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Brytt returns home after rewarding work holiday in the USA
For five months local Brytt Moore had the opportunity to mix work with pleasure and has recently returned home after […]
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Nymagee RFS to benefit from grant
The Nymagee Rural Fire Brigade will share in an estimated $1.73-million dollars worth of equipment being delivered across the state to Rural Fire Brigades, Support Brigades and Districts. The Far West, North West and Barwon Darling Zone Brigades and Support Brigades shared in over $104,000 worth of new items with […]
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Local young drivers given a crash course in road safety
Cobar’s various emergency services organisations came together last week to conduct the now annual Young Driver Safety Workshop at Cobar High School. This is the 5th year the workshop has been conducted and is targeted at Year 10 students many of whom either have their L or P plate driving […]
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Cobar community commemorates Remembrance Day
President of the RSL Sub Branch of Cobar Ben Hewlett was very encouraged by the number of locals who chose to attend last Wednesday’s Remembrance Day public service in Drummond Park. “This is a fantastic turnout for a Remembrance Day service. “You have come to this service because you wanted […]
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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. […]