Evans Head surfer rides wave for near perfect score at Hawaii comp
Surfer Callum Robson has done it again. At the World Surf League Series Lexus Pipe Pro in Hawaii, Robson scored 9 points in his heat ... The 23 year old Evans Head surfer described what the winning wave at Oahu was like.
Tossing gumboots and weighing frozen cane toads – it must be Australia Day
Australia Day at Bonalbo was a lot of fun. Before the official awards ceremony, there was the weighing of the cane toads ... After the ceremony, there was the traditional gumboot toss followed by a golfing comp.
NRLX gates open for first cattle sale in seven months
After a long seven months, the gates to the Casino saleyards will open this Friday ... Tom Newsome is the managing director and he said the negotiation process with everyone involved has been professional and positive.
DPI puts 5km exclusion zone around Wardell to halt fire ant spread
Fire ants have made it to Wardell. NSW Department of Primary Industries said there is an exclusion zone of 5km around Wardell in an attempt to halt the spread of fire ants after a resident contacted them.
In his father’s footsteps: Tony takes Kyogle’s giant pumpkin title across the border
Tony Frohloff has been growing giant pumpkins in Minden, Queensland for years ... This year, he picked his pumpkin a week ago, hoping it wouldn’t lose too much weight before the weighing ... It came in at 358.5kg and won him the winning title and first prize money of $1100.
Me, my horse, my dog — on the Ride for Hope
A woman, a horse and a curious kelpie are on a 900km journey together... Rachel Hill said she couldn’t do the ride from Sydney to Brisbane without her horse, Chase or Cricket the dog ... Her Ride for Hope was sparked by the suicide of her partner – a former jockey.
Grow ’em big and they will come – Giant Pumpkin Fest contenders vie for biggest yet
Fred Beck grew pumpkins in the 1920s on Mount Pleasant, Woodenbong. Mr Beck’s grandson, David Smith said when the pumpkins were ripe they were carted to the pigsty ...This year Lillian Cox ... has cracked the 300kg mark ...
And they’re off – Young riders face first race ever at Magic Millions
The Magic Millions on the Gold Coast is recognised as the second largest horse race event in Australia after the Melbourne Cup. Local riders from Woodburn and Casino raced in the National Pony Club Racing Series at the Magic Millions.
Royal Commission’s 15 recommendations for better preparation for disasters are complete
In response to the extreme bushfire season of 2019-2020, the Royal Commission made 15 recommendations. The recommendations were released in October 2020. The 15 recommendations fell under Federal Government responsibility. They have all been implemented and completed.
Large tree crushes car with five people inside
In a sudden storm several trees fell down on the Summerland Way at Leeville at 1.30pm, Saturday December 16. Emergency services were called to reports of a crash on the roadway near Crawford Road.
