Saturday, November 1, 2025

Racing & Sport

Martial arts

Karate judge puts Naracoorte on the world stage

Nasik Swami, Naracoorte Community News
International
Naracoorte’s Peter Anderson is set to represent Australia — and his hometown Naracoorte — on one of the biggest martial arts stages in the world. In a remarkable achievement, Peter has been selected as a judge for the prestigious IKO Matsushima World Karate Championships in Maebashi, Japan, this November.

Outback Rugby League

Wilcannia Gala Day Prepare to Play!

Saturday 25th October, Wilcannia hosted the Prepare to Play Outback Rugby Gala Day. Outback Rugby League gave special thanks to Olivia Whyman for acknowledging her ancestors and people in language.

Equestrian

Maddison tops SA at Nationals

Yorke Peninsula Country Times
Equestrian
Austinn Lane. Maitland showjumper Maddison Wissell has maintained her strong form in the 2025 season, delivering standout performances on the national stage. She competed at the Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships in Sydney at the end of September, placing third and fifth overall in the intermediate 90cm jumping class, riding two different horses. 

Equestrian facility

Grong Grong Horse Sports ready to stage first event

Narrandera Argus
Council
Sean Cunningham. It's been all hands on deck recently for the Grong Grong Horse Sports (GGHS) group as members throw their energy into reviving the town's old rodeo grounds and plan a busy calendar of events. The grounds are being rejuvenated thanks to the dedication and determination of a small, but passionate group of GGHS volunteers.

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Cycling for charity

Amazing feat by two local Dads

Mim Rogers, Allora Advertiser
Charity
Two Allora families have returned from a successful 11 day cycling adventure through France and the UK. Mark Mason and James Turner completed the 1200km ride from Lourdes France to Lords Cricket Ground in London to raise funds and awareness for type 1 diabetes research.

Motorsport

Together time at the Hillclimb

Michelle Dorian, Tarrangower Times
Community
it's almost a picnic atmosphere," according to motor enthusiast Bob, who loved the camaraderie of the Mount Tarrengower Historic Hillclimb on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October in Maldon. "It's not terribly commercial," Bob told the TT , while peering into the engine of Doug's 1949 MG. "And everybody knows everybody."

Equestrian

Hack line up

New talent dominates lineups at Royal Adelaide Show

Fran Cleland, The Regional

Motorsport

The thrill of the hill

Michelle Dorian, Tarrangower Times
Event
His first attempt at the Mount Tarrengower Historic Hillclimb was too long ago to remember (“I think about 20 years ago”) but Hein Otten is still excited to race in the 2025 competition, which takes place over this weekend of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October. In fact, it was this unique event that brought Hein to the area.

Polocrosse

Polocrosse clinic and carnival a hit

Yorke Peninsula Country Times
Equestrian
The Polocrosse Association of South Australia wrapped up a successful week-long coaching clinic and carnival at the Yorke Peninsula Polocrosse Club grounds in Minlaton, culminating in a two-day event over the weekend, October 11-12 ... Fourteen riders took part, travelling from as far as Darwin, Naracoorte and Moorooduc on the other side of Melbourne.

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Ocean rowing

Seas the Day rowers arrive in Cairns after record-breaking Pacific crossing

Contributor, ARR.News
Charity
After 165 days at sea, British adventurers Jess Rowe (28) and Miriam Payne (26) arrived in Cairns last night, completing their extraordinary non-stop, unsupported 8,000-plus-mile (15,200 km) Pacific Ocean crossing from Lima, Peru to Cairns, Australia. Their 9-metre rowing boat, Velocity, crossed the finish line off Cairns Yacht Club at 6.42 pm (local time in Cairns, Australia)...

Ocean rowing

British women rowers on final stretch of record-breaking Pacific crossing – Cairns arrival imminent

Contributor, ARR.News
Charity
With less than 350 nautical miles to row, and the lure of hot pizza on their minds, British adventurers Jess Rowe (28) and Miriam Payne (25) are closing in on the finish line of their extraordinary 8,000-mile, non-stop and unsupported Pacific Ocean crossing.

Race preview

Belvedere Boys set to strike in Port Cup on Friday

Rod Fuller
Equestrian
With recent placings in metropolitan feature races under his belt, the stage is set for Belvedere Boys to claim the major prize in the $200,000 Carlton Dry 3.5 per cent Port Macquarie Cup on an outstanding day of racing action at Port on Friday.

Coming up

Bong Bong Picnic Races

Bong Bong Picnic Races, 21 November 2025

Contributor, ARR.News
News
There’s something magical about the Bong Bong Picnic Race Day—a spirited blend of heritage, heart, and high-stakes fun that draws crowds from across the Highlands and beyond. This year, the beloved event is galloping into exciting new territory, with fresh features that promise to make Race Day 2025 the most memorable yet.

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