Former NRL star and sporting ambassador, Preston Campbell, got a great reception from Cobar Junior Rugby League (CJRL) players when he paid a visit to town last Wednesday. CJRL president Simone Knight said it was great to meet Campbell, who among other things is an advocate for Aboriginal employment and a mental health ambassador. She said the football star was very generous with his time, talking to and playing with the kids, handing out high fives and signing autographs. He was also happy to pose for lots of photos including this one taken by footy mum, Bianca Walsh. Photo contributed
Staff from the Broken Hill Ability Links NSW office were in Cobar on Thursday and plan to make regular visits to work with local service providers and schools. Ability Linkers work closely with people with additional needs, their families and carers to support them to fulfil their goals, hopes and […]
A 2020 Castlereagh Rugby League competition is one step closer to becoming a reality with seven clubs indicating they are eager for some on-field action this year. The plans that were put into place to play a shortened Castlereagh League competition this year were however dealt with another blow on […]
After a lacklustre first half, the Cobar Roosters First Grade side fought back to beat the visiting Coonabarabran Unicorns 38-22 in their Round 5 Christie & Hood Castlereagh League match at Tom Knight Memorial Oval on Saturday. Coonabarabran controlled most of the first half of the game scoring four quick […]