Year: 2026
Keen committee is working to rebuild netball in Cobar
The Cobar Netball Association is working to rebuild player numbers and reinvigorate interest in the sport, as it looks to regain some of its former glory and secure a strong future for netball in the community. Club president Mary Urquhart said the committee has been reviewing participation trends over the […]
Roy’s road trip raises some revenue for the RFDS
State Member for Barwon Roy Butler has wrapped up a 1,300km fundraiser for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), arriving in Broken Hill on Friday after a three-day motorbike journey from Sydney. Mr Butler said the RFDS has been a lifeline for people in outback and regional NSW for more […]
Cobar Camels looked to have found their missing mojo
The Cobar Rugby Union Club’s Camels took to the field against Gulargambone at the Ailsa Fitzsimmons Memorial Oval on Saturday and, while beaten 63-12, they looked to have discovered their mojo. This is a football team that has been built from absolute zero with no players, coaches or hope in […]
The Cobar Show will go off with a bang—literally!
The countdown is on with less than two weeks before the 2026 Cobar Show will go off with a bang—literally! The popular, annual, family event once again promises lots of things to see and do including two fireworks shows, sponsored by Harmony/CSA Mine. Kicking off early Friday morning, horse events […]
Roosters juniors outclass their Coolah/Dunedoo opposition
Cobar Junior Rugby League Under 16s and Under 10s rugby league teams and Under 16s League Tag team had their first hit out in the Castlereagh juniors competition on Saturday at Tom Knight Memorial Oval. The Cobar sides ran the show and outclassed their Coolah/Dunedoo opponents. The Roosters Under 16s […]
Celebrating mums
Cobar Preschool Centre held Mothers and Special People Breakfasts at Ward Oval yesterday and again this morning. Red Group and Green Group preschoolers invited their mums, nans and other special people in their lives to join them for a sausage sizzle breakfast, fun games and activities. Pictured yesterday are Red […]
Roosters really rattled the Roos
The Cobar Roosters First Graders delivered an early-season statement when they toppled the reigning premiers, the Coolah Roos, in a dominant display at Tom Knight Memorial Oval on Saturday. Facing the team that had claimed back-to-back premierships in 2024 and 2025 (and the very opponent who denied Cobar the glory […]