve […]

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2016

Cobar BioHub project looks promising

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana into setting up a BioHub industry in Cobar indicates that the proposal is economically viable. CEO of RDA Orana Felicity Taylor-Edwards said the study undertaken by EcoWaste Pty Ltd focuses on two main facilities proposed to be located at/near Cobar and at/near Dubbo. “In essence, […]

2016

Workshop attracts wonderful women

        The House with No Steps, in partnership with the Buckwaroon Landcare Group, hosted a fun personal development day for local women last week. Led by experienced speakers Dr Natalie Shepherd, a health professional and business woman, and Sandra Martin who has business senior management experience, the […]