Cobar Swimming Club was represented by three of its members at the Western Area Speedo Sprints swimming carnival in Dubbo on Saturday night. Josh Gillette, Isabelle Gillette and Keelan Atuau competed in 50 metres Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly events in their age divisions (Isabelle, 13-15 years and Josh and Keelan, 11 years) and recorded personal best times, including a 19.64 seconds improvement for Keelan in Butterfly! Josh and Keelan have both now qualified to compete at the Sydney championships later this month. ▪ Photo contributed
Cobar Swimming Club was represented by three of its members at the Western Area Speedo Sprints swimming carnival in Dubbo on Saturday night. Josh Gillette, Isabelle Gillette and Keelan Atuau competed in 50 metres Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly events in their age divisions (Isabelle, 13-15 years and Josh and Keelan, 11 years) and recorded personal best times, including a 19.64 seconds improvement for Keelan in Butterfly! Josh and Keelan have both now qualified to compete at the Sydney championships later this month. ▪ Photo contributed
Cobar Junior Soccer Club wound up its 2026 season on Saturday with grand final games and presentations at Ward Oval. To finish their season, the Minis teams played a round robin competition. In the Mids division, Black Knights and Bengal Tigers played a thriller of a grand final game […]
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 […]
Mayor Jarrod Marsden knows from first hand experience that an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save lives. Used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, the easy to use AED medical device can analyse the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electric shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart […]
