190624

Gilgunnia Rest Area to get a $255,000 upgrade

Truck drivers and tourists are among the motorists set to benefit from an upgrade to the Gilgunnia rest stop south of Cobar. The safety and infrastructure upgrade by the NSW Labor Government at the Gilgunnia Goldfields Rest Area, located about 109 kilometres south of Cobar on the Kidman Highway, will […]

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The Camels might be down but they are not out!

The Cobar Camels Rugby Union club took a strong side to Bourke on Saturday but at fulltime, it was their opposition, the combined Bourke/Brewarrina side, who ran out winners, 41-17. In no way was the final score an indication of the spectacle provided. The game was tough and uncompromising but […]

190624

Construction is underway

  The construction of Cobar’s Iron Ring monument commenced last week by local company, KML Industries. Pictured is KML’s Josh Murphy, who is one of KML’s staff members working on the project. The Iron Ringer committee is currently selling pavers to help fund the project with paver sales to close […]

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U18s promoted

A win by the Cobar Roosters Under 18s side over Binnaway on Saturday promoted the Roosters to second spot on the Castlereagh Youth League ladder. The Cobar side snatched a narrow 24-20 victory at Binnaway with Tadgh McMullen scoring the winning try just three minutes before the full time siren. […]

190624

More funding to tackle feral pigs

An additional $13.1 million in the State Budget will help tackle surging feral pig numbers. NSW Farmers president Xavier Martin said the funding announcement last week comes as farmers across the state are reporting a sharp increase in feral pig numbers, which were causing major damage and posing a huge […]