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
The Cobar Roosters Junior Rugby League Club held a full week of free footy clinics last week during the school holidays. The clinics were a result of much hard work by the committee over the past eight months, driven by a desire to support as many players as possible to […]
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 […]