Festival of the Miner’s Ghost

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 […]

Cobar’s annual Festival of the Miners Ghost (FOMG) is still more than two months away, however organisers have already made the decision to cancel this year’s event. Council’s tourism manager Demi Smith said the decision was made last week as the future looks uncertain due to COVID-19 restrictions. “It was […]