2023

Wind farm proposed for Cobar area

Australian wind farm developer, WestWind Energy, a leading renewable energy company, has announced the proposed development of a wind farm northwest of Cobar. The newly proposed Cobar Energy Park project will feature up to 30 cutting-edge wind turbines that are set to power around 130,000 homes. WestWind Energy’s Chief Development […]

2023

Money making opportunities for local businesses

Local business owners and managers had the opportunity to find out how they could make their businesses more profitable at an information night last Thursday. Hosted by the Cobar Business Association, the evening presented local business operators with a variety of information including an update on tourism activities, the range […]

2023

Options for old filtration plant

Cobar’s old water filtration plant on Fort Bourke Hill could be used to treat mine wastewater, be turned into a museum or developed as a look-out café with a fantastic view. These are some of the options that will be put to Cobar Shire Councillors for discussion about what to […]

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Cobar Shire hosts 2023 Western Division conference

Cobar Shire Council last week hosted the 2023 Western Division Councils of NSW annual general meeting and conference. The annual meeting provides a platform for Local Government representatives to hear from and meet with various Ministers (including the new Minister for Local Government, Ron Hoenig) and representatives from a range […]

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Top priced ram sells for $5,000

The top priced ram sold for $5,000 at the Nutrien Russell Cobar Annual Ram Sale last week while the second top priced lot went for just under, at $4,900. Nutrien’s Emily Mosely reported both rams were 15-month old Dorpers bred by Nick and Mel Paggett at Winrae Dorpers in Bundarra […]