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Bowls played in Maz’s memory
The women bowlers at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club hosted the inaugural Maz’s Memorial Day tournament on Sunday in memory of one of their own, Marion Williams. One of the organisers, Sandra Zazoniuk, said Marion had been a very good bowler for over 30 years and, following her passing, […]
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Roosters share the points with Googars
The Cobar Roosters Seniors travelled to Brewarrina on Saturday to face off against the Googars team who had yet to loose a match this season. Cobar unfortunately wasn’t at full strength having lost some players to injury, including captain Tim Hillam, however the match finished at 24-all which coach Ben […]
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Not re-standing
State Member for Barwon, Kevin Humphries announced last week that he would not be recontesting his seat at the March 2019 election. After 10 years representing the seat of Barwon Mr Humphries said that by the time this term was finished, 12 years would be long enough to be in […]
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Award nomination recognises Gordon Hill’s volunteering
Cobar’s Gordon Hill has been named as a finalist in the 2017 Rotary NSW Emergency Services Community Awards. Member for Barwon, Kevin Humphries congratulated Mr Hill on his nomination which was announced last week at NSW Parliament. Mr Hill is one of 24 emergency services workers or volunteers to be […]
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Positive signs at Endeavor Mine
Endeavor Mine is enjoying one of its best starts to the year in its 34 year history, having employed over 100 people in the first half of the year, while production has more than tripled compared to 2016 levels. Endeavor general manager Denver D’Angelo said it has also been a […]
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Good scores for PolyFab Day
The men’s golf three person Ambrose game, sponsored by Polyfabricatons on Saturday was won by Phil Gilligan, Ian Prendergast and Garry Dunne with a score of 58 1/6. In second place were Chris Gilbert, Jay Egan and Pat Dillon (58 2/3); with Alec, Mark and Stewart Fraser third (58 5/6) […]
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At the top of their game
The Cobar Roosterettes welcomed Lisa Travis back to the team on Saturday after she missed their last three games due to Western Rams representative duties. The side also farewelled Natalie Barnes who played her last game for the Roosterettes on Saturday in Brewarrina before she heads to Queensland for work. […]
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New Flying Doctor service gets up off the ground in Cobar
Alcohol and other drugs abuse is a growing problem in Western NSW, as is the lack of counselling and treatment options outside of the major cities. In response the Royal Flying Doctor Service, South Eastern Section (RFDS SE) is expanding its existing Alcohol and other Drugs (AoD) program to see […]