Cobar High School (CHS) students have for the third year in a row won the Outback Science and Engineering Challenge. (Pictured are some of the CHS team members, Sosie Barton, Tom Francisco, Rhys Cull and Sophie Bennett.) They finished with 1,401.72 points (out of a possible maximum score of 1,600 points). St John’s Primary School were second on 1,125.02. CHS won seven of the 15 activities (including getting a huge score in Confounding Communications) and were also second in another four. The Outback Challenge is part of a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with the community, the Rotary Club of Cobar, the mines and sponsors. Through the provision of hands-on experiences, the Challenge aims to inspire more young people to make a difference in the world by choosing a career in Science and Engineering.
Cobar High School (CHS) students have for the third year in a row won the Outback Science and Engineering Challenge. (Pictured are some of the CHS team members, Sosie Barton, Tom Francisco, Rhys Cull and Sophie Bennett.) They finished with 1,401.72 points (out of a possible maximum score of 1,600 points). St John’s Primary School were second on 1,125.02. CHS won seven of the 15 activities (including getting a huge score in Confounding Communications) and were also second in another four. The Outback Challenge is part of a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with the community, the Rotary Club of Cobar, the mines and sponsors. Through the provision of hands-on experiences, the Challenge aims to inspire more young people to make a difference in the world by choosing a career in Science and Engineering.
The Federation Mine near Nymagee was officially opened last Wednesday by Minister for Natural Resources Courtney Houssos. Aurelia Metals’ Federation Mine is the state’s newest critical minerals and high-tech metals mine and over its projected initial eight year mine life will support more than 140 skilled jobs and provide a […]
The Cobar Junior Soccer competition wrapped up on Saturday morning with grand final games and end of season presentations. In the Mids division, Redbacks finished as the competition winners after beating Maroon Rangers 4-nil in their grand final. Redbacks’ goal scorers were Edwin Palma (2), Joseph Theakston and Austin Kane. […]
Manuka Resources has delayed production at their Mt Boppy Gold Mine, 45km east of Cobar, to Quarter 2 2025 due to refinancing. The company recently secured an extension in the repayment of its debt facility from its Hong Kong-based lender. Manuka’s Executive Chairman, Dennis Karp, said the company’s current focus […]
