Jaydyn’s Singapore success
Cup stacking competitor Jaydyn Coggins has continued his 2023 winning form while at the World Championships in Singapore. Jaydyn, who set a new world record earlier this year during auditions for Australia’s Got Talent under the supervision of a Guinness World Record official, has now taken out a divisional clean sweep and finished second overall in the world.
Mundulla Women’s Football premiers
Congratulations to the Mundulla Women’s Football Team, who won the premiership on Sunday, which included a number of Local Kaniva girls Mel Maddern, Renae Feder, Lisa Hawker and Zoe Hawker. Final score Mundulla 6. 8. 44 def North Gambier 2. 5. 17...
The Gather Round
Over the weekend Kaniva and Nhill saw an influx of traffic due to the AFL Gather Round which was held in Adelaide from Thursday to Sunday ... Kaniva’s Little Guys Pizza owner Nakita Jewell said, "We were really busy and had a few repeat customers on the way back, which is a good sign." Nhill’s Wimmera Bakery Manager Teresa Ross said, "Both last Friday and Monday have been so busy, which is awesome. We have sold out of everything on both days. It’s great for the little business that has struggled to stay open over covid."
National team for world club showjumping championships
Pony Club Australia congratulates its members selected to compete in the 2023 World Clubs Tournament in France in July 2023. This event is scheduled every year during the French National Championships ... It is one of the largest equestrian gatherings in the world ... Lalwa May was the only NT rider to compete in the last PCA Nationals in 2021 ..
Joel’s ninth national title
A proud grandfather, John Howley called into the [Buloke] “Times” office this week to inform us that Joel Howley has taken out the National Open Men’s Slalom Champion title competing in WA over the Easter period ... John said Joel has taken out the national water skiing title 9 times in the past 10 years.
Tasmanian eventing club gets full stars for effort
A two-star eventing class has been run for the first time in Tasmania since 2015. It came about as a result of a successful campaign by some promising young event riders on the Victorian circuit in May/June last year, when several riders qualified at two-star level.
Emergency service equestrians gather for annual games
When you think of emergency services, the average person thinks of police, fire and ambulance, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. At least 20 organisations qualify for the title and make up those eligible to compete across 45 sporting disciplines at Police and Emergency Services Games held annually across Australia.
Easter Hole-in-One
Bob Briggs. Participation in this year’s Hole-in-One had been eagerly awaited by many golfers as a major event within Maldon’s Easter Fair Program. Many visitors to Maldon during the Easter period are regular competitors and great supporters of this very enjoyable activity at the Maldon Golf Club.
Rain and cold didn’t deter fans from the pull of Quamby
Despite the rain and arctic conditions, Tractor Pull enthusiasts headed to the birthplace of Tractor Pulling in Australia, Quambatook, for the Annual Easter Tractor Pull. With two lanes available at Quambatook, a mini sled was held on one side for smaller vehicles, while the other hosted the executioner sled for the larger vehicles.
PS Oscar W is back on the water, to launch the SA Wooden Boat Festival’s program
We are thrilled to announce one of the SA Wooden Boat Festival's most iconic vessels, the PS Oscar W is back on the water this week and just in time for the launch of the festival’s official program. The final count-down is on towards the 29-30 April South Australian Wooden Boat Festival (SAWBF) weekend.
Brilliant Barkly boys shine in U12 footy championships
Pam Dillon. A team of 15 boys from four different schools across the Barkly ventured up to Darwin to compete in the 12 Years and Under School of Sport Education NT Australian Football Championships. Team officials Tyler Horwood and Lachlan Dunemann coached and managed the boys through the three-day championships.
Inlet fishery opportunity
Wilson Inlet could become a thriving commercial fishery for rock oysters and mussels given the correct salinity levels, says aquaculturalist Zak Launay. The sustainable product feeds on phytoplankton and has the capacity to contribute greatly to the local economy, creating jobs and local fresh seafood.
National Champs
It has been a whirlwind ride to the top for former Cohuna lad, Jamie Harrison. The 22-year-old competed in the Australian Track & Field Championships in Brisbane at the weekend making it through to the finals of the 800m event ... Jamie has advice for Cohuna and district youngsters who are keen on athletics.
Allora Swimming Club Championships
The annual Club championship provided an action-packed day with 25 records broken and 5 new records created. Bailey Harm had an exceptional day breaking the record in all 10 events in which he competed ... It was an action-packed day in the pool enjoyed immensely by both swimmers and spectators.
Special pony gets family through the toughest of times
Lachie Allen is just four and his big sister Milla is six. When Mila led Lachie to a win on the little white pony Pixie at the recent Equestrian Festival at Warragul, there was hardly a dry eye in the house ... “On the day Milla kept saying how proud of Lachie she was and kept reminding him to sit straight like a soldier, point his toes to the stars and look up."
Review – Story of the stock saddle a ride worth strapping in for
I haven't enjoyed a book more for ages. I am deep into Wild Ride, The story of the Australian Stock Saddle by Fiona Carruthers and have no hesitation in recommending that horse lovers or anyone interested in Australian history should go out and buy a copy today. Calling it magnificent doesn’t even come close.
Brothers win Dash for Cash
Congratulations to brothers Grant and Luke Robins who competed on Friday evening in the ‘Dash for Cash’ and won their class (30HP Standards) in the Riverland Dinghy Club Inc. Championship Series which includes multiple races in Renmark throughout the year ... Luke and Grant came in third in their category.
Donald prepares at Swan Hill
Donald’s footballers had their one and only practice hit-out leading up to North-Central’s 2023 season at Swan Hill last Saturday, fielding a team that combined plenty of youth and experience.
Book – Sailing on the Edge
It was a lifelong dream of a lifelong sailor and though it was to be a solo journey, his waking and sleeping hours were spent in the ‘company’ of his memories and erstwhile companions and friends ... When at his lowest ebb, along came the ghost of Sam, a friendly old sailor who kept Peter entertained through the long, lonely hours of the dog watch.
Competition close as it gets at Tassie’s pony club state trials
Pony Club eventers from all over Tasmania headed to the Tasmanian Equestrian Centre at Lauderdale recently for the Pony Club Tasmania State Trials. The event was hosted by the Southern Zone of Pony Club Tasmania with 94 riders competing on 110 horses.
Open win for 18yo a highlight of her campdrafting career
Campdrafting as a sport evolved naturally from young station hands competing around cattle yards and drovers' camps in NSW and Queensland in the 1880s. It’s generally been a sport dominated by men, but at Lockington in Northern Victoria earlier this month, the women took their fair share of the prizes.
Family fishing day makes a comeback
The Tennant Creek Fishing Club’s annual Family Fun Fishing Day made a comeback at Lake Mary Ann last weekend. The weather co-operated wonderfully, with little wind, warm and sunny as around ninety people came out to the lake to discover the joys of fishing.
