Cobar Shire Council

19/08/2026

While the Census date has passed, there is still time to ensure as many people as possible in our community are counted.

Every Voice Matters!

If you, your family, or someone you support has questions about completing the Census or would like assistance, the Western NSW Census Engagement Team would love to help.

📍 Location: Outside Cobar Butchery
📅 Date: 20 August 2026
🕒 Time: 11:30am to 4:00pm

The team can help with:
• Understanding the Census
• Completing your Census form (please bring your letter or form)
• General questions about the process

Everyone is welcome, and there's no need to book.

If you know someone who could benefit, please share this invitation with them.

📢 Have You Completed Your Census Yet?

Tonight is Census Night (Tuesday 11 August 2026). If you haven't already, make sure your household completes the Census.

Every Census response helps build a clearer picture of our community. Census data is used by Council to plan local services, infrastructure, lobby for better healthcare, schools, roads and community facilities, and helps ensure government funding is directed where it is needed most. By taking part, you're helping shape the future of Cobar and ensuring our community receives the services and support it needs.

✅ Complete online or by paper form
✅ Include everyone staying at your home on Census Night
✅ If you need help, support is available through the Australian Bureau of Statistics

For more information and to complete your Census, visit:

Doing the Census | Australian Bureau of Statistics

17/08/2026

📣 We’re Hiring! Join the Team at Cobar Shire Council 📣

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in your community? Cobar Shire Council currently has a range of exciting opportunities available across our organisation.

Current Vacancies
✅ Highways Maintenance Officer – Sign Crew (open until filled)
✅ Biosecurity Officer (open until filled)
✅ General Labourer (Applications close 31 August 2026)
✅ Compliance Officer (Applications close 31 August 2026)

Lilliane Brady Village Vacancies
✅ Clinical Care Manager (open until filled)
✅ Administration Officer (Applications close 31 August 2026)
✅ Registered Nurse
✅ Cook/Kitchenhand

Whether you're seeking a new challenge, starting your career, or looking to contribute to a vibrant regional community, we’d love to hear from you.

🔗 View all current vacancies and apply here: https://www.cobar.nsw.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-vacancies/

Join a team committed to delivering quality services, supporting our community, and helping shape the future of Cobar Shire.

16/08/2026

📢 2026 Cobar Community Satisfaction Survey

Cobar Shire Council is advising residents that 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey will be conducted by independent research company Taverner Research Group, from 17 August to 10 September 2026.

The survey will be undertaken by phone and provides an important opportunity for community members to share their views on Council services, facilities, projects and priorities. Your feedback will help Council understand what is working well, identify areas for improvement and guide future planning and decision-making.

Residents may be contacted by phone during the survey period and are encouraged to participate if selected. All responses will remain confidential and be independently managed by the research company.

Your voice matters and helps shape the future of our community.

➡️ Survey period: 17 August to 10 September 2026
➡️ Conducted by: Taverner Research Group on behalf of Cobar Shire Council

14/08/2026

🌞 Sundi Sundi Markets 🌞

📅 Sunday, 16 August 2026
⏰ 10:00am - 2:00pm
📍 Drummond Park, Cobar NSW

Join us for a fun-filled day at the Cobar Sundi Sundi Markets, featuring:
🎶 Live local music
🎠 Free children's amusements
🛍️ Local market stalls
🍔 Delicious food vendors

Bring the family, catch up with friends, and enjoy a relaxed day while supporting local businesses and community groups.

🚗 Heading to the Mundi Mundi Bash in Broken Hill?

Make Cobar your perfect pit stop and experience our unique outback hospitality. Stretch your legs, grab a bite to eat, browse the markets, and enjoy some family-friendly entertainment before continuing your journey.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information visit: www.visitcobarshire.com.au

11/08/2026

📢 Have You Completed Your Census Yet?

Tonight is Census Night (Tuesday 11 August 2026). If you haven't already, make sure your household completes the Census.

Every Census response helps build a clearer picture of our community. Census data is used by Council to plan local services, infrastructure, lobby for better healthcare, schools, roads and community facilities, and helps ensure government funding is directed where it is needed most. By taking part, you're helping shape the future of Cobar and ensuring our community receives the services and support it needs.

✅ Complete online or by paper form
✅ Include everyone staying at your home on Census Night
✅ If you need help, support is available through the Australian Bureau of Statistics

For more information and to complete your Census, visit:

Doing the Census | Australian Bureau of Statistics

03/08/2026

🎉 Local Government Week 2026 🎉

Local Government Week acknowledges and celebrates the wide range of services councils provide to their communities.

Every day, Cobar Shire Council delivers services that support people at every stage of life. From childcare at the Early Learning Centre and COOSH, and aged care services at the Liliane Brady Village, to maintaining our vast 2,200 km road network, water infrastructure, parks, community facilities and tourism at the Great Cobar Museum; Council plays an important role in keeping our community connected, supported and thriving.

🚰 Clean water and sewer services
🛣️ Local roads, bridges, and infrastructure
📚 Libraries
🌳 Parks, gardens and playgrounds
♻️ Waste collection and landfill services
🏊 Community and recreational facilities
✈️ Airport operations and regional connectivity
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community development and youth programs
👵 Aged care services
👶 Children's services
🏛️ Planning, building and development services
🎭 Community events, cultural and tourism initiatives
🐾 Animal management and regulatory services
💼 Economic development
🌱 Environmental management

These are just some of the many services that help make Cobar a great place to live, work and visit.

This Local Government Week, we're acknowledging the dedicated people behind these services and recognising the projects, programs and everyday efforts that help our community thrive. Thank you to our staff, councillors, volunteers, and community partners who make a difference every day.

30/07/2026

📣🏛️ Expressions of Interest Now Open – Future Use, Redevelopment of the Grand Hotel and Adjacent Shop, Cobar

Cobar Shire Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for the future use, redevelopment of the iconic Grand Hotel and adjacent shop at 34 and 36 Marshall Street, Cobar.

Council welcomes innovative and achievable proposals that contribute positively to the economic, social and cultural future of Cobar. This may include proposals that support CBD activation, tourism, accommodation, hospitality, retail, commercial activity, mixed-use development, and other outcomes that deliver long-term community benefit.

📅 EOI opens: Monday 27 July 2026
⏰ Closing date: Monday 24 August 2026 at 5pm AEST
📧 Submissions: [email protected]
📞 Enquiries: General Manager, Cobar Shire Council – 02 6836 5888

EOI documentation, any addendum and clarifications issued during the EOI period, and responses to relevant questions received will be made available on Council’s website. https://www.cobar.nsw.gov.au/business/tenders/

✨ We are excited to see the ideas, opportunities and possibilities that come forward through this process, and how they could help shape a vibrant future for the Grand Hotel and the wider Cobar community.

24/07/2026

💧Council would like to inform residents that, due to technical issues, the fluoride unit at the Cobar Water Treatment Plant has been temporarily switched off until servicing can be completed. As this work requires a specialist contractor, Council is awaiting contractor availability and expects the works to be completed by mid August.

💧This temporary interruption to fluoride dosing does not mean the water supply is untreated; drinking water treatment and routine monitoring continue as normal.

💧For more information about water fluoridation, please refer to the NSW Health fact sheet - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/water/Publications/water-fluoridation-brochure.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

23/07/2026

🏡 Growing Cobar for a Stronger Future

Housing is one of the most important issues facing our community, and Cobar Shire Council is committed to working with all levels of government and key stakeholders to help unlock new housing opportunities for our region.

Mayor Jarrod Marsden and Roy Butler MP are continuing to champion increased housing opportunities to help unlock Cobar's future potential in accordance with our new strategies.

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