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It’s all systems go at Endeavor

Polymetals Resources Ltd has taken 100 per cent ownership of the Endeavor Mine and plans to ramp up refurbishment works with the aim to produce their first concentrate during the first half of next year. The company announced on Friday that it had finalised its acquisition of the Endeavor Silver, […]

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BredWell FedWell workshop

The Meat and Livestock Australia BredWell FedWell workshop last Thursday at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club was sponsored by Nutrien Russell. The event was hosted by Andrew and Megan Mosely from Etiwanda White Dorpers, who also supplied rams with Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) to be used in practical […]

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Industrial estate stormwater upgrade progressing

Work is currently underway rebuilding major stormwater culverts crossing Cornish Street as part of Cobar Shire Council’s Industrial Estate Road and Stormwater Upgrade Project. Council’s director of engineering Heinz Kausche reports the works in Cornish Street are anticipated to extend to the end of the month (pending weather). “Further works […]

2024

Tis the season to be jolly

The Cobar Business Association held a Christmas in July fundraiser at the Great Western Hotel on Thursday night. Guests were treated to a two course Christmas dinner, had their photo taken with Santa, tested their knowledge of Christmas with a quiz, played Christmas Pong and vied for prizes in the […]

2024

Getting close to completion

Building work on Cobar Shire Council’s brand new Early Learning Centre (ELC) at Ward Oval is all but complete. Council’s Human Resources Manager, Summer Patterson, who oversees the ELC, said a few things still need to be finalised but they were hoping to receive their occupational certificate this week. “Then […]

2024

Peak to transition to a copper mine

From the second half of next year, copper will become the dominant ore type mined at Peak, marking a clear milestone in the transition of Peak from a gold mine to its future as a copper mine. Aurelia Metals last week announced significant copper has been intersected at its recent […]

2024

Visitor numbers decline but they are spending more

Visitor numbers to Cobar for the first six months of this year are down on last year’s count, however this year’s visitors have been spending more. Cobar Shire Council’s tourism manager Demi Smith delivered the six monthly visitor figures at last week’s Tourism Advisory Committee meeting. Demi said visitor numbers […]