Monday, November 24, 2025

Racing & Sport

Racing - Donald

Fashions fight windy weather – Gallopers not the only winners

Contributor, The Buloke Times
Community
Quill. On Sunday, November 16, Donald and District Racing Club hosted its annual Cup Day celebrations in challenging four-seasons-in-one-day conditions ... Despite the wind and rain later on in the day, a supportive crowd arrived dressed in their finest in cup day fashion, or otherwise comfortably cosy for the conditions.

Olympics

Yanchep netballers support the 2032 Olympic bid

Anita McInnes, Yanchep News Online
International
Yanchep Netball Club, which has more than 200 members, says it supports having netball included as an official sport in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Club president Stephanie Scott said without a doubt the skilled, teamwork-based sport of netball, should be played at the Olympic games.

Drag racing

Need for speed as airstrip sizzles – Charlton hosts “Drag and Drive”

Jenny Pollard. The engines roared, tyres smoked and the volume soared as the first North Central Victorian Drag Racing event sped across the Charlton airstrip for three days last week ... die-hard drivers with classic machines showed that responsible drag racing can be a fun, controlled and family orientated sport – far removed from the concept of hoons doing burnouts on city streets.

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Equestrian

Clydesdale

Victoria’s regional royal really is something special

Fran Cleland, The Regional
Agriculture
The Royal Geelong Show continues to offer a gold-standard horse program, presenting a traditional range of classes for every interest over the four-day event. As well as the popular saddle horse section, there are breed, heavy horse, harness and pony club events, plus a district category that makes sure everyone gets to compete and have fun at what is also the “local show” for the area.

Racing

Kokoro wins Mt. Wycheproof Cup

Wycheproof could not have asked for more glorious weather than that which shone upon its Cup Day celebrations on Derby Day in the Country ... The racing surface was pristine! Some said it was the best they’d ever seen it, and rated a good 4, it raced well and looked about as lush as grass could look in the drier conditions of the season.

Mt. Wycheproof

Wyche Cup Day’s winning style

The Buloke Times
Equestrian
Pamela Harrington's smile says it all as the Elders Mt. Wycheproof and District Cup Day unfolded in perfect weather last Saturday. Pamela's black and white ensemble showcased the traditional monochrome colours of Derby Day and later caught the judges' eyes during the Fashions on the Field.

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.

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