Cobar Shire is situated in the centre of New South Wales at the crossroads of the Barrier Highway and the Kidman Way and has excellent road, rail and air links to most of Australia's capital cities. With an area of 44,065 km squared, the Shire is almost the same size as the whole of Tasmania. It is home to 7,000 people, the majority of whom - 5,500 - live in the town of Cobar. The Shire's prosperity is built around the thriving mining - copper, lead, silver, zinc, gold - and pastoral industries, which are strongly supported by a wide range of attractions and activities, that make it a major tourist destination. 

Latest News 

	Cobar Rugby Union Club to host Luncheon with John Eales The Cobar Rugby Union Club is hosting a luncheon with the great John Eales at the Cobar Memorial Services Club on Thursday 18 February 2010.  More »
	Australia Day Award Winners Announced Australia Day activies for 2010 were celebrated at the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool and those who have made major contributions to the local community were recognised with awards. More »
	Tourism Think Tank hosted by the Cobar Business Association  A Tourism Think Tank will be hosted by the Cobar Business Association on Saturday 13 February 2010 between 2-5pm at the Cobar Bowling and Golf Club.  More »
	Minister for Transport Declares Changes to Road Classifications  Following the Statewide Road Classification review, the Minister for Transport has declared changed to road classifications in the Western Region including roads in the Cobar Shire. More »

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