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Little A’s Club looks like it’s running into big trouble
It’s doubtful if a Little A’s competition will be running next summer after the club failed to get a committee last Tuesday. Outgoing Cobar Little A’s secretary Helen Polack said the response to last week’s annual general meeting was very disappointing. “We did not receive any nominations for the executive […]
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Grain transport gets a boost from government roads funding
Cobar was one of five councils to share in over $30million in roads funding announced by the State Government on Friday. Cobar Shire will receive $1million in funding which will see 11.8 kilometres of gravel between two sealed sections of the Grain Road (in the south of the shire) upgraded. […]
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Local library lovers share morning tea and memories
Local residents shared their ‘Cobar Library’ memories at a special library history morning tea last Wednesday at the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library. The morning tea attracted over 15 locals to enjoy a cuppa while discussing the history of Cobar’s libraries as well as listening to the Great Cobar Heritage […]
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Bowlers return for legendary President’s Day hospitality
The number of teams for the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club’s President’s Day annual bowls event on Sunday may have been down slightly this year however the club’s reputation for legendary hospitality has remained intact. Club president Jim Goonrey welcomed the 14 teams which included four sides from Hay and […]
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Great Cobar project wins Peak Explorer of the Year title
Peak Gold Mines (PGM) was last week named ‘Explorer of the Year’ by the NSW Minerals Council collecting the award for their Great Cobar project. PGM’s senior geologist John Heavey, who has worked on the Great Cobar project over the past three years, was on hand to accept the award […]
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Local lifeguards’ efforts recognised
Three local pool lifeguards have been recognised with special commendations in a ceremony at Government House in Sydney on Monday for displaying outstanding initiative and empathy to others. Bridgette Jones and her two sons, Thomas and Raymond, were presented with Royal Life Saving NSW Certificates of Commendation in recognition of […]