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The Cobar Weekly Mayor welcomes more funding for infrastructure Pg 2

Local SES puts out the call for more members Pg 3

Mark Coulton to Run again for seat of Parkes Pg 4

Resources for Vinnies recognises volunteers Regions $7.7 million boost Cobar Mayor Peter Abbott announced this week that Cobar Shire had been allocated $7.7 million from the latest round of Resources for Regions funding.

As part of Round Eight of the Resources for Regions program, mining communities across regional NSW are getting a greater share of mining royalties. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said Round Eight has been boosted to $75 million to help deliver even more projects to make a difference to 24 Local Government Areas across regional NSW. “Round Eight of the Resources for Regions fund will build on the success of the previous round, which provided $50 million for 84 projects that helped create new jobs and stimulated local economies through infrastructure and program delivery,” Mr Barilaro said.

“We know that the mining industry can put extra pressure on local infrastructure in regional towns and this fund is about giving back to these mining communities that contribute so much to the NSW economy.

“It’s absolutely crucial that we continue to support regional mining towns that supply our state with the resources we need and the Resources for Regions program is just another example of the NSW Government’s commitment to the future of our regions.”

The 24 councils are allocated a base amount of $1 million, with the other $51 million weighted to those communities that need it most.

Vinnies worker, Dora Di Filippo has been recognised as a valuable volunteer with Vinnies new Member and Youth Engagement Officer Jesse Cochrane presenting Dora with a 30 years of Service certificate on Monday. Story on Page 2.

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Mayor welcomes more funding Occasionally a pleasant surprise occurs, and this time it came in the form of a letter from Deputy Premier John Barilaro.

He has advised that just over $7.7 million has been awarded to the Cobar Shire Government area for the Resources for Regions Program.

This program is for mining impacted communities and opened last week and closes mid -July.

Council will be working on developing applications for this funding with our old friend (and former staff member), Angela Shepherd, who is now working as a Business Development manager in Dubbo.

On top of the $2.1 million granted through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program (Phase 3) announced last week, the Cobar Shire LGA has also been allocated $784,190 under the Stronger Country Communities Program (Round 4).

This funding stream’s objectives are to boost the liveability of communities in regional areas by providing new or upgraded social and sporting infrastructure or community programs that have strong local support and to deliver enhanced infrastructure and programs that remove barriers to female participation in sport across regional NSW. This round includes up to $50 million for

projects that enhance female sporting facilities and increase female participation in sport.

This money is all greatly appreciated.

Deputy Mayor Jarrod Marsden represented Cobar Shire at the Mines Related Council meeting last week.

The May meeting of Council will be held tomorrow with much open for discussion.

It’s fabulous that we now have an official opening date for the Miners Memorial in June.

Peter Abbott, mayor

Mild start to week It was a mild start to the working week with the mercury topping out at 23.4 degrees on Monday.

The weekend was also a balmy one, with 23 degrees the recorded top on Sunday while 22.3 was the maximum for Saturday.

Friday was similar with 22.2 and Thursday had a maximum of 21.

The nights are still cool with six degrees recorded on Thursday and 7.7 on Friday night (which is lower than the average of 8.9 degrees for this time of year).

The forecast for the week ahead is sunny with a top of 17 degrees predicted for tomorrow, Friday and Sunday while Saturday will be slightly cooler with 16.

Vinnies recognises its volunteers As part of National Volunteer Week Vinnies has acknowledged the invaluable contribution their wonderful volunteers make in the delivery of services to their communities.

National Volunteer Week is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia and allows St Vincent de Paul to join with other volunteer organisations to say ‘thank you’, for without their volunteers’, tireless contributions, the Society would not exist.

Their efforts also do not go unnoticed.

This year marks 15 years of service for Patti Pratt to Vinnies in Cobar and she continues to volunteer.

Due to Covid restrictions in 2020, Volunteer Week celebrations were put on hold, and so Dora Di Filippo has this week been belatedly recognised for giving 30 years of service while Josie Wilson has been recognised for 10 years of service.

Vinnies is hoping some younger members of the community might be able to find some time in their busy lives to help out and volunteer at the Cobar store.

Tasks include sorting donated goods, serving at the counter, clerical duties, basic computer work, interviewing and listening to people in need.

Volunteering is one of the best ways to make new friends, build relationships and learn new skills. It can also provide a sense of purpose to people who are lonely or isolated and can increase self confidence.

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SES puts out the call for more volunteers to join them State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers whether you have an hour, a day or a week, NSW SES is like a large family with the opcame together last Wednesday for WOW you can make a difference. portunity to form lifelong friendships and supDay, Wear Orange Wednesday.

The majority of volunteers discover that the port networks.

Helen Boddy, an SES volunteer for 35 years, said WOW Day encourages communities across Australia to wear orange in support and recognition of SES volunteers who generously give their time to help communities during flood, storm and other emergencies.

The Cobar SES also used the day to try and recruit some new members.

“We desperately need volunteers,” Helen said.

“FIFO has had a significant impact on numbers in and around the Cobar area.

“We also do 99 per cent of primary rescue as there is no Police Rescue here.”

Another Cobar member, Kala Ohlsen, a road crash certified SES volunteer, said SES welcomes volunteers from all walks of life and the wide range of skills and experience they can bring to the unit.

“The NSW SES offers a variety of fee-free national, industry and organisational training programs to cater for the different needs of our members and the service, so if you’re looking for a challenge, not afraid to give something new a go and want a rewarding way to give back to the community, the NSW SES is the place for you!” Kala said.

The NSW SES has reimagined volunteering, with new opportunities for community members to become involved.

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While WOW Day, Wear Orange Wednesday, is set down as a day annually to support and recognise our State Emergency Service volunteers, the Cobar Unit also used the day as an opportunity to get out into the community and recruit more members.

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Coulton to continue to represent Parkes Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton will once again contest the seat of Parkes at the next federal election, after being preselected as the Nationals’ candidate for the sixth time.

Mr Coulton was chosen to represent the Nationals at the party’s preselection meeting on Sunday in Narrabri.

The Nationals’ Parkes Federal Electorate Council Chair Brendan Moylan said he was proud to endorse Mr Coulton as the local candidate.

“Mark is doing a great job as the Federal Member for Parkes; he’s incredibly hardworking, humble and a wonderful advocate for regional Australia,” Mr Moylan said.

“The amount of travel he does is quite ex-

traordinary, spending just a few nights at home each month when he’s not travelling around the large electorate.

“He’s trusted, well-respected and an incredibly solid and effective local member.”

Mr Coulton said it had been a privilege to serve the people in the Parkes electorate for the past 14 years.

“I’m thrilled to be given the opportunity to continue to represent this wonderful part of the state,” Mr Coulton said.

“Over the last 14 years I’ve fought hard to ensure the bush is not left behind, and I plan to continue fighting for our regional areas, making sure we have high quality health services, internet coverage and infrastructure in place to enable our communities to grow and prosper.”

Marsden represents at mines meeting

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Cobar Shire Council was represented at the Association of Mining Related Councils meeting last week in Gunnedah by deputy mayor Jarrod Marsden.

“This is a brilliant group of very smart and passionate councillors who (amongst other things) advocate for mining royalties to be returned to the towns and regions where they come from,” Cr Marsden told The Cobar Weekly.

Among the speakers at the meeting was Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW who Cr Marsden said was a very interesting speaker.

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Cr Marsden said he was surprised to learn at last week’s meeting that “urban sprawl actually takes away more prime agriculture land than mining!”

“There is a big challenge for government to balance renewables with mining and agriculture,” he said.

“Cobar and Singleton received Round 1 funding from the Resources for Regions scheme, and have also now both got another considerable chink in this round.

“This speaks to a number of factors but the quality of our submissions is very high which is a credit to council staff.

“The reality is that the mayor and councillors open a lot of doors, but unless staff can walk through them then nothing comes to fruition so it’s excellent to see this happening,” he said.

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Local apprentice’s hard work and dedication pays off A positive attitude and applying herself in she incurs when travelling to TAFE. the workplace has earned local apprentice, Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Brennah Aumua, a scholarship to help her Geoff Lee said the scholarship program is continue her training as an auto electrician. named in honour of the late Bert Evans AO, a Brennah, who’s currently in the second year passionate advocate of vocational education of her apprenticeship with Sean Cox at SC for more than 30 years.

Auto Electrical, has won “An apprenticeship is one of 95 NSW Govern- “We want to back our apprentices a great way to kickment Bert Evans Appren- by giving them a helping hand to start a career, and tice Scholarships. complete their training and gain a apprentices are vital to To be eligible for the qualification.”—Geoff Lee. our state’s growth, but scholarship, applicants we also understand it’s must demonstrate an aptitude for vocational not always easy to complete a qualification,” education and training, have a positive attitude Mr Lee said. and apply themselves both in the workplace “We want to back our apprentices by giving and in their off-the-job training. them a helping hand to complete their training The scholarships are worth $5,000 each year and gain a qualification. over three years.

“This support is particularly relevant as part Brennah can choose to use the money for of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Recovtools or travel and accommodation expenses ery Plan,” Mr Lee said.

Locals encouraged to get vaccinated All Australians aged 50 years and over can now be vaccinated against COVID-19, as Australia’s vaccine rollout continues.

People aged 50 years and over can receive the AstraZeneca vaccine at Commonwealth, State and Territory vaccination clinics, participating general practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he was pleased to hear from a number of GP clinics across the electorate that a majority of people are happy to get the vaccine.

“However I understand some people in the over 50s age bracket have reservations about

the AstraZeneca vaccine due to risk of blood clotting,” Mr Coulton said.

“I want to reassure everyone that the AstraZeneca is highly effective at preventing death and severe illness among people who have contracted COVID-19 and the incidence of thrombocytopenia syndrome is very rare.

“To further diversify Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine supply however, the Australian Government has secured 25 million doses of the Moderna vaccine.

“Should the Therapeutic Goods Administration approve the vaccine, Moderna will begin its supply in late 2021,” Mr Coulton said.

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Real characters WNSWLHD responds to claims

There were some real characters at the Cobar Primary School last Wednesday dressed up for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS). Pictured are the Lennons Karen (dressed as The Rainbow Fish), Willow (who went as the evil Cruella Deville from 101 Dalmatians) and Silvana (Little Red Riding Hood). This year’s NSS had more than 1.9 million readers at 33,418 locations. ▪ Photo contributed

The Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) has responded to reports of a lack of medication and supply claims raised in testimony provided at the Upper House Parliamentary Inquiry into rural healthcare in Wellington last week.

“There are no restrictions placed on medication or supply ordering in WNSWLHD hospitals,” a WNSWLHD spokesperson said.

“In testimony provided to the Upper House Parliamentary Inquiry into Regional, Rural and Remote Healthcare there were claims made in relation to the availability of antibiotics and insulin in some hospitals, as well as the availability of consumables such as continence pads and dressings.

“All hospitals in WNSWLHD maintain a supply of regularly used antibiotic medication in quantities sufficient to cater for usual demand. If a specific type of antibiotic is required, or if stocks are diminished, these can be ordered through the District’s pharmacy network and will be delivered by courier.

“WNSWLHD has reviewed records over the past 12 months and found no reports of patients being unable to receive appropriate antibiotic medication.

“Failure to medicate a patient appropriately would have resulted in a report by the relevant clinical staff,” the spokesperson said.

In relation to insulin, a range of standard insulin types are maintained in hospitals.

Many patients are prescribed highly specific insulin medication that may not be available in every location.

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is administered while the hospital sources their highly specific medication.

“All hospitals are required to keep sufficient supplies of consumable items such as continence pads, suturing kits and wound dressings.

“The volume of stock kept on-site should be sufficient to cater for normal demand”.

RFW ride wrap up

Royal Far West’s seventh Ride for Country Kids, which finished in Cobar earlier this month, was a huge success for kids needing support in rural and remote communities.

A total of 79 riders cycled from Dubbo to Cobar, via Narromine, Warren and Nyngan, on a three-day, 400km fundraising adventure.

Royal Far West’s Executive Director, (Business People and Culture) Jacqui Emery said the need to raise money for country kids has never been more important after many rural areas have been affected by drought, floods, bushfire and COVID. “The need is great and growing. The fundraising target for the Ride was $450,000, so we were thrilled to reach $535,000,” Jacqui said.

“All of this money will go towards our Paediatric Developmental Program (PDP), which is an assessment and diagnosis service for country kids where families visit Royal Far West in Manly for a week at a time to receive the healthcare they need.”

The children’s charity has 156 children from rural and remote NSW waiting to access the PDP, which is designed for children with complex developmental and mental health challenges.

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Freda gave so much to the community

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Freda McManus, a woman who gave so generously to the community, was recently laid to rest.

Freda had a sudden decline in health and passed away peacefully at the Lilliane Brady Village on May 4.

Since moving to Cobar in the mid-1950s, she’s raised a sizeable family, worked as a nurse at the Cobar Hospital, Lilliane Brady Village and with Home Care.

She also volunteered her time to help the community through the Cobar Lions Club (with her husband Doug) and was a member of CWA, VIEW Club, a St Vincent de Paul volunteer and she served on the committee of the Cobar Memorial Children’s Hostel.

Freda was also involved for some years with the Cobar Girl Guides and was an avid golfer.

Georgina Freda McManus was born in Sydney on June 20, 1931 to parents Alfred and Minnie Smith who had emigrated from England. Freda always said that she was named Georgina as she was expected to be a boy who was to be called George – so from a young age she went by her second name Freda.

She was the eldest of two children having a brother Maxwell Robert six years younger.

Freda grew up and went to school in Collaroy and loved the beach and surf.

She was a strong swimmer and swam competitively in the local swimming club for which her mother was the handicapper. (Freda recalls her mother being rather harsh with her times.)

At 16, Freda moved to Brisbane to study at the Royal Brisbane Hospital as they took in trainee nurses from that age.

She loved nursing and continued in this career path most of her working life.

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Freda married Fred Millican in 1951 and they had two sons, Ronny and Paul.

They later separated and Freda moved to Cobar with her two young boys to take up a job at Cobar Hospital.

That’s where she met Doug McManus, a widower who was the station manager at Bulgoo.

Doug’s wife had recently passed away and he also had two small children, Les aged five and Sharon not yet two years old.

Doug and Freda married on October 25, 1958.

They had a further two children together: Michael and Maree. Sadly Maree died in an accident in 1986 not long after her marriage.

The family spent the majority of their life in the bush with Freda teaching Les, Ron, Paul and Sharon by correspondence through the School of the Air for their early education.

For a few years they boarded at the Cobar Memorial Children’s Hostel to enable them to attend school in Cobar.

Freda became the school bus run driver and she would drive the bus to school each day and then work at Brennan Bros Hardware.

In the 1970’s Freda and Doug bought a house in town and Freda was able to return to her preferred work as a nurse at the Lilliane Brady Village and, as that work became too heavy, she went on to work with Home Care until her retirement.

She led an active life, playing tennis and water ski-ing and moving to town meant she could also take up golf.

Freda’s memory started to decline and in 2015 she was diagnosed with dementia. She moved into the Lilliane Brady Village in 2019 and husband Doug did a tremendous job of supporting her until his passing in May last year.

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The Council Meeting on May 27, 2021 will be closed to the public and livestreamed from 5pm. Until further notice, all future Council meetings will be closed to the public.

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Cobar VIEW Club celebrates its 38th birthday in fine style Cobar VIEW Club ladies celebrated the club’s 38th birthday in style at the Empire Hotel last Tuesday.

Kate Winders, a founding member, welcomed Mayor Peter Abbott and wife Carol to the luncheon and related a brief history of the club’s beginnings and ongoing activities.

VIEW Clubs are a fundraising arm of the Smith Family charity.

Over the years, assistance has developed

from gathering donated clothing to supporting the organisation’s ‘Learning for Life’ educational program which supports students through primary, high school and further education.

All funds raised through raffles go towards this worthwhile initiative.

Locally, members are involved in ‘Meals on Wheels’ delivery, hospital and Lilliane Brady Village visits and personal contact with home

based members.

Party entertainment in the form of skits and stories, interspersed with music from the 80’s

by John Peebles, kept everyone amused and toe tapping at last weeks luncheon.

Enid Coath was presented with flowers for her 90th birthday and had the honour of cutting the club’s birthday cake.

Lillian Simpson won the raffle.

Members are reminded of the Bring and Buy table for next month’s meeting.—contributed

Successful on second attempt

The Cobar Business Association was successful at forming a new committee on their second attempt at holding an annual general meeting last Wednesday.

Sharon Harland was returned as president and Briana Coffey retained the treasurer’s role.

Jane Siermans has taken on the vice president’s position and Demi Smith accepted the secretary’s role.

Another five people, a business owner, a business manager and three employees from local businesses, were elected to the general committee.

John de Bruin, organiser of ROEF2022 (Running on Empty Festival) addressed the meeting to outline how the committee is working to promote local businesses during next year’s festival.

Enid Coath, Enid English and Kate Winders cutting the Cobar VIEW Club’s birthday cake at the Empire Hotel last week. ▪ Photo contributed

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Love bites at CHS Cobar High School Year 10 students recently participated in the Love Bites program.

Love Bites is a respectful relationships education program where students take part in interactive workshops covering relationship violence, sex and relationships.

The program emphasises the importance of a whole-of-school commitment to respectful relationship education.

Love Bites aims to provide young people with a safe environment to examine, discuss and explore respectful relationships.

The Love Bites program views young people as active participants who are able to make choices for themselves and their relationships when supported with information and opportunity for skill development.

• A word from the editor: It’s been a bit in their big match against Nyngan at Tom

more of a challenge to produce this week’s edition of The Cobar Weekly with two staff members (including me) off sick for a few days. But thanks to Caitlan (and Leonie for a couple of days) who soldiered on and held down the fort; to Karen Lennon who came back and worked on her birthday; and to our sports contributors who helped out with photos, we got there in the end. We really do appreciate the support we get from the community to produce the paper each week!

• Speaking of great community spirit, a Good on Ya shout out goes out to Glencore CSA management who changed the original date of their Open Day to accommodate the opening of the Miners Memorial. Miners Memorial committee chair Barry Knight said the change will allow the community to now attend both events. “Community spirit is alive and well in Cobar,” a very happy Barry said.

• The Cobar Roosters Senior and Junior Rugby League teams gave their new jerseys their first run on Saturday. The new strip is the same design for the First Grade team all the way down to the Under 6s. The style is a throwback to the first Cobar jersey design.

Jade Buckman has designed a 100 Years logo for them that merges the original logo with the current logo. We think they look great.

• Looking for somewhere new to dine that offers a diverse menu? The Services Club will be holding a “cookoff” this Saturday with six teams having already taken up the challenge.

We hear they’ll be making pizza, Burnt End Pork, marinated meat balls, corn, waffles, crepes and smoked meats just to name a few.

The winner will be decided by popular vote as well as the judges score. Cobar High School has three hospitality class teams competing which will help them hone their outdoor cooking skills. All of the food has to be cooked on site and be ready to eat by 4pm. The public can buy tasting plates from each group.

• There was a great roll-up for the Di McLeod Memorial Golf Day on Sunday including a large amount of Di’s family. Although Di’s beloved Rabbitohs NRL side couldn’t get the win over the Panthers, we’re pretty sure Di would still have been thrilled with how the rest of “her” day went.

• How impressive is Cobar Roosters Rugby League First Grade player and Mini’s rugby league coach, Loma Atuau! Loma was on hand on Saturday morning to coach his mini’s team

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• Cobar Police are investigating a report that a 26 year old man was assaulted in Rankin Street on Saturday night around 11pm suffering lacerations to his face. He was treated at Cobar Hospital before reporting the incident to police at 2.30am the next day.

• Today is national Sorry Day, a time to learn from the mistakes of the past and protect Aboriginal children. Today we remember the systematic racism and oppression of Aboriginal peoples under past government policies which saw the removal of children from their families and communities, the Stolen Generations.

• Well done to Cobar Swimming Club’s ‘Fab Four’ senior boys, Axel Fairfull, Henry Knight, Nick Hodges and Zaiden Saunders, who achieved blue status recognition as part of Swimming Australia’s Junior Excellence program for performance and development.

• This week is Australian Made Week, an initiative to get more Australians to shop here to help boost the country’s economy.

• It was great to hear Cobar Rotarians Gordon and Therese Hill were again recognised at the recent Rotary District 9670 Conference for all their hard work with the long running drought relief project.

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BRilliams

CHAINSAWS

FOOTWEAR

6836 2161 6832 2257

FURNITURE

Janette’s Cleaning Services 0487 476 784 Cobar Antiques & 0429 363 566 Klean Sweep Kleaning 0473 668 611 Second Hand Shop CLUBS & HOTELS Stationery Essentials 6836 2900 Cobar Bowling & Golf Club 6836 2214 GIFTS Cobar Memorial Services Club 6836 2102 Country Simplicity/Tea Room 0427 719 899 Empire Hotel 6836 2725 The John Mitchell Pharmacy 6836 2040 Great Western Hotel 6836 2503

COMPUTERS

GLASS

Stuart’s Maintenance Service 0427 362 574

Harvey Norman Cobar

6836 6400

CONCRETING

Ascot Meats 0408 220 377 Clark & Son Livestock 0408 209 722

Country Mile Construction Cynend

GOAT BUYERS

0427 373 928 0428 253 797 0429 343 546

CONVENTION/CONFERENCE VENUES GYM Cobar Memorial Services Club 6836 2102

CONVEYANCING

All Out Conveyancing Geoffrey Langford Peter Payne Law

DENTISTS

Thompson Family Dental

6836 1761

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

HARDWARE

John Bennett-City Country 6836 1408 0427 272 546

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Harvey Norman Cobar

6836 2161 6836 2124 6836 2737

6836 6400

0455 307 782 0428 362 394 0438 361 310 6836 3225

HANDYMAN

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

DRY CLEANING

0439 298 812

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

DOCTORS

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

JKM Dynamic Fitness

HAIRDRESSERS

6836 4085 6836 3022 6836 2408

Landmark Russell 6836 2234 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

HAULAGE

J Prisk Contractors

6836 2124

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

Cobar Thai Restaurant

Clark & Son Livestock

1 Barton Street

Mon - Sat 5pm - 8.30pm

6836 4492

Chris 0428 253 797

49 Marshall Street Ph: 0427 719 899

CHIROPRACTOR

COBAR LAUNDROMAT 29a Bourke St

Call 6836 3616

0409 443 812

BRilliams Country Mile Construction 0408 220 377 EARTHMOVING Mat Shepherd 0400 323 049 J Prisk Contractors 0419 219 440 Superior Diesel Solutions

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TRAV 0409 036 685 OR ROS 0409 395 157

Kylie Hough 6882 6533 Family Chiropractic Care

R&G Thompson

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Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

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INDUSTRIAL SEWING Ces’ Motor Trimming

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6836 3355 6883 2200

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Gym open 7 days 4am - 11pm

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PLUMBERS

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

PRINTING/PHOTOCOPYING Broken Hill Print The Cobar Weekly

REAL ESTATE AGENTS Landmark Russell Red Earth Real Estate Sales

08 8088 4343 6836 3616 6836 2234

LIQUOR SALES

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Cobar Bowling & Golf Club 6836 2214

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

MENSWEAR

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6836 2161

BRilliams

0408 362 169

Cobar Mining Contractors

6836 2737

Inland Petroleum

METAL FABRICATIONS Raboc Enterprises

MINE MAINTENANCE

Superior Diesel Solutions

MINE SAFETY SIGNS

Cobar Signs 6836 2488 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

MOTORCYCLES M & C Parisi Motorcyles P/L 6836 2669

NOTARY PUBLIC Geoffrey Langford

OFFICE SUPPLIES

Stationery Essentials

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PAINTER & DECORATOR Dean McLeod

PANEL BEATING Cobar Ultra Finish

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SOLICITORS

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SUPERMARKETS Khan’s SUPA IGA

TAKEAWAY

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Cobar Thai Restaurant Inland Petroleum Vince’s Restaurant

Klae McGuinness

PHOTOS

Cobar Signs

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6836 2488 0475 066 148 Harvey Norman Cobar 6836 6400 The John Mitchell Pharmacy 6836 2040

43 Linsley Street Ph: 6836 1156

fdcadmin@cobar.nsw.gov.au

J Prisk Contractors

5853 2425

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TRANSPORT

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

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THANK YOU

MEMORIAM

PUBLIC NOTICES SPANLINE REP IN AREA next week.

Rooms, Patios, Carports, Cladding.

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Dad 27/1/55-28/05/2019

Remembering you is easy We do it every day But missing you is a heartache that never goes away Thinking of you always Candice, Tara, Blake and families xx

MEETINGS Public Meeting

Tourism Advisory Meeting

The family of Freda McManus would like to thank all her friends for their support, cards and messages on her passing.

A special thankyou to the Cobar Girl Guides and the Cobar Lady Golfers.

They also thank Dr Sanjay Jamwal and staff at Lilliane Brady Village for the kind and compassionate care of Freda.

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

Upcoming Public Training Courses

JUNE 2021 TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom type elevating work platform (boom length 11m or more) $900pp – 3 day course (over 18 yrs age)

June 7-9

JULY 2021

TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck $650pp - 3 day course (over 18 yrs age)

July 12-14

RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces + MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres $310p/p – 1 day course (over 16 yrs age)

July 15

RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights $310p/p – 1 day course (over 16 yrs age)

July 16

6pm Monday May 31 At Cobar Bowling & Golf Club

6x4 high sided trailer

$120

Michael 0427 643 423

To enrol please contact Kathryn on 02 6851 5790 or email: kathryn@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

COBAR CLAY TARGET CLUB Come & Try Day

SAVE THE DATE

COBAR CLAY TARGET CLUB August 20, 21 & 22

45th Annual Golder Clay and Junior Masters Championship NSW State Pointscore Championship Page 12 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday May 26, 2021

When: This Sunday May 30 Time: 10am for a 10.30 start Contact: Julianne 0408 424 398 Email: cobarctc@hotmail.com Address: 17 Bourke Rd Photo ID required Under 18s will need to be accompanied by parent/guardian Enclosed shoes essential

PUBLIC NOTICE

POSITIONS VACANT

STOREPERSON REQUIRED FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION KML Industries Pty Ltd is an engineering & metal fabrication workshop with a large spare parts & hardware store. KML services Cobar & surrounds mining and rural industries offering a great working environment, with a competitive salary.

This job suits a person who is extremely self-motivated, conscientious & hard working, physically fit with great communication & basic computer skills. This position will require some overtime & fortnightly Saturday morning work.

POSITIONS VACANT

HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER COBAR CatholicCare provides a broad range of innovative social services in response to the needs of communities in western NSW. 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.

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

For an Information Package and the Selection Criteria, please visit: Website: www.ccwf.org.au/about-us/employment Email: careers@ccwf.org.au Phone: 02 6850 1788 Applications Close: 5.00 pm Monday June 7, 2021

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Receiving & unpacking of goods • Packing goods ready for dispatch • Maintaining stock levels & ordering goods • Regular stocktakes • Customer service • Ensuring parts are booked to jobs / customers • Driving forklifts for unloading & loading of trucks • Manufacturing hydraulic hoses • Local gas deliveries • Maintaining a clean & tidy store Skills Required • Excellent communication organisational skills • Driver’s Licence • Computer literate

&

Please send your resume & application to accounts@kml.com.au KML Industries Pty Ltd 12 Hartman Street Cobar NSW 2835

Applications Close Friday May 28, 2021

Proudly part of the Catholic Social Services network and the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes.

Wednesday May 26, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 13

POSITIONS VACANT

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 new members to join the team.

Housing and Travel Officer

HST Administrator

We are currently seeking a Housing and Accommodation Officer to join our Support Services Department. Reporting to the Support Service Manager you will be responsible for the property management of our company housing, management of leased properties and coordination of site travel.

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong property management background and high level administration skills.

Previous experience in the mining industry and proficiency in SAP will also be highly regarded.

We are currently seeking a HST Administrator to join our Health, Safety, Environment & Training Department. Reporting to the HSET Manager you will be responsible for the data management and reporting of our HST (Health Safety & Training) in accordance with CSA Standards and relevant Management Plans.

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong background in processes and compliance systems, a high level of administration skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience in a Management Systems. Previous experience in the mining industry and Health, Safety & Training will be highly regarded.

Document Control Administrator We are currently seeking a Document Control Administrator to join our Health, Safety, Environment & Training Department.

Reporting to the HSET Manager you will be responsible for the document control management of CSA Documents in accordance with CSA Standards and Document Control Management Plan.

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong background in processes and compliance systems, a high level of administration skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience in Management Systems. Previous experience in the mining industry and proficiency in document writing will be highly regarded

Page 14 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday May 26, 2021

For Further information, please contact: Casey Piggott, Lead HR Advisor on 02 6836 5142 Applications close Friday June 4 2021

POSITIONS VACANT

Murdi Paaki Services Ltd (an initiative of Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly)

Chief Executive Officer Attractive Remuneration Package Salary Packaging available Based in Cobar Murdi Paaki Services Ltd (MPSL) is seeking applications from motivated people interested in undertaking the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The Chief Executive Officer will effectively manage the operations and business of MPSL in accordance with the positions’ operational functions and within the delegated authorities.

In this capacity the CEO will provide accurate and sound advice to the MPSL Board and Chairperson to enable informed decisions and to ensure the implementation of the Board’s decisions and resolutions in a timely and appropriate manner.

All applicants must obtain a copy of the recruitment package containing the Position Description and Selection Criteria and must address the selection criteria for their application to be considered. For a recruitment package, contact the Administration Officer, Jasey Bruce by email: admin@mpra.com.au or for further information please contact Des Jones on 0439 931 769.

Applications can be forwarded to admin@mpra.com.au or marked “Confidential” and posted to:

PUBLIC NOTICES

Murdi Paaki Services Ltd (an initiative of Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly)

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST QUALITY ASSURANCE: SOLAR PV AND AIR CONDITIONING SPLIT SYSTEMS Murdi Paaki Services Ltd (MPSL) invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) from qualified individuals and firms experienced in the supervision of installation of residential solar PV systems and split system airconditioning to be added to the MPSL Register of Approved Suppliers.

The Electrical Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring systems installation to Aboriginal households within the Murdi Paaki Region complies with the relevant standards and contract requirements.

The EoI is the first stage of a two-stage engagement process. The objective of the process is to identify and pre-register individuals and firms which have the capacity, capability and experience to undertake the project(s) identified, and which are interested in joining with MPSL to improve the lived experiences of the Aboriginal communities of the Murdi Paaki Region. A minimum requirement would be the ability to demonstrate prior experience of working within the Murdi Paaki Region.

EoIs will be assessed in accordance with designated criteria.

To commence the engagement process, please email Haylee Rogers on Haylee.rogers@mpra.com.au and request an EoI form. Further information in relation to this registration process will be supplied at that time. Please note that the deadline for submission of the EoI form via email to MPSL is by 5pm, Friday June 18, 2021.

MPSL will use the register to identify, assess and engage individuals and corporate entities as contractors to undertake specific projects or pieces of work that relate to the delivery of one or more strategic initiative(s). There is, however, no guarantee of work.

Should further clarification be required, please contact Haylee Rogers, RAHLA Program Coordinator on mobile 0447 006 997.

Chairperson Murdi Paaki Services Ltd PO Box 48 COBAR NSW 2835 Applications close 5pm, Wednesday June 23, 2021.

This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Wednesday May 26, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 15

Sport

Cobar Judo Club welcomes Black Belts to training camp Recently, members of the Cobar Judo Denis Byrnes (Roku-dan/6th Degree Black with him the Principle Instructor of Western Club held a weekend training camp with Belt) in attendance.

Warriors Martial Arts of Mt Druitt, Sensei long-time friend of the Cobar Dojo, Shihan Shihan Byrnes took the opportunity to bring Rodney Moulder (San-dan/3rd Degree Black Belt) to show him ‘how the bush’ does Judo.

With major Covid 19 restrictions and lockdowns, and only tentative opportunities to travel to and train in Cobar last year, Shihan Byrnes was determined to make Cobar his first port of call when time, scheduling and travel restrictions allowed this year.

“I love coming to Cobar and training with the Cobar Dojo,” Shihan Byrnes said.

“Where a lot of the city Dojos haven’t yet fully recovered (or at all) since the lockdown, or at the start of conditional regular training in 2021, Cobar Judo seems to be going from strength to strength with the number of people in attendance in 2021.”

Sensei Moulder agrees and said the Cobar Judo-ka (students of Judo) didn’t disappoint.

“What Sensei Ray Chandler has managed to do with his students, juniors and seniors, with very limited resources, and kept his Dojo running for the past 20+ years speaks volumes about him and his students that keep coming back.

“A lot of city clubs that are given or have all Judo Blackbelt Guests Sensei Rodney Moulder (at left) and Shihan Rodney Byrnes (far the opportunities with resources or high ranking instructors, still fail. It’s just amazing,” right) with Cobar Judo Club members at a recent training camp. ▪ Photo contributed Sensei Moulder said.

It’s partly for that reason that Shihan Byrnes comes to Cobar, to pass on techniques that may have changed, or been modified or reMarc Cummins, with 41 stableford points In third place was Bian Smith followed by moved from the Kodokan Judo curriculum. was the winner of the Men’s Golf midweek Peter Lawrence and Garry Wilkin, all on 34 “The Kodokan in Japan has entered the 21st game last Wednesday. century by now having their own Youtube stableford points.

He will be heading back to WA soon with a NTP’s were won by Max Phillips (3rd hole) channel and posting videos of the old technew handicap.

Bill Fugar (7th) Garry Wilkin (8th) and Bob niques, as well as video of modified techBack in second place was Jason Foster who Cope on the 15th hole. niques, but you can only learn so much from a beat Greg Clark on a countback after both fin- In the results from the Bill Bartlett Match- video (or books or a phone app for that matished with 36 stableford points. play competition in the past week, Bian Smith ter), and there’s no guarantee you will get the Nearest the Pin (NTP) prizes were won by defeated Mark Fraser 2 and 1; Garry Wilkin little nuances that are required to do techniques Piers Brown on the 3rd hole and Max Phillips defeated Steve Manns 1 up; and Rob McIver properly without proper instruction,” Shihan on the 8th hole.

Byrnes said. defeated Alec Fraser 3 and 2.

A strong field of 17 players turned out for the This Saturday a Four Ball Multiplier will be He said the Cobar Dojo standard is already Monthly Medal Stableford on Saturday. played and on Sunday a Individual Par Event so high, it doesn’t take much for them to grasp Will Brown played solidly to claim victory will be held. A number of Cobar golfers will changes or modifications. over Chris Powell after both scored 38 stable- also be heading to Narromine for their Open Shihan Byrnes plans to return to Cobar later ford points. in the year.—contributed tournament.—Three Aces

Marc wins men’s midweek match

Ladies Kickof f 1pm | Men Kickof f 2pm Gates Open 12pm || Bar, BBQ and canteen available R U OK Day Prizes to be won Please wear yellow to show your support Thanks to our game sponsors

Page 16 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday May 26, 2021

Sport

Divas hold off a determined JKM side Roosters’ big 52-0 demolition The experienced Divas held off a very determined JKM side to finish with a narrow two point win in their A Grade senior netball game on Saturday.

Divas finished as 35-33 winners over JKM in Round 5 of the Senior Netball competition while in the other A Grade game, Pumpettes won 53-42 over Hot Shots.

Divas got off to a great start on Saturday and had a comfortable seven point lead over JKM at the first break.

JKM regathered in the second half and replayed themselves back into the match to trail by just one goal at half time.

Divas regained their first quarter mojo to halt the JKM raid on the scoreboard and, by threequarter time, they had improved the lead to five goals.

And while JKM did outpoint Divas 13-10 in the final quarter, it just wasn’t enough to take the win with Divas finishing as 35-33 winners.

Best on court were Janette Bishop (Divas) and JKM’s Elleise Woodbridge and Sarah Morley.

The other A Grade game was a high scoring affair with Pumpettes beating Hot shots 53-42.

Pumpettes took the lead in the first quarter and then poured on the points in the second to have a 30-17 lead by half time.

The Hot Shots came out fired up in the second half and won that quarter outpointing Pumpettes 15-10 to bring the margin back to 40-32 going into the final quarter.

Pumpettes recovered from their mid-game slump to finish strongly and claim an 11 goal win, 53-42.

Pumpettes were well served by Kelly Fairbank, Molly Carter and BJ Townsend while Briana Coffey was Hot Shots best on court.

In B Grade, after an even start, Mystics finished with a 10 point win over Sharpe Shooters, 42-32.

Standout players in the game were Mystics’ Peta Hill and Sharpe Shooters’ Judy Watt.

In the other B Grade game, Real Steel were in sensational form and they dominated from start to finish for a 51-14 win over Gumnuts.

The game’s Sportsmanship awards went to Real Steel’s Gen Fellows and Gumnuts’ Rebecca Howard.

Roosterettes were narrowly beaten

The Cobar Roosterettes were narrowly beaten 20-12 in their Round 7 Castlereagh League Tag match at Coonamble on Saturday.

Their Coonamble hosts outpointed the Roosterettes four tries to two with Brennah Aumua touching down for both the Roosterettes tries.

Bianka Jacobson added the extras after successfully converting both of Aumuas tries.

The Roosterettes Round 8 game this Saturday against Gilgandra is equally vital to both teams in terms of their semi final aspirations.

Gilgandra currently sits in 5th position on the competition ladder with Cobar just two points behind in 6th place.

Group Fitness Timetable Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

5.30pm

9.15am

9.15am

60mins With Corinne

45mins With Corinne

Mums n Bubs 45mins With Corinne

5pm

5pm

60mins With Corinne

Express - 30mins With Corinne

5.30pm

The Cobar Roosters shared the scoring around in their big 52-0 demolition of Coonamble at Coonamble on Saturday in Round 7 of the Christie & Hood Castlereagh Rugby League competition.

Nine players recorded tries with damaging five-eight Loma Atua, the only one to score twice in their 10 try, five goal victory.

David Watson, Ashley Davies, Nathan McAndrew, Tim Hillam, Thomas Plater, Gerald Mackay and Ethan Black were the other try scorers with Watson converting five goals and Black one.

This week’s game against the Gilgandra Panthers could well be a pivotal game with regard to the final standings of the clubs at the end of the competition rounds.

Both the Panthers and the Roosters share second position on the competition ladder behind the unbeaten Dunedoo Swans and, whoever wins this game will move into either outright second, or they will gain a share of the competition lead should Dunedoo lose to Trangie.

Under 18s: The Roosters Under 18s had a long awaited hit-out in the Castlereagh Youth League competition at Coonamble on Saturday and came away with a close 24-20 win over Baradine.

Jarrod Hilton, with two tries, led the try scoring for Cobar with Ben Griffiths, Zane Taylor and Seb Best also touching down for the Roosters. Griffiths and Ryan Urquhart kicked a goal each.

Group Fitness enquiries Corinne McLeod 0439 298 812

As part of our COVID Safety Plan the following guidelines apply: • Physical distancing 1.5m • Wipe anything you touch after use • Use a towel • Use hand sanitizer entering and leaving the gym

60mins With Corinne

Wednesday May 26, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 17

Sport

Di McLeod’s inaugural golf memorial day attracts a big field The sun shone down on all golf competitions last week with perfect weather conditions bringing more players out of hibernation.

Golfers and the McLeod family celebrated their matriarch, Di McLeod, in the inaugural Memorial Day held in her honour on Sunday.

Sadly husband Norm McLeod wasn’t well enough to attend but numerous other members of Di’s family took part in the day.

Both men and women golfers (along with some non golfers) were among the field of 57 players to take part.

The winners of the prestigious Four-Ball-

Best-Ball Stableford event were Steve Manns and Narelle Kriz with 48 points.

The runners-up, on 46 points, were Peter ‘China’ Brien and Karen Manns. Nearest to the Pin winners on the 3rd hole were Garry Wilkin for the men and Narelle Kriz for the women; 7th hole—Max Phillips and Narelle Kriz; 8th—Peter Lawrence and Robynne Morton-Lawrence; 11th—Ben Simon and Wan Sipatsa; 15th hole—Garry Wilkin for the men and Jannine Wilkin for the ladies.

A fantastic day was enjoyed by all with a barbecue to finish off on the ‘19th’.

Ann Dunn was the Ladies Wednesday Par

winner with an even card. Fay Hardwick placed second on a countback from Robynne Morton after each scored -1.

Fran Samios was next with -2 and was also nearest to the pin on the 11th hole for B Grade.

Robynne Morton was the closest to the flag for A Grade and Glenda Peebles the best for C Grade.

Saturday’s Stableford round attracted 14 players including a visitor, Vanessa Hansen from Sydney. Fran Samios survived a countback from Sally Bannister to win the day with 35 points.

Another countback was needed to separate Karen Manns and Fay Hardwick when both ladies had 32 points. Ann Dunn followed with 31 and also had a Nearest the Pin win for B Grade on the 15th hole.

Fay Hardwick and Pat Polack were the other pin winners.

This week starts and ends with Stablefords on Wednesday and Sunday and a Stroke game will be played on Saturday.—T’d Off

Dynamic duo win pairs game

Dynamic duo, Don Roberts and Kyle Roberts, beat their rivals for the day, Randal Hall and David Schofield, in a Golfie bowls Pairs Championship game on Sunday.

Also on Sunday, a field of 11 players took to the greens for social bowls.

The runners-up were the triples team of John Daly, Peter ‘Skeet’ Goonrey and Carmel Smith with a +1 score over Craig ‘Duck’ Grimond, Jay McKellar and Smith (who played double lead).

The overall winners were Doug Hudson, Karen Daly and ‘Turk’ Kershaw who finished with a +3 margin over David ‘Ooze’ Knight’s team of Barry Bargwanna and Frank Singleton.

Di McLeod’s children Kim Connolly, Jack and Dean McLeod presented their mother’s The prestigious ‘Giraffe Award’ (shortest furthest away from the Jack, the little inaugural golf memorial day trophy to winners Narelle Kriz (at centre) and Steve Manns bowl white ball), was won by Frank Singleton.— (far right) on Sunday. ▪ Photo contributed contributed

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COBAR BOWLING & GOLF CLUB Bloxham St | Ph: 6836 2214 | Restaurant: 6836 2052

Ma’s Chinese Restaurant Open 7 days lunch & dinner (Closed Tuesday lunch time)

Dine in or takeaway Bookings essential 6836 2052

Thursdays

Seafood Raffle Plus Losing TAB & KENO draws Tickets on sale from 6pm, drawn 7pm

Fridays & Sundays

Market Night Raffles Tickets on sale from 6pm, drawn 7pm

Saturdays

Good luck to the Roosters at home on Saturday against Gilgandra

Jerry the Joker $6,500

Social distancing rules will apply.

Call 68 362 214 to book

Men’s Golf Saturday: 4 ball multiplier Stableford Sunday: Individual Par Event

Tickets on sale from 6pm, drawn at 7pm

Women’s Golf

Spin the Wheel

Saturday: Stroke Sunday: Stableford

Second Chance Jackpot Draw Good Luck to the Camels on Saturday who host the Brumbies

Pick ups on the hour from 4.30pm

Jackpot at $2,050 Drawn after the raffles Friday night

Members Badge Draw Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun

Love your footy?

Catch the NRL games live on the big screen this weekend

Starting at $1,200

End of Month

Drawn after the raffles

Sundays 10am Start PLEASE NOTE: The latest NSW Health Department’s COVID-19 requirements must be adhered to by all members and guests using the Club’s facilities THINK! ABOUT YOUR CHOICES. CALL GAMBLING HELP on 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au

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Sport

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A feast of junior footy at Tom Knight Oval It was a big day out on Saturday with Tom Knight Memorial Oval the stage for a feast of footy with 10 games of Junior Rugby League being played.

The Cobar club hosted Nyngan (and St John’s Blue) for Round 4 of the Dubbo & District Junior Rugby League inter-town competition with Cobar’s mini sides also getting to have a run against their mini Tigers counterparts.

While the sport of rugby league finished as the big winner of the day, the rival Nyngan visitors had a few more occasions to celebrate with their Under 16s, Under 14s, Under 13s, and Under 10s sides all recording victories.

The undefeated Cobar Under 11s and also the Under 12s teams however gave the local club cause for celebration with both recording convincing wins over the Tigers.

The Under 11s Tigers defenders found it hard to contain the Roosters’ Lachlan Brookman who ran in four tries in Cobar’s 36-10 annihilation of Nyngan.

Rowdy Barton and Billy George also crossed for tries with Rowdy, Billy, Ben Edge, Aiden Hyland and George MacDonald responsible for their conversions. Lachlan Brookman shared the Coach’s Award with Aiden Hyland.

The Roosters Under 12s followed up the Under 11s with another great win, beating the

Tigers 24-8. Nate Martin scored a double, with Eli Hodges and Drew Barton their other try scorers.

Conversions were kicked by Rowdy Barton, Nate Martin, Kai McCosker and Cohen Nicholson. The Coach’s Awards were earned by Jackson Muldoon and Jacob Chandler.

The Cobar Under 10s played a competitive game against Nyngan with the Tigers eventually finishing as 26-12 winners.

Cobar try scorers were Jaxon Waugh (2) and George MacDonald with George and Talas Burke kicking a conversion each.

Jaxon and Mason King picked up the Coach’s Awards.

The Under 13s hosted St John’s Blue in what was another close contest where the visitors had to work hard for their 26-10 victory.

Cobar’s points came from tries to Jaxon Burke and Drew Barton and a conversion by Tim Eves. The Coach’s Awards were earned

by Drew Barton and Zaiden Saunders.

The Tigers were too strong in the Under 14s game and came away with a 54-10 win.

Tahj Foley was responsible for all of Cobar’s points with two tries and a conversion.

With great support play,Dustin Crotty and Jay Lamond earned the Coach’s Awards.

The Roosters Under 16s were also well beaten by the Tigers 50 -14.

Reynold Mugugia recorded two tries for Cobar with goals kicked by Toby Greenwood, Tahj Foley and Tadgh McMullen (penalty goal).

The Coach’s Awards went to Charlie Crottty and Zac Broughton.

In the non-competitive games, the Coach’s Awards went to Under 6s Levi Prince and Rosie George; in the Under 7s Keelan Atuau and Josh Gillette shared the honour while in Under 8s, Dusty MacDonald and Taj Goonrey collected the awards. In the Under 9s game TomImpact player, Drew Barton was a force to be reckoned with taking the ball up for the my George and Lucas Townsend scored tries Junior Roosters in the Under 12’s game at Tom Knight Memorial Oval on Saturday. and Jess Rogers and Claire Cousins collected Drew scored a try in this game to help Cobar beat Nyngan 24-8. ▪ Photo by Narelle Green the Coach’s Awards.

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