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Bigger and better Cobar Show expected

    Organisers are expecting this year’s Cobar Show to be one of the biggest in recent years with a massive program combining old favourites and new events. Cobar Show Society secretary Heather Christie said the support from local businesses and organisations for this year’s show has been fantastic. “We’ve […]

2016

Junior soccer club celebrates Indigenous Football Week

Cobar Junior Soccer club opened its 2016 season on Saturday morning by paying respect to the Indigenous people throughout the country. Club president Scott Griffiths said the day recognised the legendary John Moriarty, the first Indigenous football player to play for Australia, and the efforts he puts into Indigenous football. “If you had […]

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2016

Roosters to leave Group 11

The Roosters will drop out of the Group 11 rugby league competition this season and will work to regroup in an effort to return to the competition next year. The Cobar Senior Rugby League committee was forced to make the tough decision about the club’s future at a closed committee […]

2016

Roosterettes go out with a win

The Cobar Roosterettes women’s League Tag side made the most of their last opportunity to play in the Group 11 Rugby League competition on Sunday finishing with a thrilling 12-10 win over Nyngan. Handy half Zoë Harland opened the scoring for the Cobar side early in the trial match at […]

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2016

Cobar BioHub project looks promising

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana into setting up a BioHub industry in Cobar indicates that the proposal is economically viable. CEO of RDA Orana Felicity Taylor-Edwards said the study undertaken by EcoWaste Pty Ltd focuses on two main facilities proposed to be located at/near Cobar and at/near Dubbo. “In essence, […]

2016

Workshop attracts wonderful women

        The House with No Steps, in partnership with the Buckwaroon Landcare Group, hosted a fun personal development day for local women last week. Led by experienced speakers Dr Natalie Shepherd, a health professional and business woman, and Sandra Martin who has business senior management experience, the […]