The Cobar Weekly

Wednesday September 2, 2020

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Volume 35 No. 31

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The Cobar Weekly Grand Can attracts attention of former publican Pg 3

Local students urged to consider policing career Pg 4

Cobar Arts Council out of iso and planning ahead Pg 6

Health Service addresses queries over VMO rights

Cobar Health Service Manager Mary Urquhart has publicly addressed growing questions from the community about Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) rights for local GPs in our new hospital.

On behalf of the Cobar Health Council, Mrs Urquhart updated Cobar Shire Council at Thursday night’s Ordinary Council Meeting on the matter.

In an effort to keep communication lines open, council invites the Cobar Health Council to make presentations twice a year to council, with councillors supplying a list of questions for the health council to answer as part of their presentation.

Mrs Urquhart said a number of questions asked by councillors have been repetitive.

At last week’s meeting she gave an overview of how GP’s/Visiting Medical Officers (VMO’s) are recruited.

“GP’s that come to town can apply to the Western NSW Local Health District (LHD) for VMO rights at the hospital.

“The steps are: complete the application paperwork; be interviewed and credentialed by two representatives of MADAAC (Medical and Dental Appointment Advisory Committee), a job specialist (another GP/VMO), the Health Service Manager and a member of the health council.

“There is approximately 9-10 questions including 3-4 clinical scenario questions.

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New award for our Mayor

Cobar’s Mayor Lilliane Brady was announced as the winner of the inaugural Minister for Local Government Award on Monday. The state’s longest serving female mayor earned the Minister’s award for her commitment to increasing the participation of women in Local Government. The award aims to recognise a female councillor or staff member who has delivered quality outcomes in helping women in their local community. Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock said Cr Brady’s achievements in public life over four decades of service were “too long to list”, but she was “the epitome of passionate community service, determination and strength of character”. The Minister said we need more women like Cr Brady in Local Government to close the gender gap and ensure our councils are representative of the communities they serve. ▪ Photo courtesy of RacingPhotography.com.au

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Health service addresses VMO rights Mayor’s report Continued from Page 1.

“The decision can be: full GP/VMO rights granted; a trial with supervision; or no GP/ VMO rights obtained,” Mrs Urquhart explained.

Council asked Mrs Urquhart if local GPs readily visit their admitted patients, and if there is a willingness to do so.

“GPs cannot visit their admitted patients medically unless they have VMO rights,” she said.

“The GPs are more than welcome to visit their patient in the hospital but cannot make change or comment on medical treatment as they do not have VMO rights.”

Council asked who is in charge of treatment once a person is admitted – the person’s local GP or the resident locum?

“Admitted patients care is looked after by: the doctor on call who admitted them; by the GP/VMO if they are admitted under them; or, if referred by a GP without VMO rights, the patient is assessed by the doctor on call (locum) to determine if there is a need for admission and be treated by them if admitted.”

Mrs Urquhart advised if urgent care is required, the patient will be treated by the doctor on call.

Council also questioned the obligation of a

resident locum to see a person when they present, and their expected hours of attendance.

“It depends on the acuity of the patient and the workload of the doctor in the previous 24 hours as there is a fatigue management plan in place to avoid burn out,” Mrs Urquhart explained.

“All patients are triaged using the Australasian triage score by the registered nurses to determine the level of urgency.”

She advised the locums are accountable to the Health Service Manager, Director of Rural Medical Services of the LHD, APHRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency), the LHD Clinical Governance Unit and MADAAC. Mrs Urquhart said there was no set number of GP/VMO’s for the facility.

“Any GP can apply and go through the credentialing process and be a part of the VMO roster equally with other VMOs.” She explained that GP’s cannot be included on the on call roster unless they have VMO rights.

Mrs Urquhart also spoke about the new RG NET education course to upskill nurses.

She said it had been welcomed by all nurses across the LHD.

On Thursday, we held our August Council Meeting with the main topic of discussion being on the landfill site rehabilitation report.

I must also note that there was a great improvement in the use of the microphones and the order of business during the meeting.

On Monday, I was officially acknowledged as the inaugural winner of the Minister for Local Government Award for Women.

To ensure that everyone was COVID safe the awards ceremony this year was held online.

‘The Road to Tibooburra’ crew who are doing a road trip from Maitland to Tibooburra via Parkes, Trundle, Cobar and Broken Hill, will arrive in Cobar this afternoon.

The aim of the trip is to create art and record music en route to Tibooburra, and to film a documentary while doing so.

On board are Steve Kilbey (legendary frontman of The Church), Julien Poulson (musician, artist and founder of The Cambodian Space Project) and nine other creative professionals (artists, musicians, performers and writers).

Kilbey has mentioned writings songs for the country towns they travel through.

Please make them feel welcome.

At long last work for the Cobar Miners Memorial will soon be commencing on site at the Heritage Park.

The area will be closed to visitors during the construction period.

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Grand Can plans Former Cobar businessman Chris Condon is keen to see Cobar’s Big Beer Can restored to its former glory and has kick started the restoration project with a generous donation.

Mr Condon, a former Grand Hotel licensee, created the Big Beer Can as a tourism initiative with his business partner at the time, Peter Payne.

“We put it up on top of the Grand Hotel on June 30, 1990,” Condon recalls.

He hoped the 5m tall, 2.5m wide beer can, manufactured by local firm KML Industries, would put Cobar on the tourist map.

At the time of its installation Mr Condon likened the can to the Big Banana in Coffs Harbour and the Big Merino in Goulburn.

It made the Guinness Book of Records in 1991 as the World’s Largest Beer Can being able to hold 22,000 litres (or 79,398 middies and one seven ounce beer).

The project was estimated to have cost around $10,000 and was funded by Tooheys.

Over the years the can has taken the form of many different Tooheys-branded beers, starting its life as a Tooheys Draught Beer.

Mr Condon is concerned the Big Beer Can is now looking a bit worse for wear.

“If they want to do something to fix it up, I’ll kick start it. Put me down for $1,000,” Mr Condon said.

“The Grand Hotel was the first business I ever owned and it helped me to get to where I am today.

“I’ve never forgotten where I came from and if I can help out with a donation, I’d be happy to.”

Cobar Shire Council’s tourism manager, Demi Smith, was thrilled with Mr Condon’s donation pledge.

“After our win of the ‘Best Big Attraction in Australia’ competition back in May, we had lots of people commenting online that they would be keen to come to Cobar and see it. We’ve also had a few really good ideas put forward about how we can use it to further promote Cobar.

“The Can however really needs a facelift so that we can present it to tourists in a better light.

“It will be great to see it looking all refreshed!”

COVID drives fete change

With COVID-19 restrictions still in place and limiting the numbers on public gatherings, the Lilliane Brady Village (LBV) Pink Ladies committee, staff and volunteers ran their annual fundraising fete as a “drive through” event this year.

Pictured is Sherril Armstrong serving a fete patron a takeaway sausage sandwich and a drink on Saturday. While the profits from the fete were down on previous years, Sherril said any money they make is a bonus for LBV’s residents.

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Students urged to consider policing career through IPROWD Cobar High School students were recently given a presentation of the NSW Police IPROWD program, which encourages indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students to consider careers in the police force.

Central North Police District Detective Inspector Paul Quigg joined the IPROWD facil-

itators and other police attached to Central North Police District to present the program in Cobar recently along with presentations at Nyngan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Lightning Ridge and Walgett high schools.

“The IPROWD program is a unique partnership between the NSW Police Force and TAFE NSW and aims to encourage indige-

nous and Torres Strait Islander people to consider careers in the police force,” Detective Inspector Quigg said.

“This presentation included students undertaking a series of physical tests which have to be successfully passed by applicants in order to join the NSW Police Force,” he said.

Tests included a 90 second prone bridge, hand grip strength and push up test.

The IPROWD program, ‘Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery’ assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gain a qualification, and to develop skills and confidence in applying for a career with the NSW Police Force.

Students who successfully complete the 18-week IPROWD program will gain a Certificate III qualification in Vocational and Study Pathways.

The qualification helps prepare Aboriginal people for higher study and enables them to complete a University Certificate in Workforce Essentials.

“Through the IPROWD program, students have joined the NSW Police Force and some have also gained career opportunities with the Australian Border Force, NSW Corrective Service, Queensland Police, Department of Health, Department of Parks and Wildlife Service and other career and study pathways.

“We target students in Years 10 to 12, especially students completing Year 12 this year, as they near the completion of their school NSW Police officers recently spoke with Cobar High School students and teachers about life,” Detective Inspector Quigg said. the IPROWD program, which offers a pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander “In promoting the program, we deliver a presentation on the career path toward joining students to a career in the police force. ▪ Photo contributed the NSW Police to show students the opportunities that are available to them and to help them attain good goals in life.

“Kids are wondering what to do with their lives after school – this is a golden opportunity for them,” he said.

“The program gives students a direction and offers a life changing opportunity.”

The program has been previously been delivered in larger centres such as Dubbo, Armidale, Lismore, Taree, Redfern and Kingswood and this was the first year it has been delivered in the far west.

IPROWD began in Dubbo in 2008 and over 800 students have completed the program since its induction.

More than 160 of those students have become NSW Police Force officers.

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Local returns to share her skills with the community Nicola Harbison enjoyed her time growing up in Cobar and, after four years of study and four more working, she’s decided to return home and put her Occupational Therapy (OT) skills to good use here.

As an OT Nicola’s skills are diverse and while she’s recently been working on a developmental screening program at Cobar Preschool, she also works with people at the other end of the age spectrum.

“Basically we work from birth through to death, enabling people to do things they need to do each day or things they want to do,” Nicola said.

“It might be they can’t do something due to disability or injury or their environment’s not set up to support them.

“It’s all about function, it’s client-driven and it’s whatever their goals are.

“If they want to be able to hang the washing on the line (even if they have 10 other people to do it for them), if that’s their goal, that’s what we’ll work on.”

Nicola said as an OT she doesn’t really “fix anyone”, it’s more about enabling them.

“There’s a saying in our profession that a physio will teach you to walk again while an OT will teach you to dance,” she said.

Nicola said her decision to come back home was partly because her family are here but also because she wanted to give back to a community that enabled her to get where she is today.

Nicola said she was given a lot of opportunities growing up in Cobar, including getting an excellent education at Cobar High School.

However by Year 12 Nicola said she still really didn’t know what she wanted to do.

“I put a lot of pressure on myself and told myself that I had to go to Uni but I really didn’t know what I wanted to study.

“I did a lot of research and OT appealed to me as you got to work with people and it’s very diverse.

“I’d always liked working with older people—I’d done a bit of volunteering at the [Lilliane Brady] Village when I was still at school.

“That’s the area where I sort of thought I’d end up.”

Her first job out of Uni was however in pediatrics working with kids with disabilities.

“Then I went to work in a nursing home and then went back to working in pediatrics in the

Northern Territory.

Nicola said people can be NDIS or private “That job was a really good experience, patients. totally eye-opening.

They can self refer or get a referral from a “Now I’ve come back here and I’m doing a doctor and access her services through a bit of everything,” she said. chronic disease management plan.

Occupational Therapist, Nicola Harbison, works with a range of different clients including preschoolers. Nicola has recently been working at Cobar Pre School evaluating the children through play activities and is pictured with the Green group of five year olds. At front are Izzy Best, Grace Mackay and AJ Fakahua.

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Arts Council won’t let isolation stop creative activities Cobar Arts Council members took advantage of the spacious railway station platform for their ‘Out of Iso’ meeting on Sunday.

Publicity officer Bev Anderson reports the

general operations of the group have been capably managed by their executive committee since COVID restrictions came into effect in March.

“It was pleasing to be back to some sort of

The Cobar Arts Council committee held their first ‘Out of Iso’ meeting on Sunday at the Cobar Railway Station with the venue of the station’s platform giving members plenty of room for correct social distancing. The meeting was well attended and included interest from two new residents who are keen to be involved in the committee’s plans for an upcoming Open exhibition.

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normality with ideas and input from all members,” Bev said.

As is the nature of the town of Cobar, people come and go and president Lillian Simpson welcomed two new members who have recently settled into life in Cobar and are keen to be involved in community activities.

“She also conveyed the good wishes of the group to Karen Watts, who is leaving to enjoy retirement with her husband Andrew.

“Karen has be a very capable treasurer and will be sadly missed,” Bev reported.

Discussions at the meeting took place on the feasibility of holding a modified exhibition, dependent upon COVID restrictions, with the outcome being a proposed Open Art and Craft event similar to the annual Festival of the Miner’s Ghost exhibition, except that the schools section will be cancelled.

Students will be encouraged to enter the open sections individually and there would be no official opening public event.

“It is hoped that people will come forth with the art, photography and craftwork they may have created during COVID restrictions and that the event will give Cobar residents the opportunity to view the diverse creative talents within the community,” Bev said.

Warmer weather

Spring is in the air with warmer days expected in Cobar this week.

It looks to be a hot start to the season with a top of 28 expected today and a low of 15 overnight before a top of 29 degrees tomorrow, with winds up 40km/h and possible raised dust.

Friday should cool off slightly with a top of 22 expected, while Saturday is expected to reach 19 and Sunday should have a top of 21 with a sunny day.

Next week is forecast to start with more sunny conditions with a low of eight and a top of 25 predicted for Monday.

Last week there were some cool mornings dropping to two on Wednesday and 1.8 on Thursday before some mild to warm days.

Thursday and Friday both reached a top of 19, Saturday was 23 degrees and Sunday was the warmest day of the month, reaching a top of 26.9 degrees.

Monday cooled off again, recording 8.3 degrees overnight before a top of 17.6.

No rainfall was recorded for the week.

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Now is time to prepare for fire season Cobar to share in As we move out of winter into spring, new, green growth is starting to pop up across the Far West.

NSW Rural Fire Service Superintendent Vaughn Elsworth said they are mindful of the impact of this new growth and the potential for fire.

“With the destocking of properties after the drought and limited native wildlife spotted, the increased grass fuels have the potential to pose local, isolated risks,” Superintendent Ebsworth said.

He said landholders’ obligations include: preparing their properties and maintaining fire breaks; and notifying neighbouring landholders and the local Fire Control Centre at least 24 hours before they intend to burn.

“While we are currently outside the Fire Danger Period there is no permit required

however, notifications are a year round obligation,” Superintendent Ebsworth said.

Landholders can now report their intention to burn online at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify/.

Landholders will need to supply their contact and location details.

“This is so the location can be mapped on a shared map similar to the Fires Near Me application. We can also lodge the burn via the Fire Control Centre,” he said.

In the event of a Total Fire Ban being declared in the area, messages will automatically be sent out to all registered landholders.

“We need to know where legitimate hazard reduction burns are being undertaken so brigades do not get called out unnecessarily.”

He said the local duty officer can stop the response to a Triple Zero (000) call and avoid unnecessarily calling on volunteers.

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federal funding

Local governments across the nation have now received the first quarterly payment of the highest annual allocation from the Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) program under the Morrison-McCormack Government.

Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government Mark Coulton said a total of $2.6billion in untied Commonwealth funding has been allocated for local governments in 2020–21, including the $1.3 billion pre-payment made in May this year.

Cobar Shire Council’s total FAGs grant allocation is $6,102,716 with $4.3million earmarked for general purpose and the remainder $1.8m goes to local roads.

The general purpose portion of the grant is calculated according to population while the road grant portion is allocated to preserve each council’s road assets.

Other councils to receive similar allocations in 2020-2021 included Albury ($6.5m), Armidale ($6.8m), Bathurst ($6.5m), Bourke ($6.3m) and Parkes ($6.5m) councils.

Allocations for nearby councils included Bogan ($4.4m), Broken Hill ($5.05m), Moree ($8.1m) and Dubbo ($11.6m).

Campbelltown City Council ($10m), Central Coast ($26.1m), Wollongong ($18.8m) Mid-Coast ($18.2m) and Blacktown ($16.9m) were among the councils who received the highest allocations.

Minister Coulton said the first quarterly payment of $309million will give every council access to funds to help manage the cumulative impacts of drought, bushfires and now the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Having been a Mayor, I know how hard our local governments work to build stronger and more sustainable communities to meet the growing needs of their residents,” Minister Coulton said.

“This funding is untied, meaning local councils can invest in their own local priorities to support jobs and communities.

“With many councils having faced years of drought, bushfires and now the harsh impacts of a global pandemic, I’ve been nothing short of amazed at the pure grit and determination our councils have shown as they continue to deliver vital services to ensure quality of life for Australian communities,” Mr Coulton said.

• Well known local Nonagenarian Edna Neale Tilpa. They arrived in Louth on Monday after-

celebrated her 98th birthday on Monday. We hear Edna kicked up her heels with a lovely luncheon and a few drinks with friends and family members. Edna plans on continuing to celebrate a few more birthdays yet and has her sights set on getting the “all important letter from the queen” in two years time. (While Edna’s already been the recipient of some previous correspondence from the Royal Family, it’s the 100 years letter that she’s been really holding out for.) Let’s hope her Majesty Queen Elizabeth remains in good health because we know Edna surely will! Happy belated birthday Edna.

• While it was officially the first day of Spring yesterday, we noticed that spring had come early to Drummond Park with the shrubs out on the footpath coming into flower last week. They sure do look pretty!

• The Newey was the place to be on Sunday with lots of people spotted soaking up the sun in the barbecue area while a few keen locals were also out on the water on jetskis and canoes.

• Sympathy is extended to the family and many friends of Pam Sikora who passed away on Friday night after a long, long battle with cancer.

• The Lilliane Brady Village Pink Ladies committee were very grateful to all those who helped out and supported their annual fete on Saturday including the Barklimore family who generously donated a signed Tigers jersey for their auction.

• This week is Legacy Week which is an annual appeal that raises awareness and funds to support the families of Australian veterans. If you’re not able to get around to buying a badge, you can donate online at www.legacyweek.com.au • Burrumbuttock Hay Runners founder Brendan Farrell has been back in the area this week delivering a load of toys to kids in Louth and

noon with a loaded trailer and handed out toys, lucky dips and soccer balls yesterday morning and stayed on for a barbecue with the locals last night. They were headed to Tilpa this morning to make another toy delivery.

Brendan said it was great to be catching up with the communities they had previously helped in 2015. He said it was good to see the river flowing and “spirits up”. “There’s still a long way to go,” he said.

• Police recently visited a Cobar property to question a 21 year old truck driver after a video he made of himself went viral in what appeared to be a “driverless truck” on an outback road in Queensland. The information they received has been forwarded on to Queensland police.

• Work is about to get underway on the construction of the Cobar Miners Memorial in the Heritage Park. To say that local Barry Knight (who’s been leading the project) is excited, is a bit of an understatement!

• Yay! The Bureau of Meteorology reports this warm spring weather is set to continue over the next week.

• Sorry if we may have confused any readers last week with the last line of our back page senior rugby league report which said the Roosters were to travel to Baradine on Saturday for Round 7. While technically a few Roosters did travel to Baradine, they didn’t play (as Baradine doesn’t have any men’s teams in the Castlereagh competition this season), but they did go to support the Roosterettes! All three teams do however have games this Saturday in Binnaway for Round 8 of the competition. Good luck!

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MEETINGS

Pam Sikora (nee Hortle)

Cobar & District Rugby Union Club

AGM Sunday October 18 at the Rugby Union Oval All positions declared vacant.

Nominations for all positions to be in writing only.

Nominations to be sent to PO Box 339 or emailed to presidentcobarcamels@gmail.com

10.30am Thursday September 3, 2020 At the 6th hole of the Cobar Golf course Entry & parking via rear of Ward Oval Due to COVID-19 restrictions this service will also be available via video conferencing. To be able to view this service firstly you must download the ‘Zoom’ application from the App Store and then click on the following link at the time of the service.

MEETING ID: 3267389332 PASSCODE: 8PScBN NOTE: Zoom coverage only available for approximately 30 minutes.

THANK YOU NSW Rural Fire Service Notice of AGMs Louth Road Rural Fire Brigade

5pm Friday September 4, 2020 at Fairview Station

Nymagee Rural Fire Brigade

1pm Saturday September 5, 2020 at Nymagee Community Hall

Mount Hope Rural Fire Brigade

1pm Friday September 11,2020 at Mount Hope Community Hall

Cobar Little Athletics

AGM 7pm Wednesday September 9, 2020 At the Golfie, Room 2 All positions declared vacant, all volunteers most welcome.

All advertising deadlines are 2pm Mondays

PUBLIC NOTICES Exploration Licence Application Notice is herby given in accordance with section 13A of the Mining regulation 2016, that Exploration Licence Application No 6076 (Act 1992) for Group 1 (Metallic Minerals) has been lodged with the Department of Regional NSW by TRK Resources Pty Ltd (ACN 116 543 081) over an area of 78 units (approx 226 km2). The most southeastern corner of the area us located appox 34.5 kms N of Cobar, as shown on the diagram below.

Information regarding this application can be obtained from Bob Harrison– Mining Title Services Pty Ltd on Tel: 02 9420 3591 or email bob@amts.com.au. Information about landholder’s rights is available on department’s website https:// www.resorcesandgeoscience.nsw.gov. au/landholders-and-community/ landholders-rights

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my family and the community of Cobar for their support over my 39 years in Local Government.

Together we have built a Village, raised money for Cobar residents with cancer, fundraised for hospital beds, supported any community member who needed our support and so much more. You, as a community, have all always been there.

Last Monday, I received the Minister for Local Government Award for Women and because of COVID it was held via video instead of at Parliament House. It is an honour and a privilege to have received this. Once again I thank the community for their support.

We have achieved a lot, but a lot more is required this year, such as a pipeline to Cobar, the establishment of a mining school and the sealing of The Wool Track.

Thank you Cobar.

Mayor Lilliane Brady OAM

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PUBLIC NOTICES Peak Gold Mines

DONATION APPLICATIONS are now open to the Cobar community.

Donations are available to the following areas: •Arts & Culture •Health & Sport •Education •Environment •Community For applications and more information please contact peak.donations@aureliametals.com.au or phone (02) 6830 2323.

Please submit applications by Friday September 4, 2020.

Peak Gold Mines Donations Committee is seeking new members!

As a committee member you will work with the donations team to achieve the following: • Attend quarterly meetings to evaluate donation requests • Allocate donations in accordance with the Peak Gold Mines Donations Policy • Review and improve the donations process

All nominees must reside within the Cobar Shire. All positions are declared vacant.

For more information please contact the Peak Gold Mines Environmental Department on (02) 6830 2323 or via email at peak.donations@aureliametals.com.au Please ensure all nominations are submitted by Friday September 4, 2020.

Cobar Bowling & Golf Club

ClubGRANTS 2020 Applications are invited from not for profit organisations for ClubGRANTS Funding Applications are to be on official application forms available from the club

Applications close:

3pm Friday September 4, 2020

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Wednesday September 2, 2020 The Cobar Weekly Page 13

POSITIONS VACANT

STOP PRESS

The Cobar Bowling and Golf Club is seeking an enthusiastic person to fulfill a full time

Scott McAdam

Plumbing Pty Ltd

Duty Manager

Servicing Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar & Surrounding District

position to oversee nightly bar and facility operations

Coming to Cobar next week No job too big or too small Just give us a call Scott 0427 724 222 or Tina 0429 905 525

POSITIONS VACANT

Duty manger responsibilities include oversee nightly operations ensuring employee efficiency of all processes and creating a positive work environment for employees. You will meet regularly with upper management to stay up to date with organisational changes, issues and improvements.

Salary will be paid above Duty Manager Level A plus 20% to the successful applicant

Apprentice Rubber Liner Cobar NSW DJW Contracting Pty Ltd are a long established corrosion control and wear resistant solutions provider in Western NSW. We are currently seeking an Apprentice/Trainee Industrial Rubber Liner/ Abrasive Blast/ Industrial Coatings Applicator.

The apprenticeship will include qualification in industrial coatings and surface preparation. Applicable Workcover tickets will also be included.

You will be required to undertake study and course directives both in and outside of working hours.

Driver’s Licence essential, and must be able to pass a Drug and Alcohol screening, willing to work on mine sites.

A suitable remuneration is offered to the right person depending on any prior relevant experience, qualifications and willingness.

Please forward a cover letter and resume to Jayde George admin@djw.com.au Applications close September 11, 2020

Responsibilities: ▪ Upholding and enforcing company policies ▪ Delivering and maintaining high standards and levels of customer service across all facets of the business ▪ Addressing employee complaints or performance issues as needed ▪ Checking in with employees regularly to determine performance satisfaction ▪ Ensuring work health and safety is always adhered to ▪ Complaints handling and conflict resolution Requirements: ▪ Strong organisational skills ▪ Driver’s licence desired ▪ Team management skills ▪ Strong operational knowledge of Poker Machine, TAB & Keno operation ▪ A collaborative approach to problem solving their work environment ▪ A genuine desire to serve the business along with its members and guests ▪ Availability to work a rotating roster that covers days, nights and weekends ▪ A strong work ethic with outstanding communication skills ▪ Proficient computer skills ▪ Current NSW RSA/RCG competency and First Aid certifications Please email your resume to gm@cbgc.net.au by 5pm September 11, 2020.

If you wish to discuss the role contact the General Manager on 02 6836 2214

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TRAINEE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 2 YEAR TRAINEESHIP

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven, friendly, passionate and confident individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude to join the Engineering Department at Cobar Shire Council as a Trainee Water Treatment Plant Operator. This role provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the many facets of water management including filtration, treatment, testing and distribution.

Ideally suited to a school leaver, the successful applicant will be able to kick start their career with on the job delivery of a Certificate III in Water Treatment (NWP30315) combined with full time employment for the duration of the two-year traineeship.

To be successful in this position you will need: • Provisional Driver’s licence (minimum) • Higher School Certificate with sound results in maths and science • Commitment to and capability of completing Certificate III in Water Treatment (online) • Ability to work in a team environment with good time management skills • Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal • Be proficient in the use of computers and software • Strong work ethic, be reliable and able to solve problems and take direction This position is full time for a fixed period of two years and will be classified depending on the age and existing qualifications of the applicant T2 – T4 ($14.27 - $19.64 per hour) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award, working a nine day fortnight, 38 hours per week.

To be considered for this position, applications must be made on Council’s official application form and the selection criteria listed above must be addressed in a separate document.

Information packages are available from Council’s website: www.cobar.nsw.gov.au.

All applicants must be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol testing and have the right to live and work in Australia.

Applications close 4pm Monday September 7, 2020

POSITIONS VACANT

PERILYA BROKEN HILL Perilya Broken Hill Limited has been an integral part of the Broken Hill community since acquiring Pasminco Limited’s Broken Hill Operations in 2002.

On the Broken Hill “Line of Lode”, Perilya currently operates three, zinc-lead-silver mines, the Potosi Mine, North Mine and Southern Operations.

VARIOUS VACANCIES Perilya directly employs 440 workers and is now looking for new members to join the team.

We are currently seeking applications for:

• • • • • • • • •

Mining Shift Supervisor Electrical Maintenance Supervisor Emergency Services Officer Underground Mechanical Tradespersons Electrical Tradespersons Fitter / Boilermaker Jumbo Operators Charge-Up Operators Underground Operators For more information about the roles above or to apply for these positions please visit the Perilya website: www.perilya.com.au/careers/vacancies

Wednesday September 2, 2020, The Cobar Weekly Page 15

POSITIONS VACANT

TOURISM OFFICER – PERMANENT PART TIME

Multiple Positions Vacant Aurelia Metals Limited (ASX: AMI) is an Australian gold and base metals mining and exploration company. We operate two high quality operations, Peak Gold Mines and Hera Mine.

Peak Gold Mines is comprised of several polymetallic underground mines plus an 800ktpa gold and base metals processing plant, located in the northern part of the Cobar Basin in NSW. Hera Mine is a polymetallic underground mining operation and associated 450ktpa processing plant, located approximately 100km south-east of Cobar, NSW. We are currently seeking a number of highly motivated, experienced and suitably qualified personnel to join the teams at Peak Gold Mines and Hera Mine within the following positions:

Peak Gold Mines • • • • • • • • • •

Senior Mining Engineer Senior Geotechnical Engineer Senior Health and Safety Advisor Geotechnical Engineer Production Engineer Payroll Coordinator Mill Electrician Graduate Electrical Engineer Graduate Mechanical Engineer Graduate Mining Engineer

Hera Mine • • •

Health and Safety Advisor Mine Geologist Mechanical Fitter

For more information on each of these roles including key responsibilities, skills and qualifications required, please visit our website.

Applications can be emailed to HR@aureliametals.com.au Should you wish to discuss the above positions in further detail, please contact our Human Resources Department on 0268 302 353.

www.aureliametals.com

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Do you have great communication skills, the ability to interact with people from a broad customer base and a sound knowledge of Cobar and our surrounding region? Council is looking for a part time Tourism Officer at the Great Cobar Heritage Centre (currently at 43 Linsley Street til July 2021 while the GCHC is undergoing renovations).

Put your passion for helping people and your exceptional customer service skills to good use as you offer professional and friendly assistance to visitors to the Cobar region, including: • Answering face to face and telephone enquiries • Connecting visitors with information on local events, attractions and accommodation • Assisting visitors to develop an itinerary of things to do during their stay • Point of sale service and collecting visitor data and statistics • Undertaking general administrative duties • Generally keeping the centre clean, tidy and a welcoming place to visit This part time position is classified as Band 1 Level 3 ($25.10 - $29.06/hr) within Council’s Salary System in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award, working 30 hours each fortnight, including weekends.

To be considered for this role, applicants must complete Council’s application form, which requires providing a copy of an updated resume, cover letter, as well as addressing the selection criteria noted towards the back of the position description for this role. For more information, please visit Council’s website https:// www.cobar.nsw.gov.au/news-info/ employment.

Applications close 4pm Monday September 14, 2020.

Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.

Sport

Roosterettes were Numbers are up but not in golf scores! badly beaten The Roosterettes’ Round 7 Castlereagh League Tag match at Baradine on Saturday was quite a physical affair with a number of Cobar players still nursing injuries from the rough play they encountered.

After a good showing last week on their home turf, the Cobar Roosterettes were hoping to back it up with another win when they travelled to Baradine on Saturday.

Unfortunately the Cobar side team didn’t have much to celebrate following their eight hour round trip with their Baradine hosts claiming a comprehensive 32-6 win.

The home side ran away with the match running in six tries to Cobar’s one.

Cobar’s points came from a converted try in the second half by Brianna Watson after sustained pressure on the line.

The margin would have looked better had Jordan Warren not been denied a try for the Roosterettes in the first half.

Watson earned her side’s Best and Fairest three points, with two points going to Zoë Egan and one point went to Bianka Jacobson.

Tyler Chiswick, with good team talk and excellent direction of play in the centre, was voted Players’ Player.

The Roosterettes are back on the road this Saturday headed to Binnaway for Round 8.

Beautiful weather for bowls games It was beautiful weather for bowls over the weekend and some cracker games were played.

The Singles Championship game between Don Roberts and Aaron Finn was a ripper. The final score of 31-17 in Roberts’ favour however didn’t reflect just how tight the match was.

The Fours Championship game was an epic battle with Gerard Livingston, Tony Brown, Bian Smith and Peter ‘China’ Brien defeating Daniel Holt, Jimmy Goonrey, John Goonrey and Dean McLeod in a close 17-14 match.

Livingston, Brown and Smith backed up in a Triples game to score a tough win defeating Holt, Jimmy Goonrey and McLeod 17-16 in what can only be described as a cracking match.

In Sunday’s social bowls Barry Bargwanna, Karen Daly and Doug Hudson took home the prize with a winning score of +5.

With the weather improving golfers are starting to turn up in good numbers again for the men’s competitions although the scores are not improving like the weather.

Nine golfers played in Wednesday’s midweek competition with Max Philips yet again winning the day with 36 points.

Second place went to Greg Clark on 33 and Peter ‘China’ Brien came in third on 32 points.

Nearest the pins prizes were won by Phillips on the 3rd hole, Piers Brown on the 8th and Tim Turton the 11th.

The 7th and 15th hole prizes were not won.

Rob McIver was back playing competition golf and with a score of 30, he just missed out on a place.

Saturday was the Monthly Medal competition and there was a great roll up of 25 players. If you thought a big attendance would bring out the big scores, then you’d be mistaken as the best score on the day was 35 points by Max Phillips with Ian Prendergast and John Martin also scoring 35.

The super-vet got the win on a countback.

Prendergast was second and Martin finished third. Garry Wilkin came fourth on 34 and Mark Martin was fifth with 33.

Nearest the Pin prizes winners were: 3rd hole—Stewart Fraser; 7th—Bill Fugar; 8th— Peter Lawrence; and 15th—Ian Prendergast.

To give the reader an idea of how the new handicaps are affecting the scores, here’s an example of how it works: a score of 40, once needed just to have any chance at all of winning, has been scored only on six occasions this season with Bill Fugar’s 42 points way back on May 16 the best this year.

The average for a Stableford score this year is

30.65! Maybe the warmer weather and a faster course will bring out some big scores.

The Nearest the Pins competition is really starting to hot up with Greg Clark, Alec Fraser and Max ‘The Super-Vet’ Phillips all hanging in there on 11.

Following are Mark Fraser, Stewart Fraser, Bill Fugar and Peter Lawrence, just two behind on nine, but don’t discount Jay Egan, who hasn’t played as much as the others (because he is busy coaching the Ladies League Tag team), and is on eight! (He is one of the few coaches to have survived this year!)

A mid-week competition will be played today. The annual Bill Bartlett Memorial day, a Four-Ball-Best-Ball Stableford sponsored by the Bartlett family, will be played on Saturday and an individual Stableford will be contested on Sunday.—Out of Bounds

Interest in cricket

There was good interest for the Cobar & District Cricket Association’s annual general meeting on Friday night with a good attendance recorded.

Jake Harbison and Damian Wray were elected as joint-presidents with Mitch Holt returned as secretary.

Tony Polack has also returned as treasurer and will share the role with Chris Deighton.

The publicity officer’s role was retained by Jade Buckman.

A general committee was also elected.

Wray reports three teams have been nominated to contest the 40 Overs competition while six sides have nominated (to date) for the Twenty/20 competition.

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Sport

Stephenson claims A Grade golf crown Tough day out for Junior Roosters The scores were a lot better in last week’s ensured her the win. A three-way countback Ladies Golf competition matches as the was then needed to separate Di Greer, Jenny course continues to dry out from recent Stephenson and Glenda Peebles after all came rain. (In fact it didn’t take long and the in with a score of 75 net. dust is already back again!)

Robynne Morton and Narelle Kriz both had The 2020 Club Champions were decided 77 net followed by Marlene Wynd on 76 net after Round 2 of the competition was complet- and Ann Dunn (78). ed on Saturday.

The Nearest the Pin prize on the 8th hole Jenny Stephenson was crowned the A Grade went to Narelle Kriz in A Grade and Jannine Scratch winner with a score of 243 off the Wilkin was the B Grade winner. stick for the 54 holes.

Glenda Peebles and Joy Josephson were the Narelle Kriz was the same distance from the runner-up posting 263.

Jenny Stephenson was flag to share the C Grade Chrissy Gilligan was crowned the A Grade Scratch prize. the handicap winner with Geraldine Francisco won a net score of 231 while winner with a score of 243 ... the Par game on WednesRobynne Morton was a day with a score of +3 close runner-up with 233 net. from Glenda Peebles (+2) who is finding herMarlene Wynd fought hard to catch Serena self in the top placings on a regular basis of Fraser after she led in Round 1. late. Daphne Cross had an even card for third Her persistence paid with off with Wynd place while Jenny Stephenson and Di Greer claiming the Scratch title in B Grade with a both had -1. score of 321. Fraser, for the second year run- Fay Hardwick was the closest to the pin on ning, finished as runner-up on 322. the 7th hole for A Grade; Di Greer was best Ann Dunn was the handicap winner posting for B Grade; and Sue Phillips won C Grade’s a score of 241 net and hot on her heels for the pin prize. runner-up prize was Susan Goonrey with 244 Today and Sunday are Stableford rounds. net.

The Bartlett Family Trophy is up for grabs on The C Grade Scratch champion was Karen Saturday and will be played as a Stroke event.

Walsh who finished with 356 with Joy Jo- Golfers were devastated to learn of the passsephson the runner-up on 418. ing of their beloved member Pam Sikora last In the 18 hole competition that was played Friday night after a marathon battle with illin conjunction with the championships, ness. Condolences have been coming from far Chrissy Gilligan’s 70 net score, which was a and wide to her family and friends. clear five shots in front of the rest of the field, She will be greatly missed by all.—T’d Off

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It was a tough day out for the Cobar Junior Rugby League club on Saturday with all four of their sides beaten in Round 7 of the Dubbo & District Junior Rugby League competition.

The Under 16s match was the closest game of the round with Cobar coming up against the South Dubbo Navy side at Dubbo.

It was a hard fought match which South Dubbo eventually won 32-20. Cobar’s five tries were recorded by Tommy Rogers, Brian Chapula, Kai Greenwood, Ryan Urquhart and Zane Taylor. Tommy Rogers and Elias Aumua earned the Coach’s Awards.

The Cobar Under 10s side went down 24-0 to their Warren Bulldogs counterparts in their match, also played at Dubbo.

Talas Burke and Cohan Nicholson put in good efforts to earn the Coach’s Awards.

The Under 12s played Dunedoo with Dunedoo finishing as 26-4 winners.

Jaxon Burke was Cobar’s lone try scorer.

The Coach’s Awards went to Henry Rogers and Drew Barton.

Cobar’s Under 14s team was well beaten 56-6 by a classy Red Bend side in their game.

Jayden Paul ran in a try for Cobar with Tim Eves responsible for converting it.

Brock Rossiter and Lachlan Willard earned the Coach’s Awards.

This week’s Under 6s Coach’s Awards went to Jayce Matthews and Max Bell while the Under 8s Coach’s Awards were earned by Thomas Knight and Kaiden Czisz-Young.

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Sport

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Saturday’s warm conditions suited the shooters

On this occasion Real Steel’s Shooter Nicola Harbison beat Pumpettes’ defender Jayme Francisco to the ball in their Senior Women’s Netball game on Saturday at Ward Oval.

Foursomes win for Ryan and Gilligan A field of 20 teams contested the golf Mixed Foursomes Championships over 27 holes on Sunday.

Jacob Ryan and Chrissy Gilligan did enough to secure the title for 2020 with a scratch score of 118.

The runners-up were Max Phillips and Fay Hardwick on 121 who also won the Net competition played in conjunction with the championships.

The pair won on a countback from John Collins and Karen Walsh after each team finished the day with 103¾ net.

Garry and Jannine Wilkin placed third on 106½ net followed by Jacob Ryan and Chrissy Gilligan (109), Scotty Mayne and Susie Hardwick (109¼) and Stewart and Serena Fraser on 110¼ net.

David ‘Ooze’ Knight was available for couples counselling after the game but apparently his services weren’t needed, well not that anyone was willing to say!

The Nearest the Pin prize on the 3rd hole went to John Collins and Karen Walsh while the 15th was won by Alec Fraser and Angela Fryer.—T’d Off

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After four weeks of miserable cold and wet weather, Cobar Senior Netballers were pleased to be able to contest their Round 5 games at Ward Oval on Saturday in warm and clear conditions.

The conditions appeared to suit the goal shooters in all four of Saturday’s games which were all high scoring affairs.

Pumpettes displayed their championship winning abilities to finish with a 60-20 win over Real Steel.

Despite the 40 goals difference at the final whistle, the ball was keenly contested by both sides throughout the match.

Pumpettes had a 12-6 lead going into the first break and they didn’t let up the pressure in the second quarter.

By half time they led 29-12 and were up 42-16 by the end of the third quarter.

They had saved their best effort for the final quarter to outpoint Real Steel 18-4 to close out the match with a 60-20 win.

Molly Carter (Pumpettes) and Catherine James (directing play at Centre for Real Steel) were their team’s best on court.

JKM and Gumnuts had the closest match of the round with JKM finishing with a 57-23 win.

Neve Carter, playing in both shooting and defending positions for JKM, was a standout for her side while Gumnuts were well served

by Katherine Dennis in her shooting circle and the centre court.

Divas continued their unbeaten run with a 52-23 victory over Sharpe Shooters.

Divas’ best on court was their mid-court player Loretta Baker while Olivia Deighton had an outstanding game for Sharpe Shooters.

Hot Shots out played the Mid Strength Merinos to easily win their game 76-5.

Hot Shots were well served by Sam Vaka who shot well and also played Wing Attack.

Best on court for the Mid Strength Merinos was shooter and defender Naomi Ijnzen.