Saturday, May 17, 2025

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Naracoorte Horse Trials celebrate 51 years with new course designer

Jacki Baker. The 51st Naracoorte Horse Trials will be held this weekend ... Sylvia Williams-Roberts will design the course, helped by her right-hand man, husband Roger as builder ... She gained FEI level 3 course design accreditation in 2013 and is one of only two women in the world to attain this level.

Glenmore Bulls celebrate Indigenous culture as they kick off Sir Doug Nicholls Round

Glenmore Bulls AFL Club will celebrate the culture and contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as they host the annual Sir Doug Nicholls Round at Stenlake Park this weekend. 2025 will mark the sixth year the club has held the event, the biggest Indigenous AFL round held in regional Queensland.

SA crowns its new state champions after a solid four days of jumping

The 2025 SA State Jumping Championships showcased the diverse showjumping talent in the region. Held across the ANZAC Day weekend at Talunga Park, Mount Pleasant, riders competed in two rings at the Equestrian SA event, culminating in a series of thrilling finales on the final day.

Denmark club hosts regional seniors event

Marion Nelson. The Golf WA Regional Seniors event was held at the Country Club on May 1-2 with clubs from as far as Dongara and Pink Lake, Esperance taking part.

Mother’s Day challenge

Cohuna Secondary College hosted a fun run come fun walk for the Mother’s Day Classic Foundation, on Sunday morning at 9am, along with many other organisations throughout Australia, to raise money for breast cancer research.

Jess bound for prestigious Henley Regatta

Kaniva's Jess Hawker has been selected to compete at the renowned Henley Royal Regatta in England this July. The 21-year-old daughter of Tom and Kim Hawker has represented Victoria in state rowing teams since the age of 17.

Will the cup stay at the Kennel?

Lachlan Dand. One of the Riverland Football League’s most fierce rivalries will kick off on Saturday afternoon, when Renmark welcomes Waikerie to town for another instalment of the Gill-Lehmann Cup. The first edition of the cup was in 2008 and since then, the Magpies lead the ledger 10-6, having won the first five contests.

From Cairns to the world stage: Local mother and son prepare for Taekwon-Do World Championships in Italy

A dedicated Cairns mother and son duo are set to represent Australia at the 2025 ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships in Jesolo, Italy, this October, following years of shared discipline, training, and personal growth on the local dojang floor.

Navies reign over Royals

Under clear blue skies and before a spirited home crowd, the Donald and Charlton Football Netball Clubs took a moment to pay tribute to one of local footy’s great servants — Donald stalwart Bill Anderson. In a fitting pre-game ceremony, Bill was honoured with life membership of the North Central Football League, marking decades of contribution to the game.

Playing for her Pops — Joshalynn one of three players selected for state rugby league comp

For the first time ever, Casino High School will have three students playing rugby league in the state comp. Ciara Close, Tye Hogan-Collins and Joshalynn Walker were selected from players between Tweed and Newcastle to play in the Combined Schools State Championship ... Joshalynn, 17, is an all round sportsperson.

Australasia’s top drivers head to Longwood for championships

Just under 50 competitors from across Australia and New Zealand gathered at Longwood in Victoria over Easter for the 2025 Australian Combined Driving Championships. The event was hosted by the Longwood Carriage Driving Club on behalf of the Australian Carriage Driving Society and featured some of the best driving talent in the country.

John Vinson’s Rugby journey

Hodgson Vale's John Vinson added another major achievement to his Rugby CV when the Irish team he plays for, Clontarf, won a thrilling Grand Final in the All - Ireland Leagues Men's Division A. John was a Queensland Country Blue Heelers representative player who seems to have been born to play Rugby.

Golden perch released into Nhill Lake

Thousands of fingerlings stocked to boost local fishing. On Tuesday, 29 April, Nhill Lake received a boost to its aquatic life with the release of 5,000 golden perch fingerlings. The restocking initiative … aims to encourage more people to take up fishing across the state.

Unique double for winning trainer

Peter Hibberd. Mornington trainer, Matt Laurie, achieved what must be called a unique or rare double by winning the Weirs IGA Donald 2-Y-O Classic with Diamond Gust.

Pixie Hanson

On Sunday 30 March, 2025, Pixie Hanson won the 2km Beach Run (U14 Female) at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships on the Gold Coast. Pixie raced some of the best track, cross-country and beach running athletes in the country, and stormed home to a convincing 12 second win.

North-Central is Netball Association of the Year

The winners of Netball Victoria’s 2024 Community Awards were announced last week, celebrating the contributions of individuals, clubs, and associations to the sport across the state ... The prestigious accolade was accepted by NCNA’s 2024 Board of Management President, Kylie Walsh, on behalf of the Board and its members.

X marks the reef – Australians urged to report tropical shellfish: OzFish

Australia’s fish habitat charity, OzFish, is calling on the help of Australia’s recreational fishing and ocean-loving super sleuths to track down the country's remaining tropical shellfish reefs — so they can be studied and restored. OzFish, in collaboration with Griffith University, is asking Australians to keep their eyes peeled for tropical shellfish reefs while out on the water.

Platz Oval history in the making

Glyn Rees. Some second half nerves had Wattles A Grade coach Travis Burns on the edge of his seat in Friday evening's Anzac Day clash with the Highfields Eagles at Platz Oval ... One of the biggest crowds ever to pour into the Platz Oval complex witnessed the activation of the playing field's lights that came at a cost in excess of $430,000 and an Anzac Day tribute highlighted by the presence of members of the 11th Light Horse Darling Downs troop.

Riddells Creek Horse Trials provide a perfect Easter outing

The Riddells Creek Pony Club Easter Horse Trials, held at Candlebark in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges, is always one of the most popular events of the season. Established in January 1954, the club is one of the seven founding members of the Pony Club Association of Victoria and has a long history of running quality events for pony club and open riders that want to train young horses over good courses.

Local talent steps up

Some of the toughest riders in the country took on the 'Kosi Killer' leg of the Australian Hard Enduro Championships at Towong Upper on the weekend. With 224 competitors battling through punishing terrain and brutal conditions, it was an unforgettable event that showcased the grit and talent of Australia's best.

Magic, music, and wild winds at Port of Yamba Yacht Club

Gina Lopez. Last Saturday night, we had the privilege of hosting Martin Lartigo live at the Port of Yamba Yacht Club - and what an incredible night it was. In our intimate clubhouse setting, Martin wove together intricate, delicate pieces with passion and vigour, looping sounds into a rich, moving performance that brought the crowd to tears, laughter, and cheers.

Riverlanders compete in the National Drivers Championships at Yarrawonga

Lachlan Dand. Following the success of the 2024 Australian BAD Boat Championships, in conjunction with the upcoming 2026 event, Riverland Powerboat Club members last week competed in national championships in Victoria. Held at Yarrawonga, three members of the club competed in the EC Griffith Cup weekend, with Daniel Jury finishing second in the 105 mp/h championship.

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