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2024
Tooheys is coming to the party with a facelift for the can
The world’s biggest beer can, which sits atop of the Grand Hotel in the main street is set to soon get a re-paint. Cobar Shire Council has recently purchased the Grand Hotel building (and adjacent café) with plans to convert them into a ‘Grand Precinct’ retail and business space. Part […]
2024
Smash Ups brought out their ‘A Game’ in the final quarter
Smash Ups and Pumpettes played a close game in Round 3 of the Senior Mixed Netball competition on Friday night at Ward Oval with Smash Ups eventually coming out on top to win 35-30. Smash Ups got off to a flying start to be up 12-6 at the first break. […]
2024
Wonawinta wins R&D funding
Manuka Resources has received $1.07 million from the Australian Government Research & Development (R&D) scheme to enhance the production of silver at the Wonawinta Mine, 80km south of Cobar. Manuka received funding under the government’s R&D tax incentive scheme after undertaking a successful process improvement program on silver production at […]
2024
Changes planned for this year’s race day fashions
There’s some big changes planned for Fashions on the Field (FOTF) at Cobar Miners Race Club’s upcoming race meeting. With a change of date for Cobar’s main race meeting to June 1, it will move from being an autumn meeting to being classed as a winter one. FOTF coordinator Nat […]
2024
Become a changemaker, influencer or community advocate
Locals who would like to see things change for the better in their community are invited to take part in a free Changemaker Workshop to be held in Cobar next month. The two-day free leadership development workshop will interest adults who would like to play a more active role in […]
2024
Good golfing weather continues
Geraldine Francisco had a win in last Wednesday’s Stableford round in the ladies Golf competition. Francisco scored 36 points and finished seven points clear of the runner-up, Fran Samios, on 29 points. Fay Hardwick was third with 28 points and she was also the A Grade Nearest the Pin winner […]
2024
Musicians shared their stories through their music
Musicians Nancy Bates and Glenn Skuthorpe were in Cobar last week as part of their Heading Home Tour. The pair have been performing at a string of national festivals and international tours sharing their collective stories of growing up in remote NSW and walking between two worlds. A free concert […]
2024
Rallying to revive tennis for kids in Cobar
Cobar kids got to have a hit at tennis on Friday afternoon when the RALLY4EVER coaching team visited. RALLY4EVER’s mission is to utilise tennis as a catalyst for meaningful connections and to empower communities to thrive. Louise Pleming, RALLY4EVER CEO, a former professional player and Grand Slam commentator, said RALLY4EVER […]
2024
And now it’s on with the show!
Cobar Shire Council’s new multipurpose hall at Ward Oval is expected to be finished in time for the 2024 Cobar Show next week. The multipurpose hall, which includes a new kitchen, canteen, bar, toilets, dining area and stage, is expected to be completed in time for use by the Cobar […]