2016

Rider numbers down this year

The number of riders for horse events at this year’s Cobar Show was down on previous years, however there was still some tough competition in the rings over the two days. Adelaide Elliott was named Champion Rider over 17 years old and Supreme Hack of the Show. Cobar Pony Club […]

No Picture
2016

Water concerns for Nymagee

The Nymagee Progress Association will seek a meeting with Cobar Shire Council regarding the current state of the Nymagee town water supply. The association’s publicity officer Jenny Nicholson said the matter was discussed at the group’s recent annual general meeting, where Dolly Betts was elected as the group’s new president. […]

2016

ANZAC Day commemorated

  The focus of ANZAC Day commemoration ceremonies this year was the Western Front in France and Belgium where some of the great battles of World War I were fought. RSL Sub Branch Cobar president Ben Hewlett spoke at Monday’s services at the War Memorial Hostel Dawn Service and later […]

No Picture
Local Sport

Local swim coaches win scholarships

Local swimming coaches Stephanie Baker and Georgia Baker have won Women in Swimming Coaching scholarships that will help them to pass on new skills to local swimmers. Stephanie has been awarded a $1,110 scholarship to cover the cost of travel and accommodation to complete a Bronze accreditation program. Georgia will […]