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Roosters come off second best in a tough, physical battle

May 29, 2019 tcwadmin

The Cobar Roosters First Grade side hosted last season’s grand final winners, Gilgandra Panthers, in Round 7 of the 2019 Christie & Hood Castlereagh League on Saturday afternoon at Tom Knight Memorial Oval. Despite a late spirited comeback by the Roosters, the visitors finished with a convincing 58-20 win. The […]

Young Roosters were strong at home

May 29, 2019 tcwadmin

The Cobar Junior Rugby League Club had some excellent results winning three of their five games against Narromine on Saturday. The young Roosters hosted the Jets juniors for Round 4 of the Dubbo & District Junior Rugby League competition at Tom Knight Memorial Oval with the Cobar 15/16s, Cobar 14s […]

The Cobar Netball Association’s newly resurfaced courts at Ward Oval were christened on Saturday afternoon with an official opening taking place before the first of senior games of the 2019 season were played. Club president Haylee Prince welcomed guests, players, sponsors and supporters to the opening saying she was proud […]

Reading along with Australia

May 29, 2019 tcwadmin

Newey plan back in the spotlight

May 29, 2019 tcwadmin

Campers could soon be allowed to return to the Newey after councillors decided last week to immediately adopt a Plan of Management for the reserve. Councillors discussed a report on the management options for the Newey Reserve, prepared by Eco Logical Australia, at last week’s Ordinary Council Meeting. Council’s general […]

Run for fun and mental health

May 29, 2019 tcwadmin

The Cobar Athletics & Triathlon Squad (CATS) held their fourth annual Fun Run in aid of Batyr, a preventative mental health organisation for young people. This year’s event, held in memory of Margaret Settree, who was a strong advocate for Batyr, raised $135 from entry fees.

Local staff trained to recognise signs of domestic violence

May 29, 2019 tcwadmin

Staff from a number of local agencies, services and schools recently attended a Domestic Violence (DV) alert workshop in Cobar. The ‘Dv–alert’ is a key initiative funded by the Department of Social Services under the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022. CatholicCare, Barnardos, Birrang, Cobar […]