Cobar Shire Council hosted a visit from NSW State Treasurer Dominic Perrottet (far left) and the NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro (far right) on Saturday with the pair making funding announcements of $2million to kick start work on piping the Albert Priest Channel (which supplies our water) and $1.43million of […]
The Cobar Netball Association’s newly resurfaced courts at Ward Oval were christened on Saturday afternoon with an official opening taking place before the first of senior games of the 2019 season were played. Club president Haylee Prince welcomed guests, players, sponsors and supporters to the opening saying she was proud […]
Campers could soon be allowed to return to the Newey after councillors decided last week to immediately adopt a Plan of Management for the reserve. Councillors discussed a report on the management options for the Newey Reserve, prepared by Eco Logical Australia, at last week’s Ordinary Council Meeting. Council’s general […]
Cobar Shire councillors are conducting further investigations into tax laws in an effort to lobby for change that would make residential workforces more appealing to mining companies. Councillors discussed the matter at their April Ordinary Council Meeting following a notice of motion from Cr Peter Abbott calling for council to […]
Plans to return air services to Cobar and other towns in the region are progressing with negotiations to commence between the Far North West Joint Organisation (FNWJO) and two NSW airlines. Chairperson of the Far North West Joint Organisation and Mayor of Cobar Shire Council, Lilliane Brady OAM, last week […]
Cobar Shire Councillors are in favour of holding another Grey Mardi Gras festival again next year. The matter was discussed at Wednesday’s April Ordinary Council Meeting with all councillors agreeing that the festival had been of great benefit to the town. Cr Jarrod Marsden however said he was wary about […]
Demi Smith is someone who likes challenges whether that’s on the sporting field or in her career and the latest challenge she’s taken on is promoting Cobar. Demi has this week stepped into the role of Cobar Shire Council’s new tourism manager and said she’s very keen to get started. […]
Cobar’s inaugural Grey Mardi Gras was so good that we think we’ll do it again next year. That was the sentiment of all those present at the festival wrap-up/debriefing meeting held at the council chambers last week. Council’s project manager, Angela Shepherd, who had a hand in the running of […]
Cobar’s first ever Grey Mardi Gras proved to be a huge success with locals and visitors of all ages getting into the retro spirit. Cobar Preschool (pictured above) was one of many local groups to take part in Saturday’s parade, while Friday’s dance lessons proved popular before the sold-out dinner […]
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