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Firefighters take delivery of a new Class 2 Pumper
The latest fire engine to roll off the Fire and Rescue NSW production line has arrived at its new home at Cobar. Valued at around $560,000, the Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Class 2 Pumper allows firefighters to tackle structural, chemical, petrol and grass fires, using up to five times […]
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Cobar’s juniors making a mark in Castlereagh competition
Cobar’s Under 16s Junior Rugby League and Under 16s Ladies League Tag teams are making a mark in the Castlereagh competition with both teams finishing the day unbeaten in a knockout competition on Sunday at Coonamble. The girls played two 20 minute games and won their first match against Dunedoo/Coolah […]
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A new mine of a different kind mooted for Cobar
A new mine is being mooted for the Cobar region with the AFD-listed Ruse Mining Company, today announcing an interest in establishing a mine 9km north west of Cobar. A spokesperson for Ruse, Harle Quin, said their early optical testing has been encouraging and has revealed Erudite, a very rare […]
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Imaginations allowed to run wild at Waste 2 Art workshop
Cobar’s ‘Crafties’ were able to let their imaginations run wild at a Waste 2 Art workshop, hosted by Outback Arts at the Cobar Youth and Community Centre on Sunday. Coonamble artist and teacher, Sarah Rodgers, has been facilitating workshops throughout the region offering local artists the opportunity to create entries […]
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SistaCare program aims to connect women in Cobar
CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes (CCWF) is creating a place for women to gather in a supportive environment to build connections and confidence and grow an understanding of healthy and respectful relationships. The SistaCare program provides peer support and education in western NSW communities, including Cobar. The program provides women with an opportunity […]
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Remembering Sarah
The old Cobar Blues representative netball uniforms were brought out on Sunday as family and friends of the late Sarah ‘Irvs’ Irvine gathered at the Ward Oval netball courts for a few social games of netball to remember the Cobar-born and raised local netball and Cobar Blues representative player who […]
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Cobar hosts League Tag knockout
The Cobar Roosters Rugby League Club hosted the Castlereagh League Tag Knockout on Saturday, with the local side putting on a good showing with two impressive wins and a draw which put them into the semi finals. The Roosterettes raced away to record a big 20-0 win over Warren in […]
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Free Camping is off the table at the Newey
Newey File photo It’s been a long time coming but the controversial matter of whether or not free camping at the Newey should be permitted has finally been decided. The matter was tabled at Cobar Shire’s Ordinary Council Meeting last week with councillors voting ‘NO’ to allowing free camping at […]