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Red Hot Chilli Steppers claim A Grade touch crown
The Open Mixed Touch grand finals last Thursday night at Ward Oval didn’t disappoint with the games having everything a grand final could hope for. Both the A Grade and B Grade matches were fast paced, exciting games, with the “underdogs” eventually winning both matches. The Red Hot Chilli Steppers […]
On-site processing
Manuka Resources’ sonic drilling program has delivered a significant increase in resource confidence to support gold production at Mt Boppy Gold Mine at Canbelego. The company reports the resource update supports Manuka’s strategy to install a purpose-built gold processing plant at Mt Boppy and recommence on-site gold production later this […]
Significant results
Aurelia Metals has reported significant results from exploration programs at their Federation deposit 10km south of the Hera Mine at Nymagee. Chief Development and Technical Officer, Andrew Graham reports in the north offset (Federation West), technical concept drilling to assess orebody offset potential due to strike discontinuity intersected significant massive […]
Pink Galahs and Blue Smurfs triumph in touch titles
The Pink Galahs (13-16 years) and Blue Smurfs (9-12 years) were the winners of their respective Junior Touch grand final games on Thursday at Ward Oval. Pink Galahs dominated their match with Pretty Poisonz to win 8-3 while the Blue Smurfs won their title in tough 4-3 battle with the […]
Survivor talks openly about PTSD
Beaconsfield Mine disaster survivor, Todd Russell (third from left), was a guest of Aurelia Metals/Peak Gold Mines this week. Mr Russell spoke at a public event at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club on Monday night about his experiences in Beaconsfield, what they went through, how it eventuated and how […]
Locals compete in Backyard Ultra
Local Cobar Athletics & Triathlon Squad (CATS) club member, 18 year old Isaac Theakston, competed at the Sydney Backyard Ultra on Saturday, along with his dad Paul (who went along for support). Backyard Ultra is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 6,706 meters (4.167 […]
A long held legacy
Cobar High School Year 11 student Rohan Bellotti (pictured at centre) is one of two recipients this year of the CWA Cobar branch’s Ellen Knight Scholarship. (The other recipient, Tiana Jones was not present for the photo.) The $200 scholarship can be used by the students to purchase whatever they […]