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The Cobar Weekly Glencore receives interest for sale of CSA Mine Pg 2

Police arrest man armed with machete Pg 3

COVID roadmap to recovery still not clear Pg 6

New Youth Officers are keen to get started The youth of Cobar are looking like they will get the best of both worlds after Cobar Shire Council recently employed two local residents to job-share the role of Youth Officer.

Natalie Prisk and Stephen Gillette have been working in their roles for the past month and now that lockdown has been lifted, they are keen to put their plan of action into effect.

In their job-share role as new Youth Officers, they will be developing and delivering a range of programs aimed at young people to increase their socialisation, connection, knowledge, skills, resilience, wellbeing, and participation in the local community.

Natalie said that includes: advocating for the youth of Cobar in whatever ways they require to ensure they can play an active role in the community; assisting with planning and implementing community events; liaising with government and not-for-profit organisations to ensure health outcomes are achieved; liaising with state and federal government bodies to apply for grants; and being available during drop in events to connect with local youth.

Both are keen to make a positive change for Cobar’s youth.

Stephen said while they have a lot of ideas of what they’d like to do with the kids, they are however going to be taking a “youth-led” approach to the role and letting the kids decide what they’d like to do.

“Our main role is to advocate for them, and assist them however we can,” Stephen said.

Natalie sees their job as helping to give local youth a platform and the tools they need to feel empowered.

“This will enable youth to lead the way and improve the community that they are engaged with,” she said.

Natalie and Stephen each bring a totally different skill set and range of experience to the role and it seems like they complement each other very well.

Natalie, who describes herself “as your typical introvert who loves being behind the lap-

top” has a background in financial management (as well as a Graduate Diploma of Education) and said her focus will be on project management, engaging with stakeholders and managing resources.

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Cobar Shire Council’s two new Youth Officers, Natalie Prisk and Stephen Gillette, are both well-known local faces. The pair are keen to start working on youth projects that will be instigated by local kids.

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Youth Officers are keen to get started Glencore open to offers for CSA

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“The opportunities to create a positive change seem endless with this role,” Natalie said.

She said she can see there are opportunities to achieve both quick improvements and to also help to effect long term changes.

“Improving leadership, teamwork and confidence amongst the youth is a big motivator for taking on the role,” Natalie said.

For Stephen, the desire to work as a Youth Officer came from within his own young family, some of which he said are soon to be in the “bored teenagers” age group.

“It’s a great opportunity for us to get things going for local kids and even help them in their career paths outside of school as well.

“I’m really excited to be able to help in doing that,” he said.

Stephen has previously worked with youth in other volunteer roles, in particular through the sport of rugby union.

“Cobar will always have a lot of sport for kids which is great so that aspect is already taken care of.”

Stephen said when sport is finished for the season kids will be looking for other afterschool activities and he also wants to promote other interests for kids who may prefer arts and crafts.

He said they aimed to offer Cobar youth a broad range of things to do.

While both have been working behind the scenes for the past month, this Friday will be the day the action plan kicks into effect.

“It will kick off with the youth council meeting this Friday,” Natalie said.

“It’s been 18 months or so since their last meeting so we’re going to call for new mem-

bers and start that up again,” she said.

“The Cobar Youth Council is an inclusive space for all community members aged 12-25 to make a difference within their community.

“If kids feel like they are unsure of what can be achieved, or they are unsure about joining – they can come along to the meeting this week and experience what it is all about, there is no pressure to actively participate,” Natalie said.

Apart from a free lunch, youth who attend this week’s meeting will be encouraged to put forward ideas they would like to see happen in Cobar and also take part in a workshop to create a focus plan for the Youth Officers to follow.

“We’ll be allowing the youth to put the ideas forward because they are the ones that are going to drive it,” Stephen said.

In the past, Cobar’s youth workers have been based out of the Cobar Youth & Fitness Centre, but with the centre currently closed for renovations, the pair will be basing themselves at the Cobar Memorial Children’s Hostel (where they hope to create a temporary drop-in centre) and will also be arranging a number of activities at the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool.

Once the renovations are complete at the Youthie, they will move in and work from there.

While Natalie will be kept busy working on the administration and project management side of things, Stephen however has a totally different immediate focus.

He reckons he needs to quickly get up to speed on how to make Tik Tok and YouTube videos and working out how to use social media platforms such Instagram and Snapchat which are popular with teenagers.

Media reports that the CSA Mine is back on the market for sale have this week been confirmed by the mine’s parent company Glencore.

“We are currently considering proposals and may decide to enter into a sale process for this asset,” a Glencore spokesperson said.

“These talks are at an early stage and there is no guarantee a transaction will materialise.

“Any sale of CSA Mine would need to be to a responsible operator and represent value for our shareholders.”

It’s the third time the Swiss-based company has considered selling its Cobar asset and the news is being widely reported around the world.

InvestingCube, a news site which offers free financial market news and analysis, reports the recent boost in copper prices on recovery from pandemic-induced shutdowns have helped to raise the valuation of the asset.

Some news sites have also speculated on who the unnamed interested buyer might be with Aeris Resources and Aurelia Metals, which also mine in the Cobar region, AIC Mines, an ASX-listed junior miner, along with other nearby copper miners, Newcrest at Cadia and Evolution at Lake Cowal in the mix.

Sandfire Resources has however been ruled out as a potential buyer after the company last week invested $A2.5 billion in a Spanish copper mining and processing complex.

Glencore has advised that further updates on the process will be issued as the matter progresses.

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Man armed with machete arrested

A 33 year old Cobar man will face Cobar Local Court this week on a raft of charges including arming himself with a machete and fleeing police.

Cobar Police Sergeant Chris Power reports police attended a home in Wilga Crescent last Thursday at around 3pm in relation to the 33 year old being wanted for an outstanding warrant.

“The male armed himself with a large machete before fleeing on foot, scaling fences and hiding in bushes and under houses.

“The male returned to his vehicle where a confrontation occurred with police resulting in the vehicle window being smashed with a baton and the male being tasered.

“The male has driven a blue holden commodore through closed gates out of the Wilga Crescent property and driven off at a substantial speed,” Sergeant Power said.

The man then lost control of the vehicle a short distance away and hit a power pole in Wattle Drive where he was arrested by police.

He was treated for injuries at Cobar Hospital while under police guard before being conveyed to Cobar Police Station. He was charged with using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention; driving recklessly; driving a motor vehicle while disqualified; using an unregistered and uninsured vehicle; and breaching his bail conditions.

The man was refused bail and appeared at Bourke Local Court on September 24 where he was formerly refused bail by the court.

He will now appear at Cobar Local Court this week to answer the charges.

Abbott and Marsden returned

There was no change to Cobar Shire Council’s leadership team at the Mayoral elections last week with Cr Peter Abbott returned as Mayor and Cr Jarrod Marsden as Deputy Mayor. Both were re-elected uncontested to their positions at Thursday’s Ordinary Council Meeting. The pair will continue to lead Council until the Local Government elections in December. While Cr Marsden has already made a commitment to stand for another three year term, Cr Abbott is still however unsure if he will stand again due to health reasons.

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Temperatures will continue to rise The warm spring weather is starting to settle in with more warm to hot days expected for the week ahead.

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting the mercury will reach 30 degrees this Sunday, just perfect for when the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool opens this weekend for the new season.

On top of warm to hot days with 23 the expected top for today, the Bureau is also forecasting showers and possible thunderstorms with a very high (95 percent) chance of 15-20mm of rain.

Tomorrow will be partly cloudy with a top 25 degrees and a 40 percent chance of showers.

The thermometer is expected to drop slightly to a maximum of 23 degrees on Friday and

there’s also a slight chance we’ll get some more rain.

The outlook for the weekend ahead is warm and sunny with 24 degrees expected on Saturday before it reaches 30 on Sunday.

Temperatures over the past week were mostly above the long term average of 22.2 degrees which is the ‘norm’ for this time of year.

Friday’s top temperature of 27 degrees was the warmest day of the week with 24.6 recorded by the Bureau on Thursday.

The mercury took a slight dive over the weekend with 22.4 degrees the recorded top on Saturday and 22.5 was Sunday’s maximum top temperature.

Monday was warm and sunny with a top of 25.5 degrees.

Mayor is back at work at his desk

After a quiet month or so, it is nice to be able to be back working from the Mayor’s desk.

The Ordinary Council Meeting held last Thursday was a double meeting preceded by a workshop.

The meeting had two agendas—for August (which had to be cancelled due to COVID) and September—that we had to work through.

The Mayoral Elections were also held, and I am very happy to report that I will continue as Mayor and Cr Jarrod Marsden as Deputy Mayor until the Local Government Elections scheduled for December.

It was great to see some updates on the Pulpulla Road at the workshop which is progressing well and on track for completion.

The October long weekend will see the opening of the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool with local Tom Jones taking on the management for the L&R Group.

The Seniors Aqua Aerobics program will also be back in full swing and a wonderful new shade structure has also been installed at the pool in the offseason.

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Essential Energy crews were called to respond to three incidents involving damage to power poles in Cobar last week.

Community Relations Manager Northern, Bronya Pressler, said to ensure the safety of the public and property, power was switched off following reports of a truck hitting powerlines near the caravan park last Wednesday.

“To ensure safety, power was switched off to 24 customers at 10.40am after a truck brought down powerlines and snapped a power pole on the Barrier Highway,” Bronya said.

“Our crews worked as quickly and safely as possible to replace the power pole and powerline before restoring power to customers at 2.11pm.”

A second unplanned power outage affected customers in Cobar on Thursday afternoon.

“Electricity network protection equipment activated automatically switching power off to 1,271 customers at 12.20pm after detecting a fault,” Bronya said.

On arrival, crews discovered a power pole on fire with emergency services also in attendance.

“Crews worked as quickly as safety allowed, rerouting the power network around the fault and restoring power to the town within an hour, before working to replace the pole,” Bronya said.

The cause of the fire has not been determined but is being treated as suspicious.

In another incident later that day, a motor vehicle contacted a power pole.

There was no damage to the pole (and no outages occurred) however a protective shroud on the pole was damaged and will require repairs in the future.

The public is reminded that, if a vehicle contacts the electricity network, occupants should stay in the vehicle if it is safe to do so and immediately contact Essential Energy.

“If there is immediate danger, such as a fire, occupants are advised to jump clear of the vehicle – avoiding contact with the ground and vehicle at the same time – until at least eight metres away,” Bronya said.

For their own safety, it is extremely important that the public always treats fallen powerlines as live.

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COVID roadmap

Local businesswoman Anni van der Westhuizen and breast cancer survivor Larissa Johnson are hoping locals will help support breast cancer research during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

Local shares her breast cancer journey One local resident, who’s just been diagnosed with her fourth lot of breast cancer, is hoping that Cobar women will be proactive when it comes to their breast health care.

Larissa Johnson, who’s just 33 and has recently been diagnosed for the fourth time with breast cancer, first found a lump in her breast at age 26.

“I was breastfeeding at the time and didn’t think much of it,” Larissa recalls.

“When I got around to having it checked about six months later they found it was 8cm.

“You just don’t think it could be cancer at 26.

“Even my doctor said “You’re too young for this”.

“And when they say that the room goes completely black when you get bad news like that, that’s exactly what happened to me.”

Larissa’s second diagnosis came not long after.

“It was just a week off my two year remission,” she said.

And then when Larissa was again diagnosed

with a lump in the same breast for a third time, she underwent genetic testing and found she carried the BRCA1 positive gene, which meant she had an increased risk of developing breast cancer.

For much of the past five years, Larissa has been living in Broken Hill where she’s been receiving her cancer treatment.

She’s just recently returned from a biopsy and will start chemical treatment with medication in an effort to shrink the lump.

Her Oncologist said they expect the next step will be a mastectomy.

Larissa said it’s definitely been “a journey” and she’s grateful for the support she’s received from her family.

“There’s been times when I’ve been really sick and the kids have handled it really well,” she said.

While she’s previously kept the news of her cancer within her family, she hopes that talking about it now publicly will encourage other women to get checked.

She hopes locals will also donate to support more research into breast cancer.

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The NSW Government released its roadmap to COVID recovery this week with news the state is on track to progressively reopen next month.

By October 11, NSW should have reached its 70 per cent target of double-dose of vaccinations and restrictions around the state will begin to be eased.

For Cobar residents, who already enjoy a certain amount of freedom after not having had any cases of COVID within the shire and currently not being in a lockdown area, things won’t change much.

It may however change for adults in the unvaccinated category who will only be permitted to be able to access critical retail.

When the state hits the 80 per cent vaccinated mark, eased restrictions will allow those who are fully vaccinated to have up to 10 people visit their home, participate in community sport, and access hospitality venues (where drinking while standing up will be allowed indoors).

Regional travel will not be allowed until the 80 per cent mark is reached and will apply to fully vaccinated people only.

A booking cap of 20 people per booking will be introduced to hospitality venues.

By December 1 further changes will be introduced including all venues moving to the 2sqm rule, masks will not be required indoors at offices, indoor pools and nightclubs can reopen, and unvaccinated people will have more freedoms.

Professional accounting body, CPA Australia, has put questions to the government to help businesses who are uncertain about what they can or can’t do under the roadmap plan.

Among the questions are: What businesses and venues will be required to deny entry or in -person services to unvaccinated people? Other than businesses required to serve vaccinated people only, can any other businesses deny entry or in-person services to unvaccinated people? Can businesses request information on the vaccination status of a customer before allowing them entry or providing services? If a person has a medical exemption from being vaccinated, can the business ask for proof, and is the person required to provide it to gain entry or services?

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Childcare places are expected to be lost ADF returns for

A recent notification to Family Day Care (FDC) educators that they will need to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 by November has caused some concern for local families.

The Minister for Health Brad Hazzard signed off on the Public Health Order last Thursday which requires certain education and care workers (and their family members) to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The ruling applies to FDC educators, relief educators, all adult residents in FDC residences and all staff members of FDC services.

Mr Hazzard said there were grounds for concluding that vaccinations were required as there was a risk to public health.

He said public health authorities, both internationally and in Australia, have been monitoring and responding to outbreaks of COVID-19 and its community transmission.

The risk of transmission, including by means of community transmission, of COVID-19 in New South Wales will remain significant and ongoing unless more COVID-19 vaccines are administered.

Mr Hazzard said there is a risk of transmission of COVID-19 among children at schools, early education and care facilities because the COVID-19 vaccine is currently not available for children under the age of 12.

One local FDC educator, Kayla Crawford, who’s opposed to being vaccinated, took to social media on Monday to vent her frustrations.

Ms Crawford said childcare places in Cobar are already limited and that number will be further reduced in November when the Public Health Orders regarding vaccination come into effect.

“This mandate is going to see three home day cares in Cobar close. Seeing 12 families a day with no care!” Ms Crawford wrote in her Facebook post.

She said the Kubby House Childcare Centre, which is already at capacity, would not be able to take on the children from those 12 families.

“In addition families out there are still looking for care,” she said.

A number of locals have supported Ms Crawford’s post but there’s also been a number of comments opposing her.

Many have suggested if Ms Crawford wants to keep working as a FDC educator then she should just get vaccinated.

Karen Lennon, a former Family Day Care coordinator posed the question: “Unvaccinated children don’t get childcare, why should we allow unvaccinated educators?”

Cobar Shire Council’s Director of Finance and Community Services Kym Miller, who oversees the Far West Family Day Care service, said he expects the announcement will cause much debate in the community.

“We as Council don’t make the rules, but we will have to enforce them,” Mr Miller said.

FDC educators not vaccinated by November can be deregistered and will no longer be able to legally provide education and care.

our second dose

Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel returned to Cobar this week to team up with Western NSW Local health District staff to supply second doses of Pfizer vaccines to local residents.

The clinics commenced on Monday and will run through until 3pm today offering second doses of Pfizer vaccinations to people who attended the previous Cobar ADF walkin clinic earlier this month.

The clinics also offered first doses of Pfizer for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders, 12 years an older, who have a significant underlying medical condition or disability and for 12-59 year olds from the general population.

Those attending will need to bring a form of identification and where able, their Medicare card.

Anyone aged 12-15yrs must be accompanied by their parent, guardian or nominated carer.

While doses are available to all those who are eligible, the ADF encourages students to take up this opportunity ahead of the return to face-to-face learning.

People must not attend the clinic if they: are waiting on a COVID-19 test result (unless this was a surveillance test only and the person is not unwell); are a confirmed close contact of a confirmed positive COVID-19 case; are unwell; or have had any other vaccinations (including flu) in the previous seven days.

Anyone with COVID symptoms should get tested and isolate until they receive a negative test result.

People who received AstraZeneca at the previous Cobar ADF walk-in clinic will also be contacted by the team with advice on how to receive their second dose of the vaccine, in line with the 4–12 week interval.

Closer to their second dose date, people will be contacted either by text or telephone to confirm their second AstraZeneca dose and where they will receive it.

New commissioner appointed for our Police District Assistant Commissioner Brett Greentree commenced in the role as Central North Police District Region Commander on Monday.

This follows the retirement of Assistant Commissioner Geoff McKechnie APM last week after 33 years of distinguished service.

Assistant Commissioner Greentree joined the NSW Police Force in 1995 and has worked across a number of commands during his 26 years of service.

Assistant Commissioner Greentree said his focus for the Western Region is to work closely with the community to continue to build trust and confidence in reporting crime to police.

“Our goal remains the safety and security of the Western Region community and ultimately we are looking to reduce crime and to make our regional roads safer for motorists,” Assistant Commissioner Greentree said.

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Multiple reports of snakes being on the move in Cobar While snake season usually begins around October and November in Australia, the warm weather of late has brought out snakes earlier this year in Cobar with multiple sightings of snakes over the past week.

Lady golfers had to contend with three snakes on the course on Saturday, two residents came across a snake at the cemetery on Sunday, walkers reported seeing a snake go into a front yard in Belagoy Street last Wednesday and Vinnies staff called in experienced snake handlers from the Peak Gold Mine to help them after they spotted a snake in their back storage shed.

The Cobar Weekly has previously spoken to local accredited snake handler Jonathan Harvey for advice about snakes.

Mr Harvey said a number of snakes, including the second most dangerous land snake, the eastern brown snake, can be found in the Cobar area.

“They are big snakes and can get up to about two to two and a half metres.

“Around Cobar we have the yellow faced whip, it grows up to about 1.2 metres, and the diameter of your little finger and is commonly mistaken for a brown snake because of the look of them,” Mr Harvey said.

There’s also the inland carpet python, the southern death adder, the bandy bandy snake, the king brown (or mulga snake) and western brown snakes.

“The western will only grow from 1.5 to 1.8 metres, it’s a smaller snake with smaller fangs, and venom wise, it’s not as dangerous. They deliver a lot but it’s not as toxic as the eastern. The eastern is the top of the chain and then the king brown or the mulga snake,” Mr Harvey explained.

When confronted with a snake Mr Harvey recommends staying away from them.

“Stay out of the way, don’t approach.

“We never advocate people using a stick or a shovel or whatever, you might miss, fall or slip. Just leave it alone and wait for it to move away,” he said.

Mr Harvey recommends doing a check around your yard to ensure you are not providing a cool dark spot for snakes to hide.

He said to be wary of areas like under wheelie bins, dog dishes, children’s toys, flowerpots, under bushes, wood heaps and anywhere they might feel protected and covered.

Peak Gold Mines’ snake handlers Laura Barnes and Mark Aumua systematically worked their way through the Vinnies back storage shed following reports by a staff member they had seen a snake. Unfortunately the snake was not found.

Councillors vote to waiver park’s rent Cobar Shire Councillors have approved an application for rent relief at the Cobar Caravan Park, a council-owned asset.

Councillors considered the application from the park operator, Sustainable Park Solutions, at last Thursday’s Ordinary Council Meeting.

The operator requested Council consider their application for rent relief to offset the losses they have incurred during the COVID pandemic and recent lockdown period.

Before deciding to apply a discount equivalent to 50 per cent off four months’ rent (approximately $23,000), there was some discussion among councillors on the matter.

Cr Julie Payne questioned if the park had been closed during the lockdown period.

Council’s general manager Peter Vlatko advised the park had not been closed however under the Public Health Orders it could only allow people who permanently resided there to

stay or host travellers who were ordered to stay put during the lockdown period.

Cr Marsden voted against the motion.

“I don’t disagree that the caravan park has probably been affected by COVID, as have many businesses in Cobar.

“I was just wondering whether or not we set a very dangerous precedent by passing this motion,” Cr Marsden said.

Cr Peter Maxwell said he didn’t think it would be setting a precedent as Council doesn’t have a “whole lot of other lease holders.”

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RFS and local brigades preparing for bushfire danger period The Rural Fire Service and local rural fire brigades are preparing for the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period, which begins next month for fire prone areas, including Cobar Shire.

Rural Fire Service District Manager for the Far West area, Superintendent Vaughn Elsworth, said after enduring a number of years of drought, and then recent good rain, there is now enough fuel present across the western

area to cause concern.

“Our request of all land owners is to ensure they are prepared,” Superintendent Elsworth said.

He said rural fire brigades play a big part in supporting the community in times of an emergency.

“Communities may be a physical location centred around a township or village (Euabalong, Cobar or Nymagee) or a Geo-

graphical area (Bulla, Cubba, Noona),” Superintendent Elsworth said.

“The role of the brigade in these areas can be different due to the environment—all of our brigades have a grass or bushfire risk element and with many this would be the major component—however over the last five years we have seen our brigades along the highways respond to an increasing number of vehicle related incidents (car fires and accidents).

“Besides having an operational role (firefighting), many brigades also have administrative functions particularly around Permit Issuing.

“Most, but not all brigades, have at least one to two senior members of the brigade who are utilised to issue Fire Permits during the Fire Danger Period.

“This is best managed at the local level by the brigades due to their more detailed local knowledge of the area, their people and the risk.”

Anybody wishing to light a fire on their property during the Bush Fire Danger Period will require a permit.

“Even with a permit you need to check whether a Total Fire Ban is in place before lighting any fires,” Superintendent Elsworth warned.

Permits can be obtained from the local Brigade Permit Officer or the Fire Control Centre.

Permit holder conditions include: mandatory notification to the local Fire Control Centre ▪ Photo contributed prior to lighting (minimum 24 hours) and also giving notice to your immediate neighbours.

Noona Rural Fire Brigade members met at Broadmeadows on Saturday to discuss the “Local Brigade Permit Issuing Officers are upcoming Bush Fire Danger Period. During the meeting brigade captain Bill Rogers was only able to issue a permit for land within their presented with a 50 Year Clasp in recognition of his ongoing service to the community. Brigade Area – if you live in that area but have a property outside of that area you need to contact the relevant Issuing Officer,” Superintendent Elsworth advised.

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Allare members and areinrequired sign in upon entry and Any members abuse towards staff enforcing thetheir rulesmembership will not be tolerated. may be asked to show card

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• The COVID pandemic is continuing to seems the contact phone number was incor-

take its toll with planned celebrations by the Cobar Rugby League Club to commemorate their 1971 Group 15 premiership win from 50 years ago just another event that has been put on hold. The 1971 Cobar team (see photo on Page 21 of this edition) dominated the Group 15 competition that year to win the Clayton’s Cup. And it seemed that history was looking like it would repeat itself this year with the Cobar Roosters 2021 side well and truly the front runners of the Castlereagh League before COVID lockdown forced an early end to their season. Cobar’s 1971 side played 16 games, won 13, lost one game and drew two others. This year’s Roosters side played 13 games, won 12 and lost one. In 1971, the Cobar team finished the season with a total of 531 points and only conceded 218 points.

The 2021 team finished this season by scoring a massive 585 points and had just 143 points scored against them! Sadly the Roosters haven’t yet been able to celebrate this season’s achievements and the on-field celebrations may have to wait until the 2022 grand final!

• State Member for Barwon Roy Butler has made a comment this week about the NSW Government’s roadmap for COVID recovery.

“Under the current set of rules businesses have commenced informing their patrons of these rules and the fact that they will be required to exclude some customers based on their vaccination status,” Mr Butler said. “This is not a decision they have made – it has been imposed on them. Taking to Facebook pages calling for boycotts of local businesses who are trying to get back to trade lacks the community spirit I know our towns all have - likewise let’s not abuse people trying to do their job in tough times. Don’t take your frustration at the NSW Government out on local businesses please. They, like all of us, have been through enough!”

• Looking for something to entertain the kids? Why not check in with the Library and see if they have any take home story time and craft packs for little ones aged 2-4 years left.

• Sympathy is extended to the families of Dawn Griffiths, Sonia Pack and former Cobar resident Jamie Dargue who have all recently passed away.

• Cobar VIEW Club has been unable to locate one of the winners of their recent raffle to present them with their prize.

“Cheezy” was the name on the ticket and it

rect. If you know a “Cheezy” tell them they’ve won the raffle’s 2nd prize of a box of Darrel Lea chocolates which they can collect from Lillian Simpson. The 1st prize winner, Jean Poulter, who won an AutoPro voucher, was very easy to find!

• This Friday is a good day to wear a bucket hat as it’s National Bucket Hat Day which supports children impacted by cancer. Statistics show that more children die of cancer in Australia than any other disease. Buying a bucket hat from Camp Quality will help to support children aged up to 15 years who are dealing with cancer, or help them to cope with dealing with someone else in their family that has cancer.

• Marie Johnson called into The Weekly office last week and we noticed she was looking a bit tired—which could be due to all the travelling she and daughter Kara have been doing over the past month! Maree calculates she and Kara have clocked up over 5,500km travelling back and forth to Wilcannia and Lake Cargelligo for their work deep cleaning premises that have been exposed to COVID. Maree said there has been some generous members of the community who have donated and sent different things (fresh bread, homemade cakes and kids craft packs) with them on their trips to Wilcannia.

October 2021 1 Cobar Youth Council meeting 2 Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool opens 2 Cobar Rodeo—cancelled 5 CSA Donation Applications close 12&13 Family Planning visit 13&14 Sexual Health Nurse visit 17 Cobar Rugby Union Club AGM 21 Women’s Health Nurse visit 21 Cobar Junior Rugby League AGM 22 Cobar Preschool enrolments close 23 Nymagee Flower Show—cancelled 23&24 Cobar Yabbies Reunion—postponed 29-31 Cobar Arts Council competition November 2021 1 Cobar Hospital Auxiliary meeting December 2021 3 Biz Assoc Christmas Street Parade 4 Cobar VIEW Club Christmas party September 2022 21-25 Running On Empty Festival

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FOR SALE

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

Dawn Janice Griffiths

GARAGE SALE

Signage will be up BIRTHS Lisa, Adam, Christian & Ella are pleased to announce the arrival of

Beth Anne Schulz Born September 16, 2021 Weighing 6lb 5oz & measuring 47cm

MEETING

Cobar Junior Rugby League AGM

6.30pm Thursday October 21, 2021 at Tom Knight Oval —Sharon— editor@cobarweekly.com.au —Caitlan—

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7 March 1939 – 22 Sept 2021

Our loving Mother, Queen, Matriarch, proud Yorta Yorta woman & partner to Terry, passed peacefully in her sleep last week after a rapid decline in her health over the past couple of months.

A graveside service in the Baptist section of the Cobar Cemetery will be held for mum on Friday, October 8 at 11am.

Due to covid restrictions, only immediate family and some close friends will be invited to the graveside service. Other friends and family are invited to come and pay their respects and celebrate mum’s life with the family at Cobar RSL Club from 12pm.

Those attending will need to follow the COVID guidelines set out by the club.

Rest easy now our beautiful Mother, Sister, Aunty, Nan, Great Nan & Great Great Grandmother.

We as a family are devastated. Life just won’t be the same without you but, you will remain forever in our hearts & memories.

We love you more than words can say.

A special thank you to staff at the Cobar Hospital and Lilliane Brady Village who cared for mum during her illness.

MEMORIALS Francis ‘Frank’ McCosker 13/9/1953 - 30/9/2020 You left us so suddenly Your last thoughts unknown But you left us loving memories We are proud to own What we would give to see your smile To sit with you and talk a while And to be together the same old way

Love from Leonie, Paul & families In loving memory of

Peter Hausler 5/5/1941 - 2/10/2020

You had a nature we could not help but love And a heart that was purer than gold And to those who knew you and loved you dearly Your memory will never grow cold We miss you everyday Dad/Poppy Love always Brenda & Troy, Charlotte & Thomas

THANK YOU

Office Hours Mon & Tues: 9am-5pm Wed - Fri: 9am-4pm Please phone 6836 3616 for any queries

Page 14 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday September 29, 2021

Sandra, John, Kim and families would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts, cards, flowers, phone calls and messages on the passing of our much loved son and brother Marc.

A special thank you to Peter, Greg and the Cobar Police for the kindness shown to us at this sad time.

PEAK GOLD MINES 2022 APPRENTICESHIPS 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. Our Peak operation has an 800,000 tonnes per year gold and base metals processing plant supplied with high grade ore from multiple underground mining areas.

We are currently seeking applications from safety-focused, proactive, and energetic individuals from the local community to join our Apprenticeship Program at Peak Gold Mine.

Electrical Apprentice

You will learn a range of engineering techniques and fault-finding procedures to repair, calibrate and maintain electrical equipment that is used across a variety of areas within our operations.

LV Mechanical Apprentice

You will gain knowledge of diagnostic, fault-finding and repairing techniques working on mobile equipment including LV Vehicles & Heavy Vehicles with some ancillary equipment in both preventative maintenance and breakdown on surface and in our underground environments.

As a Peak Gold Mines Apprentice, your core objective is to develop the skills and knowledge required to be a competent tradesperson, achieved through completing on the job training and completing a nationally recognised qualification through TAFE.

These roles represent a great opportunity for hands on, self-starters who are looking to commence their career in the mining industry and we encourage people of all ages to apply!

For all roles, a full pre-employment medical is required, including a drug and alcohol screen and site-specific clearances.

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 • 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 • Peak Performers recognition program • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family • Free access to local swimming pool and gym

How to apply: To find out more information about these roles and to apply online please visit our website at www.aureliametals.com/careers.

Please include the following in your application: • A cover letter outlining the apprenticeship you are applying for and why you’re interested in that apprenticeship.

• A copy of your resume including two referees • A copy of your most recent school report (if recently left school) • Copies of any other supporting certificates, qualifications, etc.

Should you have any issues applying online, please email your application to careers@aureliametals.com.au

Applications Close October 29, 2021 Wednesday September 29, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 15

Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 90 commodities. Our operations comprise around 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities - supported by a network of more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries.

We employ approximately 160,000 people including contractors and we provide people with the opportunity to develop and grow their expertise and the confidence to grow their careers.

APPRENTICESHIPS FOR 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 new members to join the team.

We are currently seeking applications for Apprenticeships in the following disciplines for 2022: • • •

Metal Fabrication & Welding Electrical Fitting & Machining

Why choose CSA Mine as your Future Employer?

As a CSA Mine Apprentice you can earn while you learn and also receive: • An excellent remuneration package which includes above market superannuation starting at 10% (increasing each anniversary up to 13%) • Quarterly Target Bonus Scheme • Supportive mentoring and coaching from experienced tradespersons and operators • Structured offsite training • Tool Allowance • Free access to the local swimming pool and gym facilities • Access to CSA’s Employee Assistance Program

• •

Heavy Diesel Mechanical Auto Electrical

CSA Mine selects applicants who are able to demonstrate the following: • Positive school reports and references (for school leavers) • Mature/responsible attitude • Strong work ethic • Self-motivation • Solid communication skills • Ability to work in a team based environment

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic mining operation that recognises achievement and offers genuine career opportunities.

Applications addressing the above criteria and a current CV should be emailed to recruitment.csa@glencore.com.au Applications Close Friday 29th October 2021 Page 16 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday September 29, 2021

POSITIONS VACANT

Full/Part Time Role Flexible

Currently Hiring HR, HC & MC truck drivers Immediate start

Please phone 0447 876 311 for more information Must pass medical & regular drug & alcohol tests

BRilliams is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team in a Retail position.

Role and Responsibilities • Customer service and retail sales • Preparation, packing and invoicing of customer orders

• Assisting customers with

personalised and custom design orders

About You

We are looking for a candidate that possesses the following attributes and can-do attitude: • Exceptional organisational and time management skills • Ability to work well in a fast paced and fun team environment • Computer skills desirable

On the job training will be provided to the right applicant.

For more information or to apply please email: sales@brilliams.com.au or deliver your CV in Person Closing Date: October 1, 2021

Youth Housing Support Worker Bourke or 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 individual to join the team in our Specialist Homelessness Service • The position will provide client centered housing support to young people aged 16-24 in the Bourke and Cobar Communities • Travel is required to outlying communities • The position is part time, based in either Bourke or 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 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: 5pm on Monday October 11, 2021 Proudly part of the Catholic Social Services network and the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes.

Advertise your vacancy with The Cobar Weekly & find the right person for the job!

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JUST $10 EXTRA Wednesday September 29, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 17

PUBLIC NOTICES SPANLINE REP IN AREA next week.

Rooms, Patios, Carports, Cladding.

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

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

enrolments for 2022 are now open Cobar Preschool is a community based not for profit Preschool providing quality early childhood education for children aged 4-6 in the year prior to Kindergarten.

Please complete the online enrolment form on the link below:

https://www.owna.com.au/enrol/ cobarpreschool.html

(in the form put intended start date as February 2022) For more information or questions, contact the Centre on

Email: admin@cobarpreschool.com.au Phone: (02) 6836 2435 Enrolments Close Friday October 22, 2021 To be eligible for Preschool children should be turning 4 before October 31, 2022

Community and Culture Sports and Health

Cobar Shire Council

Arts and Assistance

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

Peter Vlatko General Manager

AIR SCOURING OF RETICULATION NETWORK

Please send all applications with supporting documentation to: janette.bishop@glencore.com.au

As part of Cobar Shire Council’s commitment to provide quality drinking water, we will be undertaking an air scouring cleaning program of the water reticulation network between Tuesday October 5 and Friday October 15, 2021

Applications to be submitted by Tuesday October 5, 2021

You may experience intermittent water supply outages between 8am and 4pm during the above-mentioned dates. If you notice dirty or discoloured water during this period, flush the line using your front water tap until the water runs clear.

For further information phone: (02) 6836 5121

We thank you for your patience and support whilst we undertake these critical services.

We apologise for any temporary inconveniences this program may cause, and if you have any questions or concerns, contact Cobar Shire Council on 02 6836 5888.

News

Funding for artists Competition for and entertainers all creatives www.cobarweekly.com.au

Creative Art, Craft & Photography Competition

Funding is now available from the RISE (Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand) Fund which is helping to support the arts and entertainment sector to reactivate.

NAVA (National Association for the Visual Arts) strongly encourages the visual arts, craft and design sector to start working on their applications now.

The next batch is now open.

Sole traders with employees, local governments, universities, museums and galleries, and business units of state and territories are now eligible to apply for funding.

You can apply for any costs associated with an event or activity.

This includes all planning and development of an activity, the employment of artists and arts workers, staffing costs associated with the activity, and consultant fees in the planning process.

Re-shaped or existing cultural and creative activities and events are now also eligible for funding.

Independent artists not registered for GST with less than 75K turnover are eligible.

Skill retention in the arts sector has been added to the main objectives of the RISE Fund.

You can now apply for funding to support artists and cultural workers in gaining employment and retaining skills in the sector.

Page 18 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday September 29, 2021

Cobar Arts Council members met on the Railway Station platform last Sunday to begin organising the Annual Creative Craft and Photography competition.

With Cobar’s recent lockdown and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, getting together to formalise the program and operational details has been problematic for members.

However, the committee has decided to move forward and has locked in the last weekend in October for the event.

Working off last year’s successful competition, which saw the addition of sections for Sculpture, Open Creative artforms and Handicraft added to the regular Drawing, Painting and Photography, the decision was made to this year include an ‘Under 18 Years’ component in all sections.

The ongoing support of Peak Gold Mines has allowed the Cobar Arts Council committee to increase the prizemoney of Cobar Quids in all sections this year—which should make for a good incentive for locals to make and contribute something creative.

They could also find themselves in the running for the Peoples Choice Award, the Thelma Wade Award for Painting or the Joan Singleton Award for Exceptional Work in Any Medium.

See advertisement on this page for more details about how to enter the competition.— contributed

News

New training opportunities

An additional 28 in-demand courses, including Childhood Education and Community Pharmacy, will be available to study in Cobar next year.

NSW Upper House MP, Sam Farraway said once the new $8.5 million TAFE NSW Connected Learning Centre (CLC) and Multi-Trades Hub is opened next year, it will offer 45 courses, including 28 new courses, all linked to local skills demand.

“For the first time, courses such as the Certificate III in Childhood Education, Certificate III in Individual Support, and Certificate III in Community Pharmacy will be available to students in Cobar, with many more to come in future,” Mr Farraway said.

“The Statement of Attainment in Excavator and Dozer Operations, Statement of Attainment in Backhoe and Loader Operations, and Statement of Attainment in Farm Welding will also be offered locally for the first time – which is a huge win for the region.

“Supported by Mobile Training Units and the Trades Hub, the new Connected Learning Centre will deliver the high-quality practical training TAFE NSW is known for, so students can gain the skills they need for the jobs of tomorrow in their local community,” Mr Farraway said.

Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said this investment is an example of how the NSW Government is delivering the skilled workers local employers and industry need, and providing students with greater access to quality training.

“These new facilities and courses are what the community deserves. I look forward to seeing local students take advantage of the new range of learning options in Cobar once the facility opens its doors next year,” Mr Lee said.

Connected Learning Centres are a key initiative of the NSW Government which offer students access to the latest learning technologies such as simulation and virtual reality, expert teachers both on and off-site and personalised support services.

The Cobar Connected Learning Centre and Multi-Trades Hub will deliver face-toface, blended, facilitated and online learning offering learning opportunities from skill sets through to diplomas.

Cobar VIEW Club member Mary Madden was presented with a bunch of flowers at last week’s luncheon meeting by VIEW Club president Enid English in honour of Mary recently celebrating her 90th birthday. ▪ Photo contributed

VIEW members take virtual trip to Italy Cobar VIEW Club ladies indulged in a virtual trip to Italy at their September luncheon meeting last Tuesday.

The Empire Hotel’s function room took on the atmosphere of an Italian Café with colourful checked tablecloths, baskets of crusty loaves, olives and garlic in true Italian style.

Hostess, Cindy Bryan and her kitchen staff produced a magnificent buffet spread of lasagne, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken pasta, together with a variety of garlic breads and tossed salads.

When members thought it couldn't get any better, a chocolate dessert and delicate pastries appeared to complete the feast.

Ladies contributed to the ‘Interest and Education’ part of VIEW with Italian jokes, interesting facts, a challenging quiz and a themed table of souvenir items gathered on holiday trips.

Member Dora Di Filippo shared some of her experiences as a young arrival in Australia from Italy with limited English skills and the difficul-

ties she encountered coping with Australian idioms, particularly when going shopping.

On a sad note, member Faye Ansin formally resigned from the secretarial role she has carried out so efficiently, due to relocating to be with family in Adelaide.

Faye will be missed and goes with very good wishes from all VIEW ladies for this next journey in her life.

Birthday ladies were acknowledged at the meeting and included Val O’Brien, Jo Betts and Mary Madden.

Mary was also presented with flowers for attaining her 90 years milestone.

The lucky door prize was won by Phyllis Budd and Joan O’Brien took home the vegie raffle prize.—contributed

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News

Are you prepared for Storm Season? New road rules to With the countdown to Storm Season underway, NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has one question for its communities – will you be prepared when it arrives?

The Bureau of Meteorology has advised this Storm Season – which traditionally runs from October to March each year – is likely to bring similar conditions to what was experienced last season.

NSW SES Commissioner Carlene York said this means we could once again experience severe weather, including heavy rain and flash flooding.

“During the previous Storm Season, we experienced major floods right across the state,” Commissioner York said.

She stressed communities need to take preparing for storms seriously.

“The more you can do now to prepare, the less likely you’ll end up needing emergency assistance from our volunteers when these weather events hit,” Commissioner York said.

“Our website [ses.nsw.gov.au] has everything you could possibly need to learn about your risk of floods and the dangers they bring.

“It also highlights the simple, yet effective, things you can do ahead of time.

“From preparing an emergency evacuation kit, making sure your gutters and downpipes are clear, to planning for your animals, you can find all this information and more,” she said.

To find out the latest weather warnings and forecasts, visit the Bureau of Meteorology’s website bom.gov.au.

For emergency assistance in storms or floods, call the SES and if the situation is lifethreatening, call 000 immediately.

Work on our roads has been impressive Cr Peter Maxwell praised Cobar Shire Council staff at last week’s Ordinary Council Meeting saying there was an “impressive amount of work” being carried out on the shire’s rural roads.

Cr Maxwell made the comment after a report on Shire Roads Maintenance was presented to the meeting.

The report, to September 10, 2021 outlined

39 roadworks projects currently underway which included maintenance grading, grid repairs, gravel patching, wash-outs grading, replacement of guide posts and signs, cleaning of drains and roadside slashing of vegetation.

A Regional Roads Maintenance report was also presented to the meeting which outlined a further 22 road maintenance projects that are being undertaken.

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Public Notices COUNCIL OFFICE CLOSURE - LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY Monday October 4, 2021 Residents are advised the Cobar Shire Council Administration Office, including Service NSW (located at 36 Linsley Street), the Cobar and Nymagee Libraries, Family Day Care Office and the Depot will be closed on Monday October 4, 2021, due to the Labour Day Public holiday.

All services will resume on Tuesday October 5, 2021.

Change of Garbage Collection Day Council advises all residents the revised date for garbage collection due to the Labour Day long weekend is as follows:

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Tuesday October 5, 2021

benefit disabled

Recent changes to NSW Road Rules, which removed outdated weight limits for power wheelchairs and motorised mobility scooters, have been welcomed by the Physical Disability Council of NSW (PDCN).

PDCN has been advocating for several years for the onerous weight restriction to be lifted on Motorised Mobility Devices (MMDs) used by people with physical disabilities.

The rules have been causing a number of practical problems for PDCN members.

Previous weight limits for MMDs used in NSW prevented people with a disability from using some models of MMDs. For some members, if there was no other suitable option available, they risked legal action if an incident occurred when they were using their MMDs. It also effectively cut off residents of NSW who use MMDs from accessing a significant part of the overseas MMD market that offered major functional and technical improvements.

In highlighting the practical impact of the weight rules, PDCN CEO, Serena Ovens reports they had situations where people had gone to the cost and effort of purchasing MMDs and they were told they was too heavy, that it was illegal to use them to get around and they couldn’t use them in certain areas.

“At the same time, weight restrictions were limiting our members’ ability to import newer, more advanced models of MMDs—it was an arbitrary rule with little to no practical justification and had serious impacts on our members’ independence and capacity to engage in community life,” Ms Ovens said.

The amendments to the Road Rules, introduced on September 1, remove any references to weight restrictions for people using MMDs as pedestrians, including mobility scooters and power wheelchairs.

PDCN praised the Minister for Roads and Transport, The Hon. Andrew Constance and his department, for addressing this long-term issue for their many wheelchair and mobility user members.

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Sport

Apparent perfect bowls conditions

Premiers from 1971

A field of 12 lucky players turned out for Sunday social bowls at the Golfie in what could only be described as perfect conditions (according to “the main man of the day” Jimmy Goonrey).

The club president announced he was “back” loud and clear when he teamed up with Karen Daly on rink 12, which was where all of the action took place.

Goonrey was absolutely on fire, showing some of the form that he displayed in his prime in the 70’s (but truth be told, it was Daly that was brilliant!).

Playing against refreshed bowler John Claus and Singles Championship favourite Mike Sargent, Kaz and the Prez were never in doubt winning the game and the day with a score of +17.

Meanwhile in other results, on rink 10 David Thomas and Shane Carter were defeated

by Randall Hall and David Knight by a score of +2 after previously leading by 10 with five ends to go.

On rink 11 Peter ‘Skeeta’ Goonrey and John Daly scored five shots on the last two ends and were too strong for Barry Bargwanna and Doug Hudson with a score of +4 to also claim the runner-up prize.

As a welcome back to bowls acknowledgment, Claus was presented with the ‘giraffe award’ for several wide, woolly and windy bowls, but he has however committed to playing again.—Not biased

It’s 50 years tomorrow since the Cobar Rugby League Football Club were victors in the Group 15 First Grade 1971 Grand Final playing under captain/coach Brian Lawrence. Cobar finished as 33-6 winners over Bourke. That season Cobar was also awarded the Country Rugby League Clayton’s Cup for the best overall playing record in NSW. Cobar played 16 games of which they won 13, lost one and drew two games scored a total of 531 points and only conceded 218 points. Cobar were also victors in Reserve Grade defeating Walgett 14-7 and the Under 18’s also won their grand final against Walgett that year, 17-8. ▪ Photo contributed

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Sport

Lawrence leads

Cobar’s handy hooker, Thomas Plater, has been named the Christie and Hood Castlereagh 2021 First Grade Player of the Year. ▪ Photo contributed

Plater named 2021 Player of the Year Cobar Roosters’ Thomas Plater has been announced as the Christie and Hood Castlereagh 2021 First Grade Player of the Year.

Plater, a new arrival in Cobar after his appointment as a teacher at Cobar High at the start of the year, quickly established himself as a high quality hooker for the very well performed Rooster’s First Grade side.

Apart from being an explosive runner from the dummy half position, posing many questions to opposition defences throughout the season, he was also the foundation for much of Cobar’s structured play as well as being an excellent defender.

The Roosters will be keen to have him continue playing for them for some time to come, as his contribution to the team being highly significant in the them winning the minor premiership in the season unfortunately cut short by COVID. Dunedoo’s Hayley Cox and Baradine’s Billy Carey were also announced as the Players of the Year in the League Tag and Youth League 2021 competitions respectively.

Cox, the Dunedoo Swannettes’ talented half back and co-captain has put in many outstanding displays on the League Tag field this year.

Winning of Player of the Year is remarkable in the fact that Cox missed quite a number of

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games while being engaged in another of her sporting passions, equestrian showjumping, where she once again competed at a very high standard, as evidenced by her being placed second at this year’s Royal Easter Show in Sydney.

Cox displayed an enthusiastic and dedicated approach to the club and her team in what is a very hectic sporting and working life that she leads.

Apprentice butcher, Billy Carey, from Baradine has picked up the Youth League Player of the Year Award.

The likeable Carey is a very well respected member of the Baradine Magpies club and the Baradine community, being a talented player with a great attitude This year he took on a leadership role within his team, moving from fullback in to the halves. In the latter stages of the year Carey also played in the Magpies First Grade side and more than held his own.

Apart from his talent as a player, Carey is also a promising referee.

In a normal season the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League Player of the Year Awards would be presented on grand final day, but due to the pandemic they will be presented at the Castlereagh AGM in November.

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A field of 20 golfers turned up on Saturday to play in the Men’s Golf Stableford competition.

Peter Lawrence stamped his authority on the game coming in with 40 stableford points to finish as the day’s winner.

Bian Smith picked up second place with 36 stableford points on a countback from Max Phillips.

Mark Martin was 4th on 35 stableford points and Paul Kershaw snuck into 5th place with 34 stableford points.

Nearest to the Pin prizes were won by Jay Egan on the 3rd hole, Mark Martin on the 7th, Alec Fraser on the 8th and John Potter took the prize on the 15th hole.

Peter Lawrence backed up on Sunday with another convincing display to take out the 7th round of the Captain’s Trophy Stroke event.

Lawrence finished with a net score of 66.

In second place was Mark Fraser on 70 net on a countback from Jason Hampel, who finished third. Back in 4th place was Garry Wilkin with 71 net and Alec Fraser grabbed 5th place with a net 72 score.

Only two Nearest to the Pin shots were won on the day with Garry Wilkin claiming the prize on the 7th hole and Jason Foster took out the 8th hole.

Mark Fraser eagled (scored two under par) on the 16th hole on both Saturday and Sunday.

Only six golfers turned up to play in the Stableford competition last Wednesday.

Ian Prendergast finished as the winner after he survived a countback with Peter Brien.

Both players finished on 33 stableford points. Back in third place was Max Phillips on 28 stableford points.

Barry Doyle won the Nearest to the Pin prize on the 7th hole.

There’s a big week of golf ahead starting with a Stableford competition today The Monthly Medal Stableford will be held on Saturday and a Single plus Money Ball Stableford event will be played on Sunday.

(See noticeboard at club for rules/details).

The CADJ Carwash Day Four Ball Aggregate Stableford will be played on the holiday Monday.—Three Aces

Cougars season is put on hold Due to the current COVID situation in the western area and health restrictions and guidelines set down by the NSW Government, the Castlereagh Cougars Women’s Rugby League 2021 competition has been postponed.

The committee was advised last week by Western Women’s Rugby League and NSW Rugby League (NSWRL) that the 2021 season could not go ahead.

“No official competition dates have been set as of yet, however, it has been mentioned by NSWRL Western Manager that they’re planning for February/March 2022,” a Cougars committee member said.

“Our club will now work toward this new plan and look forward to getting all our players out playing tackle footy.

“All five of our teams will stay as they are, with all registered players within those teams for the postponed 2022 season.”

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If you are planning to visit the club please abide by all current restrictions.

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

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▪ Plater named Player of Year

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▪ Roosters remember ▪ Cougars season on hold

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2021 Ladies Golf champions decided The 2021 Cobar Ladies Golf Championships were decided over the weekend after the competition was hotly contested on both Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday’s play was however marred by a few unwelcome spectators on the course as golfers had to contend with snakes sunning themselves on three different holes.

Fortunately none were interested enough to

win the Scratch title with 293 off the stick over runner-up Jannine Wilkin on 295.

The Net winner was Marlene Wynd with 222 while runner-up Susan Goonrey had 225 over the 54 holes.

Pat Polack is the C Grade champion after finishing with a Scratch score of 336. Glenda Peebles was the runner-up on 352.

The 18 hole Stroke game that was run in conjunction with Sunday’s second round of championships was won by Sally Bannister with 70 net.

Marlene Wynd was second with 72 net followed by a countback between Daphne Cross and Fay Hardwick, after both had 73 net.

Another countback was needed to separate Jannine Wilkin and Angela Fryer after each posted 75 net for the day.

Nearest the Pin prizes on Saturday went to Geraldine Francisco (11th hole), Karen Manns (3rd hole) and Glenda Peebles (15th hole) while Sunday’s pin winners were Fay Hardwick on the 7th in A Grade, Marlene Wynd on the 15th for B grade and in C Grade, Pat Polack was the closest on the 8th hole.

Angela Fryer picked up a win in last Wednesday’s Stroke game after coming in with a score of 74 net.

In second position was Sally Bannister with 75 net followed by Susan Goonrey (76) and Jannine Wilkin placed 4th with 77 net.

It was a three-way tie for the best on the greens with Robynne Morton, Daphne Cross and Angela Fryer all recording 27 putts over the 18 holes.

A Stableford game will be on offer today with a Stableford Mulligan to be played on Saturday.

After the clocks are put forward one hour for daylight savings, Sunday’s game will be a After two days of play on the weekend, the ladies Golf 2021 Champions were decided. Par round.

Fay Hardwick finished as the A Grade winner, Pat Polack won C Grade and Fran Samios A Stableford will also be played on the holiheld off her competition to take the B Grade title. ▪ Photo contributed day Monday.—T’d Off

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Sally Bannister was the runner-up on 262.

Geraldine Francisco won the A Grade Net competition with 227 with Robynne Morton the runner-up with 231.

A close contest in B Grade had Fran Samios

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