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The Cobar Weekly $2.1 million more funding for museum Pg 2

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Sienna to chop her locks for charity Pg 4

Prince records Regional Assembly meets in Cobar landslide win Michael Prince has had a landslide win in the Cobar Shire Council by-election winning 77 per cent of the votes to claim the 12th spot on council.

The final distribution of preferences from the by-election held on February 26 was calculated on Monday morning with the NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC)’s website reporting Mr Prince had been elected after receiving 1,537 of the 2,021 votes received.

His opponent, Jesse Cochrane Adolfson, received 452 votes while 32 votes were declared to be informal.

NSWEC’s returning officer Vanessa Reschke said on Monday that it would however be another day before Mr Prince would be declared elected.

She said as part of the election process once the final count has been carried out, there was then a waiting period of 24 hours when a challenge for a recount could be made.

With no challenge made, Mr Prince was officially declared the winner yesterday.

Mr Prince said after the long wait of 17 days, the result was “wonderful news”.

“I really appreciate the support I received from the constituents.

“I’m looking forward to beginning work next week with the council to see what sort of improvements we can make,” Mr Prince told The Cobar Weekly.

He will be sworn in as a new Cobar Shire Councillor at next Thursday’s March Ordinary Council Meeting.

Members of the public are welcome to attend council meetings.

Members of the Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly, which represents 16 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from across Western NSW, held meetings in Cobar last week and also attended the official opening of Murdi Paaki’s new administrative offices in Bathurst Street on Wednesday. Cobar’s representative Elaine Ohlsen is at front (centre) and chairperson, Des Jones, is at rear far right. See Page 3 for full report.

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$2.1m funding for next major component of museum plan

The next major component of Cobar’s museum masterplan, which will tell the tales of the town’s rich mining history, will come to life thanks to a collaboration between the NSW Government and Cobar Shire.

Minister for Western NSW Dugald Saunders Underground Experience. announced yesterday that $2,126,400 from the The funding will complement a $708,801 Regional Tourism Activation Fund (RTAF) contribution from the council, bringing the has been secured by Cobar Shire Council to total project cost to $2,835,201. fund the Great Cobar Museum Mine Walk and Mr Saunders said the project will bring multiple economic and educational benefits to the Cobar community.

“This project is a major boost for Cobar, and will see the construction of a digital view scope boardwalk, walkways through healing landscapes and mine ruin sites, and a unique open-air amphitheatre,” Mr Saunders said.

“Combined with an interactive and educational underground mining experience it will become a major attraction not only for locals, but for tourists who will want to stop and discover the history of the town.

“Not only will this project be great for tourism but it also allows the NSW Government to continue its investment in infrastructure in Western NSW, which is helping keep communities ticking along post-drought and as we navigate through the pandemic.”

The funding has been welcomed by Cobar Shire Council, and acting mayor Jarrod Marsden said the project will be the jewel in the crown when it comes to tourism in the Cobar region.

“The Great Cobar Museum Mine Walk and Underground Experience will create an engaging and meaningful visitor experience and it An artist’s impression of the Viewscope Boardwalk disappearing under the colonnade will be a regionally significant tourism attraction that will showcase Cobar’s mining histocovered copper tailings from the historic mine. ▪ Photo contributed ry,” Mr Marsden said.

“We appreciate the NSW Government’s continued support of our community, as they have assisted with funding for all three stages Heineken Lager of the Great Cobar Museum restorations and 24 x 330ml upgrades.”

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Murdi Paaki’s new administration offices officially opened An official opening of Murdi Paaki’s new administration offices in Bathurst Street (at the former TAFE site) was held last Wednesday.

Chairperson of the Cobar Community Working Party Elaine Ohlsen delivered the Welcome to Country to receive the representatives of the 16 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from across Western NSW who attended.

Head of the Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly (MPRA), Des Jones explained the role of Murdi Paaki.

“We serve the interests of local people, their aspirations and their priorities around their community and we encourage the voice of the community people to come through us,” Mr Jones said.

MPRA and its membership of Community Working Parties (CWPs), form the governance framework that provides strategic engagement and co-ordination from Australian and NSW Governments and service providers for the delivery of services and programs against priorities determined by Aboriginal people through a comprehensive planning process.

MPRA’s governance model promotes the practice of good governance, responsible leadership and empowerment, and is a legacy of the former Murdi Paaki ATSIC Regional Council.

Mr Jones said MPRA had been established Some of the Murdi Paaki staff members from around the state (and here in their Cobar for “20 odd years” and for some time Cobar office) who attended the official opening of Murdi Paaki’s administrative offices in had been a central point for their regular meet- Bathurst Street (old TAFE) last Wednesday. ings.

With MPRA representing people from 24 Marshall Street 0428 342 626 Wenthworth/Dareton in the south to Enngonia and Goodooga in the north and Broken Hill and Wilcannia in the west to Coonamble and Gulargambone in the east, Mr Jones said it made sense to set up their Murdi Paaki administrative services in a central point, which is Cobar.

MPRA’s CEO Ken Clark said MPRA’s 16 communities cover 40 per cent of the state.

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Eleven year old Sienna will chop off her locks for charity Cobar Public School (CPS) student Sienna Campbell will have her head shaved tomorrow as part of the World’s Greatest Shave fundraiser.

“I have decided to shave my hair so I can raise awareness and help people with blood cancer,” the 11 year old told The Cobar Weekly.

Sienna’s mum, Courtney said Sienna’s grandparents on both sides of their family have had leukemia while Sienna’s nan was also diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019.

As a result of her nan’s chemotherapy treatment, she lost her hair.

Courtney said Sienna is “super excited” about shaving her hair to help people like her grandparents, but also a bit nervous.

She is however very excited about being able

to help others by raising money and also donating her hair to a sustainable salon to have a wig made (that will help others who have lost their hair to chemotherapy).

Sienna’s school mates are supporting her and last week CPS held a Crazy Hair Day which raised $235.

Sienna’s goal was to reach $3,000 and as of lunch time yesterday, she had exceeded that and her total at the time of going to print was $3,025.30 Her locks get the chop tomorrow afternoon at Olivia’s Hair Lounge and by tomorrow night Sienna will be sporting a very short No 2 or No 3 hairstyle.

Anyone wanting to support Sienna with a donation, can head to her World’s Greatest Shave fundraising page.

Mobile mammograms now available Sienna Campbell will be shaving her head tomorrow afternoon as part of the World’s Greatest Shave fundraiser.

The mobile screening van will be coming to Cobar to provide free mammograms to eligible women aged between 50 and 74.

Meg O’Brien, Manager, BreastScreen NSW said a screening mammogram is one of the most important things women in this age bracket can do for their health.

“Detecting breast cancer early increases your chance of survival while reducing the likelihood of invasive treatment, such as mastectomy or chemotherapy,” Ms O’Brien said.

“Around 90 per cent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history. This is why breast cancer screening is so important for all eligible women.”

Ms O’Brien said having a BreastScreen

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NSW van in Cobar makes it easier for women to attend their recommended two-yearly screening.

“Bringing these vital services to Cobar means more local women can be screened.

“Life gets busy and we want women to make their health a priority.”

The BreastScreen NSW van will be in town this Friday and will be located adjacent to the Cobar Health Service for a fortnight.

It’s free and there’s no referral needed.

BreastScreen NSW mobile vans have the latest digital mammography technology and a secure wireless communication system.

More information can be found at: book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au.

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The carbon market is evolving Western Local Land Services (LLS) has advised local land managers can expect to be offered more opportunities in the evolving carbon market.

Western LLS Officer, Fiona Garland said environmental markets are a dynamic space with new opportunities evolving rapidly to be rewarded for actions that produce environmental outcomes.

The Australian Government is currently considering an Agriculture Biodiversity Stewardship Market Bill which will set up a national framework for regulating and trading biodiversity credits that will operate in a similar way to the carbon market.

Ms Garland said most landholders in Western NSW are already familiar with the concept of carbon farming, and the opportunity it

can provide some land managers for enterprise diversification.

Until recently the Australian Government has been the main purchaser of carbon credits (ACCUs) but earlier this month they announced that they will allow existing carbon contract holders to exit their contracts with the Australian Government if they wish to resell their ACCUs on the open market, where prices offered for ACCUs was as much as 200 per cent higher in late 2021.

Ms Garland said this move has surprised many in the carbon industry and Western LLS advises carbon farmers in our region who are considering this opportunity, that they should seek advice from their brokers and make informed decisions aligned with their long-term property management goals.

The Federal Government is boosting the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to help ease the pressure on the cost of living for families with young children.

Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton welcomed the announcement which he said will be of benefit to local families.

“For local families with more than one child aged five or under in child care, this increase in the CCS, means more money in your pocket each week.

“This is good news for eligible families who will benefit from reduced out-of-pocket child care costs, which also provides an incentive to consider either returning to work or working additional hours,” Mr Coulton said.

“Local families know that the cost of child care – particularly for families with more than one child in care – can be a barrier to pursuing employment or working additional hours.

“This is especially so for local mums who may be able to use this to get back into the

workforce or to increase their hours in their current job,” he said.

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Murdi Paaki official opening

Continued from Page 3.

Mr Clark said Murdi Paaki had been “under the radar for a long time” and the grand opening last week was designed to let Cobar and the region know that they were there to support members in whatever priorities they have in Cobar, as well as across the region.

Mr Jones said Murdi Paaki has a particular interest in investing in their young people.

“We’re creating opportunities, making partnerships and working with whoever we can to ensure our people stay on Country and benefit from what’s out here,” he said.

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NRL State of Mind workshops

The Central North Police District is supporting NRL’s State of Mind workshops which will be coming to Cobar schools at the end of the month.

Detective Inspector Paul Quigg said the NSW Government understands the importance of tackling mental health and helping improve the lives of NSW communities and that’s why they’ve lent their support to the NRL’s State of Mind program.

He said the programs have been created in conjunction with expert partners, headspace, Lifeline, Kids Helpline and the Black Dog Institute.

They aim to use NRL’s reach, profile, clubs, and players to help remove the stigma surrounding mental illness.

The workshops connect Rugby League communities (participants, fans, and volunteers) with mental health partners and local service providers to help stimulate help-seeking behaviours throughout the community and provide appropriate literature and resources.

The workshops also aim to educate and inform communities through an interactive faceto-face session to improve mental health literacy.

Over the past four years, the NRL has been using their voice, in consultation with Australia’s leading mental health experts, to make a difference to a big issue that impacts our game and our communities – mental ill health.

Mental ill health doesn’t discriminate.

In Australia, almost one in two people are affected by mental illness.

It’s Australia’s single biggest health issue and NRL believes as Australia’s biggest sporting community, they can and should play a pivotal role in improving the outcomes of those affected.

Moorambilla returns this year

St John’s School students enjoyed a visit from the Moorambilla Voices artistic team last week who are putting together this year’s regional choir. Pictured is Moorambilla’s artistic director Michelle Leonard with students William Davis-Manns, Corey Piggott and William Curtis. In addition to making selections for the choir, Michelle and staff also shared their music knowledge and skills with students during the visit. ▪ Photo contributed

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Crown Lands house transferred to Aboriginal Land Council Crown Lands has recently handed over (LALC) following a successful Aboriginal sessment Team officially handed over the the keys of a four-bedroom house to the land claim. property on March 2, which includes a home Cobar Local Aboriginal Land Council Staff from the Aboriginal Land Claims As- with a carport and a lock-up, detached garage set on a 1,012 square metre block.

The home will form part of the Cobar LALC’s property portfolio and help to accommodate local residents.

Under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, Aboriginal land councils can lodge claims on Crown land, which are then assessed against statutory criteria in the Act by the Department of Planning and Environment.

If determined to be claimable Crown land, the land is returned to the LALC in freehold title.

Firies training

A team of Fire and Rescue NSW Station 256 Cobar firefighters joined firefighters from Lighting Ridge to Griffith and all parts in between at Wellington on the weekend to brush up on their firefighting skills.

Instructors from Appliance Training, Comsaf and Breathing Aparatus Training joined Fire and Rescue NSW Regional Instructors and Duty Commanders at the Wellington Training Centre to provide the comprehensive training.

Approximately 75 firefighters were able to upskill in a variety of areas including offensive firefighting, search and rescue, incident management and pump operations.

The important skills maintenance training was carried out as Region West crews were Cobar Local Aboriginal Land Council chair Janelle McDonnell and board member also being deployed to help with the east coast Brenda Harvey with Crown Lands Aboriginal Land Claim Assessment Team manager floods response.

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Community gets a choice on funding While Essential Energy looks after the poles and wires that deliver electricity to Cobar (along with 95 per cent of NSW and parts of Queensland), they also aim to financially support the communities they serve.

Essential Energy is offering communities a range of funding opportunities, including their Community Choices and Community Support programs.

The Community Choices program provides an opportunity for customers to nominate and vote for eligible community groups, community halls, not-for-profit and registered charities in their network area that could benefit from a funding boost.

Funding is awarded based on a people’s choice style voting system, with funds awarded to groups based on the number of votes received. Nominations are now open.

Eligible groups across the area will share in $245,000, with funding allocated based on community voting.

Community Halls projects are included in this year’s program with a dedicated stream of earmarked funding.

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It was time to retire

Glenn Spinks officially retired yesterday after working for KML Industries for exactly 30 years to the day. He was given a big send-off by staff on Friday. Glenn plans to “do nothing” for the next six months and then maybe some travelling after that.

30 years ago…

• Issie Pretty, Peter Bradley and Ken Good

were elected to Cobar Shire Council in an extraordinary election to fill the three vacant positions.

• Cobar’s Miss Showgirl Alice Gardiner was a Zone finalist in the judging of the Miss Royal Easter Showgirl competition.

• Marg Dowling was presented with the Senior Citizens Week Premier’s Award.

• The Cobar Yabbies hosted the Western Districts Swimming Carnival winning four relay events.

• Glenn Spinks began working at KML.

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March 2022 16 Nymagee Gymkhana AGM 20 Cobar Clay Target Monthly Shoot 21-25 Seniors Week activities 22 Cobar Public School P&C AGM 24 Cobar Shire Council Ordinary Meeting 25 Women in Business networking dinner 26 Family Easter Bingo at Golfie 27 Cobar Arts Council AGM 28 Cobar Bowling & Golf Club AGM April 2022 2 Net Set Go & Junior Come and Try Day 13 Cobar Ladies Probus Club AGM 4 Cobar Preschool Centre AGM 14 Kids Magic Show at Services Club 14 Grant Hart entertainer at Services Club May 2022 20-21 Cobar Show 27 Kahlia Martin at Services Club 28 Cobar Races Autumn race meeting July 2022 14 All-Star Wrestling at Services Club September 2022 20 Dirty Dicks Dinner/Theatre Services Club 21-25 Running On Empty Festival October 2022 28-30 Yabbies 50th Anniversary reunion

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• Sympathy is extended to the family and to grow their personal skills and gain some

friends of former Cobar resident Annie Joan Chatfield, better known as Joan. Joan had celebrated her 100th birthday last August and was the last surviving sibling of Myra and Andrew Hogan’s children Jack, Margaret (Duckie Wade) and Eileen. Joan and her daughter Ronda were regular visitors to Cobar. Joan died peacefully at Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick on March 8.

Joan is to be laid to rest in Coogee.

• Well done to the Cobar Public School swimmers who participated in the Western Schools Sports Association swimming carnival in Dubbo on Friday. The squad recorded lots of new PB’s, including some improvements of over 10 seconds!

• Lady golfers will farewell one of their own this Friday when Angela Fryer is laid to rest.

Golfers are invited to wear their club shirts and join the guard of honour.

• The Cobar Netball Association is planning an Easter Bingo fundraiser to help with junior representative players travel costs this season.

With tonnes of chocolate prizes, Colby ‘Bugs Bunny’ Lawrence calling the Bingo and a visit from the Easter Bunny, it sounds like it could be a fun event. See the Golfie’s ad this week on Page 23 for full details.

• As part of the Cobar Showgirl experience, this year’s contestants have the opportunity

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important life skills from local women. Last Friday night the group picked up some public speaking tips from The Weekly’s editor, Sharon Harland (which will help them during their judging interviews). Next week they’ll get a glimpse of Cobar’s history from museum curator, Kay Stingemore and they’ll also learn about life on the land from local rural women Ann Crossing, Seigrid Peters and Simonne Mackay.

• It’s a great atmosphere at the Ward Oval netball courts on Tuesday nights for the Fast5 mixed netball competition. If you’re a sports fan and looking for a great game to watch, head on down one week and catch all the action.

• Another Western NSW Local Health District pop-up COVID vaccination clinic will be popping up at the Services Club at the end of the month, Thursday March 31, 9.30am to 4.30pm. It’s a walk-in clinic (no bookings needed) and will administer Pfizer shots for 12 years and over and Kids Pfizer for 5-11 year olds. (Kids 5-15 years must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or nominated carer.) Please do not attend if you are waiting on a COVID-19 test result, are a close contact of a confirmed case or are unwell. If you have recently tested positive, you can get a vaccine once you’ve recovered, for most people this is 4-6 weeks after the infection.

• Glenn Spinks has been wished well in his retirement (which officially starts today) and Glenn tells us he plans to “do nothing” for the next six months (apart from visit his daughters and granddaughters). He said if he gets bored he might go back to his former career of catching rabbits, which he said he was pretty good at!

• It’s great to see Cobar has so much on offer to keep pre-school aged kids entertained.

Last Thursday on a walk around town we noticed a playgroup happening in the park, kids at a music/play session, mums and bubs were exercising at the gym and another group were enjoying story time at the library. And there’s also dance classes they can take part in. These opportunities surely make Cobar attractive to young families!

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

1 Barton Street

Mon - Sat 5pm - 8.30pm

6836 4492

Chris 0428 253 797

0427 362 574

Landmark Russell 6836 2234 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

Cobar Thai Restaurant

Clark & Son Livestock

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

0447 452 612 0428 362 394 0438 361 310 6836 3225

HANDYMAN

6836 1761

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

0439 298 812

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

DOCTORS

EARTHMOVING

6832 2257

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

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

6836 2161

GIFTS

CLUBS & HOTELS

COMPUTERS

0488 001 042 0429 308 874 6836 3061

FABRICS & HABERDASHERY

CHIROPRACTORS Cobar Baptist Church Generocity Church

6836 6400

6836 2161

EXCAVATING

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

COBAR LAUNDROMAT 29a Bourke St

ELECTRICIANS

BRilliams

The John Mitchell Pharmacy 6836 2040

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

CARPET CLEANING

Harvey Norman Cobar

EMBROIDERY

CHEMIST

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

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES

0447 452 612

THIS SPOT AVAILABLE Call 6836 3616

49 Marshall Street Ph: 0427 719 899

CHIROPRACTOR Kylie Hough 6882 6533 Family Chiropractic Care

R&G Thompson

Haylee Prince 0429 354 242

Local suppliers of &

SAFES Rob 0417 706 222

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

HOSES & FITTINGS

PHOTOS

HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

PLUMBERS

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

HYDRO EXCAVATIONS JNJ Contracting

INDUSTRIAL SEWING Ces’ Motor Trimming

INVESTMENT Luka Group

Harvey Norman Cobar

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

PRINTING/PHOTOCOPYING

6836 3355

REAL ESTATE AGENTS

6883 2200

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Landmark Russell Red Earth Real Estate Sales

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

LAWN MOWERS Fairbank AutoPro Harvey Norman

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

6836 1111 6836 6400

LAWN MOWING & YARD SERVICES Kaos Yard Maintenance

LIFE INSURANCE Luka Group

METAL FABRICATIONS Raboc Enterprises

MINE MAINTENANCE

Superior Diesel Solutions

0408 362 169 6836 2737

M & C Parisi Motorcyles P/L 6836 2669

6836 2900

STEEL SUPPLIES

PAINTER & DECORATOR PANEL BEATING Cobar Ultra Finish

PARTY SUPPLIES

Stationery Essentials

PEST CONTROL

Outwest Pest Control

0418 648 960 0429 463 279 6836 2900 0481 103 135

PET/STOCK CARE & SUPPLIES Landmark Russell

Geoffrey Langford Paul Longhurst Peter Payne Law

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677 Dean McLeod

Cobar Ultra Finish

6836 3022

PAINT & ACCESSORIES

6836 2234

5853 2425

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

SOLICITORS

Stationery Essentials

0408 666 768 0491 201 946

SEWING/CRAFT SUPPLIES

MOTORCYCLES

OFFICE SUPPLIES

6836 2161

SERVICE STATIONS

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

Geoffrey Langford

6836 3355 0428 364 831

6836 2161

SMASH REPAIRS

NOTARY PUBLIC

6836 2052 6836 4492 6836 2725 6836 1244 6836 4774

SEPTIC SERVICES/ PUMPING

MINE SAFETY SIGNS

Cobar Steel

SUPERANNUATION Luka Group

SUPERMARKETS Khan’s SUPA IGA

TAKEAWAY

Cobar Thai Restaurant Inland Petroleum Vince’s Restaurant

TAX AGENTS

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

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

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TIPPER HIRE

J Prisk Contractors

6836 2124

TOOLS

TOWING

6836 3355 0428 364 831 0408 054 470

MC Spanner

TRAILERS

Outback Floats & Trailers

0427 362 574

TRANSMISSION SUPPLIES Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

TRANSPORT

J Prisk Contractors

6836 2124

TV

Harvey Norman Cobar

6836 6400

TYRES

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

UPHOLSTERY/MOTOR TRIMMING Ces’ Motor Trimming

6836 3355

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

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

WELDING

Raboc Enterprises 0408 362 16 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

WHEEL ALIGNMENTS Copper City Tyre Service

WINDSCREENS

Ces’ Motor Trimming Cobar Ultra Finish

WORKWEAR BRilliams

6836 1251 6836 3355 0429 463 279 6836 2161

Want to include your business in the directory? Call 6836 3616 Pay once and your business is listed for six months!

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

THIS SPOT AVAILABLE Call 6836 3616

THIS SPOT AVAILABLE Call 6836 3616

43 Linsley Street Ph: 6836 1156

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

Ces’ Motor Trimming

BRilliams

Inland Petroleum

TILING & BATHROOMS

0429 361 335

6883 2200

Copper City Contracting JNJ Contracting

Gym open 7 days 4am - 11pm

Fairbank AutoPro 6836 1111 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

SAFETY PRODUCTS SCHOOL UNIFORMS

0439 298 812 www.jkmdynamicfitness.com.au

6836 2234

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

Cobar Bowling & Golf Club 6836 2214 BRilliams

Ces’ Motor Trimming

6836 3616

0407 400 306

LIQUOR SALES MENSWEAR

6836 6400

0491 201 946

KITCHEN & CABINET MAKING

THIS SPOT AVAILABLE Call 6836 3616

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

0459 32930 0460 024 205

THIS SPOT AVAILABLE Call 6836 3616

THIS SPOT AVAILABLE Call 6836 3616

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 14 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday March 16, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES

POSITIONS VACANT

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

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

SPANLINE REP IN AREA next week.

Rooms, Patios, Carports, Cladding.

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

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

CANTEEN COORDINATOR - CONTRACT Applications Close: March 23, 2022

All applications are to be submitted using the CSA Community Development and Investment Form along with all supporting documentation.

Applications to be submitted by Monday April 4, 2022 For further information Phone: (02) 6836 5121 Email:

janette.bishop@glencore.com.au

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

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

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

A Catholic community of empowered, engaged and resilient learners centred within Jesus Christ Welcoming, Respecting, Learning, Creating Community

All advertising deadlines are 2pm Mondays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday March 16, 2022 The Cobar Weekly Page 15

POSITIONS VACANT

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

Applications Close: April 4, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 16 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday March 16, 2022

POSITIONS VACANT

Sullivans Mining and Hardware currently has a position available for a

Warehouse/Store Person in the Cobar Branch

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

Attention to detail and accuracy within this position is key.

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

Send current resume to

emma.mcrobert@sullivansmh.com.au

CatholicCare

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

1 x Housing Support Worker (Maternity Leave Relief)

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

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

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

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

1 x Family Worker (full time position)

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

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

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

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

Wednesday March 16, 2022 The Cobar Weekly Page 17

POSITIONS VACANT

Purchasing and Warehouse Officer We are seeking an experienced Purchasing & Warehouse Officer to source materials and services for the operation of the site stores warehouse. The roster for this position is 7 days on, 7 days off on drive in, drive out from your home base to our Hera site in Nymagee and staying in our Camp accommodation that has wifi, gym, recreational room, convenience store and a range of delicious food.

Key Responsibilities • Purchase inventory items for the Hera warehouse in accordance with procedure • Co-ordinate Stores Inventory levels and settings • Manage freight services to site • Resolution of purchase order receipting to invoice matching • Operate and maintain the warehouse in a safe and effective manner • Analysis of obsolete inventory reports • Undertake cyclical inventory stocktake counts • Undertake weekly and monthly key consumable issues and tracking • Make sound time management judgement in relation to prioritising work and meeting deadlines • Assist with tendering process, gathering information, collate packages and outcome analysis • Constantly review and recommend improvements to Purchasing and Warehouse function to reduce costs About you • Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer or similar role • Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors) • Hands-on experience with purchasing software (Pronto would be an advantage) • Computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel • Understanding of supply chain procedures • Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of data • Solid analytical and data gathering skills, with the ability to create reports and conduct cost analyses • Forklift operation ticket About Us Aurelia Metals Limited (ASX: AMI) is a rapidly-growing Australian mining and exploration company with three operating underground mines in NSW – the Peak and Hera operations located near Cobar, and the Dargues gold mine in south-eastern NSW. Why us?

This is an exciting time to join Aurelia Metals. We are continuing to grow stronger year on year through acquisitions of new mines as well as extending our remarkable track record of exploration success. As a member of the team, you will help us live our values of Integrity + Certainty + Courage + Performance.

We offer: • Competitive remuneration • Full time permanent positions • A work environment where safety and people are always the number one priority • Opportunity to be part of a growing organisation • Short Term Incentive Program • Employee Share Scheme • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and value diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you are looking for growth, embrace change and enjoy challenges, apply through seek https://www.seek.com.au/job/56216858 Page 18 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday March 16, 2022

POSITIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

Peter Vlatko General Manager

Public Notices MULTIPLE VACANCIES ROADS HEAVY PLANT OPERATOR (HC Licence) This position is classified at Band 1, Level 4 ($28.25 - $32.70hr) under Council’s salary system in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

PLANT OPERATOR (HR Licence) This position is classified at Band 1, Level 3 ($25.60 - $29.64hr) under Council’s salary system in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

The Roads teams undertake the following civil works throughout the Shire: • construction and maintenance of State highways and Council roads (sealed and unsealed) • traffic control and emergency response • pothole patching, heavy patching and resheeting • pipe and culvert installations These positions will be full time, working a nine-day fortnight (38 hours per week). The successful applicants will be required to camp out of town throughout the Shire during the week and be available to work extended hours, including weekends.

Council’s eRecruitment platform requires all job applications to be submitted online. To apply for a position, please go to the employment page on Council’s website at www.cobar.nsw.gov.au and follow the instructions.

Applications close 4pm Monday March 21, 2022 Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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

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

PLANNING AGREEMENT Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.

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

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

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

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

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

Cougars record wins in final round Continued from Page 20.

Hannah collected Best & Fairest three points and was also named Players’ Player.

In the final game of the day, the Cougars Opens side headed out on to the field to take on the top placed team who were looking to secure the minor premiership.

The game started out fast paced with the Platypi scoring first through their hard running forwards.

Castlereagh was quick to hit back and possession continued in a back and forth vein with young gun, Hannah Carroll (who stepped up after her Under 19s game to help out the Opens) assisting in a try just before half time to give the Cougars a narrow 12-10 lead at the break.

The second half started a bit slower for the Castlereagh girls with Platypi proving why

they are on top of the ladder hitting back with some good ball movement finding an overlap out wide to score first but three brilliant second half tries by the Cougars helped to seal a fantastic 32-20 win.

The Under 15 Cougars’ had a narrow 8-6 lead at half time but the Platypi regrouped in the second half to finish with a 20-12 win which secured them the fourth place semi final spot.

The Under 13s game was a top of the table clash with the winner to claim the No 1 spot.

Both sides played a hard game and neither was prepared to give in but the Platypi finished as eventual 20-12 winners.

In this Saturday’s semis at Grenfell, the Cougars Under 13s and Under 19s will play the Vipers and the Opens take on Woodbridge to try and secure grand final spots.

Wednesday March 16, 2022 The Cobar Weekly Page 19

Sport

Carswell misses Golf numbers are steadily increasing out on trifecta John Carswell went close to scoring a trifecta at the Cobar Yabbies Senior Men’s Swimming Club event last Tuesday night.

Carswell won both the 25m and 100m handicapped freestyle events and just missed out (by 0.07 seconds) for first place in the 50m swim.

He won the 25m event after finishing within 0.03 seconds of his nominated time with Bill Fugar second (0.19) and Murray Harland was third (0.26).

Carswell was only 0.60 seconds off his 100m nominated time with Paul Swainston finishing second (0.94) and Fugar was third (1.25).

Swainston took line honours in the 50m swim with 0.21 seconds off his time relegating Carswell to second spot with 0.28 seconds and Chris Powell finished third with 0.31 seconds off his time.

Carswell didn’t get a look-in in the Brace Relay novelty event with Powell and John Claus finishing as the winners with 0.18 seconds off their nominated time.

Fugar and Swainston were the runners-up (0.84) and Scott Toomey and Kevin ‘Rusty’ Mitchell finished third (0.91).

The Yabbies team heads to Coffs Harbour this weekend for the National AIF Swimming Carnival.

Numbers are steadily increasing as temperatures slowly drop and lady golfers were pleasantly surprised the weekend’s predicted rain didn’t show up to disrupt matches.

Julie Livingston was Wednesday’s stroke winner with a 77 net score after a very close tussle with Marlene Wynd (78), Glenda Peebles (79) and Geraldine Francisco on 80 net.

Sally Bannister was the best with the short stick having 26 putts.

Saturday’s Par 3 Stroke novelty game attracted 15 players who all had to put their thinking caps on for the shortened course.

Handicaps played a big part in this event which went to Pat Polack with 34 net (including a brilliant birdie).

Barb Barklimore was the runner-up with 36 net followed by Marlene Wynd (39), Glenda Peebles (40) and Karen Manns with 42 net.

A Nearest the Pin (NTP) in two shots on the 9th hole was recorded by Julie Livingston in A Grade, Barb Barklimore in B Grade and Glenda Peebles for C Grade.

Fay Hardwick was the A Grade putting champ (24 putts), Daphne Cross and Marlene Wynd both had 26 putts in B Grade and Pat Polack, with 28 putts, won C Grade.

There were countbacks galore needed to separate the place getters in Sunday’s Par game.

Fay Hardwick came out on top of a three-way countback with Marlene Wynd and Geraldine Francisco, after all posted -4.

Julie Livingston placed 4th with -6 after an-

Page 20 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday March 16, 2022

other countback.

The NTP winners on the 7th hole were Sally Bannister (A) and Karen Manns (B) while no C Grader stuck to the fairway so the prize went begging.

This week starts off with a Stableford today while a two lady Ambrose is set down for Saturday and is a ‘draw for partner’ game.

The weekend winds up with a Stroke game on Sunday.—T’d Off

Cougars record final round wins

The Castlereagh Cougars hosted the Panorama Platypi teams for the final regular game of the Women’s Rugby League competition at Gulargambone on Saturday.

The Cougars finished the day with three wins from their five games, including a great victory in their Opens match, which was their first in four years.

The Under 17s side, although not in semi final contention, were searching for their first win for the season.

With the Platypi side short on players, the game was reduced to nine-a-side.

After gelling well over the last few weeks the Cougars however got off to a slow start letting in four tries to their two before a transformation occurred in the second half.

Strong leading runs through the middle by the Cougars resulted in multiple tries (including one by Cobar’s Sarah Morley) and they went on to defeat the Platypi girls, 54-26.

Morley also shared in the team’s Best & Fairest points.

The Under 19s Cougars, with Cobar’s Hannah Carroll in the mix, were looking to secure their semi final spot.

With the Platypi once again short on players, this game was also reduced to nine-a-side in what was warming up to be a hot afternoon.

The game was however short lived with the Platypi having to forfeit at halftime due to injury and a lack of players with the score finishing at 46-0 in the Cougars’ favour.

The game nevertheless showcased strong performances, classy ball skills and great attacking prowess that resulted in multiple tries.

The always reliable, Hannah Carroll, had some strong ball carries and pulled off a few dynamo tackles coming away with a tally of two tries in the game. Continued Page 19.

Sport

Touch comp was Cobar golfers win Narromine Scramble down on players With many teams finding it hard to field a side for last Thursday’s Junior Touch Football games due to several players out with COVID, the juniors games last week were cancelled.

A ‘fun’ (non-scored) game was played for juniors among the available players with a number of juniors also joining the seniors to help their games go ahead.

In the Seniors double header games, the Blue Berries finished with two wins defeating the Yellow Bellies 11-1 and they also beat the Green Bwoins 9-2.

In the other games, Yellow Bellies finished as 14-8 winners over Red Termites, while the Termites came out in front over Bwoins with an 8-5 win in that match.

Try scorers from the games were: Blue Berries—Montana Grentell (1), Oisin McMullen (2), Ethan McLeod (2), Elleise Woodbridge (6), and Jamal Eves (1); Yellow Bellies— Tadhg McMullen (2), Riley Bottom (1), Jayden Cryer (2), Megan Giurin (2), Gabriel Harris (2) and Lacey Watt (6); Termites— Mitchell Allen (1), Kai McCosker (5), Sarah Morley (5), Cora McKervey (2) and Jayden Paul (3); Bwoins—Kai Taylor (5) and Sosie Barton (2).

Best & Fairest points from the games were shared between: Blue Berries—Ethan McLeod, Oisin McMullen, Jamal Eves and Elleise Woodbridge; Yellow Bellies—Tadhg McMullen and Lacey Watt; Termites—Kai McCosker, Sarah Morley and Cora McKervey; and Bwoins—Kai Taylor.

The second week of the Men’s Golf competition golf was eventful with a big win by a Cobar team in the Narromine Scramble on Sunday and two good rounds were played at home.

Eight players represented Cobar in the Narromine Scramble with the team of Alec Fraser, Mark Fraser, Jason Hampel and Paul Kershaw combining to win the day.

Back at home, 11 players competed on Sunday in a Stableford, which was a good turnout considering eight players were away in Narromine.

Jason Foster won the day with 36 points, three shots clear of the field with Corin Ah See coming in second with 33 on a countback over Matt Russell and Scott Mayne, also on 33.

Nearest the Pin prizes were won on the 3rd hole by Bill Fugar, 7th Max Phillips, 8th Foster and 11th Peter Robinson.

On Saturday there were 17 players competing in a Four-Ball-Best-Ball game with Mark ‘George’ Fraser and Ron Craw taking out the day with a score of 43 Stableford points.

In second place with 41 points was Jason Hampel and Mark Fraser (as there was an odd number, George was a “swinger” - but in golfing terms only!).

They just held off the pairing of Alec Fraser and Peter Lawrence on 40 points.

Fourth place went to Bill Fugar and John Potter, also on 40 points and losing on a countback.

The best individual score was 36 points by ‘Mr Consistency’, Bill Fugar, one shot clear of Potter on 35.

Nearest the Pin prizes were won by the joint -winners of last year’s Nearest the Pin competition, Garry Wilkin on the 7th hole and Max Phillips on the 8th.

Ray Yench won the mid-week competition last Wednesday from a small field of five players.

His score of 35 points was one shot clear of Max Phillips on 34 points.

Nearest the Pin prizes were won on the 3rd hole by Colin ‘Butch’ Eves while the 7th and 8th were both won by Phillips.

This week’s golf program includes the midweek competition today, on Saturday there is a Four-Ball Aggregate and Sunday’s game is an individual Stableford.—Out of Bounds

Soccer season will go ahead

After a second attempt, the Cobar Junior Soccer Club has been able to form a committee which means a new soccer season can go ahead.

A full complement of volunteer committee members were elected last Tuesday’s reconvened annual general meeting with Paul Theakston returned as president and Greg McKervey has taken on the vice president’s role.

The group’s treasurer is Amy Baraclough with the secretary’s position filled by Sarah Theakston.

Trenton Grofos, Ben Small, Stacey Trudgett, Megan Nicholson, Louise McKervey and Braiden Jones were elected to the general committee.

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Two swimmers off to State

Axel Fairfull, Nicholas Hodges, Henry Knight and Harry Cousins competed at the Western NSW Swimming in Dubbo last Thursday. Axel and Henry have qualified to go on and compete at State Level. Axel will swim six events, the Individual Medley, 400m freestyle and 100m freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly in the 14 Years Boys age division and Henry qualified for three events in his 15 Boys age division, 100m butterfly, 100m backstroke and 200m freestyle. ▪ Photo contributed

Big bowls winners Tom Overend and Glenn ‘Kiwi’ Ratcliffe were the big winners from a field of 20 social bowlers on the Golfie greens on Sunday.

They played out a very competitive, if not grinding game, to win with a magnificent score of +24 over rivals Jimmy Goonrey and Shine McIver.

The runners-up for the day with +14 were John Goonrey and Randal Hall who beat Helen Boddy and Karen Daly.

John Goonrey repeatedly stole the show by reducing potentially -5 losses to resounding +2 wins, much to the chagrin of his opponents!

In the other games Barry Bargwanna, Kyle Roberts and Scott Mayne had a +13 win against Peter ‘Skeet’ Goonrey, Don Roberts and Alan Gardoll.

Craig ‘Duck’ Grimmond and David Thomas had a +10 victory over Bian Smith and David ‘Ooze’ Knight while the pairing of Mike Sargent and Sandra Zazoniuk just got the better of John ‘Shark’ Daly and Tadgh Waugh for a +1 win.

Up and coming 11 year old bowler Jaxon Waugh easily and quickly picked up the nuances of the game with tutoring from his dad Tadgh and grandfather Mike Sargent and he’ll be a player the Sunday social bowlers will need to watch!

After being unable to improve their score for a tally of eight ends, Craig Grimmond and David Thomas were convincing winners of the weekly George The Giraffe award.

Marlene Wynd, Shine McIver and Sandra Zazoniuk (playing double lead) won the Broome & Dale trophy in the women’s bowls game last week.

The Triples Championship Final will be played this Saturday between the team of Kyle Roberts, Don Roberts and Barry Bargwanna who will take on Greg Read, David ‘Ooze’ Knight and Alan Knight in what will undoubtedly be a mighty battle. Four triples teams will represent Cobar at the Nyngan Presidents’ Day next Sunday.—The Second

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Ford Ellison also had a few podium appearances with first places in his 100m and 200m sprints, two seconds in his 70m sprint and 300m run and a third in Shot Put. Murph Ellison had fun taking part in a range of Tiny Tots events.

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Formidable Fast Fobs take down comp leaders The Fast Fobs were able to field a full side George Manu helped his Fast Fobs side to in the late stages of the game, which is the 5th last Tuesday night in the Fast5 netball com- rack up a big winning tally of 41-15 over the three point shot recorded for the season. petition which helped them to roll the com- former front-runners, Why Did We Say Yes? After leading 7-1 at the first break, Fast Fobs petition leaders.

(WDWSY), with Manu sinking a three-pointer blew out their lead to 25-2 at half time after they made the most of their powerplay quarter scoring a massive 18 points.

WDWSY failed to capitalize in their powerplay quarter (in the third quarter) only scoring six points to Fast Fobs’ seven, and they trailed 32-11 going into the final quarter.

Fast Fobs finished strongly to claim a convincing 26 point win.

The match’s Favourite Fivers (as selected by the opposition) were Jayden Paul (Fast Fobs) and William Wong (WDWSY).

Over on the other court, Watch & Learn were handing out a netball lesson to their opposition, CynSteel.

Watch & Learn got off to a great start and, by the end of the first quarter, they had a 9-2 lead over their slow-starting opposition.

CynSteel however found their shooting groove in the second quarter (with Neve Carter and Bree Martin in the circle) and they outpointed Watch & Learn 4-2 that quarter.

CynSteel however failed to carry that momentum into their powerplay quarter (they only scored two points in the third quarter) but they did keep the Watch & Learn shooters at bay, with just three points added to their tally.

Watch & Learn streaked away in the final quarter and added 10 points in their powerplay quarter to finish with a 24-11 win over CynSteel.

Tia Turner (Watch & Learn) and Adam Hill (CynSteel) were named the game’s Favourite Fivers.

Watch & Learn’s win (coupled with WDWSY’s loss) will see Watch & Learn claim the top of the table position.

With a full complement of players, the Fast Fobs are a formidable netball team and took down the competition leaders, Why Did We Say Yes? in their Round 6 encounter last Tuesday night at the Ward Oval netball courts.

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