2016
Local News
2016
Mayor calls on Cobar to celebrate “us”
The Cobar community has rallied in the face of tough times, planning a number of events and assistance measures to help the town in the wake of potentially devastating redundancies at Endeavor Mine. Mayor Lilliane Brady is at the forefront of the effort to “cheer up” the town, organising a […]
2016
Local artist Sharron Ohlsen taking her artwork to a new level
Local Aboriginal artist Sharron Ohlsen is taking her art to a new level with the potential for an international exhibition. Ms Ohlsen will be taking part in a special art residency with fellow artists in Lake Mungo National Park later this year and said she is excited for the opportunity. […]
2016
2016
The motivation for CPS Shave for a Cure event is personal
Cobar Public School has raised more than $700 for the Leukaemia Foundation with its own Shave for a Cure event last week. Student Lilly-Rose Hunt and teacher Jo Sommerville both sacrificed their hair to raise funds, with students having a Wacky Hair Day on Friday to help raise funds. Lilly-Rose […]
2016
Locals recognised for their bravery
Cobar’s Charles Mitchell (better known as Tom) and former locals Katie Abbott and Brock Lawrence have received bravery awards in the Governor General’s Australian Honours system. The trio were recognised for their involvement in rescuing a man from his burning vehicle following an accident near Dubbo in 2014. The accident […]
2016
2016
Students get an insight into work life in the real world
A group of Cobar High School students have been visiting local businesses to get an insight into working life. The Year 11 and 12 work studies class are conducting the workplace visits as part of their workplace communication unit, visiting The Cobar Weekly and Stationery Essentials. Class teacher Alexandra Hernando […]
2016
PP’S planning a variety night to give locals a helping hand
Cobar PP Organisation has welcomed some fresh faces to its committee in 2016 to help plan this year’s major fundraising efforts. The group of locals focuses on charity work for the Cobar community, raising funds to assist those who “find themselves in need of a helping hand”. The group held […]
Local News
Group on Postie bikes to raise funds for premature babies
The Honda CT110 motorbike, more commonly known as a “Postie Bike”, may not be everyone’s first choice for a trip to the desert and back, but that’s exactly what a group of locals are planning to do in the name of fundraising. The CSA Mine Reggie’s Mobile Maintenance Crew will […]