Oberon Walk ‘n’ Talk is hoping to return in November. The group was started by Lincoln Briffa in September 2020. Its aim is to make a difference in the town by reducing suicide rates. Mr Briffa said he has the help of Oberon Rotary Club and Oberon Council to run the barbecue at the Common…
DetailsThe Oberon LGA lockdown was lifted this morning. The area has had no Covid-19 cases recorded in the last 14 days. In fact, Oberon has not recorded a case of coronavirus at all, which is testament to the way the majority of residents have responsibly behaved during the pandemic. Locals have enthusiastically embraced the lifting…
DetailsOberon Council elections have been postponed until December, 2021. The elections, which were due to take place in August, have again been postponed by the NSW Government, due to the latest coronavirus outbreak. Originally, the elections were to take place in August 2020 but last year they were postponed for 12 months, due to coronavirus.…
DetailsIt was cold and snowy around Oberon today following a very bleak night. Light snow blew in overnight, settling in protected places. There was a little snow to see around the area but overall, there wasn’t much on the ground. There wasn’t much sunshine today but there were lots of icy showers which made going…
DetailsJenolan Caves is offering some great deals for locals, including cave tours, in exchange for NSW Government vouchers. Much of the advertising for Jenolan Caves is by word-of-mouth, and locals are regarded as the caves’ best promoters. The current deal on offer is that if you are a local, you can book a Chifley or…
DetailsJenolan Caves is to receive millions of dollars for restoration and repair work. Member for Bathurst, Paul Toole announced the funding which recognises the importance of Jenolan Caves as a World Heritage listed site. Since 2019, the area has been affected by bushfires, floods and severe damage to access roads. This has meant visitors have…
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