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Month: June 2026
2026
Hunter space agency comes to Cobar for launch
What started as a Hunter School of Performing Arts (HSPA) student’s STEM elective has grown into a full, student-run space agency, and next week it’s heading to Cobar to launch two balloons to the edge of space. In 2024, HSPA captain Nolan Sobel-Read worked with teacher Ben Moore, Cameron Owen […]
2026
Hat trick of wins for Cobar Public School’s soccer team
It seems like the Cobar Public School’s (CPS) soccer team has been watching World Cup soccer games and learnt a few skills which they have put to good use on the field. CPS scored their third straight win in the Public Schools Sports Association Soccer competition last week. The Cobar […]
2026
Cobar Vinnies store is in need of more volunteers
The Cobar Vinnies store is looking for more volunteers to ensure this valuable service in Cobar can continue to operate. Cobar Vinnies’ conference manager, Vivienne Davis, said with only four regular volunteers, along with a small number of people who assist when they can, they need more volunteers to help […]
2026
Plenty of goals scored in all grades
Cobar Junior Soccer Club players enjoyed another busy morning of action on Saturday at Ward Oval with plenty of goals scored in all grades. In their Mids division game last week, the Tigers and Black Knights played out a 5-all draw. Leo Neale and Davey McKay scored two goals each […]
2026
Fundraiser serves up strong support
The Lilliane Brady Village (LBV) held a Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser for the Cancer Council at the LBV on Friday morning with staff, residents and family members attending. The delicious morning tea spread was made by kitchen staff with staff members also cooking and donating food items while the residents […]
2026
Big wins for the little Roosters
Cobar Junior Rugby League teams travelled to Gulgong for Round 6 of the Castlereagh competition on Saturday. Cobar’s Under 14s finished with a huge 64-0 win over Gulgong with the Cobar team sharing their 11 tries around. Taj Goonrey and Alfie Toomey touched down twice with George Wainiqolo, Judd Josephson, […]
2026
LBV serves up morning tea
The Lilliane Brady Village (LBV) held a Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser for the Cancer Council at the LBV on Friday morning with staff, residents and family members attending. The delicious morning tea spread was made by kitchen staff with staff members also cooking and donating food items while the residents […]
2026
Brewarrina’s Bruce Bennett wins Open
Brewarrina golfer Bruce Bennett has finished as the 2026 Cobar Men’s Golf Open winner and was presented with the CD Pretty Cup at Sunday night’s presentations at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club. Bennett won the 27 Hole Scratch event with a score of 106, three shots clear of runner-up […]
2026
They shouldn’t have been here, but they were!
The winter 2026 Shitbox Rally unexpectedly stopped in Cobar overnight on Saturday, after they were forced to detour due to wet weather in South Australia. The seven-day planned route from Mildura to Townsville via Hawker in South Australia had to be re-routed and the rally of more than 500 people […]