Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed around the town over the past week including this mobile, solar-powered camera at the Newey recreation area. The new cameras have been installed to protect a number of Council’s community assets including the Cobar Library, the Council Chambers/Drummond Park and the Council depot. The $350,000 project was funded under Phase One of the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program.
2021
Rural crime officers and local police are keen to help
While there may have only been a small turn out of rural landholders for last week’s Rural Crime Forum in Cobar, those who did attend report they gained some valuable information. Led by Rural Crime Prevention Team officers, Acting Sergeant Graeme Campbell and Senior Constable Andrew Smith, last Wednesday night’s […]
2021
Modified golf games could go ahead
While all other sporting competitions and events have either been suspended or can-celled due to COVID-19 restrictions, golf is still permitted to be played under modified rules. Cobar Men’s Golf president Peter ‘China’ Brien reports organised golf events were able to be played in Cobar last weekend by adher-ing to […]
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New Dr sees an avalanche of opportunities in Australia
The Cobar Primary Health Care Centre has recently welcomed another new perma-nent doctor to the centre with overseas trained, Dr Abiola Adesina, joining the staff. Nigerian-born, Dr Adesina became a family physician 15 years ago after completing his post graduate training at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. He has worked […]