State Member for Barwon Roy Butler has been hosting Independent Member for Wagga Wagga Dr Joe McGirr on a tour across the electorate and they called into Cobar yesterday. Mr Butler has been introducing Dr McGirr to people involved in delivering medical services across the region. Dr McGirr has a Rural Health Action Plan which is a roadmap for reversing the decline of regional health care. As the Chair of the Legislative Assembly Select Committee on Remote, Rural and Regional Health, which reviewed the progress of the implementation of the recommendations of the Rural Health Inquiry, he has been tasked to look at some of the specific challenges facing medical and hospital administrators in Barwon.
State Member for Barwon Roy Butler has been hosting Independent Member for Wagga Wagga Dr Joe McGirr on a tour across the electorate and they called into Cobar yesterday. Mr Butler has been introducing Dr McGirr to people involved in delivering medical services across the region. Dr McGirr has a Rural Health Action Plan which is a roadmap for reversing the decline of regional health care. As the Chair of the Legislative Assembly Select Committee on Remote, Rural and Regional Health, which reviewed the progress of the implementation of the recommendations of the Rural Health Inquiry, he has been tasked to look at some of the specific challenges facing medical and hospital administrators in Barwon.
Dear Editor, I am writing regarding the recent article from the Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC). [The Cobar Weekly, edition May 6, 2026] . While some valid points were raised, I have serious concerns about the long-term management of the Western Division. As a landholder, business owner and father […]
The Cobar Rugby Union Club’s Camels took to the field against Gulargambone at the Ailsa Fitzsimmons Memorial Oval on Saturday and, while beaten 63-12, they looked to have discovered their mojo. This is a football team that has been built from absolute zero with no players, coaches or hope in […]
Another double-header round was played in the Opens Touch competition last Thursday night at Ward Oval as the Round 3 and Round 4 matches combined into one night. Continuing on from their double winning streak from the previous week in Rounds 1 and 2, Blossoms and Makos, once again recorded […]
