It’s their first season, and Cockies women’s team is top of the ladder
The Kyogle Cockies Rugby Club has a women’s team and they are proving just how good they are in their first season. Women’s head coach Andrew Northfield said the club had been going since 1987. But it had never had a women’s team. But it had never had a women’s team. Until now.
Two men fined for fishing for marron out of season
Two men – one from Butler and the other from Narrogin – have been fined for fishing for marron out of season. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) said 22-year-old Butler man was ordered to pay $7000 and a 39-year-old Narrogin man $6500 for their involvement in marron fishing offences committed at Harris Dam in December 2023.
Local celebrity in our midst
Anyone who banks with the Warwick Credit Union in Allora will know Rae as the friendly young lady who works behind the counter. But did you know that Rae-Louise Wright is also the 2024 Warwick Rodeo Queen?
Allora Show Society fundraising success
On Sunday, 11th May, the Allora Showgrounds was a sea of purple as 58 riders and 76 beautifully presented horses gathered to support a truly meaningful cause. Across both Showjumping and Dressage, there was a total of 159 entries. Funds raised went to Protea Place.
Naracoorte 4WD Club cruises Robe to Beachport
Hayley Braendler. On Saturday, May 10, the local Naracoorte SA 4WD Club explored Robe to Beachport as one of their monthly trips. We had a seven vehicle turn out, with only one vehicle needing to be recovered a couple of times, which made the day more interesting.
Dynamic duo makes spotting a future champion look easy
There's an old saying, "he's got a good eye for a horse". It means someone is skilled at recognising all-round quality and that undefinable “something” that is a combination of conformation, temperament and suitability for a specific purpose, such as racing or riding. Greg Gerry and Darren Telford, who run Whitmere Stud, certainly know how to do that.
The greatest piscatorial event in the world
This first in a series of articles from Robert Onfray on the history of Fraser Island, ranging from the timber days to tourism booms, shipwrecks to settlement struggles. This week's tells the story of the Fraser Island Fishing Expo, first held in 1984.
Runners unite: Daniel meets a new hero
Hay's local superstar and running aficionado, Daniel Green, was overjoyed recently to run with William Goodge from the UK, a man who is running to break a record ... "He is so cool, he has run across Japan, America, and has completed many desert runs."
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.
