2026

Pathways 2 Mining Program proves to be popular

CSA Mine has announced the return of its Pathways 2 Mining Program for 2026, continuing its partnership with Cobar High School to introduce students to career opportunities in the mining industry. CSA will run two programs this year, due to the number of interested students. This year’s first group includes […]

2026

Council supports temporary camp

Australia’s deepest and most technically Australia’s deepest and technically advanced diamond drilling program is planned for the CSA Mine. ▪ File photo Cobar Shire Councillors have supported the construction of a temporary exploration camp to ensure a $50-60 million project at the CSA Mine will go ahead. In a report […]

2026

Roy is ready to ride to fundraise for the RFDS

Every two minutes, someone needs the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) with 36,951 Australians flown each year by their expert aeromedical teams for medical treatment. Since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service has been there for those living, working and traveling across Australia. Whether it’s a life-threatening injury, a hospital […]

Local News

Cobar representative elected to Outback Arts’ new board

Cobar Shire Councillor Lillian Simpson was re-elected to the 2026 Outback Arts board at the group’s recent annual general meeting. Outback Arts welcomed several new board members alongside the reappointment of existing members, to strengthen its leadership and ongoing commitment to the regional arts sector. The newly appointed members bring […]

2026

Community turns out for GROW Day

Drummond Park was busy on Friday with people young and old enjoying themselves at Cobar’s GROW (Guiding Rural and Outback Wellbeing) Day. GROW Day, run by the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS), takes place in many rural, regional and remote communities across NSW and aims to offer information about local […]

150426

A turning point for Endeavor

Polymetals Resources released their March 2026 quarterly report yesterday with Executive Chairman Dave Sproule reporting the Endeavor Mine operation had marked a turning point. Mr Sproule said during the past quarter, Polymetals’ operational focus at Endeavor was on safely ramping up mining and processing performance while transitioning into higher-value ore […]

150426

Buffaloes deliver for patients

On behalf of the Cobar Buffaloe Lodge, Terry and Bev Clyde presented a donation of $2,000 to Cobar Hospital Auxiliary president Sharon Harland on Monday. The Buffaloes have been raising money for the community for almost 16 years selling tickets in chook raffles at the Services Club on Saturday afternoons. […]