Welcome to Cobar Shire Council Print

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 45,609 square kilometres, the Shire is approximately two-thirds the size of Tasmania.  It is home to approximately 5,120 people. 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.
 

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Water Restrictions
Council would like to make your household aware that the current water restrictions will change as of 1 April 2013. You are reminded that these restrictions that follow will be enforceable:Cobar and Nymagee Hand held hoses are permitted at any time. All fixed sprinklers, irrigation systems etc are permitted between 4pm and 10am...
On Friday 31 May 2013, "A Night with Lisa Curry" will be held at the Cobar Bowling and Golf Club.   The seminar is a free community event, and will commence at 6pm and is scheduled to finish at 8pm.     The key features of the evening being: Secrets to Weight Loss Fitness tips Illness Prevention How to live a balanced...
2013/2014 Budget Out for Comment and Council’s Planned Activities Up For Discussion
Council's draft Annual Operating Plan is on public exhibition. The Plan includes the 2013/2014 Budget, Council's Revenue Policy and the 2013/2014 Fees and Charges. It also lists the actions Council will be undertaking in 2013/2014 to address the key strategies outlined in the Community Strategic Plan. The Plan lists who will be...
Free Help to Save Power
Even though we think we are doing enough to be energy efficient, we can always do a little more.  The Home Power Savings Program and Save Power are two NSW Government initiatives that can help you to save power, reduce your energy use, and put more money in your pocket.   Households that join the Home Power Savings Program...
Grant Available to Relocate to Cobar
People wishing to relocate to Cobar from the metropolitan areas of NSW are eligible to receive $7000 from the NSW Government under their Regional Relocation Grant scheme. The scheme will operate for four years commencing 1 July 2011 and will provide eligible applicants a one-off payment to assist them with the cost of relocating from...