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Yathong Road to get $2.9m funding boost

Newly appointed Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, last week announced a $45 million investment to upgrade dozens of local roads across the state’s western region.

The Yathong Road, in the south of Cobar Shire, will receive $2,920,640 for gravel resheeting as part of the third round of the State Government’s Fixing Local Roads Program.

Mr Toole said the $45 million investment is helping councils repair, maintain and seal priority roads, which will improve journeys for regional communities, farmers and freight carriers from Nyngan to Broken Hill.

“We know that sometimes it’s small projects that can drive big benefits in the bush, and this program is helping to deliver better journeys on the roads that families, freight and farmers use every day,” Mr Toole said.

“The Far West is already reaping the benefits of this program with $81 million invested across the region for 67 projects in the previous two rounds of funding.

“Over 16 of those are now open to traffic, and this announcement will see another 34 projects cross the finish line over the next two years.”

Cobar Shire’s rural councillors Cr Peter Maxwell and Cr Bob Sinclair, who both pressed for Council to make the Yathong Road a priority, were thrilled when notified by The Weekly of the funding news on Friday.

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The fridges at The John Mitchell Pharmacy have been stocked this week with Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines in readiness for the pharmacy to join in the national COVID vaccination campaign. Pharmacist Elsa Norvill (pictured above) has undergone specialist COVID vaccination training to administer the COVID jabs and began administering the free vaccines yesterday. See Page 2 for the full article.

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Mayor is back to working from home COVID vaccines now at pharmacy I am writing this Mayor’s report from home as I am no longer permitted to enter the Council building until Public Health Orders have eased as I have not had the COVID jab.

I will say no more in this regard as I have very strong feelings concerning this subject.

Last week was again very quiet for me and included a trip to two of Council’s facilities, the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool and Cobar Shire Library. At the pool I attended the opening of low impact exercises under the watchful eye of Occupational Therapist Nicola Harbison.

The pool is proving to be a big success with the very warm day on Saturday attracting 330 patrons.

I anticipate the pool and Drummond Park will become very important parts of our social fabric, together with our new Youth Officers who are a boost for the youth of Cobar.

The library has been modernised by our librarian, Jane Siermans, who has put in some long hours with her staff sorting and replacing books in various categories.

Council is looking into moving our COOSH (Cobar Out of School Hours) childcare service into the hall at the Cobar Memorial Children’s Hostel given its ideal suitability.

Unfortunately, our flushing/air scouring program of the town’s water pipes has been deferred due to the contractor not being able to travel due to COVID interstate restrictions.

There was also a combined Zoom meeting

held last week between two western area Joint Organisations (JOs), South and North, (South is Central Darling and North is Cobar, Bourke Walgett) to try and organise more housing in the towns concerned.

Although the need for housing is different across the area, each town is suffering from accommodation shortages.

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Funding boost for Yathong Road

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Cr Sinclair said it was wonderful news, not only for Cobar Shire ratepayers who live in that area and for visitors to the Yathong National Park, the announcement should also create some employment opportunities for the region as well.

He described the road as “a real nightmare”.

“That road has just been ignored for years,” Cr Sinclair said.

Cr Maxwell said the funding coupled with Council’s contribution will ensure local residents, along with a number of mineral explorers who are currently drilling in the region, will now have access to a reliable road.

“While it’s not bitumen, only gravel, at least it will make it more of an all weather road,” Cr Maxwell said.

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The John Mitchell Pharmacy has this week joined the growing number of community pharmacies who are now able to offer COVID-19 vaccines to residents.

Pharmacist Elsa Norvill, who has undergone specialised training to administer the vaccines, commenced dispensing Moderna and AstraZeneca shots yesterday.

The vaccinations are free and can be organised by making an appointment at the pharmacy or through the Med Advisor app.

Elsa said they will be doing vaccinations three days a week with AstraZeneca offered to adults 18 years and older while the Moderna vaccine is available for 12 years and up.

“I’ll explain the process to the patient and what the risks and benefits of it are.

“It’s not just: ‘Do you know what vaccine you want and which arm?’ I think it’s important that people know the risks and benefits because there is lots of one-sided publicity about it,” Elsa said.

“It’s their choice if they want to get the vaccine and people shouldn’t feel pressed into it. There’s a lot of division over this vaccine and it would be nice if we could all unite together and not fight about whether or not you’ve had the vaccine. Let’s fight this together.”

Elsa said she’s happy to answer any questions about the vaccines.

The number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date by community pharmacists hit the one million mark last week with Pharmaceutical Society of Australia National President A/Prof Chris Freeman saying pharmacists are the key to getting Australia’s vaccination rates over the line.

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New health orders are making life difficult for businesses Many local business owners are confused, uneasy and unhappy about the new COVID regulations that came into effect this week that are barring unvaccinated customers from their premises.

A number have taken to using social media posts to explain how the changes to the Public Health Orders will affect their businesses and their clients.

Local hairdresser Kate Russell, who’s spent hours seeking advice about the changes from the Australian Hairdressing Council, Service NSW and State Member for Barwon Roy Butler, said her social media posts have been helping to get the message out.

Kate said she doesn’t like the idea of turning away customers however businesses like hairdressers which offer personal services, have tougher restrictions than most retail businesses.

“We need to get up close and personal with a client to do their hair and that means there’s a greater risk of the transmission of COVID,” Kate explained.

Earlier this year Kate had to close her business for a month and last year she was forced to close the salon for five weeks due to the pandemic.

“I hated being shut down and not able to work for weeks.

“I also hated each time I went into the supermarket and saw lots of people who needed a haircut or a colour and I couldn’t help them.

“I’m a sole trader, I can’t afford to have to shut down if we have a COVID case or a close contact in the salon and I definitely can’t afford to pay the $5,000 fine for having an unvaccinated person in the salon.

“I really can’t afford to be closed again as, like every other business, I have bills to pay.”

At first Kate said she hadn’t consider getting vaccinated.

“I thought I’m pretty healthy, I should be right. But then as things progressed and I learned more, I realised that I needed to be vaccinated, not only to protect myself, but to ensure I could continue to operate my business, and keep my clients safe.

“Me being vaccinated also protects my family,” Kate said.

“I’m not happy that I’m in the position where I have to tell people they can’t come into the salon, but that choice is not mine—I’m just following the Public Health Orders which are meant to keep the public safe.”

Cobar Business Association president Sharon Harland said the new rules set down by the NSW Government are different to what everyone has been “traditionally used to” and some people will not agree with the rules.

“It’s probably a bit harder for us here in Cobar to get our heads around it, as unlike Sydney or Dubbo residents who have just come out of lockdown, all of Cobar’s residents have had a certain degree of freedom for the past month.

“We’ve been able to visit pubs and clubs, go to restaurants, hairdressers and the gym but now under the new Public Health Orders that will only apply to people who are double vaccinated,” Mrs Harland said.

“There’s a lot of information out there and some of it is conflicting information. Please understand however that local businesses and their staff did not make these rules, however they are required to comply with them.”

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Cobar residents experience all four seasons in a week Cobar residents experienced a variety of weather conditions over the past week with hot and cold days, warm and cool nights, and wind and rain all featuring in our weather last week.

The hottest day of the week was Saturday when the mercury climbed to a maximum of 34.5 degrees which was in direct contrast to the coldest day of the week, when the temperature plummeted to just 16.9 degrees on Monday. (According to the Bureau of Meteorology, Saturday’s top temperature was only 5.4 degrees short of the highest on record for this time of year, which was 39.9 degrees recorded in 2014).

The mercury took a bit of a dive on Sunday with the daytime temperature only reaching 23.8 degrees along with some rain in the afternoon which heralded the cool change.

The Bureau recorded 5.6mm in their gauge.

After residents shivered through the day on Monday, the rain returned late afternoon and continued falling throughout the night resulting in a further 6.6mm up until 9am on Tuesday.

The days ahead are expected to be mostly mild with 26 degrees the predicted top for today and 24 is the forecast high for tomorrow.

Friday should be partly cloudy with a maximum of 21 degrees which is expected to be accompanied by some rain.

The weekend looks like continuing to be The very warm weather on Saturday (with a top of 34.5) in Cobar brought out the crowds mild. Saturday’s forecast is for a partly at the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool. A record number of visitors, 330, passed through cloudy day with a maximum of 22 degrees the turnstiles keen to hit the water and cool off. Pool Manager Tom Jones said staff were while Sunday is expected to be sunny with a kept busy all day keeping an eye on swimmers and also serving a long line at the canteen. top of 24 degrees.

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Church elects to close doors until all can be welcomed The Cobar Catholic Church will be closed until NSW Public Health Orders once again allow everyone to be welcomed into the church.

Cobar’s St Laurence O’Toole Church parish

joins other Catholic communities within the Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese and all around the state who are choosing to leave their church doors closed rather than turning people away.

According to the NSW Government’s

roadmap, as of this week only double vaccinated people are permitted to attend places of worship and religious gatherings.

Cobar parish priest Fr Paul Finucane said the matter had been discussed by the church’s bishops and among priests in each diocese with local parish councils then given the final decision on whether or not to open the doors.

“Being excluded from worship is not a part of our Christian theology.

“We felt that we can’t turn people away from the door of a church, it’s not Christian,” Fr Paul said.

“We don’t turn people away from the Eucharist and coming to Sunday Mass.”

He said the decision to close was a unanimous one made by the members of the parish council.

“We felt it best if we close our church until 80 percent vaccination is reached (which the Government expects will be in about two weeks time) and therefore we can open up again to those who are vaccinated and those who are not vaccinated or not double vaccinated, the same as every other person with a business is doing or will have to do,” Fr Paul said.

As part of his advice to parishes in the Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese, Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green said the Church has a moral obligation to ensure that our communities are kept safe at all times.

“Keeping our communities safe during the pandemic is an act of charity towards one anClosed doors at the Cobar Catholic Church are a sign of the church being inclusive other. rather than exclusive with the local parish choosing to stay closed until everyone can be “I remind everyone that this is not the time to admitted as per the NSW Public Health Orders. argue the facts and deny the realities of the current crisis we as a state are now facing.

“We must all cooperate with the regulations set out by the NSW Government and the diocese,” Bishop Columba said.

Fr Paul said he was aware that some local parishioners haven’t yet been double vaccinated and are still awaiting their second dose.

“There’s also a number of parishioners who are not vaccinated at all and don’t intend to get vaccinated,” he said.

“During the time of closure I will be doing exactly what I did during lockdown and visiting the people in their homes which I’m allowed to do as it’s classed as pastoral care,” he explained.

Fr Paul said he can offer communion, talk about any worries or concerns and anoint the sick.

“I’m kept quite busy,” he said.

The Cobar church has been open to all visitors for the past four weeks with Fr Paul conducting his last mass on Sunday morning.

At the mass he explained to parishioners the decision to close and answered any questions they had.

Weddings and funeral services will continue in accordance with the current Public Health Orders which both allow up to 100 fully vaccinated people with density limits.

At weddings there’s a five person limit for people not fully vaccinated and a 10 person limit on funerals for people not fully vaccinated.

Bishop Columba said at the 80 per cent vaccination rate, it is proposed to open churches for the celebration of Mass and other sacraments to all, irrespective of vaccination status.

“Our Churches will continue to comply with the Public Health Order in force at that time including increased capacity limits and other requirements,” he said.

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Too cool for the pool

The weather took a cool turn on Monday and so the first Playgroup at the Pool session, conducted by Occupational Therapist Nicola Harbison, was held on the lawn.

Pictured are some of the participants (who were sitting still at the time that our photo was taken) Leah and Aria Small, Nicola and eight month old Haize Mewett. Nicola said the first few weeks of the playgroup sessions is about getting the children engaged and making them feel comfortable around her and the other children.

Police recover Aerial baiting Stolen push bikes Cobar Police executed a crime scene warrant at an address in Leah Street last Thursday in relation to reports of several push bikes being stolen in the days prior.

Police recovered three of the four previously reported stolen pushbikes from the location and have charged a 23 year old female from Cowra with the theft.

Cobar Police Sergeant Chris Power said they are awaiting the results of forensic examinations and investigations are continuing in an effort to locate the fourth bike.

“Police encourage victims of crime to report matters in a timely manner,” Sergeant Power said.

Western Local Land Services (Western LLS) is set to commence an aerial baiting program for the control of wild dogs, foxes and feral cats.

Western LLS will be carrying out the spring baiting program in conjunction with local landholders who are members of pest management groups and Western Landcare groups.

The program will commence at the end of the month and run for four weeks, with 1080 meat baits dropped along predetermined lines.

The area covers Enngonia in the north-east, to Broken Hill in the west, near Pooncarie in the south-west and Mt Hope in the south-east.

Following aerial baiting, ground baiting will be carried out from mid-November. All activities are carried out as per COVID guidelines.

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Health services back in spotlight Cobar’s lacking health services are back in the national spotlight again following an article that appeared in last Friday’s Daily Telegraph newspaper.

The article features the accounts of two local mothers who have been forced to travel long distances to give birth and to also access prenatal care during their pregnancies.

It cites the reason for this as being that the town’s only midwife “went on maternity leave and wasn’t replaced”.

Accompanying the article was an outdated photo of an “unused maternity ward at Cobar Hospital” which depicts a room in the old Cobar Hospital which was demolished in April last year.

Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) has responded to the article a spokesperson said it’s been close to 20 years since the birthing unit at Cobar Hospital closed due to a declining number of births and the resultant decision by the one GP obstetrician to cease services.

“NSWLHD employed a community midwife at Cobar Health Service in 2017. In July 2021, WNSWLHD began a recruitment campaign to cover the position for a period of maternity leave,” the spokesperson said.

“The provision of maternity care depends on a highly skilled professional maternity workforce with proceduralists to provide obstetric, anaesthetic and surgical services.

“The ability to gain and maintain diverse and extensive procedural experience for obstetric, anaesthetic and surgical services is imperative in order to maintain currency of practice. The maternity sector nationally and internationally is experiencing workforce shortages, particularly in rural and remote regions, and has been for a considerable period of time. Despite these challenges, WNSWLHD has substantially increased community-based antenatal and postnatal services in recent years.

“Staff at Cobar Health Service actively work with the obstetric team at Dubbo and other surrounding services like Bourke and Nyngan, to ensure safe, woman-centred and timely care. Maternity clients continue to be supported and cared for by their general practitioners in collaboration with obstetricians,” the spokesperson said.

Mothers-to-be are also supported locally through the Cobar Primary Health Care Centre and a visiting private sonography clinic provides ultrasound services.

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CHS takes on a new physical and mental health challenge If you’ve ever done a Burpee you’ll know that it’s a great full body workout that can help to build muscle strength and endurance.

If you’ve ever done 10 burpees in a row, or 20 or 50, you’ll know that it’s also very hard work!

So you can appreciate that the Burpee Bounce Back Challenge (which challenges participants to do 1,534 burpees in 17 days) is going to be tough.

With 1,534 young people diagnosed every day with a mental health illness and the challenging year we’ve just had, Cobar High School (CHS) staff and students felt the Burpee Bounce Back Challenge was worth being involved in.

CHS teacher, Alex Brown, who is heading up the challenge at the school, said it’s an important initiative that raises funds and awareness for youth mental health.

“The challenge is run by Orygen who help young people recover from mental health challenges.

“Three in four Australians will experience a mental health challenge by the time they turn 25,” Mrs Brown said.

“Students are completing this challenge to normalise conversations about mental health of young people and create a mentally healthier future for the 1,534 Aussies aged 17 and under who are diagnosed with a mental illness every day.

“Plus being physically active is good for our mental health!” she said.

CHS students are participating under the guidance of their PE Teachers with Team Brown, Team Jacobson, Team Hitchins, Team Westwood and Team Finn all hoping to

achieve the target as a class, and some are also taking the challenge individually.

The challenge started on Monday and by midday Mrs Brown had already done 150 burpees.

She said many of the students are just as keen as she is about taking part in the challenge.

“We will be tracking the teams progress at school with a team leaderboard, and students can register and join their class team online too.”

More information about the challenge, including how to donate, is available at www.burpeebounceback.org.au

Staff and students at Cobar High School (including Alex Hernando, Molly Broughton and Molly Carter demonstrating how to do a burpee) are taking part in the Burpee Bounce Back Challenge to raise funds and awareness for youth mental health. ▪ Photo contributed

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Acknowledging achievements

Cobar High School’s Term 3 Principal’s Award winners Hayden Nicholson, Kelsey Neve and Maddie Bruce with principal Shane Carter at the school last week. One other winner, Pearl Blackburn, was absent from the photo. ▪ Photo contributed

Peel reports some excellent results

Peel Mining is reporting “excellent oresorting results” at their Wirlong and Mallee Bull copper deposits, which make up the South Cobar Project, approximately 100km south of Cobar.

In their ASX announcement last week, Peel said the recent results highlighted a preconcentration potential.

According to the report, Wirlong achieved high waste rejection of 35 to 62 per cent with low copper losses of less than six per cent while Mallee Bull achieved high waste rejection of 17-41 per cent with low copper losses of less than eight per cent.

The company is also excited about “outstanding metallurgical results” from their early test work at Wirlong with 95 per cent copper recoveries to 32 per cent copper concentrate grade recorded.

The metallurgical test work has been focused on the Wirlong copper deposit, ahead of the release of a maiden resource for Wirlong later this year.

Peel’s director of mining Jim Simpson said following the successful metallurgical and ore-sorting test work results, further test work is now being undertaken on selected composites.

Mr Simpson said the aim of this work will be to further assess and optimize the recovery process and resultant concentrate grade.

It will also form part of the South Cobar Project concept and feasibility study work.

Hospital visits are permitted again Visitor restrictions for patients in Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) facilities, which includes the Cobar Health Service, have changed this week.

As of yesterday, most patients will now be able to receive two visitors per day so long as those visitors are aged 12 years and older and are fully vaccinated.

The rules regarding the wearing of masks have not changed and masks are required to be worn for the entire visit.

Exemptions may be considered in some circumstances for visitors who are not yet fully vaccinated.

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Long time Cobar resident Mary Madden (nee Shuttle) had a wonderful 90th birthday recently receiving lots of well wishes from her extended family and friends along with a surprise visit from family on the weekend. Mary is pictured above with some of her surprise visitors grandson Jesse, great granddaughter Betty and son Andrew at lunch at the Empire Hotel. Sadly, lockdown restrictions prevented Mary’s daughter Jennifer and eldest son Robert and their families attending but her other son Stuart Madden and his family, who live locally, were able to join in. ▪ Photo contributed

October 2021 13 Family Planning visit 13&14 Sexual Health Nurse visit 13 Cobar Probus Club meeting 13 Cobar Swimming Club Squad rego night 15 Nymagee Rural Fire Brigade AGM 21 Women’s Health Nurse visit 21 Cobar Junior Rugby League AGM 22 Cobar Preschool enrolments close 22 Junior Golf Clinic 23 Golf Come & Try Day 23 Nymagee Flower Show—cancelled 23&24 Cobar Yabbies Reunion—postponed 24 Cobar Rugby Union Club AGM 25 Cobar Athletics & Triathlon Squad AGM 28 Cobar Shire Council Ordinary Meeting 29-31 Cobar Arts Council competition November 2021 1 Cobar Hospital Auxiliary meeting 13 Cobar Swimming Club Carnival 26 Cobar RLFC coaching applications close December 2021 1 Cobar Lady Golfers AGM 3 Biz Assoc Christmas Street Parade 4 Cobar VIEW Club Christmas party September 2022 21-25 Running On Empty Festival

• The ADF will be returning to Cobar next such as chemists, supermarkets, butchers,

week for another pop-up COVID Vaccination Clinic. It will be operating this time at the Services Club on Thursday and Friday (Oct 21 and 22). Both Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines will be available. Children aged 12-15 will need to be accompanied by an adult.

• The Cobar Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) turned 95 last week. The group held their very first meeting at the School of Arts building in Becker Street on October 5, 1926. Current CWA president Colleen Boucher said under instructions from head office, they are not permitted to hold any activities (other than their regular monthly meetings) due to the COVID pandemic. Mrs Boucher said they do hope they will however be able to properly mark the occasion with a celebration before the end of the year.

• Cobar High School has welcomed some new faces this term with Support Class Teacher Andrew Dean and teachers’ aides Anita Atuau and Danielle Dean joining the CHS staff last week.

• The Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool did a roaring trade on Saturday with 330 people passing through the gates keen to cool off. Pool Manager Tom Jones reckons it was busier than the big crowds they get on Australia Day! • State Member for Barwon Roy Butler has offered the following information in an effort to help clarify the new COVID regulations that came into force this week for businesses: “It really comes down to the business type.

Business like hairdressers, hospitality, beauty or nail salons (where people get closer to each other) and also venues like places of worship major indoor and outdoor recreation facilities including public pools and some retail premises, have specific requirements for staff and customers around vaccination. Critical retail

bakers, landscaping or hardware suppliers, rural supplies, newsagents and office supplies are open to all regardless of vaccination status.

If a restaurant or hotel etc offers take away food, take away is available to anyone where they are unable to dine in.”

• Roy Butler has reported there are currently no cases of COVID in Wilcannia with all previous cases now reported as recovered.

• We came across some interesting figures when researching our ‘National flock” article this week. Meat & Livestock Australia is predicting the sheep national flock numbers will reach 70 million this year and, given that our current population is 25.69 million people, we’ll be outnumbered nearly three to one by sheep. Across the ditch, sheep however currently outnumber New Zealanders by more than five to one!

• Yay! The Smooth Start kinder program at the Cobar Public School has been given the green light and can now go ahead.

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

6836 1761

DOCTORS

EARTHMOVING

J Prisk Contractors Superior Diesel Solutions

6836 2124 6836 2737

0427 373 928 0428 253 797 0429 343 546 0439 298 812 0455 307 782 0428 362 394 0438 361 310 6836 3225

HANDYMAN

Dr Indra’s Surgery 6836 4777 Primary Health Care Centre 6836 5500

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

GYM

JKM Dynamic Fitness

6836 4085 6836 3022 6836 2408

Mick McManus 0427 113 549 Stuart’s Maintenance Service 0427 362 574

HARDWARE

Landmark Russell 6836 2234 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

HAULAGE J Prisk Contractors

6836 2124

Contact The Cobar Weekly 6836 3616 to get your listing in this directory

Cobar Thai Restaurant

Clark & Son Livestock

1 Barton Street

Mon - Sat 5pm - 8.30pm

6836 4492

Chris 0428 253 797

49 Marshall Street Ph: 0427 719 899

CHIROPRACTOR

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

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

0427 362 574

FOR ALL YOUR SHEARING & CRUTCHING NEEDS PHONE:

0455 307 782

TRAV 0409 036 685 OR ROS 0409 395 157

Kylie Hough 6882 6533 Family Chiropractic Care

R&G Thompson

Haylee Prince 0429 354 242

Local suppliers of &

SAFES Rob 0417 706 222

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

HOSES & FITTINGS

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

INDUSTRIAL SEWING Ces’ Motor Trimming

INVESTMENT Luka Group

6836 3355 6883 2200

KITCHEN & CABINET MAKING

Face Contracting Superior Diesel Solutions

LAWN MOWERS Fairbank AutoPro Harvey Norman

6836 2217 6836 2737 6836 1111 6836 6400

LAWN MOWING & YARD SERVICES Kaos Yard Maintenance

LIFE INSURANCE Luka Group

0407 400 306

www.jkmdynamicfitness.com.au

Gym open 7 days 4am - 11pm

info@coppercitymotel.com.au www.coppercitymotel.com.au

PEST CONTROL

Outwest Pest Control

Cobar Thai Restaurant Inland Petroleum Vince’s Restaurant

PHOTOGRAPHERS

TAX AGENTS

Landmark Russell

Klae McGuinness

0481 103 135 6836 2234 0429 168 463

PHOTOS

Harvey Norman Cobar 6836 6400 The John Mitchell Pharmacy 6836 2040

Hunters Taxi

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

Ces’ Motor Trimming

0429 361 335

TOOLS

J Prisk Contractors

6836 2052 6836 4492 6836 2725 6836 1244 6836 4774

TRAILERS

Cobar Bowling & Golf Club 6836 2214

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Raboc Enterprises

MINE MAINTENANCE

Superior Diesel Solutions

6836 2161

SEPTIC SERVICES/ PUMPING

0408 362 169

SERVICE STATIONS

6836 2737

SEWING/CRAFT SUPPLIES

Cobar Mining Contractors

Inland Petroleum

MOTORCYCLES

SMASH REPAIRS

NOTARY PUBLIC

SOLICITORS

M & C Parisi Motorcyles P/L 6836 2669 Geoffrey Langford

OFFICE SUPPLIES

Stationery Essentials

6836 3022 6836 2900

Cobar Ultra Finish Geoffrey Langford Paul Longhurst

PAINT & ACCESSORIES

Peter Payne Law

PAINTER & DECORATOR

Cobar Steel

PANEL BEATING

Luka Group

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677 Dean McLeod

Cobar Ultra Finish

PARTY SUPPLIES

Stationery Essentials

STEEL SUPPLIES

0418 648 960

SUPERANNUATION

0429 463 279

SUPERMARKETS Khan’s SUPA IGA

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

TRANSPORT

J Prisk Contractors

6836 6400

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

0429 463 279 6836 3022 0438 657 741 6361 9532 6836 2408

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

6836 2203

Raboc Enterprises 0408 362 16 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

6883 2200

Copper City Tyre Service

6836 2186

Ces’ Motor Trimming Cobar Ultra Finish

6836 2900

WHEEL ALIGNMENTS WINDSCREENS WORKWEAR

6836 1251 6836 3355 0429 463 279

6836 2161

COBAR STORAGE SHEDS

THIS SPOT AVAILABLE Call 6836 3616

fdcadmin@cobar.nsw.gov.au

6836 2124

TYRES

BRilliams

43 Linsley Street Ph: 6836 1156

0427 362 574

TRANSMISSION SUPPLIES

Harvey Norman Cobar

5853 2425

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

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

Outback Floats & Trailers

TV

0427 854 715

MINE SAFETY SIGNS

6836 3355 0428 364 831 0408 054 470

MC Spanner

6836 3355 0428 364 831

6836 2161

Fairbank AutoPro 6836 1111 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677 Ces’ Motor Trimming

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

METAL FABRICATIONS

6836 2124

TOWING

SAFETY PRODUCTS

BRilliams

TILING & BATHROOMS

TIPPER HIRE

6883 2200

BRilliams

0419 232 784 131 008

6836 2234

RESTAURANTS

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

0428 845 116 6883 2200 0429 363 047

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

REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Cobar Bowling & Golf Club Cobar Thai Restaurant Empire Hotel Town & Country Motel Vince’s Restaurant

6836 4492 5853 2425 6836 4774

6836 3616

PRINTING/PHOTOCOPYING The Cobar Weekly

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

TAXI

PLUMBERS

LIQUOR SALES MENSWEAR

TAKEAWAY

PET/STOCK CARE & SUPPLIES

Country Mile Construction 0408 220 377 Landmark Russell Mat Shepherd 0400 323 049 Red Earth Real Estate 0419 219 440 Sales

LABOUR HIRE

0439 298 812

6836 2404

6836 2234 Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Station Cleans, Organising, Mine Site Compliant, End of lease Weekly or fortnightly

0459 32930 0460 024 205

P: 0419 232 784

THIS SPOT AVAILABLE Call 6836 3616

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

FUNERAL NOTICE

COBAR VIEW CLUB LUNCHEON Tuesday October 19, 10.30am at the Empire Hotel. RSVP to Bev on 6836 3317.

NSW Rural Fire Service Notice of AGM

NYMAGEE

Rural Fire Brigade Friday October 15, 2021 Working Bee 4pm, Nymagee RFB Shed Followed by AGM 5pm, Nymagee Community Hall

Cobar Athletics & Triathlon Squad ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday, October 25 6.30pm Room 2 at the Golfie

Joe Lawrence NEW DATE 2pm Sunday, October 24 AFMO All positions declared vacant President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Canteen Manager, Licensee, Sponsorship Coordinator, Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Registrar, Junior Coordinator, Grounds Keeper and General Committee Members If you are interested in joining the committee, applications for positions can be emailed to secretarycobarcamels@gmail.com

Office Hours Mon & Tues: 9am-5pm Wed - Fri: 9am-4pm

All positions declared vacant New members welcome • JKM Dynamic

Fitness • KML Industries • L + R Group • Stationery Essentials • Gumnut Gifts & Homewares

Please phone 6836 3616 for any queries

• Regional

Australia Bank

• Copper City Tyre

Service • Tronic Group • Cobar Bowling & Golf Club

Cobar Junior Rugby League AGM

6.30pm Thursday October 21, 2021 at Tom Knight Oval

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

FOR SALE

TJM Fibre Glass Canopy suitable for VE-VF Commodore Utes

A graveside service celebrating Joe’s life will be held at the Cobar Cemetery on Friday October 15 at 11am

PUBLIC NOTICES SPANLINE REP IN AREA next week.

Rooms, Patios, Carports, Cladding.

BL83737C. As seen on TV. 6884 0899, www.spanline.com.au

St Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church Prince St, Cobar Phone: 6836 2780 Parish Priest: Fr Paul Finucane

TEMPORARY CLOSURE

Due to the COVID restrictions and on advice from the Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes, St Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church will remain closed until the 80% vaccination rate is reached. parish.cobar@wf.catholic.org.au

Coaching Applications

$550 ONO

For the 2022 season open now!

Tow bar for VE Commodore

U18s, Ladies League and 1st Grade

BRAND NEW

$150

Applications close November 26, 2021

Call Ray: 0407 200 287

Email applications to clubsecretary_roosters@hotmail.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES

POSITIONS VACANT

Servicing the Cobar Region

Allied Health Assistant now available to work with NDIS clients to assist with speech and occupational therapy For more information call

Kate 0427 298 357

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Send your best wishes and good luck messages to our Year 12 students in The Cobar Weekly’s special feature in our Wednesday November 3 edition.

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DEADLINE 12PM FRIDAY OCTOBER 29 Wednesday October 13, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 15

POSITIONS VACANT The Cobar Bowling and Golf Club is seeking an enthusiastic person to fulfill a full time Duty Manager position to oversee nightly bar and facility operations Duty manger responsibilities include overseeing nightly operations, ensuring employee productivity, monitoring 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 Responsibilities: ▪ Upholding and enforcing company policies ▪ Delivering and maintaining high standards 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 required ▪ 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 October 20, 2021.

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

It’s almost

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STOREPERSON REQUIRED FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION KML Industries Pty Ltd is an engineering & metal fabrication workshop with an extensive spare parts & hardware store.

KML services Cobar & surrounds mining and rural industries offering a great working environment, with a competitive salary.

This job suits a person who is extremely self-motivated, conscientious & hard working, physically fit with great communication & basic computer skills.

This position will require some overtime & fortnightly Saturday morning work.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to

• Receiving & Unpacking of Goods • Packing goods ready for despatch • Maintaining Stock levels & Ordering goods • Regular Stocktakes • Customer Service • Ensuring parts are booked to Jobs / Customers • Driving forklifts for unloading & loading of trucks • Manufacturing hydraulic hoses • Local gas deliveries • Maintaining a clean & tidy store Skills Required • Excellent communication & organisational skills • Driver’s Licence • Computer literate Please send your resume & application to

bushy@kml.com.au

KML Industries Pty Ltd 12 Hartman Street Cobar NSW 2835

Applications Close Friday October 22, 2021

—Sharon— editor@cobarweekly.com.au —Caitlan— advertising@cobarweekly.com.au www.cobarweekly.com.au

POSITIONS VACANT

Lilliane Brady Village Assistant in Nursing

Casual & Permanent Part Time Available The Lilliane Brady Village, is a 44-bed residential aged care facility, owned and operated by Cobar Shire Council.

Our mission is to provide flexible quality care to aged and disabled residents, recognising the special needs of those who suffer from Dementia. We provide a place of security, safety, and ongoing care in a welcoming home like environment, at the same time considering the staff’s needs and safety.

Well-motivated professional and skilled staff will provide encouragement, support, and holistic care appropriate to each resident’s individual needs, helping them to maintain optimal independence.

• Being flexible and responding to our resident’s changing needs • Adherence to documented processes that complies with the requirements of the Aged Care Act and meets Local, State and • Recognising and respecting each resident’s right to privacy, Federal regulations dignity, and confidentiality • • Forming a partnership with the residents, family, staff, volunteers, Providing a transparent mechanism for concerns and complaints by residents, family, staff, volunteers, and the community and the community representatives to maintain quality of life • Implementing and monitoring corrective actions for any • Motivation, Teamwork, and Training deficiencies using a Continuous Improvement approach Applying for the Position To apply for this position, please complete an application form which includes addressing the selection criteria listed in that document.

All applicants must be willing to undergo a National Police Check and pre-employment medical.

Application forms are available on the Cobar Shire Council Website.

All applications should be marked 'Confidential - Position Vacant (Lilliane Brady Village).

Enquiries: Director of Nursing, Helen Spyt on 02 6836 7200

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News

Police are targeting domestic violence 70 million sheep A total of 559 domestic violence related charges were laid over the past two weeks during NSW Police Force Operation Fair Play.

The Central North Police District reports the operation, enforced across Western Region between September 26 and October 9, targeted domestic violence related offences.

In NSW, police respond to more than 140,000 incidents of domestic and family violence per year. Women and children in NSW are statistically almost 40 per cent more likely to become victims.

The operation saw police across the Western Region conduct proactive checks targeting known offenders and provide additional support to at-risk victims.

The operation focused on preventing further offences through Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) compliance and other proactive domestic violence-related taskings.

During the operation, police conducted 2,525 ADVO compliance checks and charged 390 people with 559 domestic-related offences including assault and breach ADVO.

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

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 5pm, Thursday October 28, 2021 Agenda & Business Papers are available from Friday October 22, 2021

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

The meeting will be open to the public Due to COVID-19 restrictions, proof of (full) vaccination, and density limits please RSVP if you would like to attend to:

Western Region Sponsor for Domestic Violence, Superintendent Steve Laksa, said police are committed to disrupting and preventing recidivist offending and are committed to helping victims of domestic violence.

“The actions taken by police highlight that anyone detected breaching apprehended violence orders will be identified and police won’t hesitate in bringing perpetrators to justice,” Supt Laksa said.

“It is important that people understand they have an obligation to report all incidents of domestic and family violence, not only to ensure perpetrators are held to account, but because it could save someone’s life.”

If you, or anyone you know has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence, contact your local police. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). Support is available via the Domestic Violence helpline, 1800 RESPECT or MensLine Australia.

More information on domestic and family violence or links to useful resources, can be found at: www.police.nsw.gov.au.

Women’s Week

Women and girls across NSW will benefit from a range of community, education and mentoring opportunities during 2022 NSW Women’s Week with grants worth $100,000 available from the NSW Government.

Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor encouraged local councils and not-for-profits to apply for a share of the funding to host events in March next year.

“NSW Women’s Week is a special opportunity to celebrate women from all walks of life including women living in our regional and rural communities, Aboriginal women and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

“We are looking for events that not only bring women and girls together in a COVIDsafe setting but also provide practical support to help women across the region.”

Events should support at least one of the key priorities of the NSW Women’s Strategy 201822: improving women’s financial wellbeing and security; encouraging a holistic approach to health and wellbeing or helping women to build confidence and celebrate their achievements.

One of the successful events funded through the 2021 grants program included a mental health and resilience event hosted by the Atholwood Country Women’s Association (CWA).

Atholwood CWA President Vicki Croft said providing community workshops and other events not only allows women to support and connect with each other, but also provides them with a platform to help them to find solutions to their problems together.

Kelly Fairbank Executive Assistant to the General Manager and The Mayor Phone: 6836 5888 or Email: Kelly.fairbank@cobar.nsw.gov.au

A livestreamed webcast will also be available To view the meeting, visit: webcast.cobar.nsw.gov.au Page 18 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday October 13, 2021

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is predicting the national sheep flock will reach 70 million this year and local growers are doing their bit to keep pushing the national figure up.

With the forecast of a wet spring in many key sheep producing regions in Australia, MLA’s October sheep industry projections expect the good conditions will drive the national flock to over 70 million head in 2021.

The flock is also expected to grow beyond this in the coming years and is forecast to reach 76 million head by 2023 – its largest point since 2007.

A number of local breeders report their flocks have increased significantly after they were forced to de-stock during the drought.

Michael Evans, whose family have been farming at Tambua Station, west of Cobar, for over 100 years, said during the drought they reduced their numbers back to a core breeding flock of 400 stud ewes and 800 commercial ewes.

“We production-fed all the ewes right through the drought keeping our genetic base and bloodlines intact,” Michael said.

He said they also anticipated that once it rained that stock prices would balloon.

“When it did finally rain we purchased some extra ewes to try and get back to our numbers quicker than we could do through breeding our core flock.”

Tambua is now running about 3,000 sheep.

“Historically that number is about 15 per cent below average but we are now more focused on quality over quantity,” Michael said.

At Nullawarra, David Harrison’s 33,500 acre property south of Cobar, the flock was reduced to just 300 during the drought and now it’s back up to a bit over 2,000 head.

“We’re not at peak, that’s where I’m comfortable at. I do things a bit differently to other people. I like to see feed in the paddock and I run it understocked all the time,” he said.

Both have also changed their breeding tactics and found new markets.

David previously ran White Suffolk for 28 years and seven years ago changed his focus to shedding Pure White Suffolk. Three years ago he also introduced the Sheepmaster breed to his flock.

“Our sheep today are much thicker in the bone and 20 per cent bigger than 10 years ago without decreasing their wool cut,” Michael reports.

“Some of our ram clients are now turning from wether lambs to meat markets with great results rather than keeping wethers for wool growers.

“Returns on all livestock commodities at the moment are fantastic and there is a real sense of confidence in agriculture after enduring a pretty tough last five years,” Michael said.

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The Club is open daily from 11am

Friday, Saturday & Sunday NO BINGO

Bingo will return once restrictions on vaccinations have been lifted

Sport

Daly reigns supreme on the greens Karen Daly turned up on Sunday morning for the Golfie’s social bowls competition hoping to again draw the president, Jimmy Goonrey, in the hope that they might continue their winning streak.

Sunday’s draw however turned out a blessing in disguise when she drew Barry Bargwanna as her playing partner.

Kaz and Baz gelled well to easily account for the team of John Daly and Glenn ‘Kiwi’ Ratcliffe winning by a margin of +17 despite Kiwi christening his new Tigers bowls.

Alec Fraser and David ‘Ooze’ Knight claimed second place with a +5 win over the pairing of Paul Kershaw and Daniel Holt.

In a thriller match played on rink 6 Dean ‘Bogga’ McLeod and David Schofield edged out their opposition of David Thomas and

Shane ‘Jimmy’ Carter by just one shot on the final end.

There was a great game also in the Singles Championship competition this week with Bian Smith being too solid for Craig ‘Duck’ Grimmond to finish with a score of 31-24.

Smith now progresses to the final against Mike Sargent in what should be a fantastic game. Likewise is the Ladies Singles Championship final to be played between Karen Daly and Narelle Kriz.

George’s Giraffe Award was yet again hotly contested but this time it was the golfers among the group, Fraser and Kershaw, who were the main contenders with Kershaw taking the honours with a couple of cracking bowls that drew shot on the adjacent green.— No bias

Regional racing is back on track The NSW Government has welcomed communities and supported crucial jobs right the return of crowds of up to 5,000 people throughout the pandemic. to regional racecourses as the state “For many towns, the annual race day is so strengthens its commitment to economic much more than just a punt with mates, it’s a recovery. day out for the family Minister for Better “Racing is the backbone of many and a chance to see old communities and friends,” Mr Anderson Regulation and Inno- regional vation and Minister supported crucial jobs right said. responsible for Racing throughout the pandemic.”— “Race meets also bring Kevin Anderson said Kevin Anderson very welcome economthe NSW Government ic stimulus to town and is focused on supporting industries which I know many communities are looking forprovide valuable jobs and economic stimu- ward to welcoming tourist dollars in their lus. tills as soon as it is safe to do so.

“Racing is the backbone of many regional “The racing industry provides significant stimulus to regional communities, creating tens of thousands of jobs and injecting billions of dollars in to the state’s economy,” Mr Anderson said.

“This support from the NSW Government will only mean those numbers increase.”

The lifting of restrictions however comes too late this year for the Cobar Miners Race Club’s picnic race meeting, which had to be cancelled in August due to COVID restrictions.

Current restrictions for clubs: Must be fully vaccinated and have proof QR Sign in - check in required before entry ID is required Please be patient. It is not us who make these rules.

Abusive behaviour towards staff will not be tolerated.

Any changes to current restrictions will be put onto the Club’s FB page as well as advertised in The Cobar Weekly Punters Club Maurice to bet Page 20 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday October 13, 2021

All deadlines for The Cobar Weekly are 2pm Mondays

Sport

Wilkins team up to win Langford Day Mixed Canadian event Saturday’s annual Langford Day Mixed Canadian golf event attracted a good field of 17 teams.

Garry and Jannine Wilkin teamed up to win the day with a score of 62 1/2 net.

Close on their heels were Mark Martin and Marlene Wynd who finished with 63 net to claim the runners-up prize.

In third place were Marc Fraser and Pat Polack (63 1/2 net) followed by Bill Fugar and Geraldine Francisco (64 net), Waylon Ward and Rachel Carey (65 1/2 net) and Mick and Sally Bannister were next best on 66 1/2 net.

Nearest the Pin prizes for the ladies were awarded to Robynne Morton, Sally Bannister, Jannine Wilkin, Wan Sipatsa and Sue Phillips.

Peter ‘China’ Brien was closest to the pin on two holes for the men while Bill Fugar and Marc Quinn picked up one prize each and none of the guys were able to claim the 11th pin.

All of the Ladies Golf scheduled matches went ahead last week with Sunday’s game turning out to be a bit damp for a few groups who played the last six holes in the rain and found that putting on mud didn’t help their score cards!

The predicted wet weather hadn’t however impacted the turn out with 15 lady golfers taking part in the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club day sponsored stableford.

It however interfered with play once the heavens opened up.

Getting to the 19th hole (the clubhouse) ahead of the rain were a number of place getters including the winner, Narelle Kriz with 36 points and two Nearest the Pin prizes (on the 3rd and 11th holes).

Angela Fryer placed second on 34 points followed by Fran Samios (33), Fay Hardwick

(32) and Marlene Wynd on 30 points.

Geraldine Francisco, Ann Dunn and Julie Livingston were the other pin winners.

Last Wednesday’s Stroke round was won by Fay Hardwick, with 71 net, and she also picked up the putting prize on the day with 23 putts.

Geraldine Francisco was the runner-up on 72 net followed by a countback between Robynne Morton and Sally Bannister, both with 75 net.

There are a few changes to the golfers’ program book over the coming months and these changes will be posted on the golfers’ notice board at the club and on the Cobar Golfers Facebook page.

Today and Saturday’s games will be Par rounds and Sunday’s game will now be a Stroke game with the Captain versus President day to now be played at the end of the month.

—T’d Off

Langford Golf Day winners Jannine and Garry Wilkin with event sponsor Geoffrey Langford (at centre.) ▪ Photo contributed

GOLF COME & TRY DAY presents

WITH PGA COACH GARY BEGG Everyone welcome Past, beginners & current players

JUNIOR GOLF CLINIC

COBAR GOLF CLUB Saturday October 23 9am—5pm

COBAR GOLF CLUB Friday October 22 From 4pm

Proudly supported by Golf NSW & Jack Newton Junior Golf

For more details contact Narelle Kriz 0427 491 563

BBQ Lunch and Ambrose to follow

Wednesday October 13, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 21

Sport

New line-up for cricket

The Cobar & District Cricket Association held their annual general meeting on Friday at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club. Club president Jake Harbison (second from left) was returned to lead the club going into the new 2021/2022 season. Also joining Harbison on the executive committee are Rhys Lloyd (treasurer), Alec Fraser (vice president) and Jason Hampel (secretary). Jade Buckman will again take on the publicity officer’s role and six other players were elected to the general committee.

Four teams have nominated for the Twenty20 competition and three teams will contest the 40 Overs competition when community sport can resume. ▪ Contributed

Brown dominates

Piers Brown has dominated Men’s Golf competition in the past week.

Finishing with 39 points in last Wednesday’s Stableford competition, Brown out lasted the small field of five players.

Max Phillips took second place with 37 stableford points.

Phillips had his radar working well to also win the Nearest to the Pin prizes on the 3rd, 7th and 15th holes.

The Cobar Bowling & Golf Club sponsored stableford event was played on Sunday with a field of 11 golfers taking part and taking their chances with the weather.

Again it was Piers Brown who held all others at bay to win with 42 stableford points.

In second place was Max Phillips (surprise, surprise, surprise) on 38 stableford points.

Bill Fugar finished back in third spot with 35 stableford points on a countback from Mark Fraser, also on 35.

Nearest to the Pin prizes were won by Mark Fraser on the 3rd hole, Max Phillips (7th), Clive Jones (8th) and Bill Fugar claimed the prize on the 15th hole.

Fugar could only manage the required number of strokes to par the hole while his three playing partners all birdied it, finishing with one stroke less than par for the hole.

This week a stableford event will be played today with a Par event set down for Saturday.

The 8th round of the Captain’s Trophy competition will be played as a Stroke event on Sunday.—Three Aces

CATS to convene The Cobar Athletics & Triathlon Squad (CATS) Club are hoping to soon kick off a new season and will hold their annual general meeting later this month to elect a new committee.

The club’s normal season commences each October and runs through to May the following year.

The start of the season has however been delayed this year due to COVID-19 restrictions on community sport.

In addition to running triathlon events during the summer months (and a Try-A-Tri event to introduce new people to the sport), the club also holds fun runs and duathlon (ride/run) events throughout the cooler months of their season.

See advertisement on Page 14 this week for details of the AGM.

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COMING SOON! If you are planning to visit the club please abide by all current restrictions. You must be fully vaccinated and have proof to enter the Club. You must ensure that you sign in and out of the venue.

The door is manned at all times to ensure this procedure is carried out by all patrons; a staff member must see your sign in screen.

Remain seated unless you are ordering a drink, purchasing a meal or directly travelling to another part of the venue.

NO standing whilst drinking at any time.

Masks must be worn at all times unless consuming foods or beverages.

You must bring your own mask.

When capacity has been reached the club will have no other option then to refuse entry to patrons.

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Sport

▪ New cricket committee

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▪ Wilkins win Langford Day ▪ Regional racing returns

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Soccer season wraps up in COVID safe way

Minis Best & Fairest players for their respective teams Cooper Trudgett (Rovers) trying to get the ball past Callum Bennett (Wanderers) in a junior soccer match earlier this season.

Local darts competition resumes The local Darts competition resumed last week with RSL Diggers finishing with an 8-3 victory over Golfie Dartaholics.

In other matches, Golfie Gophers won 6-5 over Empire Barflies and the Golfie Spearchuckers won against Western Renegades on a forfeit.

Hundreds and high scores were thrown by: Empire Barflies—Rodney Coleman 100 and Craig Youd 100, 140; Golfie Gophers—Daniel Duell 100 and Chris Hooker 119; Golfie Dartaholics—Kylie Tiffen 100, Jason Arnold 140, Larissa Johnson 140 and Craig Jones 125, 138;

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RSL Diggers—Shane Haddy 100, 100,140, Tony Brown 140, 100 and Kyle Roberts 100.

The highest score of the week was 140 recorded by Larissa Johnson for the ladies and Jason Arnold, Shane Haddy, Tony Brown and Craig Youd all threw 140s for the men.

Larissa Johnson had the highest peg out for the week with 97, while the men’s highest peg out was 95, recorded by Shane Haddy.

In tonight’s games Golfie Dartaholics will meet Golfie Spearchuckers; Golfie Gophers take on RSL Diggers; and the Empire Barflies have the bye.

The Cobar Soccer Club wrapped up their season over the weekend with awards and trophies delivered to players in lieu of holding an end of season presentation day.

COVID restrictions saw the end of the season cut short with grand final matches unable to be played.

Based on standings at the time, Rangers finished as the Seniors competition winners with Spurs the runners-up.

The Seniors team awards went to: Spurs— Best & Fairest - Raymond Jones, Team Spirit - Caleb Theakston and Most Improved - Sienna Jones; Rangers—Best & Fairest - Ethan McLeod, Team Spirit - Chase Cavalot and Most Improved - Jeremy Theakston.

Rangers were also the front runners in the Mids competition when it was cut short and so were declared the winners with Liverpool finishing as runners-up.

The Mids awards in each team went to: Liverpool—Best & Fairest - Rhylee Patterson, Team Spirit - Nixon Small and Most Improved - Ace Munro; Rovers—Best & Fairest - Tom Presig, Team Spirit - Phoebe Travis and Most Improved - Taj Goonrey; United— Best & Fairest - Joseph Theakston, Team Spirit - Jeremiah McMillan and Most Improved - Cooper Rafaele; Rangers—Best & Fairest - Charlie Nicholson, Team Spirit Taylah Wyllie and Most Improved - Harrison Pickford.

Awards in the Minis competition went to: Wanderers—Best & Fairest - Callum Bennett, Team Spirit - Logan MacKenzie and Most Improved - Sam McKervey; Rangers—Best & Fairest - Indie Burke, Team Spirit - Ford Ellison and Most Improved - Juan Engelbrecht; Rovers—Best & Fairest - Cooper Trudgett, Team Spirit - Xavier Foster and Most Improved - Liam Peatey; United - Best & Fairest - Joshua McMillan, Team Spirit - Joe Arnold and Most Improved - Max Presig.

All the Mini division players received a participation award.

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