Cobar revs up for festival fun

Cobar Arts Council’s 2017 Art and Photography Exhibition is now open for entries. The exhibition runs in conjunction with the Festival of the Miner’s Ghost from October 23 to 28 and entry forms are now available from various locations across town. Cobar Arts Council secretary Sue Singleton said sections for […]

Apart from the weather, it seems that on the whole, this year’s Festival of the Miner’s Ghost (FOMG) was once again a success. The FOMG committee, headed up by Cobar Shire Council’s projects officer Miranda Riley, held a wrap up meeting on Thursday at the council chambers. Mrs Riley reports […]

The Festival of the Miners Ghost planning committee met last week to finalise a number of new items on this year’s schedule of activities. Former miner Barry Knight reported to the meeting on the progress he’s made with organising a miners’ reunion. Mr Knight said he’s been sharing the event […]