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
When Tasmanian-based mining and civil construction company Jemrok went into liquidation last week 42 staff from the Cobar branch lost their jobs. Among them was Cobar branch manager Peter Patton and his wife Molly who said they were shocked and very upset at how the whole matter had been handled. […]
The Benchwarmers had a slow start in their Squalleyball game last week with Orphans however they finished strongly to claim a good win. Both teams are new to this year’s competition. Orphans got off to a great start easily winning the first two games 21-12 and 21-13 respectively however they […]
There has been a lot of concern voiced in the community since Peak Gold Mines (PGM) announced in December their plans for a proposed exploration decline at Great Cobar. In response Aurelia Metals, PGM’s parent company, held a community information night at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club last Wednesday […]