The 2026 Cobar Show went off with a bang on Friday and Saturday with show goers treated to two full days of events and displays. Pictured are some of the highlights captured by our photographer, including the winners of the Young Women of Cobar 2026 competition: Junior winner—Eden Cavalot and […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
Brad Burns, with a score of 10 under Par, claimed the $50,000 prize purse at the Australian PGA Senior Sand Greens Championships in Cobar over the weekend. Burns finished with a score of 68 in Round 1 on Saturday and 64 in Sunday’s Round 2 to finish with a total […]
Celebrating the ‘Year of the Horse’, Cobar Show will be hosting the HLS Trick Riding troupe all the way from the Gold Coast as part of this year’s line up of entertainment. Show organizer Simonne Mackay reckons it’s going to be a great show. “I’ve been watching their videos online, […]
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