Month: November 2023
Bushies’ “management skills” sees them through to a win
A field of 24 golfers contested the Ernie Potter Memorial Day in conjunction with the Bushies versus Townies two man Ambrose event in the Men’s Golf competition on Saturday. Once again the management skills of Bushies’ captain David ‘Ooze’ Knight proved to be the difference in the two teams. The […]
Ward Oval upgrades still on track to be finished early 2024
There’s been plenty happening at Cobar Shire Council’s two construction sites at Ward Oval over the past few months. The Cobar Weekly was invited for a walk-through of the new Early Learning Centre (ELC) and multipurpose hall construction sites last week with the contractor, David Payne Construction’s project manager Harry […]
Kyle Roberts takes bowls Singles title
The much anticipated singles bowls final between Kyle Roberts and Gerard Livingston at the Golfie on Sunday did not disappoint! In typical fashion, Roberts’ pinpoint accuracy could not be matched by his opponent (who is no slouch when it comes to accuracy himself – just not on this occasion however). […]
Cobar’s cricketing woes continue
In the latest chapter of the Brewery Shield Cricket Competition, the Cobar cricket team faced a disheartening defeat against Bourke in an away game. The match, held in Bourke on Sunday, saw Cobar winning the toss and opting to bat first. However, what followed was a series of disappointing performances […]
Mayor looks to future of region
Mayor Jarrod Marsden attended the annual Orana Outlook Forum last week in Dubbo which provided an insight into the future of the region, and looked at the challenges and opportunities for the year ahead. This year’s forum had a focus on innovations and how they will impact the future of […]