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 

Far West Family Day Care currently recruiting carers
Far West Family Day Care is the biggest child care provider in Cobar and are currently recruiting more carers.  View Council's current flyer for more information on becoming a carer. 
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Dental Surgery Reopens
Cobar's new dentist service, Life Time Smiles, opened its doors on 12 October 2009.  The surgery is open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 9am-4pm and can be contacted on 1300 661 053.  For more information visit their website at www.lifetimesmiles.com.au  

Cobar Pool now open for its 2009/2010 season 
The Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool, located on the corner of Prince and Murray Streets, is now open for its 2009/2010 season.  Under the management of Peter and Diane Shanahan, the pool can be contacted on (02) 6836 1778. 

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