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The counting Cobar hosts Far West group continues The outcome of the Cobar Shire Council by-election to elect one councillor should be known and declared by next Monday.

NSW Electoral Commission Returning Officer for Cobar Shire Council’s by-election, Vanessa Reschke said it’s been a busy week for her staff carrying out Progressive Scrutiny on the 435 Postal Votes they received this past week.

“The total number of Postal Votes issued for Cobar Local Government Area was 2,810,” Mrs Reschke reported.

“So far 920 have been accepted, 91 rejected with the total number scrutinised 1,011.

“There have been 651 votes counted from Pre-Poll and Polling places and, with the 435 votes ready for scrutiny for the second progressive count, we have in the vicinity of 700 electors that have not returned their Postal Vote, voted early or on election day.”

Mrs Reschke said the final date for collection of Postal Votes is this Friday.

“We will do a final check of the post office box and then complete the final count on Friday night ready for the Declaration of Preferences and a Declaration of Results from Monday.”

Mrs Reschke said the process for counting at this election is taking a bit longer than election counting from past years as all Postal Votes firstly are required to undergo a complete scrutiny to see if they meet the NSW Electoral Commission’s criteria.

For it to be a valid vote, the voting form needs to be completed and the associated paperwork must also be signed, witnessed and dated on or before the date of the election.

Country Women’s Association (CWA) Cobar Branch president, Colleen Boucher (at far left) welcomed CWA members from around the western region to a Far West Group meeting on Saturday which the Cobar branch hosted at the Cobar Services Club. Mrs Boucher is pictured with Far Western Group executive committee members Sharon McCalman (Warren branch member), Pat Riley (Trangie), Ruth Hando (Narromine) and Carolyn Egan (Narromine). As part of the meeting, the judging of the regional The Land Cookery and Handicraft competitions took place. See full report on Page 9.

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New bus shelter under construction

Construction work began on Monday morning to upgrade the existing bus shelter/taxi rank in Linsley Street. Cobar Shire Council has plans to make the area more user friendly. Council has advised that all businesses will still be fully accessible during the construction period. The Transport Link bus stop has been temporarily moved to Drummond Park during the construction period.

Low attendance for pipeline public meetings

Water Infrastructure NSW, working with Cobar Shire Council, aims to deliver a new business case for a water pipeline project that will hopefully see Cobar with a more reliable water source.

Two public meetings were held in Cobar last Tuesday which only attracted a small turnout of local residents.

A spokesperson for Department of Planning and Environment said they were committed to working closely with stakeholders and the communities in Nyngan and Cobar.

The spokesperson said they aim to hold further community meetings to give updates on the proposed replacement of the pipeline and pump stations, address any questions and concerns and give locals an opportunity to provide feedback.

“It’s anticipated the Final Business Case for the pipeline and the pump stations at Nyngan, Hermidale and Cobar will be completed in the first half of 2022.

“As part of this process, a cost-benefit analysis is being carried out along with technical, environmental, cultural heritage and economic studies,” the spokesperson said.

The project aims to bring better water security, increase availability, and provide improved drought resistance for Cobar’s water source throughout the seasons.

The business case for the project has been funded by the Federal Government and is expected to take around nine months to complete.

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Life-saving cancer treatment is now closer to home Life-saving cancer treatment for Cobar patients is now available not so far from home with Dubbo’s highly anticipated $35 million cancer treatment centre now officially opened.

The Western Cancer Centre gives residents in Western NSW better access to the critical healthcare services they need.

The Australian Government provided $25 million for the state-of-the-art facility, with the NSW Government contributing $10 million to the project.

The centre welcomed its first patients in September last year, with a number of services moving into the facility at Dubbo Hospital since then.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce was present at last week’s official opening.

He said locals now have improved access to the health services they need and deserve.

“We are committed to providing regional Australians with the same services and opportunities that are readily available in capital cities and the Western Cancer Centre shows that we are getting the job done,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

“This facility provides services that haven’t been accessible in the region before, including medical oncology, radiation therapy and PET/ CT diagnostic scans.

“These enhanced care services will reduce costs and stress for patients, ensuring they can receive the care they need closer to home.”

NSW Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said the new facility is a once-in-ageneration health infrastructure project that will deliver the latest treatment and diagnostic services for the region.

“The Western Cancer Centre Dubbo includes 16 chemotherapy spaces doubling the previous capacity, as well as new consultation rooms and a wellness space that provides bestpractice support and wellbeing services to patients and their families,” Minister Taylor said.

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the official opening of the project marks a historic milestone for the Dubbo community and wider region, after construction wrapped up late last year.

“The Western Cancer Centre is something I’ve passionately fought for since 2016 and I’m thrilled to see this critical project already benefitting the community in life-changing ways,” Mr Coulton said.

“It will not only benefit families throughout the western region but will be utilised by people right across my electorate and regional NSW. “Importantly, the centre has the ability to keep up with projected increase in demand for services as our population ages and incidences of cancer increases.

“This is an investment for the future.”

NSW Minister for Western New South Wales and Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said there is no doubt this investment will lead to better outcomes for cancer patients across Western NSW. “Fighting cancer is hard enough without having to be torn away from your support network, not to mention the financial strain of travel, accommodation and time off work,” Mr Saunders said.

“This centre is already making a monumental difference for patients and their families, who can now undergo life-saving treatment much closer to home.”

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, NSW Regional Minister for Health Bronnie Taylor and NSW Minister for Western NSW Dugald Saunders unveiled the plaque at the official opening of the Western Cancer Centre in Dubbo last week. ▪ Photo contributed

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New wellness coordinator has a focus on communication Cobar’s new wellness coordinator, Wendy Liu, has been busy getting around talking to and meeting as many locals as he can.

Mr Liu is employed by the Outback Division of General Practice and works out of the Cobar Primary Health Care Centre.

Taking over the duties of the previous Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Mr Liu said his role will be centred on overall wellness which includes having a major focus on suicide prevention.

“Many activities can be involved in mental

health, it all depends on what the community likes,” Mr Liu said.

“My role is not a clinical role, it’s to coordinate training and workshops and focus on early intervention and education.

“I don’t have patients. I work with the community members.”

In the past few weeks Mr Liu has been talking to various people in the community including youth officers, high school representatives, police, landholders, mine workers and staff from various clinical agencies.

“I’ve been gathering data and doing research on what’s needed and asking what sort of workshops and education is needed for this town.

“The TAFE recently ran a Statement of Attainment for Mental Health Awareness.

“I went to that and my goal was to meet the people attending to make connections and hopefully set up a network.

“I’m trying to meet as many people as possible to gather information about the community’s needs.”

He said with mental health not being “a popular topic of conversation” he’s keen to work with local groups like Batyr to break down the stigma surrounding mental health.

Mr Lui said he’d like to help set up some youth mental health programs as funding is currently available for youth events.

He’s also working on getting the word out on what services are available via social media, and setting up a Cobar specific page of NSW Outback Division of General Practice’s wellness coordinator Wendy Liu has a goal information. to make Cobar residents fully aware of all the mental health help services that are “There’s a lot of help out there, it’s just knowing where to look for it.” available to them.

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Seniors given the green light to kick up their heels With NSW residents given the green light to start kicking up their heels again as we move out of the worst of the COVID pandemic, Cobar Shire Council is planning a big celebration for Seniors Week.

Council’s tourism and events manager Demi Smith said it’s been two years since the last Seniors Week event was held in March 2020, just before the pandemic broke out.

She’s hoping the range of activities they have planned for this year will go some way to making up for no events over the past two years.

“This year’s Seniors Week program consists of two separate activity programs,” Demi told The Cobar Weekly.

“There’s one for the local seniors in Cobar and another for the Lilliane Brady Village (LBV) seniors residents.

“This is due to the current lockdown and restrictions that are still in place for the LBV with regards to visiting limitations,” Demi said.

She has been liaising with the LBV’s activities coordinator Wendy Blom to create a range of Seniors Week events for the residents to take part in.

“There’s going to be some really cool art projects,” she said.

It looks like the town’s seniors will need their running shoes (and their dancing shoes) for the five days of Seniors Week activities Demi has planned.

“There’s plenty of fun and adventure,” she said.

“We have three new events/activities planned this year with the Town Bus Tours, Museum Tours and The Pink Galah Canvas Workshops,” Demi reported.

“The town tours trip will invite seniors to jump on board our guided tour bus and explore the town.

“Our guide is full of local historical knowledge and we’ll visit some of Cobar’s iconic attractions and local spots of interest.

“It’s an opportunity for local seniors to view some locations that they might not of had the opportunity to visit yet,” she said.

“On the Museum Tours, our seniors will get an in-depth guided tour of the newly renovated museum, hear about the plans for future stages and their tour will conclude with a morning tea at the Museum.”

Demi said The Pink Galah Workshop will appeal to creative seniors or anyone who is just wanting “to have a bunch of fun” as the workshop also includes music and dancing (which will take place while the paint dries).

“Local artist Sig Peters will be running this session and is very excited,” Demi said.

She said while COVID restrictions have eased, they will still however be adhering to a COVID Safety Management Plan that covers all activities.

Bookings will be required for each event as numbers are limited to ensure they can adhere to safe social distancing rules.

The week of events is funded by the NSW State Government and Cobar Shire Council.

The Seniors Week event program and booklets are available at the Cobar Shire Council, The Great Cobar Museum and the Cobar Shire Library.

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GIVIT calls on people to think about lending a hand

Cobar residents who are keen to help people in flood impacted regions can lend a hand in a number of different ways.

Online donation platform GIVIT is working directly with councils, recovery outreach teams, charities and community groups in the flood impacted regions and advise they are becoming overwhelmed by donations of goods they are not able to manage or store.

GIVIT’s national manager Jo Beadle has called for well-meaning people to stop sending unrequested donations.

She said they have received desperate messages from their partner organisations in the affected areas who are telling them they are being swamped with donations they do not need.

“There are convoys of trucks and vehicles full of unrequested goods coming from all parts of the country into these impacted regions,” Ms Beadle said.

“This is dangerous and is seriously hindering rescue and recovery efforts.

“Our message is very clear, if you want to

help, please go to the Storms and Flooding Appeal on GIVIT.org.au to find out exactly what’s needed.”

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said recovery centres are being set up to help with clean up and recovery.

“An important part of that process is standing up these Recovery Centres, ensuring communities have local access to face-to-face services where they can ask questions, find support and be guided through the various grants and programs by an expert care specialist,” the Premier said.

Commonwealth Bank customers have also shown an overwhelming support for those affected by floods already contributing more than $500,000 to CBA’s CanGive Flood Appeal.

The bank has pledged to match all of the contributions (up to $1 million), in addition to its previous donation of $500,000.

In total, CBA, its customers and the community are together set to donate up to $2.5 million to people and businesses affected by flood.

Cobar Shire Council mail@cobar.nsw.gov.au PO Box 223, COBAR, NSW, 2835

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Public Notices ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 5pm, Thursday, March 24, 2022 Open to the public Agendas and business papers available to the public on Friday March 18, 2022.

Copies will be available from the Council Administration Office or may be downloaded from website: www.cobar.nsw.gov.au/council/council-meetings

PLANNING AGREEMENT Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.

Planning Agreement between Cobar Shire Council and Peak Gold Mines Pty Ltd for the new Cobar Complex Underground Project Notice is hereby given pursuant to s7.5 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 (NSW), that a draft Planning Agreement between Cobar Shire Council and Peak Gold Mines Pty Ltd and an accompanying Explanatory Note will be exhibited for a twenty-eight (28) day period from Wednesday, March 9, 2022 until COB Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

The proposed Planning Agreement will provide the Council with development contributions for public benefit projects, including the Cobar Early Learning Centre, and other projects aimed at attracting and retaining people to live in Cobar. Other public benefit purposes may include the provision and maintenance of community infrastructure and services including recreational, sporting, streetscape and other community facilities and management of the local environment. The monetary contributions from Peak Gold Mines Pty Ltd are to be paid annually to the Council for the life of the project.

Draft Planning Agreement & Explanatory Note The draft VPA and Explanatory Note (see Schedule 3 of the documentation) will be available to be viewed at Council's Administration Office at 36 Linsley Street, Cobar 2835 during business hours. The documents are also available on the Council’s website at www.cobar.nsw.gov.au Written submissions are invited during the exhibition period of the draft Planning Agreement until the closure date.

Submissions should be forwarded to the General Manager, Cobar Shire Council, PO Box 223, Cobar NSW 2835 or via email to mail@cobar.nsw.gov.au Enquiries may also be directed to Council's Administration Office on telephone 02 6836 5888.

All submissions will be considered by Council in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979

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Tax deductible donations can also be made to the Australian Lions Foundation Disaster Appeal with every dollar donated going to local Lions clubs on the ground in the affected areas.

When disaster strikes, the Australian Lions Foundation is amongst the first to offer relief.

A network of over 1,200 local Lions clubs across Australia ensures that support is transported quickly to those who need it most in times of crisis.

For more information go to the Lions clubs donation website at: www.givenow.com.au/ australianlionsfoundation

Money to make communities more resilient & vibrant More funding has been made available to help communities in the Parkes electorate recover and grow on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Applications are now open for the new Rebuilding Regional Communities Program, giving local businesses and community groups a chance to share in $5.7 million.

Grants are available for a range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that will help our communities bounce back by strengthening social connections, supporting jobs and creating economic opportunities.

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the funding would deliver a much-needed boost for local businesses, communities and towns hit hard by the pandemic and aim to make communities more resilient and vibrant.

“After being hit with drought, bushfires and flooding in recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic brought with it new challenges for locals and the communities in which they live,” Mr Coulton said.

“Access to this funding will help local groups restart activities and maintain social support networks in regional towns as they recover from these setbacks.

“I look forward to working with local groups to help secure the funding they need to bounce back strongly and deliver for locals as we recover from the pandemic.”

The Government is partnering with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal to deliver the Rebuilding Regional Communities Program. Funding will be available from two streams to support regional initiatives.

The Micro Projects stream will provide small grants of up to $10,000 for regional communities with fewer than 50,000 people to help sustain local organisations and their work.

The COVID Recovery stream will provide up to $50,000 for larger projects that will enhance the recovery of communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information go to: https:// frrr.org.au/funding/place/src-rebuilding-ruralcommunities/

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Cobar CWA cooks and crafters head to State for judging Three members of the Cobar Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) have won their way through to State level in the CWA’s The Land Cookery and Handicraft competitions.

The Cobar branch hosted members from around the region for the CWA Far West Group meeting on Saturday with the regional judging of both competitions also taking part.

Cobar welcomed CWA branch members from Trangie, Narromine, Bourke, Nyngan, Engonnia, Warren and Brewarrina for the Group’s first meeting of the year.

A range of wonderful entries for this year’s The Land Cookery Competition and the Handicraft competition filled the Services Club venue.

The winners from each branch were judged overall with Cobar’s Rebecca Howard winning the Chocolate Cake section in The Land Cookery Competition.

In the Handicraft competition, Colleen Boucher with her machine made blouse entry and Kay Corbett with her ribbon embroidery wall hanging and thread embroidery cushion cover, were selected as group winners.

The entries will now go on to compete at State level at the CWA’s Centenary Annual General Meeting of NSW to be held at Royal Randwick in May.

Firearms stolen

Police are investigating the theft of two firearms from a Margaret Street home last Far Western Group cookery judges Betty Cosgrove, Joan Robey and Stephanie Van month.

Lubeck with the first place Chocolate Cake section winner, Cobar branch’s Police forensic services attended the scene Rebecca Howard, at the CWA Far West Group meeting on Saturday at the Services Club. and conducted an examination after receiving a report of a break, enter and steal offence at the home.

Senior Constable Lucas Hardy said investigations into the matter are ongoing and police are encouraging anybody with information that could assist them to come forward.

“Police also take this opportunity to remind firearm owners of their responsibility to ensure their firearms are stored correctly and safely,” Senior Constable Hardy said.

“We will continue to conduct safe storage inspections in the Cobar area to ensure firearm safes are up to standard and being used correctly.

“Stolen firearms are often used in the commission of serious offending and pose a significant threat to public safety.”

Call the team on 0459 325 930 or 0460 024 205

Illicit drugs found Police detected an amount of illicit drugs last week when the driver of a heavy vehicle was stopped and searched in Marshall Street.

The male driver was tested roadside returning a positive result to driving with an illicit drug in his system last Wednesday.

He was arrested and transported to Cobar Police Station where he was charged with supply prohibited drug and was later released on bail to appear before Cobar Local Court.

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CHS students get a chance to work on their leadership skills

Cobar High School’s (CHS) leaders have had the opportunity to gain new leadership and communication skills, expand their contact networks and gain some great ideas on an excursion last week.

The four students, Joey Neale, Todd Polack,

Sophie Clark and Lexie Traynor and their Student Representative Council (SRC) coordinator/teacher, Alex Brown, travelled to Sydney last week to develop their leadership skills and meet other students to see how leadership works in the context of their schools.

CHS’s leaders Sophie Clark, Joey Neale, Todd Polack and Lexie Traynor had the chance to work on their leadership skills on an excursion to Sydney last week. ▪ Photo contributed

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“This is the first excursion of its kind for student leaders at CHS, who benefited personally from the activities and events that we attended,” Mrs Brown said.

The group attended the Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus where they had a tour of the school with the college’s Year 11 & 12 Leadership Group.

Mrs Brown said the Cobar students gained an insight into how Northern Beaches promotes growth, leadership and academics.

The Cobar group also attended the Youth Leadership Academy Australia (YLAA) conference at Randwick Racecourse where they heard from several speakers who elaborated on leadership, youth empowerment, and how young (and older) people are making a difference to society.

“Highlights included meeting OzHarvest CEO Ronni Kahn, and the CEO and founder of YLAA Wil Massara, who is 19 years old!” Mrs Brown said.

As part of the excursion, the group went to an Escape Room where they worked together using their problem solving and communication skills to finish all the puzzles to escape.

“They have gained some fantastic leadership skills and ideas to bring back and implement within our own SRC and school community.

“It was wonderful to take this group of fine young leaders away,” Mrs Brown said.

“They represented CHS and the community with pride and networked positively with students from other schools who were shocked to hear that we travelled 11 hours to get there!”

Autumn arrives

It’s looking like it will be a week of mild weather after a varied start to Autumn.

The mercury reached 34.8 last Friday before taking a slight dip to 30.9 degrees on Saturday.

Sunday’s maximum temperature was 29.7 before warming up to a top of 33 degrees on Monday.

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a top of 31 for today and a maximum of 32 degrees tomorrow.

Friday should be sunny with a top daytime temperature of 31 degrees.

The weekend ahead should be partly cloudy with a top of 32 expected on Saturday while Sunday is predicted to be 31 degrees with a 50 percent chance of a shower or two.

Monday’s forecast is 32 degrees with a slight chance of rain.

March 2022 9 Murdi Paaki Services Open Day 12 Cobar CWA monthly meeting 16 Nymagee Gymkhana AGM 21-25 Seniors Week activities 22 Cobar Public School P&C AGM 24 Cobar Shire Council Ordinary Meeting 25 Women in Business networking dinner 26 Family Easter Bingo at Golfie 27 Cobar Arts Council AGM 28 Cobar Bowling & Golf Club AGM April 2022 4 Cobar Preschool Centre AGM 14 Kids Magic Show at Services Club 14 Grant Hart entertainer at Services Club May 2022 20-21 Cobar Show 28 Cobar Races Autumn race meeting July 2022 14 All-Star Wrestling at Services Club September 2022 20 Dirty Dicks Dinner/Theatre Services Club 21-25 Running On Empty Festival October 2022 28-30 Yabbies 50th Anniversary reunion

St John’s School students and staff participated in the annual Clean-up Australia Day event with a clean up around their school boundary on Friday. Pictured are Kenzie Hopkins, Delilah McBride, Maisy Francisco, Harrison McBride and Emily Wood helping with the clean up. ▪ Photo contributed • It was International Women’s Day yester- sidering looking elsewhere for work as they

day and to mark the occasion, The Great Cobar Museum has created a slide show presentation to celebrate the achievements of women in Cobar. Compiled by museum staff member (and photographer extraordinaire) Sam Smith, the presentation is running on the main screen in the Visitors Information Centre this week. It includes profiles of some of our amazing local women including teachers, indigenous elders, businesswomen, and even our very own editor!

• Lady golfers woke last Friday to the devastating news that one of their beloved members had passed away after a 17 month battle with cancer. Angela Fryer, or ‘Matron’ as she was affectionately known on the golf course, will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Deepest condolences are extended to Angela’s family and friends.

• St John’s School swimmers Ryder Anderson, Taylah Wyllie and Claire Cousins participated at the Diocesan Swimming Carnival in Condobolin on Monday. Claire swam very well in several events and has now qualified for the Polding Trials in Sydney at the end of the month.

• There’s a whisper out there that the memory of a Cobar icon, ‘Beeza not Brooks’ will be honoured at this year’s Cobar Rodeo. Robert ‘Beeza’ Josephson tragically passed away on February 10 in Dubbo Hospital.

• Yay! Visitors are now allowed back in schools. Parents and carers are enjoying being able to once again attend school assemblies and various sporting events and also the recent leader induction ceremony at the Cobar Public School.

• The end of the trial period of the Cobar to Tritton Mine bus service is almost up and sadly the number of Cobar residents who work at Tritton (near Hermidale) and use the service has not been enough to warrant it continuing. A former employee advises that some of his Tritton workmates who live in Cobar are now con-

will be unable to continue to commute safely to work. Tritton is believed to be looking at alternative arrangements. They advise the bus service however will finish at the end of April.

• The NSW Government, National Rugby League (NRL) and the Central North Police District are working together to bring a mental health program to schools in Cobar later this month. The State of Mind workshops have been developed in conjunction with expert partners, headspace, Lifeline, Kids Helpline and the Black Dog Institute.

• Wow the program of events for this year’s Seniors Week celebrations looks like it will be a lot of fun! While the activities are all free to attend, organiser Demi Smith is urging all seniors interested in attending any (or all) of the events to make a booking to ensure they are catered for and so Council can adhere to their COVID Safety Plan, especially for the purposes of safe social distancing.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING Dr Indra’s Surgery 6836 4777 JKM Dynamic Fitness 0439 298 812 Primary Health Care Centre 6836 5500 Thompson Family Dental 6836 1761 The John Mitchell Pharmacy 6836 2040

1 Barton Street

Mon - Sat 5pm - 8.30pm

6836 4492

Chris 0428 253 797

0427 362 574

Landmark Russell 6836 2234 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

Cobar Thai Restaurant

Clark & Son Livestock

Windows, Mirrors & Glass, Security Doors/Screens, General Home Repairs & Locks

0447 452 612 0428 362 394 0438 361 310 6836 3225

HANDYMAN

6836 1761

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

0439 298 812

Gerri’s Hair Salon Pauline’s Hair Salon Studio 225

DOCTORS

EARTHMOVING

6832 2257

Country Simplicity/Tea Room 0427 719 899 The John Mitchell Pharmacy 6836 2040

Cobar Bowling & Golf Club 6836 2214 Cobar Memorial Services Club 6836 2102 Empire Hotel 6836 2725 Harvey Norman Cobar

6836 2161

GIFTS

CLUBS & HOTELS

COMPUTERS

0488 001 042 0429 308 874 6836 3061

FABRICS & HABERDASHERY

CHIROPRACTORS Cobar Baptist Church Generocity Church

6836 6400

6836 2161

EXCAVATING

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

COBAR LAUNDROMAT 29a Bourke St

ELECTRICIANS

BRilliams

The John Mitchell Pharmacy 6836 2040

John Bennett-City Country 6836 1408 Country Mile Construction 0408 220 377 0427 272 546 Mat Shepherd 0400 323 049 DRY CLEANING 0419 219 440 BRilliams 6836 2161

CARPET CLEANING

Harvey Norman Cobar

EMBROIDERY

CHEMIST

Cobar Mobile Children’s Services Inc. P1–Bush P2—Preschool Cobar Preschool Family Day Care Kubby House

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES

0447 452 612

THIS SPOT AVAILABLE Call 6836 3616

49 Marshall Street Ph: 0427 719 899

CHIROPRACTOR Kylie Hough 6882 6533 Family Chiropractic Care

R&G Thompson

Haylee Prince 0429 354 242

Local suppliers of &

SAFES Rob 0417 706 222

6836 2404 info@coppercitymotel.com.au www.coppercitymotel.com.au

HOSES & FITTINGS

PHOTOS

HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

PLUMBERS

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

HYDRO EXCAVATIONS JNJ Contracting

INDUSTRIAL SEWING Ces’ Motor Trimming

INVESTMENT Luka Group

Harvey Norman Cobar

Hampel’s Plumbing & Gas 0427 624 716 WA & KT Cahill 0419 601 532

PRINTING/PHOTOCOPYING

6836 3355

REAL ESTATE AGENTS

6883 2200

The Cobar Weekly

Landmark Russell Red Earth Real Estate Sales

Country Mile Construction 0408 220 377 RESTAURANTS Mat Shepherd 0400 323 049 Cobar Bowling & Golf Club 0419 219 440 Cobar Thai Restaurant Empire Hotel LABOUR HIRE Town & Country Motel Face Contracting 6836 2217 Vince’s Restaurant Superior Diesel Solutions 6836 2737

LAWN MOWERS Fairbank AutoPro Harvey Norman

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

6836 1111 6836 6400

LAWN MOWING & YARD SERVICES Kaos Yard Maintenance

LIFE INSURANCE Luka Group

METAL FABRICATIONS Raboc Enterprises

MINE MAINTENANCE

Superior Diesel Solutions

0408 362 169 6836 2737

M & C Parisi Motorcyles P/L 6836 2669

6836 2900

STEEL SUPPLIES

PAINTER & DECORATOR PANEL BEATING Cobar Ultra Finish

PARTY SUPPLIES

Stationery Essentials

PEST CONTROL

Outwest Pest Control

0418 648 960 0429 463 279 6836 2900 0481 103 135

PET/STOCK CARE & SUPPLIES Landmark Russell

Geoffrey Langford Paul Longhurst Peter Payne Law

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677 Dean McLeod

Cobar Ultra Finish

6836 3022

PAINT & ACCESSORIES

6836 2234

5853 2425

Cobar Quilt Shop 6836 3606 Needles Pins & Material Things 6836 3555

SOLICITORS

Stationery Essentials

0408 666 768 0491 201 946

SEWING/CRAFT SUPPLIES

MOTORCYCLES

OFFICE SUPPLIES

6836 2161

SERVICE STATIONS

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

Geoffrey Langford

6836 3355 0428 364 831

6836 2161

SMASH REPAIRS

NOTARY PUBLIC

6836 2052 6836 4492 6836 2725 6836 1244 6836 4774

SEPTIC SERVICES/ PUMPING

MINE SAFETY SIGNS

Cobar Steel

SUPERANNUATION Luka Group

SUPERMARKETS Khan’s SUPA IGA

TAKEAWAY

Cobar Thai Restaurant Inland Petroleum Vince’s Restaurant

TAX AGENTS

Deacon & Co Nyngan Luka Group Peter’s Tax & Accounting

0429 463 279 6836 3022 0438 657 741 6361 9532 6836 2408 6836 2203 6883 2200 6836 2186 6836 4492 5853 2425 6836 4774 0428 845 116 6883 2200 0429 363 047

fdcadmin@cobar.nsw.gov.au

TIPPER HIRE

J Prisk Contractors

6836 2124

TOOLS

TOWING

6836 3355 0428 364 831 0408 054 470

MC Spanner

TRAILERS

Outback Floats & Trailers

0427 362 574

TRANSMISSION SUPPLIES Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

TRANSPORT

J Prisk Contractors

6836 2124

TV

Harvey Norman Cobar

6836 6400

TYRES

CB Tyres 6836 2124 Copper City Tyre Service 6836 1251 M & C Parisi Motorcycles P/L 6836 2669

UPHOLSTERY/MOTOR TRIMMING Ces’ Motor Trimming

6836 3355

VEHICLE REGISTRATION INSPECTION Ces’ Motor Trimming Cobar Toyota MC Spanner S & C Contracting Superior Diesel Solutions

6836 3355 6836 4005 0408 054 470 0427 478 895 6836 2737

WELDING

Raboc Enterprises 0408 362 16 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

WHEEL ALIGNMENTS Copper City Tyre Service

WINDSCREENS

Ces’ Motor Trimming Cobar Ultra Finish

WORKWEAR BRilliams

6836 1251 6836 3355 0429 463 279 6836 2161

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First Entry: $40 Additional Entries: $15ea Boxed ad: $75

THIS SPOT AVAILABLE Call 6836 3616

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43 Linsley Street Ph: 6836 1156

Country Mile Construction 0408 220 377 Mat Shepherd 0400 323 049 0419 219 440

Ces’ Motor Trimming

BRilliams

Inland Petroleum

TILING & BATHROOMS

0429 361 335

6883 2200

Copper City Contracting JNJ Contracting

Gym open 7 days 4am - 11pm

Fairbank AutoPro 6836 1111 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

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6836 2234

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

Cobar Bowling & Golf Club 6836 2214 BRilliams

Ces’ Motor Trimming

6836 3616

0407 400 306

LIQUOR SALES MENSWEAR

6836 6400

0491 201 946

KITCHEN & CABINET MAKING

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0459 32930 0460 024 205

THIS SPOT AVAILABLE Call 6836 3616

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Classifieds

Email: classifieds@cobarweekly.com.au Phone 6836 3616 Advertising Deadline Monday 2pm

All private party classified advertisements MUST be paid for by cash/cheque/credit card/direct deposit BEFORE publication

MEETINGS

Cobar Public School P&C Association

AGM

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of

The Cobar Bowling & Golf Club LTD A.C.N 000 952 081

6pm Tuesday, March 22 CPS Staffroom All positions declared vacant NO COMMITTEE NO CANTEEN

Wednesday March 16 7.30pm, Nymagee Hotel All positions declared vacant

All welcome!

FOR SALE

To be held at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club Bloxham Street, Cobar NSW 2835 In the Club Auditorium

7pm Monday March 28, 2022 Business 1. To confirm the minutes of the 2021 annual general meeting 2. To consider the President’s Report 3. To consider and adopt the financial statements and auditors report for 2021 4. Election of Directors 5. To declare the election results 6. Election of Patrons 7. Deal with any matters and motions of which due notice has been given

LUKE ANDERSON GENERAL MANAGER COBAR BOWLING & GOLF CLUB

Cobar Arts Council Inc

2.30pm, Sunday March 27 at Cobar Railway Station

Country Women’s Association MARCH MEETING OF THE COBAR BRANCH 2.30pm Saturday, March 12 CWA Rooms

(corner of Linsley and Becker street)

Has a picture of your child or grandchild appeared in

The Weekly recently?

Did you know you can purchase the prints from as little as $2.50?

PUBLIC NOTICES

St John’s Parish School Cobar Invite expressions of interest/ applications for:

CANTEEN COORDINATOR CONTRACT

invites people interested in any form of creative arts to attend the

AGM

TAXI PLATES TC 3221. $20,000, Phone 0427 581 945.

Applications Close: March 23, 2022

The Cobar Weekly welcomes the opportunity to publish the obituary of your loved one as a community gesture.

(There is no charge).

You can supply us with written information or assistance can be given by phoning our office on (02) 6836 3616.

A photo may be included.

The Cobar Weekly

All members welcome Page 14 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday March 9, 2022

Further details of this position may be obtained by contacting (02) 6836 2195 or principal.cobar@wf.catholic.edu.au.

A valid Working with Children Check Number is required for this position and must be provided at the time of application. To obtain a Working with Children Check Number visit www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au

The application is to be submitted to: The Principals: St John’s Parish School Cobar principal.cobar@wf.catholic.edu.au

A Catholic community of empowered, engaged and resilient learners centred within Jesus Christ

Welcoming, Respecting, Learning, Creating Community

PUBLIC NOTICES

Hera Resources’ Federation Project State Significant Development Nymagee Hera Resources Pty Limited (Hera Resources) proposes to develop the Federation Project (the Project), an underground metalliferous mine development located in central-western NSW, approximately 100km south-east of Cobar, 15km south of the Nymagee township and 10km south of Hera Resources’ Hera Mine.

The Project is a State Significant Development (SSD) under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 (EP&A Act). On 22/02/2022 an environmental impact statement (EIS), in support of a development application for the Project under Section 4.12 of the EP&A Act, was submitted to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE).

The Project comprises: • The establishment and operation of underground gold and metalliferous mining activities, with supporting surface infrastructure, mining approximately 7 million tonnes of ore over a period of 12 to 14 years, at the Federation Site; • Supporting infrastructure at the Federation Site inclusive of box cut, ventilation shafts, run of mine ore pad, waste rock storage pads, water management dams, administration building, workshop, explosives magazines, topsoil stockpiles and access roads; • Amendments at Hera Mine to facilitate mining and processing of Federation ore, with works including a new process plant, disposal of a proportion of tailings in the approved Hera Mine TSF and a new solar farm; • Transport of ore and tailings between the Federation Site and Hera Mine via the local public road (Burthong Road), with tailings used for paste backfill of underground workings; • A Services Corridor between the Federation Site and Hera Mine, including powerline, water pipeline, access track and a potential tailings pipeline; and • A bore field and associated water pipelines.

Information on the Project can be accessed on the NSW Major Projects Planning Portal (https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/federation-project).

DPE will publish a notice of the development application on the above website in the coming weeks, which will provide the dates during which the application for SSD and the EIS will be exhibited. The EIS will be accessible electronically on the above website. A hard copy of the EIS will be available at the Cobar Library and Nymagee Library. A hard copy of the executive summary of the EIS will be available at Cobar Shire Council Chambers.

Anyone can make a submission about the development application during the exhibition period.

Submissions can be made online or by post. DPE’s website contains instructions on making a submission, including withholding personal information. Your submission must include the following: your name and address; the name of the application and the application number; a statement on whether you ‘support’, ‘object’ to the proposal or are only making a comment; the reasons why you support or object to the proposal; and a declaration of any reportable political donations you made in the previous two years.

After the exhibition period has finished, DPE will publish all submissions received and Hera Resources will respond to any issues raised in submissions in a public report. DPE will then complete its assessment of the Project in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines and prepare an Assessment Report, prior to a decision on whether the development should be approved (subject to modifications or conditions) or refused.

Wednesday March 9, 2022 The Cobar Weekly Page 15

PUBLIC NOTICES

POSITIONS VACANT

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Full Time Position Mon - Fri

KML Industries Pty Ltd is an Engineering and Metal Fabrication workshop servicing Cobar’s Mining and Rural Industries. The Office is a diverse and colourful environment where you will face a variety of challenges.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Data Entry • Invoicing • General Office Administration • Customer Service/Parts Sales • Purchasing You will also be required to assist on occasion with: • Accounts Payable/Receivable • Payroll • Store Sales • Quotes The following skills would be an advantage: • Experience using Microsoft Office • Excellent organisational & communication skills • Attention to detail • Excellent literacy & numeracy skills

SPORTS NEWS The Cobar Weekly welcomes news and information about local sports. Publication of sports news is subject to space and editorial constraints but time of receival of sports notes, presentation and length are factors also.

All sporting stories containing meetings, fundraising events, thank yous or other advertising material must be placed in the Classified section before publication as a story.

To be considered for the position you will need previous administration experience including experience with MYOB or other accounting software.

If you’re an enthusiastic & dedicated person please send your cover letter & resume to:

KML Industries 12 Hartman Street COBAR NSW 2835 Or email: bushy@kml.com.au Applications Close: Friday March 11, 2022

All advertising deadlines are 2pm Mondays classifieds@cobarweekly.com.au advertising@cobarweekly.com.au

Page 16 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday March 9, 2022

Chief Executive Officer The Cobar Local Aboriginal Land Council is seeking suitable applicants for the above position. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible to the Members and will report to the Chairperson and Board of Directors.

DUTIES: To undertake duties involving the day-to-day administration and financial management of the Land Council in accordance with the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983). This will include maintaining the organisation's policies and guidelines in its endeavours to achieve community objectives set out in the Community Land and Business Plan, with an emphasis on submissions, maintaining accountability and capacity building. We also manage a growing housing stock of 27 properties & additional blocks of land.

ESSENTIAL: Applicants must have experience in office management and administration, the ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with Aboriginal people.

Strong communication and negotiation skills together with an understanding of Aboriginal issues and experience in WH&S practices. Solid practical experience running funded projects and programs. A NSW Driver’s Licence is also essential.

DESIRABLE: Knowledge of the Aboriginal Land Council functions, administration and funding procedures, knowledge of the local area, social housing, rental property management experience and Aboriginality.

GENERAL: Aboriginal persons are encouraged to apply. Applications should specifically consider the relevant job description. Applicants should provide a minimum of two (2) recent references. Some travel may be involved with this position.

Salary is negotiable dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Access to salary sacrifice as a PBI, and a 4WD vehicle is provided All applicants must obtain a copy of the recruitment package containing the position description, selection criteria and must address the selection criteria for their application to be considered.

For further details on the position and for a copy of the Recruitment Pack please contact Janelle McDonnell CLALC Chairperson chairperson@cobarlalc.com with CEO Recruitment in the subject line.

Applications close 5pm April 21, 2022 Previous applicants need not apply

POSITIONS VACANT

WE’RE HIRING https://www.cobar.nsw.gov.au

Council owns and operates the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, The Great Cobar Museum, Lilliane Brady Village (aged care facility), Children's Services, Youth & Fitness Centre as well as works depots in Euabalong and Cobar.

Our core values - Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE IT) represent who we are as an organisation. They are the agreed guiding principles for how we carry out our duties and interact with our community.

If you are looking for a opportunity to learn and grow professionally whilst actively contributing to making your local community a better place to live, you should consider a career in Local Government.

CURRENT VACANCIES ADMINISTRATION TRAINEE (Fixed Term): Whilst completing Certificate IV in Business Administration, you will learn all clerical aspects associated with Council’s finance and administration functions including customer service, word processing, data entry, reception, and records, providing invaluable on the job training that for the right person, may lead to future opportunities.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE ASSISTANT (Part Time/Casual): These roles are responsible for providing the highest quality customer service to visitors at the newly renovated Great Cobar Museum, including reception duties, administrative support, marketing and general information about local attractions and business to contribute to a vibrant and sustainable tourism industry for our town.

PLANT OPERATORS (Full Time): We have multiple positions available for both HR and HC truck divers within our Roads team. The roads team undertake construction and maintenance of both State and Council roads throughout the Shire, traffic control and emergency response, pot hole patching, heavy patching, pipe and culvert installations.

WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATORS: We have multiple positions available in our water and sewerage team for labourers and operators. The water and sewerage team undertake construction and maintenance of water and sewer reticulation assets to ensure their availability for operational and community usage, which also includes participating in an on-call roster to respond to emergency works after hours.

For more information about these or any other vacancy with Council, please visit our website.

Council requires all applications to be submitted electronically through our eRecruitment process. To apply for a position with Council, please visit www.cobar.nsw.gov.au, click on the vacant position and follow the instructions, including responding to the selection criteria, providing a cover letter and an updated resume.

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

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Wednesday March 9, 2022 The Cobar Weekly Page 17

POSITIONS VACANT

CatholicCare

2 x positions based in Cobar CatholicCare provides a broad range of innovative social services in response to the needs of communities in western NSW. We have two positions available in Cobar

1 x Housing Support Worker (Maternity Leave Relief)

About the role: • We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic person to work as a Housing Support Worker in our Specialist Homelessness Service. The role is to provide case management support to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Cobar and district.

• This is a temporary position based in Cobar, requiring a full time employee and offers a maximum term contract to March 17, 2023 with the possibility of a further on-going role on a part time basis.

• If further funding is made available, an additional contract may be offered to the incumbent.

For further information, please call Human Resources on 02 6850 1788.

1 x Family Worker (full time position)

About the role: • We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual to provide integrated services for families to achieve improved child, youth and family wellbeing in Cobar.

• The position is full time, based in Cobar and offers a maximum term contract to 30 June 2023. If further funding is made available, an additional contract may be offered to the incumbent.

For Information Packages and the Selection Criteria for each role, please visit: Website: www.ccwf.org.au/about-us/employment Email: careers@ccwf.org.au Phone: 02 6850 1788

Applications for both positions close: 5pm Monday March 21, 2022 Proudly part of the Catholic Social Services network and the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes.

Sullivans Mining and Hardware currently has a position available for a

Warehouse/Store Person in the Cobar Branch

We are seeking a highly self-motivated person who has strong organisation and communication skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy within this position is key.

Must be prepared to multi-task across all store areas, and have the ability to prioritise and complete set tasks as an individual or in a team.

Send current resume to

emma.mcrobert@sullivansmh.com.au

Page 18 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday March 9, 2022

POSITIONS VACANT

CSA Mine Cobar, New South Wales Ref. No. CSA0749

Applications Close:: April 4, 2022

CSA Mine is a high-grade underground copper mine located in Cobar, Central Western NSW. Employing over 400 people, CSA Mine is now looking for a new member to join the team.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and outcome focused Compliance Officer to join the Health, Safety, Environment and Training department.

In this role you will be responsible for: • Identifying, evaluating and advising on compliance obligations, controls and compliance systems to support the HSET Management System • Implementing compliance oversight and quality assurance processes to monitor existing policies, procedures and operational practices to ensure effectiveness of compliance obligations and controls • Implementing ongoing review processes for key compliance policies, procedures and manuals to ensure they are up to date and aligned to current standards of compliance, and up to date with legislative requirements • Preparing reports to Management on any significant breach of, or material deviation from, the Compliance Policies, Frameworks and compliance obligations.

• Developing and implementing a CSA Mine records management auditing program to ensure ongoing compliance • Implementing and managing weekly targets for Safe Task Observations, Workplace Inspections, JSA reviews and Contractor audits to ensure site compliance • Maintaining the Mine Record Book to ensure legislative compliance and the capture of all material engagement with external regulatory authorities • Maintaining the CSA Mine auditing program • Ensuring Health Safety and Training inspections, monitoring and reporting is completed on time and in line with the internal CSA Requirements and any other legal or regulatory requirements • Ensuring documentation and records meet relevant CMPL and legal requirements • Managing general HSET administrative duties including purchase orders, letters, communication forms, meeting minutes, posters, graphs, archiving etc.

About you: • Proven Certificate IV in Business Administration (desirable) • Certificate IV in WHS • Australian Driver’s Licence • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related role (preferably in the mining industry)

This residential role is offered on a 5/2, 4/3 roster. An attractive remuneration package is offered commensurate with experience, as well as a bonus scheme and the opportunity to access other attractive employee benefits.

For further information please contact Jackson Barrow, HR Advisor, at jackson.barrow@glencore.com.au

Wednesday March 9, 2022 The Cobar Weekly Page 19

TP/00.74

Cobar Memorial Services Club

Sport

McMullen leads Blue Berries to a win

Hot and humid conditions greeted Touch players for their games last Thursday at 2 Marshall St | 6836 2102 Ward Oval.

In the Seniors division, Blue Berries fincobarrsl@bigpond.com ished as 11-8 winners over Termites and Bwoins finished out in front, 10-7, over YelTHURSDAY low Bellies.

Oisin McMullen led the try scoring for Blue Berries with five touchdowns, with Ethan McLeod crossing three times and Jamal Eves and Elleise Woodbridge scored one each.

Tries for Termites came from Jayden Paul (3) and one each from Mitchell Allen, Axel Fairfull, Kai McCosker and Sarah Morley.

Bwoins’ Kai Taylor was hard to catch recording a massive seven tries in their win over the Yellow Bellies.

Damon Bruce ran in three tries and Sosie Barton and Clay McDonald added the extras.

Jaxon Burke was Yellow Bellies’ standout player with six tries to his name and team mates Nicholas Hodges and Tadhg McMullen recorded one each.

Best & Fairest points from the games were shared between Kai Taylor, Jayden Cryer, Tadhg McMullen, Ethan McLeod, Piper

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September 20 - Dirty Dicks tickets on sale soon

FRIDAY AT THE CLUB

Good turnout for the first golf game There was a field of 14 players for the first game of the new Men’s Golf season on Saturday with a Stableford event being played.

Considering eight players were away competing at the NSW Sandgreen Championships in Dunedoo, it was a good turnout.

Bill Fugar won the day, but only just, beating Peter Robinson on a countback.

According to an unimpeachable source, Robinson was unlucky not to win and there was even a suggestion of a conspiracy, when a ball was mysteriously “lost”.

Max Phillips came third and Peter ‘China’ Brien, fourth.

Greg Clark was the only player to win Nearest the Pin prizes and he won two, on the 3rd and 8th holes.

There was only a small field of eight golfers on Sunday competing in a Par event.

Once again, it looked like Bill Fugar would finish as a winner, but he was beaten on a count-back by Scott Mayne with both players

RAFFLES + Black beer club 7pm Betty’s room Members only ~ Limited numbers

RAFFLES

Neale and Kai McCosker.

In the Juniors competition, the Red Rockets ran in 12 tries to Orange Rangas’ four, with the Rangas finding it hard to field a team due to injuries and other players out with COVID. Eligh Ritter led the way for the Red Rockets scoring five tries with Lachlan Brookman adding two to the score while Piper Allen, Rhylee Jeffery and Thomas Knight recorded a try each.

Tries for the Rangas came from Riley Bruce (2) and Holly Watt (1).

Best & Fairest points went to Eligh Ritter, Riley Bruce and Holly Watt.

In the other Juniors game, the Smurfs grabbed an 8-5 victory over The Big Pineapples.

Rowdy Barton and Hugo Josephson helped to steer the Smurfs to a win with three tries each and Harpa Martin added another two points to their final tally with her try.

For The Big Pineapples, Alfie Toomey and Lila Armstrong scored a try each.

Addison Cull, Lila Armstrong and Alfie Toomey shared the game’s Best & Fairest points.

Saturday 3.30pm Sunday 1pm + lunch specials

Punters Club Disey & Julie to bet The Club is offering memberships for $5 (renew July 1). Renew now to attend our upcoming events.

You MUST be a member to enter the Club if reside in Cobar.

Page 20 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday March 9, 2022

having a square round.

Nearest the Pin prizes were picked up on the two easiest holes—the 3rd was claimed

by Peter Robinson and the 15th went to Max Phillips.

Cobar club captain, Alec Fraser, reported on the eight Cobar players that travelled to Coolah and Dunedoo to play in the NSW FourBall-Best-Ball Sandgreen Championships.

Former Cobarites, Craig ‘Porky’ Dillon and Chris Gilbert also represented Cobar.

According to Fraser, none of the Cobar teams achieved anything much, with Jay Egan and Gilbert probably the best of the bunch.

A Stableford will be contested this Saturday and Sunday’s competition is the Monthly Medal, which will also be a Stableford.

The golf correspondent had to work hard under extreme circumstances to compile the report this week and apologises if there are any unintentional inconsistencies or errors.— Out of Bounds

All deadlines—Strictly 2pm Mondays

Sport

Stormy weather scares off Yabbies Stormy weather may have scared off a few Cobar Yabbies Senior Men’s Swimming Club members last Tuesday night as there were only seven swimmers for their weekly event.

Matt Harland won the 25m freestyle handicapped swim with a time of 0.10 seconds off his nominated time.

Dave Mexted came in second (0.28) and Kevin ‘Rusty’ Mitchell was not far behind in third spot with 0.60 seconds off his time.

Jason Toomey was out in front in the 50m event winning with 0.12 seconds off his time, while Bill Fugar was a close second with 0.15.

Harland was a little further back in third spot (0.22).

Fugar was well out in front in the 100m event to claim the win with 0.34 seconds off his nominated time.

Toomey came in second (1.75) and Mexted was further back in third place with 2.37 seconds off his time.

Toomey teamed up with latecomer Tyler Roberts to clean up in the Brace Relay.

They finished within 1.34 seconds of their combined nominated time.

Harland and Chris Powell (1.60) were second and Fugar and Toomey (who doubled up to swim twice) claimed third place with 3.44 seconds off their time.

A field of nine

The warm weather kept a number of golfers confined to the air conditioner for the first week of the 2022 Ladies’ Golf season with the biggest field, just nine players, turning out for Saturday’s Par round.

Serena Fraser blitzed the field with an incredible +6 score to win.

In her wake were Marlene Wynd (+1), Brenda Fugar (-5) and Geraldine Francisco on -6.

Fugar (B Grade) and Francisco (A Grade) were also the closest to the flag on the 3rd hole.

Marlene Wynd took the honours of being the first winner of the year after scoring 30 points in last Wednesday’s Stableford game. The runner-up was Geraldine Francisco on 27 points with Robynne Morton third with 24.

The Nearest the Pin winners on the 15th hole were Robynne Morton (A Grade), Marlene Wynd (B Grade) and Glenda Peebles was the winner in C Grade.

In Sunday’s Stableford event Geraldine Francisco scored 35 points to take the win from Robynne Morton (30), Marlene Wynd (29) and Glenda Peebles on 27 points. The pin winners on the 11th hole were Geraldine Francisco, Marlene Wynd and Glenda Peebles.

Today’s game will be a Stroke (with the monthly meeting to follow).

Saturday is a ‘Par 3’ Stroke round and a Par is set down for Sunday.—T’d Off

Swimming success

Cobar Public School claimed a win of the Nyngbar Swimming Carnival shield last Friday with the Cobar swimmers coming out on top over Nyngan. From the carnival, CPS now has 13 students who have qualified for the Western Zone swimming carnival in Dubbo this Friday. CPS’s Ella Oborn (11 years girls) and Rowdy Barton (senior boys) finished as age champions. ▪ Photo contributed

Go to www.cobarweekly.com.au to see photos from this week’s edition in colour 6 Barton St

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Cougars were outclassed The Cougars took on Woodbridge in Round 3 of Women’s Rugby League competition at Manildra on Sunday.

The Cougars teams recorded one win from their five games, with their Under 13s taking the closely fought match 28-20.

The Cougars take on the Panorama Platypi this Saturday in Gulargambone.

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Sport

Tough tussle between two teams in triples tournament With a big winning margin of 29-11, Kyle Roberts, Don Roberts and Barry Bargwanna were the victors in the Golfie Bowls Triples Championship semi final game on Sunday.

They defeated the team of Daniel Holt, John Goonrey and Dean ‘Bogger’ McLeod with the final score not actually reflecting the true tussle between the two teams.

The winners now progress to the Triples Championship final and play Greg Read, David ‘Ooze’ Knight and Alan Knight.

There were also 14 social bowlers on the Golfie greens on Sunday.

Karen Daly and Scott Mayne started the day off well to have a seven point lead by the 6th end only to be later outclassed by their opposition, Alan Knight and Helen Boddy, who won the day with a score of +8.

The runners-up were Mike Sargent, Peter ‘Skeet’ Goonrey and Alan Gardoll with +1 (or +3 depending on whose score card you go by) against David Schofield, Sandra Zazoniuk and Glenn Ratcliffe.

Unfortunately the other game between Craig ‘Duck’ Grimmond/Margaret Good and Shane ‘Jimmy’ Carter/John ‘Shark’ Daly did not meet the score card requirements to be in the count!

It’s believed Carter and Daly were very deflated by their performance (at both scoring and bowling) and so were unanimously awarded the “George The Giraffe” award in The triples team of Kyle Roberts, Don Roberts and Barry Bargwanna won the bowls battle an effort to cheer them up!—The Second against John Goonrey, Daniel Holt and Dean McLeod on Sunday morning with the Roberts/ Roberts/Bargwanna team now headed to the final.

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Local strongman accepts challenge

Local Andrew Rorke competed in a newcomers strongman challenge at the PTC Macarthur gym at Minto recently.

The event is for males and females who compete in over 100kg and under 100kg weight groups.

Andrew competed in five events in the Males Under 100kg group and finished second with 25 points, narrowly just behind first place on 25.5 points.

In his allocated time, he did nine repetitions in the 200kg Yoke lift, completed the Medley keg lift (60kg/axle lift 70kg/log lift 75kg) in 19.95 sec; did the Vehicle pull/push event in 38.29sec; deadlifted 230kg; and did 12 reps in the 80kg Stone lift.

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Sport

▪ Tussle for Triples title

▪ Good golf turnout ▪ Wynd is the first winner

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Rams win thriller of a game Watch & Learn

Impact player, Cobar’s Hannah Carroll running the ball up for her Western Rams team in their Round 2 victory over the Northern Tigers on Saturday in Gulgong. The match was a nail-biter with the Rams winning the match 17-16 in the dying stages of the game. After taking an early 6-0 lead, the Rams found themselves trailing 12-6 at the halftime break. They fought their way back and, with eight minutes left to play, the Rams levelled the scores to 16-all. They however missed the opportunity to take the lead when the conversion attempt was waved away. The Rams had the right mindset and they dug deep in defence and set themselves up to score a successful field goal two minutes out from full time to secure their thrilling one point win. ▪ Photo courtesy of @PeteSib’s Photography

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Round 4 and half of the Round 5 games were played in the Fast5 netball competition last Tuesday night.

While the Round 4 games did go ahead, lightning however prevented the Round 5 matches from being completed and they were called off by the umpires at half time.

Watch & Learn finished the night with two wins (technically one and a half).

They accounted for KML in their first game 31-27 and Watch & Learn were ahead 17-10 over CynSteel at half time in the late game and they were duly awarded the win.

In their first match, Watch & Learn were well-served by shooters Zach Finn and Kym Sutton, with Sutton also a stand-out in the centre court.

For their second game, Rhys Lloyd (shooting) and Bianka Jacobson, in centre, were their best players.

CynSteel narrowly won their Round 4 game with the Fast Fobs, 29-26.

Best on court were CynSteel’s shooters Rob Josephson and Mollie Harley while Fast Fobs’ best players were Travis Schintler (shooting and centre court) and their Centre Hank Ung. After having a bye in Round 4, Why Did We Say Yes? (WDWSY) had fresh legs going into their Round 5 game with Fast Fobs.

With only one sub, Fast Fobs however mostly matched it with WDWSY but WDWSY had an 11–9 lead at half time when the game was called and so were declared the winner.

WDWSY were well served by defenders Casey Piggot and Tom Shanahan while Fast Fobs’ defender Sandie Mitchell also had a great game along with shooter Cairo Haronga.

The night’s Favourite Fivers (as selected by their opposition) were: Watch & Learn—Zach Finn (Round 4) and Jezebel Hitchins (Rd 5); KML—Jayden Harvey (Rd 4); CynSteel— Mollie Harley (Rd 4) and Rob Josephson (Rd 5); Fast Fobs—Sandie Mitchell (Rd 4) and Travis Schintler (Rd 5); WDWSY—Ellie Fenton (Rd 5).

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