2026

Community turns out for GROW Day

Drummond Park was busy on Friday with people young and old enjoying themselves at Cobar’s GROW (Guiding Rural and Outback Wellbeing) Day. GROW Day, run by the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS), takes place in many rural, regional and remote communities across NSW and aims to offer information about local […]

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A turning point for Endeavor

Polymetals Resources released their March 2026 quarterly report yesterday with Executive Chairman Dave Sproule reporting the Endeavor Mine operation had marked a turning point. Mr Sproule said during the past quarter, Polymetals’ operational focus at Endeavor was on safely ramping up mining and processing performance while transitioning into higher-value ore […]

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Buffaloes deliver for patients

On behalf of the Cobar Buffaloe Lodge, Terry and Bev Clyde presented a donation of $2,000 to Cobar Hospital Auxiliary president Sharon Harland on Monday. The Buffaloes have been raising money for the community for almost 16 years selling tickets in chook raffles at the Services Club on Saturday afternoons. […]

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Competition, camaraderie and impressive performances

There was another fantastic week of competition, camaraderie, and impressive performances in the Ladies Golf competition. With strong fields across all events, the ladies showcased skill, consistency, and plenty of competitive spirit. A solid midweek field took to the course last Wednesday, with some excellent scoring despite testing conditions. Reina […]

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A very warm welcome

New residents to Cobar were invited to go along to a welcome event at the Cobar Shire Library recently. The event was organised by Cobar’s Combined Churches group and aims to make new people feel welcome in our town and provide them with local information. Mayor Jarrod Marsden officially welcomed […]

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Roosters juniors bring home the shield

The Cobar Roosters Under 18s team started off their 2026 Castlereagh Rugby League season with a big win in the group’s preseason Youth League knockout at Gulgong on Saturday. The Bantam Roosters and the Cobar First Grade side both travelled to Gulgong on Saturday for the preseason knockout competition with […]

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Changing of the guard, it’s now official

There’s been a changing of the guard at the Cobar Services Club with outgoing secretary/manager of the past 14 years, Linda Carter, yesterday officially handing over to the club’s new secretary/manager, Dale Russell. While Dale has technically been at the helm since Linda went on long service leave at the […]

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Junior Roosters to get the boot

The Cobar Junior Rugby League Club (CJRLC) will join the Group 14 competition this season after it was “given the boot” by the Dubbo & District Rugby League (DDJRL) competition. CJRLC president Leighton Trudgett told The Cobar Weekly that initially the news of a forced move for the club, which […]