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Month: June 2019
Local News
Butler makes his parliament debut
The new State Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, delivered his inaugural speech to Parliament last week and outlined his goals for the next four years. Mr Butler restated his election commitment which was “to work hard and be honest”. He told parliament that across his electorate he had met […]
Local Sport
Lady golfers honour former player with memorial trophy
Sally Bannister and Geraldine Francisco are the Ladies Golf 2019 Vi McLaughlin Memorial Day winners. The pair posted a score of 65½ net from the field of 28 players on Saturday. Fran Samios and Fay Hardwick secured second place with 68 net followed by Janine Ryan and Chrissy Gilligan (69), […]
Local News
World No Tobacco Day has a focus on second-hand smoke
Last Friday was World No Tobacco Day with local Community Health staff joining in with the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSLHD) to help promote the importance of a smoke-free lifestyle. Statistics show that despite declining rates of smoking in Australia, tobacco smoking still remains the leading cause of disease […]
Local News
Teenagers tell UN youth rep of the issues affecting them
Cobar High School (CHS) was fortunate to host the Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations, Kareem El-Ansary, last Thursday. CHS student representative council members met with Mr El-Ansary to discuss their future and how they would like it to be. Student Georgie Buckman said the experience had been “a […]
Local News
Dangers of hot coals highlighted by two fire incidents
Two incidents in the past week have prompted a reminder from local fire fighters for residents to properly dispose of coals and ash from wood fires. Fire & Rescue NSW Station 256 Cobar issued a reminder via their Facebook page after the two incidents where coals have ignited and caused […]
Local News
Letter from the Queen recognises Frank and Dora’s 60 years
Locals Frank and Dora Di Filippo, who recently celebrated 60 years of marriage, were thrilled to receive numerous letters of congratulations on their Diamond Wedding anniversary, including one from the Queen! Along with the card from Queen Elizabeth II, which has been personally approved by Her Majesty, Frank and Dora […]
Front Page
CSA Mine opens up
CSA Mine threw open the gates and welcomed members of the public on Sunday for a fun family day out. Kids were able to get a close look at where their mums and dads go to work, and the machinery used in the mine, while community members took the opportunity […]
Local Sport
CATS recognise their best performers of the season
Cobar Athletics Triathlon Squad (CATS) celebrated the end of their 2018/2019 season on Friday night at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club. The season’s Male Triathlete of the Year was Chris Freeman (with 16 points) and Chris Powell (10 points) was the runner-up. Cheryl Lewington, with 21 points was named […]
Local Sport
JKM win high scoring game recorded in senior netball comp
The second round of the Cobar Senior Netball competition was played on Saturday afternoon at Ward Oval with one result so high the scorekeepers ran out of space on the score sheet. The A Grade game between Wildcats and JKM Dynamic was an absolute whitewash with JKM, playing with only […]