Year: 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 […]
Kubby House gets a big tick during accreditation process
Hard work by the staff at Kubby House Child Care Centre has paid off with the centre recently getting a big tick in their National Quality Standard accreditation assessment process. The centre has been providing quality education and care to children for a number of years and is Cobar’s only […]
Joint effort aims to stamp out illegal dumping in Cobar Shire
In an effort to curb illegal dumping in the Cobar Shire, the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s RidOnline portal was launched on Monday so the public can record and inform enforcement agencies of illegal dumping events. Cobar Shire Council’s manager of planning and environmental services Stephen Poulter said illegal dumping occurs […]
Max Humphries recognised for long service to Cobar
Local man, Max Humphries, has been recognised for his many years of service to the Cobar community with a NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Award. Max was presented with the award by State Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries at a special morning tea at Gumnuts Gifts & Homewares on Monday. […]
Riders kick up the dirt at Auto Club
The Auto Club of Cobar kicked off the 2016 season with Round 1 of a Dirt Track Tri Series on Saturday. Twenty one riders fiercely contested five rounds of four laps for a crowd who were kept informed and entertained by commentator Katrina Ward. A couple of riders hit the […]
Junior league season is set to start
The Cobar Junior League season is all set to get underway with three teams entered in the Dubbo & District competition and plans to once again run a local mini league competition. Club president Simone Knight said the club has entered teams for the Under 11, Under 13 and Under […]
National success for local archers
Four members of the Cobar Bowman Club attended the 2016 Australian Bowhunters Association National Safari held at the Mallee Sunset Field Archers Club at Red Cliffs, Mildura over the Easter long weekend. All four members competed very successfully, each bringing home medals from one or both of their events. Each […]
Horse soccer tests riders’ skills
Cobar Pony Club held its second rally for the year on Sunday and welcomed some new members who are keen to learn new skills and have fun with their ponies. Riding members were broken into two groups, seniors and juniors. In the morning session, the junior group had fun with […]