One of Cobar’s last original blocks of land has been sold to Khans IGA supermarket with a price tag of $500,000. The Catholic diocese confirmed this week the sale of the Prince Street block after more than 18 months of negotiations.

The owner of Peak Gold Mine, New Gold Inc, has announced record production and financial results for calendar year 2009 following an exceptional fourth quarter.

Prime News reporter Catalina Florez headlined a 150-strong gathering of local women to mark International Women’s Day at the Cobar Memorial Services Club on Monday.

Local netballers were given a chance to show off their skills at a two-day training camp with the Far West Academy of Sport during the weekend.

RSL Club clinched a spot in the Cobar District Cricket Association senior grand final with a resounding victory over Atlas Copco/Golfie 2 in last Saturday’s preliminary final.