Dear Editor, I am writing regarding the recent article from the Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC). [The Cobar Weekly, edition May 6, 2026] . While some valid points were raised, I have serious concerns about the long-term management of the Western Division. As a landholder, business owner and father […]
For more than a decade, businessman Darran Wells has been right behind one of Cobar’s biggest annual events, the Cobar Races, continuing a family connection to both business and horseracing that stretches back generations. The business itself, Wells Ventilation, was established by Darran’s father, Allan Wells, in Railway Parade almost […]
Mixed & Matched delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat Untouchaballs 64-33 in a Fast5 netball showdown last Tuesday night. They also claimed their fourth consecutive Premiers title. Both teams made a nervous start, but once the game settled into rhythm, Mixed & Matched recorded back-to-back goals and took the […]
Cobar residents got behind the ‘Do it for Dolly Day’ anti-bullying message with local businesses Cobar Bowling & Golf Club ($6,000) and Shell Cobar Auto Port ($1,100) holding fundraisers on Friday. A group of Cobar riders also “turned blue” and joined in a Team Penning event at Trangie on the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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