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Sister city visit a learning opportunity for council staff
Canterbury Council and Cobar Shire Council staff last week came together to participate in four constructive team activities. Cobar Shire Council’s special projects officer Angela Shepherd said staff from the two councils participated in a range of activities on Thursday morning in Cobar designed to build skills and confidence. “We […]
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Council seeking grant funds to enclose library alcove
The Cobar Shire Council has applied for a public libraries grant for approximately $90,000 to enclose the alcove at the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library. If successful, the Public Library Infrastructure Grant will pay for works to enclose the alcove area next to the library to create a public meeting […]
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Dietician keen to help locals live a healthier, balanced life
Bourke-based dietician Laura Bate works out of the Cobar Primary Health Care Centre on a part-time basis and is now available for appointments every Wednesday and Thursday in Cobar. “A lot of people could benefit from seeing a dietician,” Ms Bate told The Cobar Weekly. “I’m here to get people […]
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Lodge donates to commemorative war wall mural project
The Cobar Lodge No 97 has donated $1,000 towards erecting a World War II commemorative wall mural at the club. Mr Punzet said the funds came from fundraising activities conducted by lodge members within the Services Club and the community. He said the Cobar Lodge No 97 members had been […]
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Commissioner commends support for local firefighters
Cobar Fire Station 256 Captain Brad Lennon was recently presented with one of the Commissioner’s 2015 Safety Awards. Fire & Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) Commissioner Greg Mullins said the Commissioner’s Safety Awards program recognises FRNSW workers who make an outstanding contribution to improving or promoting safety within the workplace. […]
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Cobar Rotary celebrates half a century
The Rotary Club of Cobar celebrated 50 years of serving the community on Saturday night with a special dinner at Cobar Bowling & Golf Club. The club, which was formed in 1965 with Warren Turton as the foundation president, has gone on to undertake numerous community projects and assist many […]
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Skate park wins council national recognition
The Cobar Shire Council has been named one of the national Heart Foundation award winners, after being named the New South Wales State winner several months ago. The Heart Foundation honoured Australia’s healthiest communities as part of its Local Government Awards program that recognise local councils’ contribution to tackling heart […]
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Latest facts and figures for carbon conference in Cobar
More than 160 people gathered in Cobar last week to hear the latest facts and figures about Australia’s emerging carbon economy at the Rangelands Carbon Conference. The two-day conference, which was hosted by Local Land Services Western Region with support from the Australian Government, included 24 presentations from experts in […]