Mining boom helps economy
15/05/2008 | Cobar’s booming minerals-based economy is continuing to encourage commercial and residential development with an increasing number of plans before the local shire council for a new motel, town houses, units and homes.
Workers dive into local pool upgrade
15/05/2008 | Upgrading and modernisation of Cobar’s 1960s-era Memorial Swimming Pool is currently on schedule with the popular facility expected to be re-opened for the summer season in early October.
Gordon lands new job following graduation
15/05/2008 | One of Cobar’s best known former rugby league players and all-round sportsman, Mathew Gordon has achieved a new career goal and administrative position since his December 2003 lifestyle move to Queensland.

Few showers.
Few showers.
What a great weekend for our busy town
Less than a week after staging an amazing $70,000-plus Cancer Council Relay for Life, Cobar was ...

Roosters annihilate Fishies
15/05/2008 | Cobar’s Roosters celebrated Mother’s Day 2008 at a packed Tom Knight Oval last Sunday with an emphatic 44-12 top-of-the-table victory over reigning Group 11 premiers, Dubbo CYMS.
Camels get ready to tackle Gulargambone
15/05/2008 | Cobar’s Camels are set to resume their 2008 Western Plains campaign this Saturday with an important match against Gulargambone at Warren’s Victoria Park Oval
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