2023
Local Sport
2023
Georgie grew up at Cobar Pool and has returned to run it
Georgie Baker pretty much grew up at the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool, got her first job there as a life guard and is now back as the Facility Aquatic Manager this season. “I am thrilled to be back in my hometown indulging in my passion for swimming,” Georgie told The […]
2023
Graeme Barton steps up to lead Junior League club
Cobar Junior Rugby League has a new president after last week’s annual general meeting with Graeme Barton stepping up from the vice president’s role. Outgoing president Genie McMullen did not seek re-election but was happy to take a back seat on the general committee. Tarra Burke was returned as secretary, […]
2023
President’s team comes out on top in ladies golf game
The Ladies’ Golf President versus Captain Stableford on Sunday was taken out by Narelle Kriz’s President’s team. Kriz, along with Fay Hardwick, Marlene Wynd, Barb Barklimore, Karen Manns and Serena Fraser finished with a combined total of 191 points while Geraldine Francisco’s Captain’s team were close behind with 189 points. […]
2023
Cobar hosts pop up race meeting by chance
Over recent years Dubbo trainer Connie Greig has collected a swag of Cobar Cups and on Saturday she took home the feature race trophy won by Inzaghi. This time it was at the Pop Up Picnic meeting transferred from Come-By-Chance north east of Cobar. With leading jockey Leandro Ribeiro in […]
200923
Junior league awards its best performers of the season
Cobar Junior Rugby League held their end of season awards at Tom Knight Memorial Oval on Sunday afternoon. In addition to various team awards, 11 perpetual club awards were presented. This year’s Paul Goonrey Player with the Biggest Heart Award was earned by Jarryn Moore. The award was initiated by […]
200923
200923
Jones and Tiffen are darts champs
Craig Jones and Kylie Tiffen claimed the Cobar Darts Association 2023 Singles Championships titles on the weekend and then teamed up to also take the Mixed Doubles crown. The Cobar Darts Association annual Club Championships were contested on the weekend in Men’s and Ladies’ Singles, Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles and […]
200923
Cobar Netball Association rewards its 2023 achievers
The Cobar Netball Association finalised their 2023 senior competition on Saturday with their end of season awards. The season’s Best and Fairest player was Brianna Watson from the Nymagee Magpies while Divas’ Amanda Fugar received the Sportsmanship award. Divas collected the premiers’ trophies while The Tooth Fairies earned the title […]
130923
Divas’ domination continues on the netball court
Divas claimed their third successive senior netball grand final win on Sunday at Ward Oval and their 6th premiership crown since their first A Grade win in 2014. The reigning champions went into Sunday’s grand final game as minor premiers and favourites having dominated the 2023 competition all season. Up […]