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Face masks are ditched

From today Cobar residents can ditch wearing face masks, QR code checking-in and showing proof of vaccination in most situations as the NSW Government eases its COVID-19 restrictions around the state.

With NSW having almost reached the 95 per cent double dose vaccination target (94.8 per cent as of yesterday), the Government has done away with a large number of previously imposed restrictions.

The relaxation of the rules applies to all people in NSW, regardless of their vaccination status.

Masks will only be required on public transport and planes, at airports, and for indoors front-of-house hospitality staff who are not fully vaccinated (previously all indoors front-of-house hospitality staff regardless of vaccination status were required to wear masks).

Masks will still be strongly encouraged in settings where you cannot social distance.

Density limits will no longer apply at public places including restaurants, gyms, hairdressers, nail salons, beauty and massage centres where previously it was one person per 2sqm.

There is no limit to the number of visitors you can have in your home and no limit on the number of people you can have at outdoor public gatherings.

Visitors to residents in aged care facilities and disability homes will be required to comply with their individual policies.

From today COVID safety plans will be optional for businesses and will be supported

by SafeWork NSW. Continued Page 2.

Abbott and Marsden returned to lead council Pg 3

Woman injured in a drunk driving crash Pg 3

A formal finish for Year 12

The Cobar High School Year 12 Class of 2021 all dressed up for their formal last Thursday. Pictured are: Mitchell Chaplain, Nathan Thornley, Amily Jones, Katelyn Martin, Sam Whiteman, Cassidi Lawrence, Thomas Bradley, Dakota Tatchell, Zane Taylor and Xander Jeffery. School principal Shane Carter praised the group for their resilience. “These students have had to endure their two years of senior schooling in adverse conditions, having many highly anticipated experiences taken from them as a result of COVID. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours,” Mr Carter said. ▪ Photo contributed

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Face masks can now be ditched

Rachael wins $15,000 joker

Rachael Davis Manns was the lucky winner of the Cobar Memorial Services Club Joker Draw on Thursday night and picked up a $15,000 cash prize. Rachael (pictured above with Services Club staff member, Therese Bradley) was thrilled with her win and plans to spend the windfall on the construction of an ensuite bathroom, which is something she’s wanted for a while.

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QR check-ins will now only be required at high-risk venues including hospitals, aged and disability care facilities, gyms, places of worship, funerals or memorial services, personal services (e.g. hairdressers and beauty salons), limited hospitality settings (including pubs, small bars, registered clubs and nightclubs), and for indoor music festivals with more than 1,000 people.

Proof of vaccination will no longer be required by Public Health Order for most activities however businesses can still request proof at their own discretion.

Proof of vaccination will still be required for indoor music festivals with more than 1,000 people.

The NSW Government is continuing to take a responsible and measured approach to reopening.

To maintain high levels of immunity across the community, NSW Health is rolling out a booster vaccination program at its clinics to individuals aged 18 and older who received their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine six months or more ago.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said the easing of restrictions was only possible because NSW is amongst the highest vaccinated populations in the world and the introduction of the booster shot program.

“The easing of these restrictions will allow people to get out and enjoy summer providing a boost for some of our hardest hit industries as we do everything we can to ensure we keep people safe as we learn to live with COVID,” Premier Perrottet said.

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Woman injured in drunk driving crash A woman was injured and three cars were badly damaged in a drunk driving incident in Wetherell Crescent in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police Senior Constable Lucas Hardy reports police, paramedics and NSW Fire and Rescue personnel attended the scene of the accident at about 2.50am on Saturday.

Senior Constable Hardy said a white Holden sedan had hit two parked vehicles on the street and then flipped onto its roof.

Paramedics treated a 19 year old woman (who was a passenger in the white Holden) for injuries before transporting her to Cobar Hospital for further medical care.

Police arrested the 20 year old male driver of the Holden after he returned a positive alcohol reading. He was later charged with a prescribed concentration of alcohol offence.

Senior Constable Hardy said investigations into this matter are continuing and he encourages any witnesses to the incident to contact Cobar Police Station.

Airport safety checks underway

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will be carrying out flight path safety checks at the Cobar Airport this week.

The important checks are being carried out at 16 NSW airports this month by CASA to make sure instrument procedure flight paths at the airports operate safely.

A twin-engine Cessna Conquest aircraft will be used to carry out the safety checks within an area up to 35 kilometres from the aerodrome.

Low-level flying is an essential part of the safety exercise, with the aircraft at times down as low as several hundred feet.

Local residents may notice the plane flying in an uncommon pattern, but this is to make sure any obstacles (such as towers, trees, masts or buildings that can be a danger to aircraft) are accurately marked on charts and no new obstacles exist.

CASA requires aerodrome flight path safety checks to be carried out every three years to maintain a high level of air safety at all aerodromes.

Cobar Shire Council’s newly sworn-in councillors, Janine Lea-Barrett, Bob Sinclair, Kate Winders, Julie Payne, Lillian Simpson, Tony Chaplain, Kain Neale, Jarrod Marsden (deputy mayor), Harley Toomey and Peter Abbott (mayor) at their first meeting as a new council last Thursday.

Cobar Shire’s new council sworn in Cobar’s mayor Peter Abbott and deputy mayor, Jarrod Marsden, will continue in their roles for the next two years after the mayor and deputy mayor positions were uncontested at last week’s Ordinary Council Meeting.

Following the swearing-in of the new council of 11 last Thursday, Cr Abbott and Cr Marsden were the only nominees for each position and so were duly re-elected.

Each of the new and returning councillors were requited to take an oath that they would undertake the duties of office of councillor in the best interest of the people of Cobar and the Cobar Shire Council.

Each vowed they would faithfully and impartially carry out their duties as per the Local Government Act 1993.

Following the mayoral election Cr Abbott said he was “honoured to be afforded this position”.

He said some ratepayers may question why a man of his age would take on the responsibility

but said he was up to the task and would carry out the role to the best of his ability.

“I’m different in several ways than Lilliane [Brady OAM, former mayor], Cr Abbott said.

“I intend to bring all the Councillors in together for any sort of discussions and not make unilateral declarations.”

Council’s General Manager Peter Vlatko explained a number of items to the new councillors as the meeting progressed.

“As a new Council we will soon have to look at our strategic plan, our operational plan and our delivery plan,” Mr Vlatko said.

“Even though the budget process has already begun, that will also be part of what we’ll be looking at.”

Mr Vlatko advised councillors that while it appears that Council has a considerable amount of money in their bank account, a lot of the funds are restricted and some is grant money received in advance.

Councillors will be fully appraised of Council’s finances at a workshop this week.

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Mitchell is Dux of the school

Year 12 student Mitchell Chaplain was named Cobar High School’s 2021 Dux of the Year collecting the school’s overall award for academic achievement. Mitchell also earned the University of Newcastle Year 12 Award for Academic Excellence; the Ampol Award for Best All Rounder in the Senior School and the Roy Butler MP Award. Mitchell is pictured with principal Shane Carter at the award presentation at the school on Friday. ▪ Photo contributed

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Call to support a Cobar BioHub

Dear editor I write seeking urgent support from Cobar landholders, business houses and the mining sector.

We have a company which has invested in taking the concept of the Cobar BioHub forward and which is seeking a Drought Resilient Soils and Landscapes government grant to assist in developing a detailed harvesting plan in relation to invasive native scrub (INS) in the Western rural area.

The facts are: INS has caused major decline (greater than 60 per cent in agricultural capacity and biodiversity); approximately three million hectares are affected in the Cobar and Western Rural Land Holdings area; the cost of INS removal can be greater than the land is worth; and some landholders clear INS sporadically and may do it illegally and unsympathetically to the environment.

The Fix: If the INS biomass can be commercialised under the concept of the Cobar BioHub, then the cost of removal to the landholder is nil; when INS is removed agricultural productivity can increase up to 300 per cent which will precipitate increasing drought resilience, economic sustainability and improve assets and the real value thereof; and the INS biomass can be used as a fuel to generate electricity from a power station situated in Cobar and, if a connection can be made to the gas pipeline south of Cobar, the capacity of the power station can be increased and that will certainly assist the mining industry in our area to develop.

I have written a letter of support for the company investing in the Cobar BioHub. I ask that the Cobar landholders, business houses and the mining sector contact me so that I can explain the concept further and provide an address for them to forward their letter of support as well.

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Rotary Club of Cobar provides support to small schools As part of an ongoing program to assist local schools during the current Covid 19 disruption to school programs, the Rotary Club of Cobar has reached out to two remote small schools near Cobar.

Working with the Rotary Club of Penrith Valley in Sydney and the Dubbo Rotary Club, they rolled out the ‘School in a Box’ program to the Hermidale and Louth schools last week.

Rotary Club of Cobar secretary Gordon Hill said the principals of both schools were appreciative of being included in the program which provides stationary resources to assist students to learn basic skills.

“The principals were also invited to identify additional items that could be added to the kits to assist their students to learn,” Mr Hill said.

“The ‘School in a Box’ kits were valued at $270 each and were purchased locally and presented to the students and staff of both schools last week by the president of Cobar Rotary Club David Snelson.”

Mr Hill said the ‘School in a Box’ project for remote schools follows on from an earlier program rolled out by the Rotary Club of Cobar which provided Home Learning Kits valued at over $2,500 to Cobar Public and St John’s schools during the pandemic lockdown period in August this year.

More assistance to help in disasters

Rotary Club of Cobar president David Snelson presenting a ‘School in a Box’ kit to Louth The Australian Government has an- School principal David Simes and school students on Friday at Drummond Park. nounced this week more disaster assistance is available for communities in the Parkes electorate that have been impacted by the recent storms and flooding.

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) is available to support people whose income has been affected by the severe weather in 16 of his Local Government Areas.

Mr Coulton welcomed this news and encouraged residents to lodge a claim for assistance.

“I know this support will be a great relief for so many people across my electorate who have been seriously impacted by the recent widespread flooding and storm damage,” Mr Coulton said.

“I was on the road last week and spoke to a number of people who are in the process of cleaning up and repairing damaged property.

“By making this financial support available, the Australian Government is helping them get back on their feet.

“The Disaster Recovery Allowance provides a short-term income support payment to assist individuals whose income have been affected because of this disastrous event.

“The Allowance is available for up to 13 weeks, equivalent to the maximum rate of the Jobseeker Payment or Youth Allowance.”

Mr Coulton said to provide immediate assistance, the Australian Government is pausing all Centrelink debt raising and new debt recovery in the affected Local Government Areas.

More information on Australian Government disaster assistance is available at disasterassist.gov.au

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Public Notices

Christmas/New Year Office Closure Residents and visitors are advised the Cobar Shire Council Administration building including Service NSW located at 36 Linsley Street, Children Services, Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, Euabalong Works Depot and Council Works Depot will be closed for the annual Christmas shutdown from close of business Thursday December 23, 2021 through to Friday January 7, 2022, and re-opening on Monday January 10, 2022.

The Great Cobar Museum Information Centre will reopen on Tuesday January 4, 2022.

Change of Garbage Collection Days Council advises all residents the revised dates for garbage collections due to the Christmas and the New Year Normal Collection Day

Revised Collection Day

Monday December 27, 2021

Tuesday December 28, 2021

Tuesday December 28, 2021

Tuesday December 28, 2021

Monday January 3, 2022

Tuesday January 4, 2022

Applications for Street Stalls and Raffles Persons/organisations wishing to hold street stalls and/or raffles in the Cobar CBD during 2022 are requested to make an application in writing to Council. The application should state whether you wish to hold a street stall, a raffle, or both, and should include the date, location and a contact person’s name and phone number.

Donations Policy In accordance with Council’s policy and the Local Government Act 1993, Cobar Shire Council may make financial assistance available to local service, cultural, sporting, charities and non-profit organisations which operate within Cobar Shire, or provide a benefit to the residents of Cobar Shire .

Cobar Shire Council is calling for applications for such assistance. The applications will close on Thursday January 27, 2022.

Intending applicants should obtain a copy of Council’s policy, guidelines and application form from Council’s Administrative Office at 36 Linsley Street. The policy is also available for viewing on Council’s website http://www.cobar.nsw.gov.au/council/policies-and-codes Enquiries may be made to the Director of Finance and Community Services, Mr Kym Miller on (02) 6836 5888.

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Australia Day Office Closure Residents and visitors are advised the Cobar Shire Council Administration Office, located at 36 Linsley Street, Depot, Family Day Care Office, Cobar, Euabalong and Nymagee Libraries, will be closed on Wednesday January 26, 2022.

All services will resume normal hours on Thursday January 27, 2022.

Change of Garbage Collection Day Council advises all residents the revised date for garbage collection due to the Australia Day public holiday is as follows:

Normal Collection Day

Revised Collection Day

Wednesday Jan 26, 2022

Thursday Jan 27, 2022

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Kids to roll up their sleeves in January Australian kids will be rolling up their sleeves next month for the COVID jab after the Australian Government accepted recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomed the extension of the COVID-19 vaccination program to all children aged 5 to 11 years.

“This is the second of four critical steps to be completed before January 10, with next steps including childhood specific vaccination training for healthcare providers and batch testing of doses by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA),” Mr Coulton said.

“Australia is a proud vaccination nation, especially when it comes to protecting our kids, with more than 95 per cent of all fiveyear-olds currently fully vaccinated against other diseases.

“Australians can be reassured that by vaccinating their children against COVID-19 they have done everything possible to keep their child safe from this virus,” he said.

RSL Sub Branch executive were all returned

The five existing executive members of the Cobar RSL Sub Branch were all returned to their roles at the committee’s annual general meeting last Sunday.

Kain Neale retained the president’s role with Chris Boucher and Barry Knight reelected as vice presidents.

Stephen Dutton continues in the secretary’s role and Colleen Boucher was returned as the group’s treasurer.

Mr Neale said next year the committee has plans to upgrade the cenotaph in Drummond Park and also to refurbish a number of war graves at the Cobar Cemetery, some of which don’t have headstones.

The role of the Sub Branch is to support returned service personnel in the community, connect with their families and provide camaraderie, mateship, recreation and commemoration.

Students’ final function

Cobar Public School’s Year 6 Class of 2021 celebrated their final year of primary schooling with a formal function at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club last Tuesday night. ▪ Photo contributed

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New incentives may help bring doctors

A new Federal Government incentive has been created in an effort to attract more 2 Marshall St | 6836 2102 doctors and healthcare workers to the bush to fix the crippling shortage of medical procobarrsl@bigpond.com fessionals in regional areas.

Many have praised the incentive as having merit including the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) who believe it has the potential to attract the next generation of docstill mandatory tors to the bush.

RDAA president Dr Megan Belot said one of the new initiatives will see junior doctors (who have completed their initial intern year and two following postgraduate years) receive significant reductions, and even eliminate their Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt once they have served the prescribed period in remote and rural locations.

Dr Belot said this is estimated to be more than $100,000.

The University of Newcastle also welcomed the HECS-HELP debt refund incentive for healthcare workers.

Congratulations to Rachael Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky said addressing the workforce gap in these who walked away with $15,000! AO communities is complex and will require multiple initiatives, and this was an important and valuable step.

“We know through our University’s Department of Rural Health that exposing people from metropolitan locations to rural practice results in more people staying in regional areas,” Professor Zelinsky said.

“Doctors, nurses and allied health staff have a significant HECS or HELP debt at the end of university – so this initiative is certainly one we welcome.”

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State Member for Barwon Roy Butler said the incentive is fantastic news for our region and something he has been fighting for almost two years to help bring about.

“It all started from a conversation I had with the late, great Lilliane Brady OAM. “Lilliane was a strident advocate for improving regional health and we discussed the idea of wiping the university debt for young doctors and nurses to entice them to the bush,” Mr Butler said.

“I included this idea in the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Federal Health Policy and have fought for it ever since, through meetings with State and Federal politicians.”

Mr Butler said he’s had numerous meetings regarding the problem of doctor shortages.

“Many of them have said “the system is broken” and it must be rebuilt with the State and Federal Governments working together with doctors and nurses on a solution.

“The chronic shortages of health professionals in the bush is well documented,” Mr Butler said.

“The major consequence of the primary health care professional shortages is that people are unable to access the health care they need, when they need it.

“Successive governments have stated that they intend to address the issue of doctor shortages, and yet we have seen no real change to the availability of well-trained General Practitioners who are willing to set up a practice in a country town and take up the position of Visiting Medical Officer at the local hospital. This is no silver bullet, but it is a good start,” Mr Butler said.

Mice support has been extended Farmers across NSW have welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to extend the mouse bait rebate into next year.

NSW Farmers vice president Xavier Martin said with mouse numbers predicted to peak again next year, they had petitioned the government to extend this program.

“It’s great to see they have listened,” Mr Martin said.

“We have worked closely with farmers to get the right outcomes on this issue, we got some common sense wins around the paperwork, and now we’ve got this extension.

“I would encourage everyone affected by the mice this year to put in their rebate forms and get ready for another round of baiting

leading into autumn.”

After intense lobbying, NSW Farmers secured a $150 million package earlier this year from the NSW Government, with estimates the mouse plague would chew a billion-dollar hole in the farmgate value of winter crops.

A NSW Farmers survey found a third of respondents estimated losses between $50,000 and $150,000, with a loss of stored grain and fodder having the greatest financial impact.

More information about the zinc phosphide rebate program can be found at www.raa.nsw.gov.au and information about household and small business rebates is available at www.nsw.gov.au/mice.

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Funding for Wool Track is still on councils’ agenda Millions of freight dollars and hours of travelling will be saved if a joint push between Cobar, Central Darling and Balranald shire councils to finalise sealing the Cobar to Ivanhoe road comes to fruition.

Commonly known as The Wool Track, the road has long been recognised as a vital thoroughfare to open up the west of NSW for transport and tourists.

The push for funding for the work was the brainchild of former Cobar Mayor, the late Lilliane Brady OAM, who was active in her advocacy for the project for more than a decade.

The plan is being perpetuated through Cobar Shire Council, Central Darling Shire Council and Balranald Shire Council who have joined forces to lobby for the project which, once complete, is estimated to save more than $3 million per year in freight and travel costs.

Cobar Shire Mayor, Cr Peter Abbott, said the project would not only provide more efficient access to the south west of the state, but would become a vital detour for traffic in the event of a major incident on the Barrier Highway.

“Just recently, the road at Noona, west of Cobar, was almost cut by floodwater resulting in extensive road damage,” Cr Abbott said.

“If that section of the highway is blocked for any reason, there is no detour access and heavy freight can be held up for days, depending on the event.

“With the sealing of The Wool Track, coupled with the soon to be finished Cobb Highway seal, there would be a viable option for all traffic to continue their journey.”

Central Darling Shire Administrator, Bob Stewart, said the value of The Wool Track cannot be underestimated, both to the three shires and to the state as a whole.

“Ivanhoe will truly benefit from another access point from the north in freight, tourism and for residents’ peace of mind,” Mr Stewart said.

The section of The Wool Track between Balranald and Ivanhoe was finalised in 2019 providing an all-weather access road for the agricultural sector and a growing mining industry in the Balranald Shire.

New tanker for Geandale brigade

The Geandale Rural Fire Service Brigade is the latest local fire brigade to take delivery of a new fire fighting appliance, a Cat 7 fire tanker. The Geandale Brigade covers the area south of Cobar on the Kidman Way and south west along the Lerida Road. The appliance will be housed close to the Cobar Airport and will be a valuable asset during fire seasons. Pictured is David Snelson, captain of the Geandale Brigade, taking delivery of the truck on Friday. ▪ Photo contributed

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Probus club kicks up their heels Late celebrations for Cobar CWA

The Cobar Probus Club ladies kicked up their heels at their Christmas party last Wednesday at the Empire Hotel. Members enjoyed a delicious traditional Christmas luncheon and, in lieu of exchanging gifts this year, members elected to make a cash donation which was collected and delivered to the local Centacare Catholic community service office. The Probus club is now in recess until February next year.

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The Cobar branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) celebrated the 95th anniversary of the club’s formation on Saturday.

A group of “lady residents of the town and district” met at the School of Arts building in Becker Street on October 5, 1926 and voted in their first executive committee with Mrs MR Bannister their president, Miss E Condon took on the role of secretary and Mrs R Prosper and Miss M Irwin were elected as joint treasurers.

Members made plans to fundraise which included street stalls, wool days, balls and catering at functions and the money raised was used to furnish the maternity ward at the local hospital.

They also knitted babies bootees, caps and singlets and participated in the Meals on Wheels roster to help out those in need in the community.

Under the guidance of Mrs George Knight, a scholarship was established for local high school students (which continues today).

They also fundraised and received donations to build their CWA meeting room in Becker Street (where the members still meet).

The Cobar branch combined their 95th anniversary belated celebrations with their annual Christmas party on Saturday at the Cobar Memorial Services Club.

They were not able to mark the occasion earlier in the year because of COVID restrictions.

Club president Colleen Boucher said the CWA head office had advised all branches to avoid large gatherings which meant they had to postpone the function.

A beautiful celebration cake was baked and decorated by Nalda Boucher and three of the branch’s longest serving members were given the honour of cutting the cake.

Marie Hudson OAM (the branch’s former long serving president) was able to join with Mary Madden and Jean Poulter for the cake cutting honours.

Members had a good time socialising, chatting and enjoying each other’s company.

The Cobar branch’s next meeting will be in February and members are advised the State Handicraft and Cooking competitions will be held in Cobar in March.—contributed

The heat is coming While the first two weeks of summer have been relatively mild, the heat will well and truly arrive in Cobar this week with a blistering 42 degrees the predicted top for this Saturday.

After a week of mid 20s to low 30s temperatures (apart from last Thursday when it only reached a top of 22.8 degrees), the week ahead will be hot and sunny with 39 degrees the expected top today.

Light southerly winds tomorrow will cool things off a bit (36 is the expected maximum) before the thermometer climbs on Friday to 38 and then peaks on Saturday at 42.

A chance of a shower is expected late Saturday/early Sunday and will cool things back to an expected 35 degrees top on Sunday.

Monday will be cooler again with 33 the expected maximum.

The nights will be warm also with 22 the predicted minimum tonight and tomorrow, 20 is expected on Friday and 25 is the overnight low predicted for Saturday.

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Cobar Public School next year with the school farewelling four long serving staff members. MC teacher Aaron Finn (who’s been at CPS for over 10 years) is heading off to teach next year at Sandy beach; Nicola Inkley (who’s taught at CPS for seven years) will soon become a mum and is heading off with husband Dan for a sea change too; Mitch Holt (who arrived in Cobar five years ago) is moving back closer to his family; and Elsa Mitchell (who has been at the school for almost nine years) will be taking up a new role as a Student Learning Support Officer at Cobar High School next year. The school’s new staff include: Ros Fraser and Grace Burge (who will make the move from St John’s to CPS’s Gold team classes next year) along with new class teachers Dimiti Stone (Creative & Performing Arts), Jade Dillon (Zinc Class) and Edyn Maybury (MC Class).

• Cobar High School will be saying goodbye to a few staff this year including: Daniel Inkley (he has taught at the school since 2013) who is transferring to the north coast; Nick Collins (who arrived in 2017) is moving to the south coast along with wife Rachel Collins who is a Student Learning Support Officer at the school.

Hg Sire is also moving on after her six month stint at CHS and Katie Mudford has been seconded to Nyngan High next year.

• St John’s School staffing is still in the process of being finalised but this week they are farewelling support staff members Tatum Brennan and Michelle Parisi.

• The Golfie bowlers have said farewell to Aaron Finn as he and his family relocate to the north coast in the next chapter of their lives.

The bowlers have appreciated the work Aaron has done over the years in his role as bowls committee secretary. Aaron will be missed as someone who was well respected by his peers.

• Cobar’s COVID positive case statistics still remain at just one, with no new cases detected over the past week.

• According to the Australian Immunisation Register, 95.4 per cent of residents aged 16 and over in the Western NSW Local health District (WNSWLHD) are now fully vaccinated— above the current state-wide figure of 94.8 per

dragging the chain with only 78 per cent of our population over 16 fully vaccinated. The WNSWLHD encourages Cobar residents to get vaccinated ASAP. • The Cobar Clay Target Club’s Christmas raffle winners were Todd Yates, who won the first prize of a 40l Engel fridge and second prize of a Stihl chainsaw went to Janene Schiller.

• We’ve heard this week from former local photographer Klae McGuinness (who’s now working out of Victoria) that he’s signed a deal with Getty Images International as the exclusive photographer for the Tamworth Country Music Festival next month. He’s also signed on as their news, entertainment and music photographer with The Backstreet Boys, Brad Paisley, Rod Stewart and Kiss concerts all on his assignment list. Mmmmm, perhaps Klae needs someone to help him carry all his camera gear.

• State Member for Barwon Roy Butler was in town this week for a quick trip to catch up with locals and try and sort out a few issues for them.

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THANK YOU

PUBLIC NOTICES St Paul’s Anglican Church

Christmas Service Reverend Gloria Shipp will celebrate Christmas with a Holy Communion Service Pat and Julie, Chris, Michael, Philip and Marina would like to thank you so much for your phone calls, cards and over 100 messages via Facebook this past week. Brian was still very much a Cobar Boy right to the end – that never, ever changed.

We will be bringing him home at Easter time and hope you will join us then.

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NOTIFICATION OF VTEM SURVEY This notice is for the information of people residing in the general area of the townships of Babinda, Bobadah, Boona Mount and Tindarey. Around this general area, UTS Geophysics will be flying an Eurocopter AS350B3 aircraft approximately 85 m above ground over eastwest survey lines to conduct an airborne survey to provide information on the geology and distribution of surface minerals to aid identifying targets for mineral exploration.

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WHO? UTS Geophysics, contracted by Haverford Holdings Pty Ltd (ACN 142 660 553).

WHEN? Daily for 15 to 20 days between January 15 and February 28, weather permitting.

WHAT? Sensors on the aircraft will collect information about the natural magnetic and conductive properties of the ground below.

WHERE? The survey will be conducted over four separate areas, from about 30km north-east of Cobar to 40km north-west of Condobolin.

For more information: Contact Russ Gregory, Exploration Manager 0428 734 387 or russ.gregory@talismanmining.com.au

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The Cobar Weekly Office will be closed

December 22 - January 14

FOR SALE

POSITIONS VACANT

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

Upcoming Public Training Courses 2022 Cobar TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment $3,500pp - 2 x face-to-face workshops (6mths total to complete remaining course requirements online) Workshop 1: February 21 - 25, 2022 Workshop 2: April 4 - 8, 2022

TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom type elevating platform (boom length 11m or more) $950pp – 3 day course (must be over 18 yrs to enrol) February 7 - 9, 2022 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid $250pp – 1 day course which includes HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support/ HLTAID011 Provide first aid/ HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation February 8, 2022 UETTDRRF06 Perform rescue from a live LV panel + HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation $350pp – 1 day course February 9, 2022 RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces + MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres $310pp – 1 day course (must be over 16 yrs to enrol) February 10, 2022 RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights $310pp – 1 day course (must be over 16 yrs to enrol) February 11, 2022 TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck (NSW) $700pp – 3 day course (must be over 18 yrs to enrol) February 28 to March 2, 2022 To enrol please contact Kylie on 0420 540 682 or email: kylie@sitetrain.com.au Visit our website www.sitetrain.com.au RTO No: 41466 Proper Preparation OHS & Training Specialists Pty Ltd T/as Sitetrain ABN 99 145 391 144

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SHOTCRETE OPERATOR CSA Mine is currently looking to recruit safe and efficient Shotcrete Operators.

Responsibilities: • Application of shotcrete as per ground support plan and specifications • Washing of shotcrete pump • Basic maintenance of shotcrete sprayer, pump lines and consumable equipment • Reporting of consumable stock requirements • Assist operators in shaft with blow piping and ground support installation • Assist with the installation of mine services as required Requirements: • Proficient application of shotcrete using hand applied methods • Current Australian Driver’s Licence

Previous shotcrete experience is not essential. If you have extensive mining service experience consideration will be given to training you in the role.

This role offers an attractive remuneration package and employee benefits on a 7 on 7 off continuous roster.

Applications addressing the above criteria and a current CV should be forwarded to recruitment.csa@glencore.com.au

Applications close Sunday, January 9, 2022

Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 90 commodities. Our operations comprise around 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil production assets and agricultural

facilities - supported by a network of more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries.

We provide people with the opportunity to develop and grow their expertise and the confidence to grow their careers.

Wednesday December 15, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 15

POSITIONS VACANT

Cobar Cranes is a locally owned and operated crane company servicing local mines and industry throughout Western NSW. We are currently looking for suitable applicants to fill the following roles:

UNDERGROUND MINING SHIFT SUPERVISOR We are currently seeking applicants for an Underground Shift Supervisor vacancy that exists within the Mining team at CSA Mine Cobar.

Responsibilities • Actively monitoring the workplace and championing safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices to underground operations personnel • Assist with the continual development and review of processes and procedures • Provide direction and leadership to the crew through sound decision-making, delegation and behaviour in line with our Values (Safety, Openness, Integrity, Simplicity, Responsibility and Entrepreneurialism) • Sound knowledge of mining equipment best practice and operational performance to assist with setting and achieving operational schedules and goals in a safe and efficient manner • Managing effective crew performance with teams of approximately 25 personnel • Coordination of all resources to deliver agreed outcomes in terms of quantity, quality, cost and timeliness • Maintaining detailed knowledge of employee competencies and recommend training programs where appropriate • Complying with all safety requirements and company policies and procedures • Maintaining knowledge of current statutory requirements and ensure compliance in line with Acts & Regulations • Effective verbal and communication skills to deliver instructions and maintain operational records • Monitoring housekeeping and basic maintenance activities • Additional tasks as required by the supervisor

Requirements • Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations • Current NSW Practicing Certificate - Underground Mine Supervisor (Underground Mines other than coal mines) • Current manual Australian Driver’s Licence • Workplace First Aid • Experience leading and developing underground mining crews • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite This is a residential role offered on a 7 on 7 off roster offering company subsidised housing and location allowance. FIFO will be considered for the right applicant.

Applications close Monday, December 20, 2021

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Trades Assistant Dogman/Rigger Crane Operator Successful candidates will be: • Self-motivated • Reliable and punctual • A team player with excellent communication skills • Adaptable to change • Committed to Health and Safety Skills required • General Construction Induction (WhiteCard) • Appropriate HRW Licence (DG, RI, C6, C0) • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical check and drug & alcohol testing as required.

Training available to suitable applicants.

Please send your resume and application to cobarcranes@outlook.com

Only one more edition of The Cobar Weekly left for 2021

Wednesday December 15, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 17

Why work for the Lilliane Brady Village?

Working in aged care can be a rewarding and meaningful employment pathway offering boundless opportunities. Aged care isn’t just about changing bed pans and helping people get out of bed, there are many positions within the industry to suit a variety of skills and personalities – front line support, administration, catering, clinical care, recreational activities, grounds keeping, maintenance, cleaning and a range of managerial roles.

While the primary focus of aged care workers is treating ailments and maintaining quality health care for residents, there is so much more to the practice – after all, you are working in their home. You’ll interact with residents throughout each day, developing relationships and providing emotional support. The residents are often looking for someone to confide in, to help them with an easy task or simply provide a friendly smile. Sharing a cup of tea and conversation goes a long way to making a resident’s day more enjoyable.

Getting up to go to work is much easier when you know that what you do has a direct and positive impact on the community, you get to experience the personal satisfaction of knowing that you are doing a job that genuinely makes a difference to the residents’ quality of life. As a 24/7 facility, there are a variety of shifts that allow employees to work around their own lifestyle with penalty rates for night shift and weekend work.

Aged care support can definitely be challenging, it is hard work, but as anyone in the industry will tell you, there are more fulfilling aspects of the job than you ever would have imagined. Gaining a qualification in aged care enables you to work ANYWHERE in Australia! The elderly are in need of quality care throughout the whole country which makes it easy to move around and pick up work!

Our mission is to provide flexible, quality care to aged and disabled residents whose needs cannot be met in the wider community, providing a place of security, safety and ongoing care in a welcoming home like atmosphere, which we achieve through a commitment to Council’s core values (ACE IT): Accountability - We are responsible for our actions, our behaviour and the satisfactory completion of allocated tasks Communication - We communicate openly and respectfully, sharing timely and appropriate information with others Effective Leadership - We lead by positive example, embodying all of Council's agreed Values Integrity - We are consistently honest, transparent, ethical and fair, regardless of the situation Teamwork - We work collaboratively to achieve shared goals for Council and the community If you care about your community and want to help make it better, why not forge a career in aged care to become part of a team dedicated to ensuring residents’ independence, choice, dignity and rights are maintained.

Lilliane Brady Village current vacancies include: • Cook • Assistants in Nursing • Kitchen Hand • Enrolled Nurse • Recreational Activities Officer • Registered Nurse For more information about each of these vacancies, please visit Cobar Shire Council’s website at http://www.cobar.nsw.gov.au/news-info/employment or contact the Lilliane Brady Village directly on 02 6836 7200.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Cobar Management Pty Ltd (CSA Mine) DONATION APPLICATIONS are now open to the Cobar Community within the following categories:

Community and Culture Sports and Health Arts and Assistance Please send all applications with supporting documentation to: janette.bishop@glencore.com.au

Applications to be submitted by Thursday January 6, 2022

For further information phone: (02) 6836 5121

CLAIM THE DATE

CLAIM THE DATE

‘SHUTTLETON STATION’ CLEARING SALE Property Sold

Online clearing sale with Auctions Plus February 18 to February 22, 2022 Full details to come

David Russell: 0418 636 050 Nutrien Russell: 02 6836 2234

Sport

Sarge takes charge to claim the crown Mike Sargent has been crowned as the 2021 Cobar Bowling & Golf Club’s Men’s Singles Bowls Champion after a very solid performance against Bian Smith on Saturday afternoon.

Sargent got away to an early seven shot lead after nine ends but Smith fought back to take the lead 31-12 at 15 ends.

However, it was all Sargent from this point on, skipping away to a 29-17 lead and eventually taking the match 31-21. Both players put on a great exhibition of fine draw bowling.

At the same time on the rink next door, Daniel Holt, Peter ‘Skeet’ Goonrey, John Goonrey and Dean McLeod lined up against Greg Read, Al Knight, Aaron Finn and John Daly in their semi final Fours Championship match and what a match it was.

Team Read, leading from the outset, were three shots ahead going into the final end and were holding shot when the bowls gods intervened.

In the blink of an eye, Team Read knocked the jack across to several Team Holt bowls (four in total). Read was heard to say “I didn’t see that coming” and unfortunately for him and his team, that was how it ended. Holt & Co. persevered to win the game 18-17.

The second match of the Fours semi finals was played on Sunday morning with Kyle Roberts, Don Roberts, Craig Grimmond and David Schofield taking on Gerard Livingston, Bian Smith, Doug Hudson and Scott Mayne.

The going was fairly even with the score at 10-9 after seven ends in favour of Team Rob-

erts when Livingston & Co. put on the pressure to pull away to a take a nine shot lead after 12 ends.

Despite a courageous comeback by Team Roberts the damage was done with Livingston & Co. going on to claim a strong 25-19 win.

Team Holt and Team Livingston will go head to head in the Fours Championship final to be played in the near future.

A third round game of Triples between Aaron Finn, Peter Brien and Shane Carter against Daniel Holt, John Goonrey and Dean McLeod was also contested on Sunday.

Team Finn sprinted out of the gates to take an early lead of 8-0 after just five ends and then further consolidated to lead by 17-9 after 16 ends.

The bowls gods again answered Holt’s prayers and the comeback was on and they picked up eight shots in three ends to have the score back to 17-all. Unfortunately for Team Finn the momentum was lost with Holt & Co. taking a 19-18 win.

There was also a field of nine bowlers present for the Sunday social bowls game.

Al Knight, visitor Karen Donkers and Luke Anderson (playing double lead) took on Ian Prendergast and Karen Daly.

Both teams played well early with the scores locked at 9-all after nine ends.

Team Prendergast then put on the afterburners to run out winners by a margin of +15 to claim the major prize.

In the other game, John Daly and visitor Simon Donkers took on Peter ‘Skeet’ Goonrey and John Claus in a tight game where the Daly/Donkers combination finished as +9 winners to claim the minor prize.

The ‘George the Giraffe’ award was hotly contested with bowls flying in all directions and after some deliberation, Karen Donkers Four exciting semi finals were played out was awarded the coveted prize.—Need more in the Junior Touch Football competition bias last Thursday at Ward Oval.

In the Seniors matches, Warringahs just got the better of Geckos 10-8 and Kingspan also won 10-8 over the Blue Warriors.

Warringahs were well-served by Kai Taylor who ran in a total of seven tries, with Clay McDonald, Tadgh McMullen and Jay La- There’s some new talent in the Cobar mond scoring their other three.

Netball Association’s line-up for the 2022 Damon Bruce and Ethan McLeod both season, with a new secretary, Jane Dickson, scored doubles for Geckos and Maddie Bruce joining the executive team at last week’s and Rhylee Patterson scored one each. annual general meeting.

Kingspan shared their scoring around with Returning president Bethany Thomas and Jaxon Burke netting three tries, Gabriel Harris returning co-president Sherrin Wharton head (2), Jacob Chandler, Jayden Cryer and Zaiden up the executive along with Alexandra Brown Saunders adding the extras. who has stepped up into the co-vice presiTry-scorers for the Blue Warriors included: dent’s role this season.

Riley Bottom, Axel Fairfull, Nate Martin, Jane Dickson takes over the secretary’s role Cora McKervey, Bridgette Negfeldt and Jay- from Hayley Walker (who has stepped back to den Paul. a seat on the general committee).

In the Juniors games, Red Devils had a big Sherrin Wharton also continues as the 7-1 win over Bumblebees with their top try- group’s treasurer and Leah Le Lievre was scorer, Rowdy Barton, proving hard to catch returned as the club’s Member Protection as he ran in six of his team’s seven tries.

Officer.

Charlie Nicholson touched down for their Jo Carter is back in the role of Representaother try while Riley Bruce was Bumblebees tive Coordinator as is Haylee Prince as the lone scorer.

Registrar / Fast 5 Competition Coordinator.

The other Juniors match between Orange Demi Smith has taken on the role of FundBlazers and Bluebottles was a close one with raising Coordinator and Alexandra Brown put Orange Blazers eventually finishing with a 7- her hand up for Juniors Coordinator.

6 win. Tommy George (2), Rhylee Jeffery, Cairo Haronga will be in charge of statistics; Cohan Nicholson and Phoebe Travis touched the Cobar Country Cup Coordinator is Bek down for Orange Blazers while Bluebottles Coddington; and Lauren Lamond has taken on tries came from Billy George (2), Chloe Grif- the role of Sponsorship Officer. fiths, Aiden Hyland and George McDonald.

Joining Walker on the general committee is The grand finals will be contested tomorrow Corinne McLeod and Shannon Eves. with Red Devils to take on Orange Blazers in Six committee positions were not filled at the Juniors game while Warringahs will meet the AGM, however it is hoped they will be Kingspan in the Seniors grand final. filled in the near future.

Four exciting touch semi finals

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Sport

Big turn-out to witness a new record A near perfect result for Yabbie There was another big turn out for the Cobar Athletics & Triathlon Squad’s (CATS) triathlon event at the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool on Sunday morning and they were all able to witness a course record being smashed.

A new men’s club Short Course time was set by triathlon first-timer Findlay Robinson with Robinson covering the 300m swim/10km ride/2km run in just 33 minutes 27 seconds to better the previous record set in March 2019 by Anthony Wrigley of 35.28. (Wrigley however still holds the Long Course record which he set in March 2020.)

Robinson finished as the handicap winner of Sunday’s December triathlon with Thomas Summerhayes, who had improved times over all three legs for a new personal best overall

time of 43.08, finishing second.

Nauman Faisal (competing for the first time as an individual) was third with a very quick time of 42.38.

Sunday’s 31 competitors consisted of two teams who tackled the Long Course (500m swim/20km ride/4km run) that finished within a minute of each other with Team Young & Old (Talu Adesina and Chris Powell) and Team K-Ray (Raymond Jones and Khan Fugar) pushing each other all the way. Nine individuals and four teams competed in the Short Course event while two individuals and two teams had a go at the Try-A-Tri introductory course (200m swim, a 5km ride and 2km run).

In addition to the club’s handicapped triathlon next month, the CATS will also be hosting the Australia Day triathlon race.

Seems golfers don’t like early starts A small field of eight players teed-off in last Wednesday’s Stableford game of the Men’s Golf summer competition.

The scores were very ordinary and Max Phillips, with a score of 30 stableford points, was the winner on a countback from Bian Smith, also on 30 stableford points.

Steve Manns picked up third place with 28 stableford points.

The only Nearest to the Pin prize was won by Peter ‘China’ Brien on the 8th hole.

The competition’s 8am start is proving a bit too early for some golfers with another small field for Saturday’s Stableford competition.

Peter Lawrence, with a score of 37 stableford points, had the best score of the field of seven and the best score of the week.

Way back in second place was Scott Mayne with 32 stableford points and Super Vet Max Phillips picked up third place after he finished with 27 stableford points.

Nearest to the Pin shots were recorded by Peter Lawrence on the 7th hole and Peter ‘China’ Brien on the 8th hole.

Seven players contested Sunday’s competition with Ray Yench holding off the rest of the field to come out the winner with 35 stableford points.

In second place was Scott Meadows on 33 stableford points and Colin ‘Butch’ Eves picked up third place with 31 stableford points.

The only Nearest to the Pin winner on the day was Scott Meadows on the 8th hole.— Three Aces

Murray Harland almost had a near perfect result at the Cobar Yabbies Senior Men’s Swimming Club’s competition last Tuesday night.

After winning the 30m and 50m handicapped freestyle events, and taking first place in the Brace Relay novelty event (with partner Scott Toomey), Harland’s perfect run was then interrupted by Paul Swainston, who threw a spanner in the works to win the remaining event of the night, the 100m swim.

Harland was well out in front to win the 30m event finishing within 0.10 seconds of his nominated time. Bill Fugar was second on 0.21 and Toomey placed third with 0.38.

Harland had a good battle on his hands in the 50m swim.

He won with a time of 0.13 seconds off his nominated time but Fugar and Toomey were right behind again, but this time they couldn’t be split and they tied for equal second place.

Both finished 0.16 seconds off their times.

Swainston won the 100m swim with a sensational time of 0.12 seconds off his time and Harland, with 1.06 seconds off his time, had to settle for third place with John Claus touching the wall just before him to claim second spot with 1.03 seconds off his time.

Harland and Toomey won the Brace Relay (a feet first freestyle event) after they finished within 0.25 seconds of their nominated time.

Fugar and Chris Powell were second with 2.63 seconds outside their nominated time, and Harland also placed third after doubling up with Kevin ‘Rusty’ Mitchell and the pair finished within 3.06 seconds of their time.

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Win for Whackers and Tilpa triumphs Whackers had a win and Tilpa triumphed in their respective Twenty20 senior cricket competition games on the weekend.

In the match played on Friday night, Whackers defeated Hombres by four wickets.

Batting first, Hombres managed a total of 92 runs from their 20 overs.

Hombres’ Jake Harbison (36), Jason Hampel (32 not out) and Adam Doherty (11) were the only batsmen to score runs.

Roger Mitchell, Peter Robinson, K Hidee and Ben McBride all got dismissed for ducks.

Tristen Everett was the best of the Whackers bowlers taking 2/15.

In reply, in-form batsman David Watson guided Whackers home scoring 45 not out from 43 balls.

Tim Hillam was the next best scoring 14 runs.

Bowling for Hombres, Ben McBride and Tom McKenna took two wickets each.

In Saturday night’s game, Tilpa had an easy 73 run win over Bushies.

Batting first, Tilpa made 7/152 from their 20 overs with Josh Brown and Mitchell Holt making a terrific start putting on 125 runs before the first wicket fell.

Brown retired on 55 runs off 35 balls and Holt was dismissed for 58 runs off 41 balls.

The remaining eight Tilpa batters scored 23 runs between them.

Bushies bowlers Travis Buckman, Andrew Hill and Mark Fraser took two wickets each.

In reply, Bushies were no match for Tilpa with the bat and they finished well short with 8/79 from their 20 overs.

Similarly, Bushies had two players score the bulk of their runs with Stephen Nicholson scoring 33 runs and Andrew Hill (19 runs) while their remaining eight batters scored 18 runs between them.

For Tilpa, Thomas Plater, Rhys Lloyd and James McClure took two wickets each from their bowling spells.—contributed

More low scores

Low scores continue to be the norm in the 40 Overs senior cricket competition as was evident in Saturday’s match between Empire and Golf Club.

After Golf Club had previously defeated them twice earlier in the season, Empire finally got one over Golf Club in this encounter. Golf Club batted first and they were bowled out for 88 runs.

Ben McBride top scored with 26 runs with Josh Brown (18) and Jake Harbison (10) the only other Golf Club batters to score in double figures.

Tristan Everett was the main destroyer for Empire taking three wickets and conceding just nine runs with Nicola Harbison and David Watson each taking two wickets.

In reply, Empire chased down the target with five wickets in hand.

Empire was however in a spot of bother early in their innings with the score at 3/8, however Tristen Everett (46 not out) and David Watson (17 not out) steadied their innings and brought Empire home to record the win.

Jason Hampel (3/10) and Peter Robinson (2/7) were the best of the Golf Club bowlers.

—contributed

Juniors display good form

Charlie Nicholson, after hitting an on side slog at last Tuesday’s junior cricket game at Ward Oval, looks to be a chip off the old block, and may have inherited his good batting form from his dad, Matthew Nicholson, who has scored many a run for the Nymagee and Cobar representative cricket teams over the years.

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Sport

Strong field lines up again for race club committee

The Cobar Miners Race Club 2022 season committee is unchanged following the club’s annual general meeting on Sunday.

Fraser makes a cameo appearance A cameo appearance from Mark Fraser batting at No 10 for the Cobar Cowboys senior cricket team on Sunday proved the difference in Cobar’s Brewery Shield win over Gilgandra.

Coming in at number 10 in the batting order, and with Cobar in trouble at 8/138, Fraser showed no respect for Gilgandra’s spin bowler to blast 31 runs off 17 balls and take Cobar to a defendable total of 9/179 from their 50 overs.

Earlier on Cobar had won the toss and elected to bat first.

Cobar’s top three batsmen, Jade Buckman (15), Jake Harbison (15) and Josh Brown (2), lost their wickets relatively cheaply as Cobar fell to 3/41.

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Mitchell Holt and James McClure steadied the middle of the innings sharing in a 74 run partnership before Holt was dismissed for 24 runs.

McClure fell six runs later top scoring with 31 runs along with Fraser.

Cobar then had a mini collapse losing their next four wickets for 19 runs as Stephen Nicolson (7), Jason Hampel (4), Alec Fraser (3) and Tristan Everett (2) were quickly dismissed.

Fraser was joined at the crease by Ryan Urquhart (6 not out) and Fraser teed-off with the bat lifting Cobar to a defendable total.

In reply, Gilgandra was dismissed in the 47th over for 152 runs.

Gilgandra had made a solid start moving along to 35 before losing their first wicket but the visitors continued to lose wickets at regular intervals.

The Cobar bowlers shared the wicket taking with Tristan Everett, Mark Fraser, Nicola Harbison and James McClure all taking two wickets each with Ryan Urquhart and Josh Brown responsible for one each.—contributed

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The Cobar Miners Race Club committee continues to be in good hands with the current executive committee re-elected at Sunday’s annual general meeting.

Returning president Jarrod Marsden heads up the unchanged committee with Vince Sikora staying on as vice president and Kym Miller and Natalie Prisk will continue to share the secretary/treasurer role.

In his president’s report, Marsden said 2021 had turned out to be a very rewarding yet frustrating year for the club and committee.

“We were lucky enough to be able to run a successful May meeting with only minor restrictions in place due to COVID at the time, however the August meeting had to be abandoned mainly due to no crowds being allowed,” he said.

“As a club we have done a wonderful job to be able to have three out of four meetings throughout the pandemic, a feat I believe no other non TAB country club can boast.”

He said the club had also had some major achievements off the track this past year, including the construction of the new toilet blocks.

“They are a wonderful and welcome addition and all feedback has been positive,” Marsden said.

He urged the club to now look for more grant funding opportunities to grow their infrastructure including the installation of more shaded and seating areas; to upgrade the hill viewing area; and install a commercial kitchen.

Marsden praised the committee for all of their efforts over the past year.

“I really appreciate everyone’s contributions and it’s our small but dedicated band of helpers that makes us such a great club,” he said.

In general business at the meeting, the possibility of changing next year’s race dates was discussed.

Loma to coach Roosters in 2022

The Cobar Roosters First Grade captain Loma Atuau will step up to a captain/coach role in 2022.

The Cobar Senior Rugby League Club announced the appointment of Atuau on Monday along with Thomas Plater and Tristan Everett as co-coaches for the Under 18s side.

There were no applicants for the Ladies League Tag coaching position and so the role will be re-advertised.

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A field of 36 turn out for Christmas Novelty Shoot Bright, sunny and lovely shooting conditions attracted 36 competitors for the Cobar Clay Target Club’s Christmas Novelty Shoot on Sunday.

Along with locals, some shooters had travelled from Darwin, Bourke, Brewarrina and Tamworth to vie for the renowned excellent prizes, the challenge of unusual events, and to experience the club’s welcoming hospitality.

In the opening event, a 10 target Eye Opener, 17 competitors ranging from AA to C Grade capabilities shot a possible 10/10.

That was however the last of the easy targets

for the day, with the remainder of the program proving to be a challenge for both experienced and junior/novice shooters alike.

The second event was 15 Mixed Targets (five single barrel off 11m; five point score off 15m; and five double barrel off 20m) with Kevin Hatch the AA Grade winner with 25/25.

In A Grade, Tony Polack had 25/25 for the win and John Martin (24/25) was the B Grade winner.

Damien Wray (23/25) was the best performer in C Grade, the Encouragement award was collected by Joe Webster and the Novice prize

The Cobar Clay Target Club welcomed shooters of all abilities to their Christmas Novelty Shoot on Sunday. Among the line-up were juniors, novices, experienced shooters and the club secretary even came out of her office for a shot. Pictured above are a group competing in the Mixed Targets event; Darcy Manns, Julianne Foster, Aiden Barraclough, Todd Polack, Joe Webster and Luke Scales.

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went to Darcy Manns.

The winners of the 15 Target Graded Handicap were: AA Grade—Rob Hunter 23/23; A Grade— Matt Harland 17/17; B Grade—John Wild 18/18; C Grade—Luke Scales 15/16; Encouragement award—Jay Webster; and Novice—Carol Pritchard.

In the 15 Target Crazy Points event, the winners were: AA Grade—Hunter 54/75; A Grade—Dick Tulloh 66/100; B Grade—Wild 46/75; C Grade—Scales 51/75; Encouragement—Tony Rogers; and Novice—Julianne Foster.

The 10 Pair Continental event, where targets fly out two at a time at varied heights and angles, proved interesting and threw up some new winners in the mix.

Aaron Marsh was the AA Grade winner with 17/20; Mark Holstad won A Grade with 13/20; B Grade’s best was Brad Kendrick (18/20); Wray won C Grade with 12/20; the Encouragement award to Todd Polack, and the Novice winner was Aiden Barraclough who had to contend with some very low fliers.

The final event was a 10 Pair Deauville Doubles competition that was drawn out of a hat.

Six teams of pairs shot a possible score, which was an excellent effort, and after a shoot -off the winners were Matt Harland and Tracey Boon with 14/14; followed by Jay Webster and Cliff Overton second with 13/14 and Dick Tulloh and Damian Wray finished third with 17/18.

The Highguns of the day were: Veterans— Max Betts 110/145; Juniors—Todd Polack 87/145; Ladies—Tracey Boon 98/145; C Grade—Luke Scales 106/145; B Grade—Brad Kendrick 105/145; A Grade—Mark Holstad 104/145; AA Grade—Kevin Hatch 116/145 and Aaron Marsh with 116/145 was the Overall Highgun.

A lovely Christmas lunch and a visit from Santa topped off a great day for all.— contributed

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