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Volume 38 No. 25

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The Cobar Weekly Taking time to talk about mental health Pg 2

CHS project up for music award Pg 3

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Rotary donates $15,000 to the community

The Rotary Club of Cobar handed out director’s role. of the services it provides to the Cobar com$15,000 in donations to local and regional The vocational service director’s position munity until we are able to recruit more memorganisations as part of their changeover has been filled by retiring club president Da- bers,” Mr Hill said. board meeting on Monday night. vid Snelson.

“Cobar Rotary will however continue to Among the recipients were: Macquarie Mr Hill said that the Cobar Rotary Club, like assist those in need in the community where Home Stay, Dubbo ($5,000), the Royal Flying many other local community groups, is strug- we can.”

Doctor Service, Dubbo Support Group gling to attract new members.

He said any interested new members will be ($2,500), Cobar Girl Guides ($2,500), Cobar “As a result, the club has had to reduce some made most welcome.

Rural Outback Animal Rescue/Respite (ROAR) ($2,000) and the Copper City Men’s Shed ($1,000).

Donations of $500 each will also go to the Rotary Foundation, Cobar Public School, St John’s School and Cobar High School.

Returning secretary Gordon Hill said the club’s Return and Earn recycling program has been well supported by the community and has proved to be a real funding boost for the club enabling them to continue to support the Cobar community.

Mr Hill commended the work done by the Cobar Girl Guides in assisting Cobar Rotary club members to sort and pack the recycled containers.

“All funds raised by this program are used by the club to support local community groups,” Mr Hill said.

At Monday’s changeover dinner, Geoffrey Langford, a former president, received the president’s collar from outgoing president David Snelson.

Mr Hill will continue in the secretary’s role while the club’s long serving club treasurer, Julie Fairbank, has handed over her job to another club member, Molly Patton.

The club’s community service director for The Rotary Club of Cobar held their changeover dinner on Monday night with Geoffrey 2023-2024 is Kerry Wilson who has taken Langford taking on the president’s collar for the year ahead. Mr Langford is pictured with club service director Therese Hill presenting donations to ROAR representative over the position from Therese Hill.

Mrs Hill has now taken up the club service Sharon Snelson and Copper City Men’s Shed representative Tony Punzet. ▪ Contributed

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Community invited to have a bite with Tradies In Sight Bruno Efoti visited Cobar on Friday to sion of General Practice. able to socialize, enjoy a feast and have a cook up a lamb feast for locals at the invi- “Bruno from Tradies In Sight, based in conversation about mental health (or about tation of Cobar’s Wellness Coordinator Dubbo, hosted a small community event themselves),” Wendy said.

Wendy Liu from the NSW Outback Divi- where tradies, miners or any job alike, were “It is known that men don’t talk about their mental health much and this event was to raise awareness among males in town.”

Bruno has worked in the construction industry as a carpenter for over 20 years and has also been a business owner for 15 years.

Throughout that time he has observed many families struggling with the pressure of business during tough times.

“I started Tradies In Sight simply because there was nothing else aimed specifically among tradespeople and men generally,” Bruno said.

“I was spending my work time advocating for tradies who needed help and I realised the importance of just talking to people—and with men, that can be difficult.

“I realised there needed to be more education and support around mental health and well-being and I wanted to create links to services in our area for men who are often reluctant to talk about these issues.

“I am passionate about creating safe spaces to learn new skills in dealing with the modern pressures tradespeople are under.

“We don’t do feelings well in Australia and it’s well past time this changed,” Bruno said.

Wendy said the casual event over a shared meal allowed Bruno the opportunity to lead the conversation about speaking up and being able to talk about the stigma surrounding Bruno Efoti from Tradies In Sight cooked a lamb on the spit for Friday night’s men’s mental health.

A group of 16 attended Friday night’s event mental health awareness event. ▪ Photo contributed and there is a discussion now going on among local mental health support services about holding another one.

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Cobar High’s Sounds & Stories a finalist for music awards Cobar High School’s Sounds & Stories, a story told by local community members.” community, creativity and history through collaboration by the school’s music teacher Students also created field recordings to be sound.

Laura Andrew and Sydney-based composer included in the sound installation, generating “It is an honour for Cobar High School to be and artist Elizabeth Jigalin, is a finalist for compelling sound effects to accompany the recognised at a national level for this the Excellence in Music Education category stories. “grassroots” project that was a success through at this year’s Art Music Awards.

“The students’ work has been arranged into the dedication of the students and generosity of The annual Art Music Awards are presented an 18-minute sound installation that celebrates the community,” Laura said.

by APRA AMCOS in conjunction with the Australian Music Centre (AMC) to recognise the exceptional talent and innovation of Australian musicians in the world of art music.

Art music covers activity across contemporary classical music, contemporary jazz and improvised music, experimental music and sound art.

The 2023 Art Music Awards will be taking place at Carriageworks, in Sydney next month.

In August 2022, Cobar High students engaged in a week-long workshop facilitated by Elizabeth and Laura to create a sound installation that celebrates the Cobar Silver Tank – now the location of Georges Lentz’s permanent artwork, Cobar Sound Chapel.

The workshop was funded by Outback Arts Country Arts Support Program, supporting creativity in regional NSW. “As part of the workshop, students recorded stories from five local community members, documenting their memories of the Silver Tank,” Laura said.

“Each storyteller brought their own unique and individual narrative, yet there was one common theme, the Silver Tank.

“This unassuming but necessary structure brought people together and highlighted the importance of community and connection.

“Inspired by the stories and their own musical sketches, students composed and performed Cobar High School Sounds & Stories project participants with local musician Shane original works that evoke the mood of each Josephson and music teacher Laura Andrew (at far right). ▪ Photo contributed

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Council welcomes a new asset manager and an engineer Cobar Shire Council has recently wel- “I’ll be approaching this a bit like eating an comed two new staff members with Brett elephant – take one bite at a time,” he said.

Richards taking on the role of Asset and Brett said living and working in a regional Facilities Manager and Niduku Wijewick- area like Cobar appealed to him. rama is Council’s new Water & Sewer Engi- “After growing up in a small country town in neer.

Victoria and then living and working in SydBrett is tasked with compiling and registering ney and Melbourne over the last 30+ years, the a comprehensive list of all council assets, de- chance to get back to my roots in the country veloping an Asset Management Plan detailing was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.” life cycle, planned/preventative maintenance “I’m a mad keen golfer, and 4WD enthusiast and a replacement plan and the Fleet Manage- and someone that loves getting out in the backment of all council plant equipment which yard and pottering around the veggie garden – entails planned/scheduled maintenance, life I’m a big fan of eating seasonally and eating cycle planning/budgeting and a replacement primally. regime.

“You’ll often find me in the backyard cook“I’ve recently returned from Port Moresby, ing up a storm on one of many different types Papua New Guinea, where I did a three-year of barbecues (charcoal, smoker or gas) with stint at the Australian High Commission where music blaring away in the background,” he I held a similar position,” Brett said. said.

“This also entailed supervising and mentor- Niduka said he was very happy to be able to ing local staff members. come and work for Cobar Shire.

“Prior to that I held a Facilities position at “I have over five years of experience in the BlueScope Steel in Hastings, Victoria for nine water supply industry and have worked as a and a half years.” site engineer/project engineer (in both governBrett feels his military background of 11 ment and private organizations) managing and years spent in the Army will be of benefit also. delivering the design and construction of large“I believe that my ability to think logically as scale water supply facilities. well as my attention to detail should serve me “Before coming to Cobar I spent five months well in this role. in Melbourne working as a geotechnician, and “Also having spent the last three years living previously I was in Colombo, Sri Lanka,” and working in PNG and having to navigate Niduka told The Cobar Weekly. some challenging situations, both culturally Niduka said he’d been looking for opportuniCobar Shire Council has recently and physically, should hopefully stand me in ties in the water supply industry in regional welcomed new Water & Sewer Engineer, good stead to adapt to most situations that I’m areas as he wanted to escape the hustle and Niduka Wijewickrama and Asset Manager presented with,” he said. bustle of city life.

Brett Richards to their staff. The pair are “With Cobar Shire being the second biggest After living in Melbourne, the hot summers pictured last week with acting general shire in NSW, the sheer area of the shire and in Cobar also appealed to him. the amount of undocumented assets that need At council Niduka will be assisting Water & manager Kym Miller (at centre). to captured is a little daunting.

Sewer Manager Victor Papierniak to ensure the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of water and sewer services, and also implement new water and sewer projects.

Niduka said his technical knowledge of the industry, his project management and planning skills and experience in preparing tender documents will be of help in his role with council.

One challenge he does face is that after only being in Australia for five months, he’s still struggling to understand Australian accents and he’s finding Australians are also struggling sometimes to understand his.

Outside of work Niduka said he likes to watch movies, read books and travel.

He’s also keen to play cricket when the next Cobar competition begins.

“I used to be a competitive cricketer and played as an allrounder in my college,” he said.

Both Brett and Niduka said their first impressions of Cobar have been good.

Both have also found their work colleagues and the Cobar community to be very friendly and welcoming.

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NAIDOC Week celebrations

Rider flown out after hitting a roo Cobar Police and paramedics were called to assist with an accident near Tilpa on Saturday morning.

The call came just after 8.30am following a motorbike accident on the Barnato-Tilpa Road, 25km south of Tilpa.

It appears the bike, ridden by a 49 year old male, hit a kangaroo.

The man was treated on the scene and conveyed to Tilpa Airport where he was transported by Royal Flying Doctor Service to Orange Base Hospital for further treatment.

Police called in after a bar fight

Cobar Police were called to a local pub around 10.15pm on Saturday night after a fight broke out between two males.

The altercation took place between a 23 year old man and another male aged in his 30s.

Investigations into the matter are continuing.

Samantha Ward with daughters Belle and Chevy enjoying the barbecue lunch at the NAIDOC Week community celebrations in Drummond Park last Wednesday. Local community services hosted the day which included art and craft activities, face painting, games and giveaways as well as a gigantic cake. ▪ Photo contributed

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It’s Hamma time!

Making the most of their last few days of school holiday freedom were Indigo Walker, Emma Cain, Hannah Trudgett, Phemie McLeod and Harper Walker at the Cobar Shire Library’s school holiday craft activity on Friday afternoon. The girls made creations from Hamma Beads with Library staff member Bek Donaldson.

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Haines heads up local car club Mick Haines was re-elected for the 11th time as president of the Cobar Dustbowl Fuel Burners club at the group’s annual general meeting last week.

Mick has held the president’s role since the car and motorbike enthusiasts’ club was first formed in 2013.

Also returned at last week’s meeting were Doug Rourke (vice president), Marie Lawrence (secretary) and Cathy Francisco (publicity officer). Michelle Deppeler has taken on the treasurer’s role and Neisha Lehmann is the club’s new registrar.

Publicity officer Cathy Francisco said the club was originally formed so that people who had an interest in cars and motorbikes could get together socially.

“The club has continued to grow and we welcome anyone who has an interest in cars and motorbikes, and not just old ones.

“Mick Haines puts a lot of time and effort into the club including going away to meetings about historic vehicle registrations and the rules and regulations regarding this,” Cathy reported.

In addition to the club holding a Coffee and Cars catch up each month, the group has a busy calendar of events planned for the remainder of the year.

Their next event, at the end of the month, is a Poker Run. “This will be a fun event where we leave Cobar and drive to Byrock, then Girilambone, Hermidale and back home to Cobar.

“This will also be an observation run where participants will have questions to answer along the way. They can also theme their car or bike and dress up with heaps of prizes to give away on the day.

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More support for people living with dementia People living with dementia and their carers across Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) will benefit from the creation of a new Dementia Awareness and Support Team (DAST).

The new team will provide support to people living with dementia and their support persons to enable them to lead an active and meaningful life and support them through the health system.

WNSWLHD Chief Executive Mark Spittal said the service will provide the support and care needed to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

“This new district-wide service will ensure people living with dementia have the support needed to navigate the health system and continue to thrive in the community,” Mr Spittal said.

WNSWLHD Aged Care Services Division Manager Mary-Anne Spence said the team is passionate about supporting those living with dementia and their loved ones.

“The team works tirelessly to support people living with dementia through comprehensive assessments for people referred to the Geriatric Medicine service, providing clinical support through the Geriatrician consultation, and follow-up support for those diagnosed with a cognitive impairment,” Ms Spence said.

The DAST team works with people living with dementia, their support persons, and healthcare staff, to provide case management, links with other services, and staff education.

DAST also works across the District to promote dementia awareness.

“In Dubbo, the team coordinates the weekly Sing Out Choir for people living with dementia and their supporters.

“Our goal is to assist people to continue to be involved in their communities and lead an active and meaningful life,” Ms Spence said.

State Member for Barwon Roy Butler has welcomed the creation of the new dementia support service.

“Dementia is a condition that seems to be affecting a growing number of people across the country,” Mr Butler said.

“Now people living with dementia and their carers across Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) will benefit from the creation of a new Dementia Awareness and Support Team (DAST).”

Fire & Rescue NSW Cobar Station 256’s recruit Ben Dormer has this week been at the Fire and Rescue NSW Emergency Services Academy learning all the skills necessary to be a new firefighter. Ben (second from the right in the back row) is one of 14 recruits in Fire & Rescue NSW’s Retained On Call Recruit Program. These firefighters have come from retained fire stations from different areas across NSW. Their first day of training involved a search and rescue exercise in a smoke filled high rise building, rescuing multiple casualties. Following their week-long training, the recruits will become proficient in Breathing Apparatus, Gas Test Atmospheres and Hazmat. ▪ Contributed

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Cobar kids stick together

Sam McKervey, Jessie Roulston and Charlee Fenton enjoyed making sticker books with Library staff member Natalia Papierniak on Friday morning as part of the Cobar Shire Library’s school holidays craft activities program.

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Above average temperatures

Cobar has experienced a week of above average temperatures according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

Our warmest day of the week was last Friday when the mercury reached a top of 22.3.

According to the Bureau, that’s 6.3 degrees higher than the average for this time of year of 16.

Saturday’s top was 21.9 degrees while Sunday recorded a high of 20.7.

Our coolest day of the week was last Wednesday which started with a minimum temperature of 3.4 degrees before only reaching a top of 18.5 during the day.

Saturday evening’s unexpected shower caught a few people out however it wasn’t enough to register in the Bureau’s gauge.

Th Bureau did record the light showers on Sunday morning with 0.2mm falling.

The start of the working week was a warm one with a maximum of 21.3 degrees recorded on Monday.

The Bureau is predicting we are in for cooler days in the week ahead.

It is expected to reach a top of 17 degrees today while 20 is the expected top daytime temperature tomorrow.

A morning shower or two is predicted for Friday with a top of 17 degrees.

The outlook for Saturday is a sunny day with an expected top of 16 degrees.

Sunday is predicted to be cool and cloudy with 14 degrees the expected top daytime temperature.

The forecast for Monday is sunny with a top of 18 degrees.

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Cobar library rates 5th among 90 NSW public libraries Of the 90 public libraries in NSW, Cobar biographies, 31 non-fiction books, 17 young new children’s books. sits 5th on the list for expenditure per resi- adult fiction books, 19 comic books and 35 The library is now also stocking emagazines. dent for library services.

According to the State Library of NSW’s statistics from 2021-2022, for Cobar’s estimated population of 4,365 residents, the total expenditure at the Cobar Shire Library $483,578 which equates to a spend of $110.79 per person.

That’s well above the average spend by most NSW libraries of $63.23 per person per annum.

Cobar’s library is also well used with the average number of loans made by each Cobar resident estimated to be 3.45 per capita which is just below the NSW average circulation of 3.69 per capita. (Per capita is the financial year’s worth of circulation divided by the particular library service area’s population.)

Cobar Shire Library Manager Jane Siermans said compared to other libraries across NSW, Cobar’s is well stocked and also well used.

“We are quite small with a modest budget, but I think we perform really well for where we are and what we are,” Jane told The Cobar Weekly.

“I try to balance the budget across all areas.

“I see where there are gaps in a series that need filling and make sure I fill those gaps but I try and spend all across the collection which means everybody gets a little bit of what they want.

“I can’t always give them everything they want because the money has to cover every- Cobar Shire Library Manager Jane Siermans said compared to other libraries across NSW, Cobar’s library is well stocked and also well used. where,” Jane said.

“It also helps that I have a very supportive community who donate a lot of really new titles in very good condition.

“A lot of those new ones that are going in, Round 1 of the Australian Government’s He said if this requirement is restrictive, it is someone has bought and read them once and new Growing Regions Program is now open important that the Government is made aware then brought it here, so that helps with the for applications. of whether their programs are accessible and budget.”

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton practical for our communities.

Jane said the Cobar Library has a lot of pas- said the program will provide grants of be- More information is available at: sionate users ranging across all age groups. tween $500,000 and $15 million to support www.infrastructure.gov.au “There’s still hardcore people who love li- capital works projects for community and ecobraries and love reading and when they move nomic infrastructure across regional and rural to town, this is where they come. areas.

“I know eBooks are rising, but there’s still “While I encourage eligible not-for-profit plenty of interest with people wanting the hard organisations and local governments to considcopy.” er applying, please note that most applicants On the recent new items list at the library are will be required to make a significant co49 new DVDs, 84 adult fiction books, two new funding contribution towards projects,” Mr Large Print books, a Talking Book, five new Coulton said.

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CSA Mine is one of Australia’s longest operating copper mines with a history stretching back almost 150 years. At 1.9 kilometers deep, CSA is the second deepest copper mine in Australia and the third highest copper grade in the world. Located near the NSW town of Cob ar, CSA Mine employs around 550 people and produces approximately 40,000 tonnes of copper concentrate per year. The ore is mined and processed on site and then transported by rail 700km to the Port of Newcastle for export. CSA Mine was acquired by Metals Acquisition Limited in June 2023.

CSA MINE 2024 APPRENTICE INTAKE COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION Eager to jumpstart your career?

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Our four-year Apprenticeship Program consists of on-the-job practical learning at CSA Mine and off-site training with TAFE New South Wales. To develop your skills and deliver the best possible learning outcomes you will rotate through multiple department areas in order to gain exposure to a variety of environments.

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Join us at the upcoming Community Information Session to learn more about the opportunities available. You will be provided with an overview of the application and selection process and will have the opportunity to network with current CSA leaders, tradespeople and apprentices to gain an insight into the CSA Mine Apprenticeship Program. Light refreshments provided.

Location – TAFE Connected Learning Centre (1-5 Prince Street, Cobar) Date – Wednesday 26 July 2023 Time –7:00pm – 8:00pm RSVP attendance to HR@metalsacqcorp.com including the number and names of attendees as well as your top fields of interest no later than 5:00pm Monday 24 July 2023. For further information please contact Sarah Petersen, HR Advisor on phone (0477 100 017) or email (sarah.petersen2@metalsacqcorp.com).

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POSITIONS VACANT APA own and operate Australia’s largest gas network with over 1800 people across almost 70 sites throughout mainland, regional and remote Australia. APA also own or have interests in gas storage facilities, gas-fired power stations, gas processing plants, wind farms and solar farms. We have a strong commitment to achieving the best outcome through an inclusive and collaborative culture.

APPRENTICE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN • ASX Top 50 Leading Gas and Energy Infrastructure Company • Cobar, NSW

THE ROLE You will be an integral part of the Operations team, learning from our highly skilled tradespeople. This position will not only give you a nationally recognised trade qualification (Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, with the view to upskill to Instrumentation), but will also provide entry to a fantastic career in the energy industry.

Your apprenticeship will consist of 3 - 4 years of both formal classroom training and onsite work experience. After completion, there will be the opportunity for permanent employment and further development of your career with APA. The role will be based with our fantastic team at Cobar. Your TAFE fees will be covered by APA, and all equipment and PPE will be provided. You just need to bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities • Assist with repairs/replacement of fault plant • Participate in upgrades and modifications to new plant and systems • Assist with install, commission, test, calibrate, monitor, fault find and diagnose, repair, maintain, overhaul and service equipment • Perform electrical duties under the guidance of qualified team members • Assist team members onsite and site housekeeping • Attend TAFE and complete the required coursework • Learn the safe and correct operation of machinery and use of hand and power tools • Conduct safe-work risk assessments

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Chief Executive Officer Position located in Cobar NSW Murdi Paaki Services Limited (MPSL) is seeking applications from motivated people interested in undertaking the role of Chief Executive Officer.

About Murdi Paaki Services Limited (MPSL) Murdi Paaki Services Limited was created by the Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly as the operational arm to support and advocate to equalise the balance of our interactions with the Government and other agencies on behalf of First Nation peoples in the Murdi Paaki Region.

Chief Executive Officer – Full time The Chief Executive Officer will effectively manage the operations and business of MPSL in accordance with the positions’ operational functions and within the delegated authorities. In this capacity, the CEO will provide accurate and sound advice to the MPSL Board of Directors and Chairperson to enable informed decisions and to ensure the implementation of the Board’s decisions and resolutions in a timely and appropriate manner.

Full time until 30 June 2024 with the possibility of renewal – subject ongoing to funding.

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of the position under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

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Applications close 5pm Friday, July 28, 2023 National Police History Check and Working with Children Check is essential for this position.

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We are currently seeking a Plant Metallurgist to join our team. As a Plant Metallurgist, you will play a key role in ensuring the day-to-day plant performance meets production KPIs and maintain the integrity of metallurgical accounting.

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If you’re ready for a new challenge and ready to join a great team here with us at Manuka apply now by sending your cover letter (2 pages max) and resume to hr@manukaresources.com.au Page 20 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday July 19, 2023

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As a new member of the Aurelia family, you can expect: • competitive remuneration • Underground Electrical Tradesperson • a full-time permanent position • excellent career development opportunities • Auto-Electrician • a work environment where safety and people are • Underground Boilermaker always the number one priority • comprehensive and supportive training and • Underground Mobile Mechanical Tradesperson mentoring in a friendly, engaging team • Charge-Up Operator environment • a short-term incentive program About You • participation in our employee share scheme We know that applying for a job can be daunting, especially if you have • discounted health insurance and novated leases never worked in mining before. We are here to help make things as easy • Cobar Pool and Gym Access for you and your as possible, starting with making sure you are comfortable with what to family expect in our recruitment process.

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Sport

Roosters Reggies’ game brings in the big crowd Continued from Page 26.

The interchanges started to flow on both Everett, who was probably the fittest on the Gilgandra won the toss and elected to kick teams and the Roosters’ bench decided to bring field having only retired from First Grade at off, and it was at this time that a few people in their two enforcers, Dallas Josephson, who the end of last season, decided it was time to might have started to regret the decision to pull was back on the field for the first time in 25 flex the guns, and with a left foot step he made their footy boots back on. years, and one of their tough men, Tom short work of the defence and ran straight over Paul McCosker however wasn’t one of them! McBride, to get some movement in the middle. five defenders to cross the line.

After five years of retirement, the 39 year old The injection worked well as McBride soon Matt Hunter attempted the conversion, and prop brought it from the back fence to have a scored one of the laziest tries in rugby league having flashbacks of his Under 15 grand final 17 year old hit him with just as much excite- history to take the score to 16-4. goal attempt, it seemed the pressure was too ment for the game.

His try also helped to spark a glimmer of much and he hooked this one also.

This is when the Cobar boys knew it was Not long after Gilgandra returned fire with going to be a long game of footy. ...it was at this time that a few another try bringing the scores to 32-8.

Gilgandra capitalised on early mistakes from people might have started to With the Roosters Reggies stringing together the more experienced Roosters side and they a great couple of sets they found themselves regret the decision to pull their had the advantage of speed and youth on their footy boots back on. Paul deep in the enemy’s territory. outside flanks.

Deighton, known for always liking the lime They took an early lead after a try in the left McCosker however wasn’t one of light, got hold of the ball and bumped off what hand corner with an equally impressive goal them! he said felt like eight of the toughest players kick taking the battle to six points in front of he’s come across since his time with the KML the home side. hope for the Roosters.

After a slight regrouping in the in-goal for The half time break was welcomed by both Knights in Mini League. the Roosters and Lock Forward Graeme Barton sides as their waning fitness levels were start- He determinably scored close to the left hand corner post and seeing it was his choice to giving an inspirational pep talk (not so differ- ing to show. ent as the ones he gives his Under 13 Roosters The second half wasn’t proving to go well score that far out, he was given the kicking side) and Cobar was back attacking. for the Cobar Reggies as they were having to duties.

Unfortunately it wasn’t too long before Gil- do a lot of defending but nobody was giving up Deighton’s attempt from the side line was looking good the whole way until it swung off gandra’s left side winger made a 75 metre dash just yet. down the sideline and despite Cobar’s fullback Two more tries to Gilgandra came about and and narrowly missed.

The final score was 32-12.

Deighton following him at a blistering pace the margin was now 28-4. trying to chase him down, it was to no avail as Captain/coach Deighton then decided some- Post game interviews and conversations had the Panthers crossed for another try. thing needed to be done and he barged his way by young spectators were mainly based around The Roosters were feeling defeathered when down the field to set up a simple combination how cool it was to see their dads and coaches they kicked off again only to have another try try for Josephson and Jack Fazulla only for it play footy, with Rugby League and the Cobar scored against them taking the score to 16-0 in to result in a knock on. community being the real winners on the day. favour of the younger Panthers outfit.

Standing 45 metres out from the line, Tristan —contributed Wednesday July 19, 2023 The Cobar Weekly Page 21

Sport

Hitting the gap

Clarkie comes back from the golf wilderness

Saturday’s Men’s Golf competition was an individual Stableford with 11 players contesting, and then 12 turned up to play on Sunday.

There are however still a few golfers away, gone fishing “down the Cooper where the western drovers go”.

Bill Fugar was back out on the course in his first game since having his knee operation and he managed to score a credible 33 points.

(The new knee will make him slice the ball more so he will have to compensate for that.)

The winner of the day, and by a margin of three points, was Greg Clark, with a good round of 40 points.

Just maybe, ‘Clarkie’ is on his way back from the golfing wilderness where he has been stagnating these past two years.

Garry Wilkin edged out Scott Mayne for second place and Steve Manns came in 4th.

Manns cleaned up the Nearest the Pin prizes, taking the prize on the 3rd, 7th and 11th Roosterettes dummy half, Jezebel Hitchins (with the ball) looking for a gap in the holes while Mark Martin won the prize on the Coonamble defence in Saturday’s League Tag game.

8th. The 15th was not won.

Sunday’s Captain’s Trophy game was a dreaded Stroke event.

It was however no problem for former Cobar golf champion Andrew Bartlett, who Cobar Senior Netball’s Round 11 games The Divas’ defence was bolstered on Sunday thrives on the pressure, and he scored a par on Sunday at Ward Oval were played in with the return of Amie Hill from injury. very warm conditions.

Hill shared in the game’s B&F points along 71 (and is still playing off a handicap of All three scheduled games went ahead how- with JKM players Sarah Nicholson and Molly eight).

Second was Jason Foster, two shots further ever the Tooth Fairies needed to be helped out Broughton. by two fill-in players so they would have Sarah Nicholson also collected her team’s back, and Brad Bannister also finished on 73. enough players to take the court.

Sportsmanship award with Amanda Fugar Bian Smith came 4th on 75.

Nearest the Pin prizes were won by Bian Pumpettes were big winners in their match earning the award for Divas. with Pink Galahs finishing with a 63-22 victo- The third game was also a one-sided affair Smith on the 3rd hole, Foster on the 8th, ry. with the Nymagee Magpies beating Tooth Fair- Greg Clark on the 11th and Peter ‘China’ Brien won on his favourite hole, the 15th.

Best and Fairest points were shared by Pum- ies 69-14. pettes’ Sosie Barton and Neve Carter along The game’s B&F points went to Nymagee Bannister Day, one of the oldest sponsored with Pink Galahs’ Cairo Haronga.

Magpies’ Brianna Watson (3) and Peta Woods events on the Cobar golfing calendar, will be The team Sportsmanship awards went to (2) along with Tooth Fairies fill-in Cairo Ha- held on Saturday.

Jayme Francisco (Pumpettes) and Ashley Place ronga (1).

Sunday’s game is a Four Ball Aggregate.

(Pink Galahs).

The team Sportsmanship awards went to Next Saturday is the Inter Mine Golf ChalDivas also had a big 56-12 win in their Brianna Watson and Shannon O’Reilly (Tooth lenge, one of the biggest golfing events of the Round 11 match with JKM. Fairies). year.—Out of Bounds

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Sport

Exciting Pairs Championships

An exciting bowls Pairs Championship finals game was played at the Golfie last week between the dynamic father and son team of Don and Kyle Roberts and veteran champion bowler Doug Hudson and his partner Paul Kershaw.

Straight away Team Roberts laid down the greens rules and they got off to a flying start to have a five shot lead by the 4th end.

Then, for the next eight ends Hudson and Kershaw stood fast holding the mat to lead by one shot.

A four shot win on the 12th end by Team Roberts put them back in the driver’s seat until the 17th end when they were leading by two.

It was then “all over rover” for Hudson and Kershaw as Team Roberts won by +4.

On the social bowls front on Sunday a field of 18 bowlers made for three very interesting triples games.

The outright winners for the day were the team of John Goonrey, David ‘Ooze’ Knight and Jason Mills winning by a magnificent +12 over their opposition of Shane Carter, Shine McIver and Alan Gardoll.

It was a close match and it did take 13 ends (from the 18 end game) of close play before the winners could claim their victory.

The runners-up on a countback were Anthony Polack, David Thomas and Deagan Brown by +12 after laying claim to the mat for nine consecutive ends.

According to the committee, the third triples game was cause for disqualification. (Biased or not and The Second concurred.)

Despite the valiant efforts of the team’s leads Daryl Jermyn and Mick Harvey who were spot on with their grass all day (and Jermyn wasn’t too shabby with his weight either), and the fact that Karen Daly had to contend with not one but two opposition seconds (when Jim Goonrey retired and Dean ‘Bogger’ McLeod stepped up to the mat), it seemed that neither Skipper, Gerrard Livingston or Craig ‘Duck’ Grimmond could decide who finished three shots up.

They were disqualified on the grounds that one is required to accurately record the day’s events.

The prestigious George The Giraffe Award (which goes to the worst wrong bias bowl of the day) went to master bowler Don Roberts, which is unheard of, and yet it now seems doable!—The Second

A double for Davies

Cobar Roosters fullback Ash Davies (with the ball) found some room to move in Saturday’s Christie & Hood Castlereagh League First Grade match at Tom Knight Memorial Oval and scored two tries in Cobar’s big 52-12 win over the visiting Coonamble Bears.

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Sport

Roosterettes called the shots in 28-6 win over Coonamble The Cobar Roosterettes called nearly all field position for most of the match which constantly kept the ball in Coonamble’s half the shots in their Round 10 Castlereagh helped them to finish with a comprehensive and relentlessly attacked their try line.

League Tag game against Coonamble on 28-6 win over the visitors.

Cobar eventually found a gap out wide and Saturday at Tom Knight Memorial Oval.

To their credit, Coonamble defended well Georgia Boland crossed next to the corner The Roosterettes dominated possession and for the first 15 minutes of play when Cobar post to score the Roosterettes’ first points to give Cobar a 4-0 lead.

Coonamble scored immediately after. (It was the first time they had ventured into Cobar’s half.)

Coonamble’s No 8 Thelma Leonard sent a grubber kick through close to the line and recovered the ball over the line to score next to the posts.

It made for an easy conversion for Katina Darcy which gave Coonamble a narrow 6-4 lead.

Shortly after Cobar was back in control when quick hands on the line out to Taylah Good saw Cobar cross on the right wing.

Brianna Watson failed to nail the tricky sideline conversion, but Cobar was back in front at 8-6 and they took that narrow lead into the half time break.

Watson opened the scoring soon after the re -start and also converted her try.

Soon after Molly Carter found space on the left hand side of the field to cross untouched for her first try of the season which was well celebrated by her team mates.

Watson scored again in the late stages of the game after combining with her captain/coach Kayla Hasson.

Hasson broke through the Coonamble deRoosterettes’ Georgia Boland (with the ball) on the way to the try line in Saturday’s fence on the halfway mark and raced away with Watson in support.

Christie & Hood League Tag game at Tom Knight Memorial Oval.

Hasson drew the Coonamble fullback defender before passing off to Watson who acPh: 6836 2725 celerated and scored underneath the posts.

6 Barton St Watson’s successful conversion then gave Cobar plenty of breathing room with the score now at 24-6.

The Roosterettes kept hitting Coonamble’s left side, which proved to be vulnerable.

Sarah Morley dived over for the final try of the game with just three minutes left on the clock.

With another sideline conversion needed to be kicked, Watson decided to hand over the kicking duties to Morley, however Morley was also unable to convert from that distance either but Cobar finished with a good 28-6 win.

Meals served Billson’s New Flavours Cobar’s strong defence was again headed up Monday - Saturday by sisters Neve and Molly Carter who had a high work-rate all game, along with dummy Lunch 12pm-2pm half Jezebel Hitchins.

Hasson and Morley (playing at fullback) also had big games, with the pair providing Dinner 5.30pm-8.30pm Cobar with an impenetrable second line of defence.

Saturday’s win also improved the RoosterCall in for a ettes standing on the competition ladder.

Cobar is now outright third with 24 points, counter meal! just behind Narromine on 25 and Dunedoo on GOAT Ginger Beer 33. limited stock The Roosterettes will now be on the road each week for the remainder of the competition.

This Saturday they head to Baradine which should be a close match, but if Cobar maintains their current good form they should come home with a win.

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Blignaut and Stephenson win ladies’ 2023 Foursomes title Part-time Cobar Ladies Golfer, Broken Sally Bannister, on 35, was the runner-up.

Hill resident Jenny Stephenson started off in A countback was then needed between sisters good form last week, making the journey Geraldine Francisco and Susan Goonrey when from Broken Hill to play in the RoseBowl at both ladies had 34 points.

Nyngan then staying on to take part in Co- Sally Bannister, Brenda Fugar and Daphne bar matches.

Cross were closest to the flag on the 3rd hole.

In Wednesday’s Par event Stephenson won The next few months are a very busy time for the day with a score of -1 followed by Susan lady golfers and players are reminded to check Goonrey on -2. the program book to make sure partners and Sally Bannister and Daphne Cross were next teams are organised in advance. best on -3 each.

A Stroke game will be played today.

The Nearest the Pin prizes on the 15th hole The annual Bannister’s Day Stableford on were awarded to Fay Hardwick, Geraldine Saturday is guaranteed to attract a good field in Francisco and Michelle Falzon. both the ladies’ and men’s divisions.

The 2023 Foursomes Championships were A Four-Ball-Best-Ball Stableford (select own played on Saturday with 14 players taking part. partner) is scheduled for Sunday and is a free The champions for this year are Tena day.—T'd Off Blignaut and Jenny Stephenson after coming in with a scratch score of 131.

The runners-up on 147 were Michelle Deppeler and Fay Hardwick.

The Net winners were Susan Goonrey and Daphne Cross (107¾ net) with Karen Manns Cobar’s footballers, Tilly Power and Hanand Jannine Wilkin (112¼ net) the runners-up. nah Carroll were named in the NSW WomThe 18 hole competition that was played in en’s Outback Team for the inaugural Outconjunction with the Foursomes didn’t differ back Challenge on Saturday. from the championship results.

The NSW Men’s and Women’s Outback Blignaut and Stephenson were narrow win- teams went head to head against Queensland at ners (71 net) from Deppeler and Hardwick on Century Oval in Miles in the Queensland 72½ net.

Western Downs Region.

Goonrey and Cross placed third with 73½ Halves Power and Tori Canham (Coonamble Cobar Ladies’ Golf 2023 Foursomes net.

Bears) helped to lead the women’s team to an champions, Tena Blignaut and Jenny Nearest the Pin prizes on the 8th and 11th 18-14 victory.

Stephenson, after their win on Saturday. holes went to Blignaut and Stephenson making Power scored a try, set up another and had a ▪ Photo contributed for a great day for the pair on the course. clean slate with three from three conversions.

Jannine Wilkin, with 36 points, was the July Queensland won the men’s game 52-0 to Trophy Day Stableford winner which was claim the Arthur Beetson-Ron Gibbs Outback All Deadlines—2pm Mondays played in perfect weather on Sunday.

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Sport

Roosters dominate

The Cobar Roosters First Grade side put on a dominate display at Tom Knight Memorial Oval on Saturday in front of a good crowd to record a big 52-12 win over the Coonamble Bears.

The game was barely five minutes in when Roosters’ fullback Ash Davies crossed for first points after good lead up work by Ben Griffiths who broke away down the sideline before finding Davies in support.

Captain/coach Thomas Plater’s conversion from in front was an easy one to give the home side an early 6-0 lead.

Zane Taylor’s unstoppable attitude was evident in Cobar’s second try and, despite having three defenders on him, they proved to be not up to the task as Taylor pushed over to score.

Soon after Tim Hillam broke the try line dragging a couple of defenders with him.

Hillam looked like he was wrapped up but he found a way to get the ball down by stretching out over the back of his head to score.

Plater’s second successful conversion put Cobar ahead 16-0.

By that stage the Bears were fired up with frustration at their inability to get themselves into the game. They were making a raft of mistakes, the penalties were going against them and it was from one of those penalties that Graeme Barton (with the ball) looking for the try line in Saturday’s Reserve Grade game. Davies crossed for his second try of the match.

It wasn’t until close to half time that the Bears found a gap in the Roosters’ defence and they made the most of an overlap on the right The Roosters Reggies can take credit for The competition is designed to get more wing to score. The successful sideline kick pulling in a big crowd at Tom Knight Me- participation throughout the region, and the narrowed the margin to 14 points, 20-6. morial Oval on Saturday however it was Cobar team line up covers a very broad range Cobar however took back the ascendancy and Taylor “walked in” for his second try from a their Gilgandra opposition who had more of experience and hair colours. cause to celebrate after they won 32-12.

Captain/coach Chris Deighton said the team quick play of the ball on Coonamble’s line.

The new Cobar Reserve Grade side was has been doing a serious amount of training Griffiths converted Taylor’s try just before made up of recently retired players, long re- which is starting to show with only one way to half time and the margin at the break was 26-6.

Cobar went on to double the score in the tired players (including some who haven’t go from here. played for more than 20 years) and some The game’s referee Rob McKechnie laid second half with Jayden Paul (2), Frazer Talu, younger players, and what they lacked in abil- down the laws while the coin toss was in pro- Lochlan Ford and Gerald Mackey touching down for more tries for Cobar. ity, they more than made up for in enthusiasm. gress.

The Christie & Hood Castlereagh League Both sides were there for a great game and Griffiths landed another three more conversions to take his tally to four for the match and kicked off its first game of the five round Re- memories to follow.

Plater kicked two goals. serve Grade competition on Saturday.

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▪ Roosters Reggies’ season begins

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▪ Power and Carroll line up in NSW team

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Roosters serve up a feast of footy

The Cobar Roosters Senior Rugby League Club served up a feast of footy in the Christie & Hood Castlereagh League competition at Tom Knight Memorial Oval on Saturday afternoon. The big crowd came in early as the new Roosters Reserve Grade kicked off their season when they hosted the Gilgandra Panthers. Despite a big effort from the Roosters Reggies, the pacey Panthers went home with the 32-12 win. The Roosterettes dominated their Round 10 League Tag game against Coonamble to claim a 28-6 victory over the visitors and the Cobar First Grade side out-scored the Bears 10 tries to two in their 52-12 win. Pictured above is Cobar’s First Grader Zane Taylor scoring one of his two tries for the match; above right is Roosterettes’ double try scorer Brianna Watson slipping out of a tag; and opposite is Josh Burke charging up the field in Reserve Grade.

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