Month: December 2015
Golfie recognises its best sportsmen and women
The Cobar Bowling & Golf Club held their Sportsman’s Night on Friday at the club with representatives of men’s and women’s golf, bowls and the Yabbies Senior Men’s Swimming Club in attendance. Club president Jim Goonrey welcomed players and their partners to the end of year celebration […]
Yabbies witness unprecedented event
A large group of 21 Cobar Yabbies Senior Men’s Swimming Club members were present at the pool last Tuesday night to witness an unprecedented event. Never before in the club’s 44 year history have four ties been recorded all on one night of competition, and three of them were for […]
Howie’s Off Cuts come from behind to win grand final title
Howie’s Off Cuts pulled off a come-from-behind win in the B Grade Indoor Netball grand final last Tuesday night to claim the title this season. The B Grade grand final match was pre-played last Tuesday with agreement by both sides so players and their families could attend the Christmas Street […]
Bayer Neverlosen crowned Indoor Soccer champions
The Indoor Soccer grand final between Bayer Neverlosen and M&C Parisi Floorboards last Wednesday night lived up to all the hype with Bayer Neverlosen winning 3-2 in a thriller. In the lead-up to the match all the talk was about how little separated the teams and how tight the match […]
The ‘In Cobar’ magazine has hit the streets
The latest edition of The Cobar Weekly’s In Cobar tourist and information magazine has hit the streets. In Cobar magazine editor Tahnee Tomek said the whole magazine has had a refresh. “This year’s edition features a variety of new photos, including some great images from this year’s Festival of the […]
Aurelia settles Glencore dispute
A dispute over debt arrangements which threatened to see mining company Aurelia Metals placed under administration has been settled. Glencore had a funding agreement in place with Aurelia, which operates the Hera Mine near Nymagee, but earlier this year attempted to have the company placed under administration claiming it had […]
Ability linkers visit Cobar to further promote their services
Members of the Broken Hill Aboriginal Land Council Ability Links team, which services Cobar, were in town last week to further promote their service to the community. Team leader Gabrielle O’Donnell said Ability Links are able to help people with disabilities between the ages of 9-64 years to access the […]
Speaking out to help prevent violence against women
The Cobar Services Club hosted a White Ribbon Day event last Wednesday to raise awareness of the growing increase of violence against women. The event featured a range of local speakers as well as special guest Gary Eaton who outlined the ‘100 Alice Stories’ project. Mr Eaton and his wife […]