Former NRL star and sporting ambassador, Preston Campbell, got a great reception from Cobar Junior Rugby League (CJRL) players when he paid a visit to town last Wednesday. CJRL president Simone Knight said it was great to meet Campbell, who among other things is an advocate for Aboriginal employment and a mental health ambassador. She said the football star was very generous with his time, talking to and playing with the kids, handing out high fives and signing autographs. He was also happy to pose for lots of photos including this one taken by footy mum, Bianca Walsh. Photo contributed
Scott Barrett, NSW Drought Relief Manager of online charity group GIVIT, was in Cobar last Thursday buying over $20,000 worth of vouchers from local business to give to those affected by the drought. GIVIT is a not-for-profit organisation connecting those who need with those willing to give. “We have a […]
Cobar’s win over Dunedoo on Saturday has given the Roosters the psychological edge in the run up to the finals of the Chris-tie & Hood Castlereagh Rugby League com-petition. While Cobar may have narrowly won the Round 13 Castlereagh match 26-20 on Satur-day at Tom Knight Memorial Oval, it didn’t […]