This Week’s News
Good showing
The Cobar Roosters made a good showing at Dunedoo on Saturday when they took on the Swans in Round 2 of the 2019 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition. It was a tight contest at Robertson Oval with the home side eventually winning the match 22-14, with Dundedoo’s haves Blake […]
Clay Target Club’s monthly shoot well patronised
The Cobar Clay Target’s April monthly club shoot was well patronised on Sunday by 11 shooters who participated in a four event program. A sunny day with no wind created the perfect conditions for some good shooting. An enjoyable afternoon was had which included afternoon tea for shooters and guests. […]
Volunteers make a difference for drought-stricken farmers
A group of 24 volunteers from Sydney made up of pilots, engineers, flight attendants, sign writers and business people just wanting to make a difference, helped out the Nymagee and Mount Hope district last week. Last week’s visit was organised by Connecting Communities Australia (CCA) to help a rural community […]
Peak prosecution proceeds in court
Two years after the death of a worker at the Peak Gold Mine, the NSW Resources Regulator has begun prosecution proceedings in the District Court against the mine. The Regulator will allege Mark Brilley, a local contract worker, died at the mine after working in hot and inadequately ventilated conditions […]
Mardi Gras fun for all ages
Cobar’s first ever Grey Mardi Gras proved to be a huge success with locals and visitors of all ages getting into the retro spirit. Cobar Preschool (pictured above) was one of many local groups to take part in Saturday’s parade, while Friday’s dance lessons proved popular before the sold-out dinner […]
Former Cobar athlete achieves success at Para Nationals
Former local athlete, Alexandria Eves recently competed at the Para National Championships and finished with some great results. Eves, who now lives in Dubbo and has been working hard on her recovery from a serious car accident in 2016 which left her with head and neck injuries, competed in the […]