Year: 2016
Local healthcare providers sign up to use digital records
Cobar’s registered healthcare providers are now able to access their patients’ digital health records via My Health Record. Western NSW Primary Health Network Digital Health Manager Leigh Urquhart said the local community and healthcare providers are embracing My Health Record. Over 4.1 million Australians now have a My Health Record […]
Pool reopens after leaks repaired
The Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool reopened on Friday after urgent repairs were carried out to repair serious leaks in both pools. Cobar Shire Council’s director of corporate and community services Kym Miller, who is in charge of the council owned asset, told The Cobar Weekly on Thursday that a number […]
New season of Mixed League Tag gets underway
The new season of the Cobar Rugby League Mixed League Tag competition got underway on Friday night at Tom Knight Memorial Oval. In the opening game Cobar Concrete ran all over their All Saints opposition to easily win 8-3. Clinton Everett 2, Scott Evans 2, Lochlan Ford 1, Kody Martin […]
Workshop empowers locals to make better food choices
More than 40 local residents now have the knowledge to make better food choices when it comes to shopping for their families. After attending a ‘Learn and Grow for a Well and Happy Household’ community event last Tuesday at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club, the participants are now armed […]
What an U.G.L.Y. bunch!
Clubs and pubs across Cobar have their bartenders labelling themselves as U.G.L.Y. for six weeks across October and November in support of the Leukaemia Foundation. Among the locals taking part are the bar staff from the Services Club and the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club who are each holding a […]
Neverlosen crowned minor premiers
Bayer Neverlosen and CSA recorded wins in the final round of the indoor soccer regular season last Wednesday. Bayer Neverlosen secured the minor premiership with a win over Peakaroos. Despite having a superior record, they were made to work hard for their victory after Peakaroos staged a spirited fightback in […]
Newcomers to Mermaids have dominated the competition
Two newcomers this season have dominated the Mermaids competition over the past two weeks. Gabbi Lennon (16 points) and Makaila Gordon (14) collected the lion’s share of points at the Mermaids women’s swimming club handicapped event on Sunday which attracted seven swimmers and included another new member. Lennon won the […]
Senior rugby league club makes a start for next season
Chris Deighton was elected as the new president of the Cobar Senior Rugby League football club at their annual general meeting on Sunday. Deighton took on the top job after outgoing president Glenn Davis stepped down due to out of town work commitments. Luke Chamberlain was elected to the vice […]