2021

Cobar Judo Club welcomes Black Belts to training camp

Recently, members of the Cobar Judo Club held a weekend training camp with long-time friend of the Cobar Dojo, Shihan Denis Byrnes (Roku-dan/6th Degree Black Belt) in attendance. Shihan Byrnes took the opportunity to bring with him the Principle Instructor of Western Warriors Martial Arts of Mt Druitt, Sensei Rodney […]

2021

SES puts out the call for more volunteers to join them

State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers came together last Wednesday for WOW Day, Wear Orange Wednesday. Helen Boddy, an SES volunteer for 35 years, said WOW Day encourages communities across Australia to wear orange in support and recognition of SES volunteers who generously give their time to help communities during flood, […]

2021

Vinnies recognises volunteers

As part of National Volunteer Week Vin-nies has acknowledged the invaluable con-tribution their wonderful volunteers make in the delivery of services to their communi-ties. National Volunteer Week is the largest cele-bration of volunteers and volunteerism in Aus-tralia and allows St Vincent de Paul to join with other volunteer organisations to […]

190521

Divas get the better of Hot Shots in A Grade game

The Senior Women’s Netball competition resumed on Saturday afternoon at Ward Oval with Divas and Sharpe Shooters winners of the two games contested. Divas finished as convincing 57-26 winners over Hot Shots in a drama-filled A Grade game in which two players, one from each team, suffered ankle injuries. It […]

190521

Every FDC child is a star

Parents, kids and carers came together for a picnic last Thursday to celebrate National Family Day Care Week, which recognises and promotes the important role Family Day Care (FDC) educators and services play in the development and wellbeing of children. Pictured are Tiara Finn (and daughter Summer) and Sam Chandler […]

190521

Aeris takes a different approach

Aeris Resources (Tritton Mine) took a different approach to how they recruit staff and set up a career information tent in Drummond Park last Wednesday. Tritton’s manager of people and safety, Talan Breaden said they spoke to about 25 people including locals who have no previous mining experience along with […]