2023
Month: September 2023
2023
Men’s Shed benefits from Sandvik Mining $5,000 donation
Sandvik Mining last week donated $5,000 to the Copper City Men’s Shed to purchase a Dust Management machine for the shed. Men’s Shed Coordinator Gordon Hill said the machine will greatly improve the management of wood dust in the shed and increase the health and safety of members working with […]
2023
My Small Business workshops
The Cobar Business Association will be holding two workshops in October as part of NSW Small Business Month activities. Coordinated by the NSW Small Business Commission, NSW Small Business Month is a program created for small businesses across NSW to attend events aligned to their individual business interests. It’s all […]
2023
Georgie grew up at Cobar Pool and has returned to run it
Georgie Baker pretty much grew up at the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool, got her first job there as a life guard and is now back as the Facility Aquatic Manager this season. “I am thrilled to be back in my hometown indulging in my passion for swimming,” Georgie told The […]
2023
2023
Graeme Barton steps up to lead Junior League club
Cobar Junior Rugby League has a new president after last week’s annual general meeting with Graeme Barton stepping up from the vice president’s role. Outgoing president Genie McMullen did not seek re-election but was happy to take a back seat on the general committee. Tarra Burke was returned as secretary, […]
2023
2023
President’s team comes out on top in ladies golf game
The Ladies’ Golf President versus Captain Stableford on Sunday was taken out by Narelle Kriz’s President’s team. Kriz, along with Fay Hardwick, Marlene Wynd, Barb Barklimore, Karen Manns and Serena Fraser finished with a combined total of 191 points while Geraldine Francisco’s Captain’s team were close behind with 189 points. […]
2023
One of our oldest buildings will soon be looking like new
The Cobar Courthouse, one of Cobar’s magnificent old buildings, is currently undergoing a refurbishment. According to a Department of Communities and Justice spokesperson, the maintenance project includes internal and external painting and associated repairs to woodwork, window and door frames, walls and eaves. The carpet is also to be replaced. […]
2023
Cobar hosts pop up race meeting by chance
Over recent years Dubbo trainer Connie Greig has collected a swag of Cobar Cups and on Saturday she took home the feature race trophy won by Inzaghi. This time it was at the Pop Up Picnic meeting transferred from Come-By-Chance north east of Cobar. With leading jockey Leandro Ribeiro in […]