Month: May 2024
New memorial unveiled at special Anzac Day service
Cobar’s long awaited war memorial was unveiled in Drummond Park on Thursday as part of this year’s Anzac Day service. Cobar RSL Sub Branch president Gordon Hill said the war memorial, which is dedicated to over 1,000 people who have served in war and who have had an association with […]
Cobar’s Under 18s impressive in their season debut
The Cobar Roosters Under 18s side ran riot in their opening game of the 2024 Castlereagh Rugby League competition against Narromine on Saturday to record an impressive 44-16 win. The McMullen brothers appeared to be in a big hurry as they raced in the Roosters’ first two tries in quick […]
Experienced livestock manager joins the Nutrien team
Nutrien Russell has recently welcomed experienced Livestock Manager, Hamish Adlington to their team. Hamish, who originally hails from Mudgee, said the land and livestock are in his blood. “I came off the land, Mum and Dad had country in Mudgee,” Hamish told The Cobar Weekly. “I’m a fourth generation livestock […]
Roosterettes put on a good show against 2023 premiers
The Cobar Roosterettes made a great start to their 2024 Castlereagh League Tag season campaign on Saturday at Tom Knight Memorial Oval. The Roosterettes put the wind up last season’s premiers, the Narromine Jets, when Cobar led 12-10 at half time. Prior to the start of Saturday’s game, Roosterettes captain/coach […]
Travelling in style
Ken Dunne has a number of nice cars in his private collection including this rare 1929 Marquette which he entered in the Dustbowl Fuel Burners Show n Shine event on Saturday. Ken bought the lovingly restored Marquette about two years ago and has done a little bit more work to […]