Georgia Foster strikes gold in New Zealand!
Local star athlete Georgia Foster has sprinted her way to an incredible triumph at the Colgate North Island Games in New Zealand, bringing home not one, not two, but three gold medals! Competing in the Under 15 category, Georgia dominated the track, taking first place in both the 100m and 200m, and delivering a stellar performance as the anchor for the victorious 4x100m female relay team.
Solar heating for new pool: Council considers options for renewable energy at replacement pools
Heating options for two of the replacement pools at the John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool are currently being investigated by the contractor, ELM Aquatics. Works are due to commence late next month, with the pool closing on February 24, to be completed for re-opening late November 2025. General Manager, David Webb said the replacement project includes three new pools, filtration equipment, solar heating, renewable energy supply, recreational facilities and landscaping.
Sarah’s long ride to healing
The loss of a parent is devastating. Losing both is unimaginable, but photographer and horse lover Sarah Wheeler is turning her grief into hope for others suffering from liver, pancreatic, stomach, bile duct and oesophageal cancers.
What kind of fishing is allowed in the Two Rocks marina?
The Department of Transport has clarified what kind of fishing is allowed in the Two Rocks marina. A department spokesman said the placement of crab pots and floats had always been prohibited within all Department of Transport marinas, to ensure safe navigation of vessels.
Yanchep volunteer surf lifesavers kept busy with rescues
Out of the 38 rescues made by volunteer surf lifesavers this morning 70 per cent of those rescues were carried out in the Yanchep zone, according to Surf Life Saving WA. Without the Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club (YSLSC) volunteer surf lifesavers coming to the aid of those people some of those rescues could have had a more serious result.
Well done Peter Cavanagh
After 58 years of participating in all aspects of Warwick and District Rugby League Peter Cavanagh is officially winding up his formal involvement in the game. Cavanagh had been there since day dot, coming through the grades as a player and referee, before spending his time in coaching and administration, enjoying 30 years as chairman.
Les paddles his own canoe to the hall of fame
Serena Kirby. Sea kayaker Les Allen is one of the latest inductees into Paddle WA’s Hall of Fame. Denmark resident Les is a past president of the association and a founding member of the Sea Kayak Club of WA.
Pignic Races draw large crowd
Rotary Club of Iluka Woombah President, Craig Budd said the 2025 Pignic Races were the 10th year the of the prestigious event, which raises money for children’s charities ... Before the first "official" race the "fresh batch" of 7 racing pigs were introduced to the growing crowd and sent on a trial run of the course.
Bailey cleans up at Yamba Ocean Swim
Bailey Armstrong from the Gold Coast has taken out both the 700m and 2km Ocean Swim events at Yamba, on Sunday. Bailey said that he was feeling a bit of pressure during the 700m event, which was the first event of the day.
Hay Lions 2025 signing spree
Hay Lions continue to pave the way towards another solid AFL season, announcing several player signings to round out 2024. The club has also unveiled a skilled and experienced coaching team.
New chief for MVFNL
Hugh Schuitemaker. Maintaining momentum – after a solid first two years of existence – is the goal of the new president of the region’s second largest football league. Former Brown’s Well Football Club president Andrew Schultz has been announced Murray Valley Football Netball League (MVFNL) president, taking over from inaugural chair – and former long-serving Riverland Football League chief – Neil Martinson.
Up and away — kites take to the skies
The age-old appeal of flying a kite provided plenty of fun for young and old at Ardrossan recently when the Adelaide Kite Flying Association put on a display on the clifftop near the town’s foreshore. The event was held by Ardrossan Progress Association in conjunction with the local Christmas street party on December 20.
Wattles Juniors step into historic season
Glyn Rees. Wattles Junior Rugby League Club officials celebrated their new season meet and greet dinner with committee members and coaching staff at Allora’s Railway Hotel on December 9th, and while it closed the door on the 2024 year, it also saw the Club about to step off in to an historic 2025 season.
Three NSW Blue Awards to St Francis College
Three St Francis De Sales Regional College students were presented with NSWCCC Blue Awards for excellence in school sport at the annual CSNSW Sports Awards ceremony in Sydney. Evie Henley (Australian Rules), Darcy Mimmo (Australian Rules) and Timeeka Coleman (Basketball) were recognised for excelling in their chosen school sport pathway in 2024.
National U12 rodeo champion
Congratulations to Cambooya State School student E.J. Morris, who recently won the National Under 12 mini bull ride category at the National Finals Rodeo in Canungra. E.J. had an extremely successful year and went into the National Final series in the lead, eventually winning the category with a lead of more than 600 points.
Maclean Manta Rays swimmers achieve further success at national level
Six swimmers from the Clarence Valley represented the Maclean Manta Rays Swimming Club at the 2024-25 Speedo NSW Senior State Age Championships earlier this month. Held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre between December 6-12, the event attracted some of the best athletes from across the state.
Arthurton Oval’s enduring appeal
Wilson McShane. Fifteen years after a turf pitch was established at Arthurton Oval, the venue has never looked better, says Arthurton curator Ross "Rosco" Atkinson. Before he took over as the oval’s curator, Rosco oversaw the Arthurton bowling green for 27 years; however, this has now been replaced with artificial turf.
Port Pirie chosen as host for 2026 Country Swimming Championships
The 2026 South Australian Country Swimming Championships are coming to the Port Pirie Aquatic and Leisure Centre, running from 4–7 January 2026. This highly anticipated event, secured by the Port Pirie Regional Council, will showcase the best of regional swimming talent while bringing families, supporters, and the wider country swimming community together in the heart of the region.
Pig Lures wins Lyn Wright Memorial Shield
Bev O’Halloran. For the uninitiated Pig Lures is a team of pretty good bowlers at the Allora Sports Club. In fact they were good enough to win the season’s competition which wrapped up last week … Congratulations to Chris Brown, Moley and Beetle of Pig Lures on 21 who were season winners.
Griffith to host 2025 Country Regional Swimming Championships
Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre is set to host an exciting showcase of regional swimming talent as over 500 athletes from across New South Wales converge for the 2025 Country Regional Swimming Championships. Taking place on January 18-19, the event will highlight the state’s top regional swimmers as they compete for a place at the prestigious NSW Country Championships in February.
New government dismisses chance to reverse Labor’s industry decimation: Katter
Queensland’s commercial fishing industry had a chance to be saved from ideologically driven decimation on Tuesday, with the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) disallowance motion to reverse Labor’s gillnet bans in the Gulf of Carpentaria being debated in Parliament. “The Crisafulli government had a chance to put its talk into action,” KAP Leader and Member for Traeger, Robbie Katter has said.
Hay retains Creet Cup in strong victory
Mick Cattanach. Hay Senior cricket team had its first defence of the Creet Cup on Sunday against arch rivals Griffith. After holding the cup for the entire 2023/24 season, Hay was determined to keep homeground supremacy and hold the Cup in the first challenge.
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