Nhill celebrates a Cup winner
In 1949 four race horses illegally arrived in Nhill for an overnight stay, before heading to Flemington. Known as the "comedy horses", Royal Gem, Comic Court, Comedy Prince, and St. Comedy they were stabled at the rear of the Union Hotel after an almost 8 hour road trip from Adelaide.
A WIN for people power, says MP
The sudden backflip on withdrawing Channel Seven programming from South-East free-to-air TV screens is a testament to the community’s determination, a local MP says ... “I am livid that communities across the Limestone Coast and the Riverland were used as pawns in a commercial negotiation and I have made my disappointment clear to the chief executive officers of both organisations,” said Liberal member for Barker, Tony Pasin.
‘Tough cookie’ masters walk
Michelle Daw. An 84-year-old Sydneysider has taken on the Walk the Yorke trail unassisted and completed all 500 kilometres in just 29 days, including seven rest days. Don Andrews started in Port Wakefield on June 4 and walked along the eastern and western coasts of Yorke Peninsula via all 10 stages of the trail to arrive in Moonta Bay on July 2.
Bringing back the rodeo after 23 year hiatus
There hasn’t been a rodeo in Woodenbong for at least 23 years. Renai Pearce and John O’Reilly are about to change that ... On July 19, the rodeo is back at Woodenbong Showground.
‘Williams try delivers Warrior win – just’
Glyn Rees. Sunday's Round 11 Toowoomba Rugby League clash at Father Ranger Oval lived up to every expectation of the rivalry of a Warwick Cowboys versus Wattles Warriors contest, the result not decided until the game's final seconds when centre Connor Williams scored allowing the Warriors a heart trembling 32 – 30 victory.
More opportunities for deer hunting in Victoria: Dimopoulos
The Allan Labor Government is expanding recreational hunting in East Gippsland – boosting tourism, supporting local jobs and helping control wild deer. Minister for Outdoor Recreation Steve Dimopoulos today announced that the National Parks Act will be amended to allow seasonal deer hunting in Errinundra and Snowy River National Park.
New sports precinct plan endorsed
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) recently endorsed an updated Toowoomba Region Sports Precinct (TRSP) Master Plan for the Charlton site, on the north-eastern side of the Toowoomba Bypass and Warrego Highway intersection.
Australian record attempt at horses in harness
The Good Old Days Festival is set to not only break the Australian record for the greatest number of draught horses in harness pulling a wool wagon in 2025 but is also expanding to a three-day event ... Mr Bandy said to harness more than 50 horses would take around two hours and be a spectacle in itself.
Local team tackles 2025 Great Aussie Hike
Recently, a group of keen locals; Emma Dickinson, Ashley Dickinson, Jo Ussing, Graeme Ussing, Craig Deckert, and Mikala Deckert, as team DUDs, participated in the Great Aussie Hike. The Hike is an extremely challenging two-day, 100-kilometre adventure through Daylesford & Wombat State Forest.
Yamba hosts Bowls State Pennant Finals
Bowlers from across the state battled it out for glory on the greens at Yamba over the weekend in the Bowls NSW Grade 3 Open Pennant Final Series. Yamba Bowling Club Bowls Director Jayson Pinnock said the club played host to 240 male and female bowlers and their teams from the state’s top 16 Grade 3 clubs.
Pool redevelopment remains on time and on budget
The John Houston Memorial Pool remains on track to re-open on budget by mid-December. Work is progressing well with the redevelopment of the pool, with all piers completed for the 50m pool and earthworks and piering currently underway for the Learn to Swim and toddler's pool.
Frostbite rally riders roar into Allora
This is the 31st Annual Frost Bite Rally to be conducted by the Warwick Chapter of the Historical Motorcycle Club of Queensland. The first Rally started at Leslie Dam all those years ago. Riders from Northern New South Wales, Brisbane, Townsville and around South East Queensland arrive for Allora's frosty weather and they won't be disappointed.
Fight to save free to air footy
Officer of member for Barker, Tony Pasin. Member for Barker Tony Pasin is fighting to keep the broadcast of major sporting events free to air via WIN TV across the Limestone Coast and Riverland regions. Mr Pasin said regional Australia was already grappling with lack of access to many services enjoyed in metropolitan centres, with free to air sporting events now under threat.
Clean sweep for Boort netballers
Attackers combined well using front cuts and strong movements to bring the ball down the court and create valuable scoring opportunities. The midcourters fed well into the ring. Charlton defenders once again worked tirelessly to shut down Boort’s attacking end by applying consistent pressure.
Saddle up for Pony Club
Congratulations to Maldon Pony Club, who have been announced as recipients of a grant that they will use to run a Confidence and Connection Camp later in the year ... The Confidence and Connection Camp, which will take place in November, is a chance to get everyone from the club together, forge friendship bonds and strengthen the club community.
A hole in one by two
It is every golfer’s dream to achieve a hole in one, and for two local ladies, that dream came true just days apart last week when enjoying a day on the green at Barham Golf Club. Kerang’s Jan Harry was first to hit the mark 2 weeks ago during the Saturday competition ... just four days later, it happened again, but this time it was with Koondrook local Lexie Ewen...
From the Blue Mountains to Mont Blanc – Tanza’s major achievement
Bidgee Fitness committee member Tanza Paterson is a 71-year-old powerhouse who just conquered a 50-kilometre ultra trail marathon in the rugged terrain of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains last month … Tanza powered through with determination, strength and resilience - proving that age is no barrier when spirit leads the way.
An oar-inspiring weekend on the water
Lachlan Dand. A cold Saturday morning failed to dampen the spirits of more than 200 rowers in 44 crews who hit the water for the annual Renmark Rowing Club’s Wharf to Woolshed Long Row. Completing its eighth year ... the Long Row had competitors from all over Australia take on the 36km journey.
Tennis club recognition for world-wide tournament organiser
Tony Callaghan. Steve Longworth won this week's Foodworks, Hay Services and Fitness Club and AFF weekly awards for his continued success managing tournaments worldwide. Steve continues to manage and run tournaments with his invented tennis tournament computer system known as C.A.T., the system also used in other countries around the world.
Josh Shrive honoured in unforgettable WorkSafe Country round at Nhill
The Nhill and District Sporting Club hosted an exceptional WorkSafe Country Club Game on Saturday, celebrating not just the game but the people behind the scenes who make country sport what it is.
Beast of a win in Thunderbolt
A rags to riches story with a special Clarence Valley connection wrote itself into local sporting folklore in less than 20 seconds on June 21 at the Grafton Greyhound Racing Club when speed sensation Badger’s Beast set a new race record and dominated his rivals to win the $40000 Ladbrokes Thunderbolt, the richest short course race in the world over 350m.
Pony Club’s accreditation course
Visiting Pony Club members from Horsham and Charlton attended Donald and District’s June rally, held on Sunday the 15th, to complete a gear checking accreditation course facilitated by Linda Gerring from Maryborough.
