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Further success looms for Diva Rouge at Port on Monday

Rod Fuller
Equestrian
With multiple victories under her belt and a stable flying at present, Diva Rouge looks set to complete the hattrick in the John Oxley Motors Handicap on a massive day of racing action at Port Macquarie on Monday ... Despite the prospect of heavy track conditions at Coffs Harbour a fortnight ago, Jake Hull had no hesitation in making the journey from his Gosford training base and the mare returned the favour in spades by revelling in the ground to score a comprehensive victory.

Equestrian

State show jumping champions crowned at Talunga Park

Ty Manning, The Regional
Equestrian
Strong fields across all divisions highlighted the depth of local talent and growing interstate presence at this year’s Equestrian South Australia State Showjumping Championships at Talunga Park, Mount Pleasant. The event drew entries from across South Australia, Victoria and the Northern Territory, with more than 130 combinations converging on the Adelaide Hills venue...

Archery

Pennas claim archery gold at Archery Nationals

Yorke Peninsula Country Times
News
Peter Argent. Moonta Bay siblings Brock and Ava Penna have returned from the Archery Australia 2026 National Youth Archery Championships with multiple gold medals, a national record and national recognition after outstanding performances in Launceston, Tasmania in April.

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Sesquicentenary - Hay football

Celebrating 150 years of AFL in Hay

On May 24, 1876, fourteen men sat down together at the Royal Hotel in Hay and formed a football club. The Riverine Grazier reported it the following week with quiet confidence; the new club had been duly formed, it noted, with "hearty prospects of play this present season."

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Our world record holder

Nasik Swami, Naracoorte Community News
News
Naracoorte’s Ben Copping is not only a familiar face at Woolworths - he is now officially a world record holder, defying a lifetime of challenges with grit, resilience, and an unshakable love for sport. The 42-year-old, who grew up on a small farm outside Lucindale, has turned what many would see as limitations into a story of extraordinary determination - culminating in a world-record performance on the water last month.

Equestrian

Interschool competition stands the test of time with numbers bigger than ever

Fran Cleland, The Regional
Education & training
The first equestrian competition for high school children took place at Pine Lodge in Queensland in 1984 ... Now 42 years on, the Australian National Interschool Competition is the biggest event on the Australian equestrian calendar.

Racing

Tony Ball stable dominates at Port on Sunday

Followers of Tony Ball were celebrating as the prominent Taree mentor landed multiple victories after Where’s the Fire and Strobing saluted on Kendall Blues Race Day at Port on Sunday.

Youth yachtie

Henri to take on the world after nationals sailing victory

Patricia Gill. Henri Bellanger faces giant challenges this year to take part in two international youth sailing championships. Henri will have turned 18 when he and crew, Mia Waters, 16, from Esperance, face the competition in Portsmouth, England in July and the other event in Portugal in December.

The Man from Snowy River Festival

Gun makes it ten titles

Mark Collins, Corryong Courier
Community
The undoubted highlight of the Man From Snowy River Bush Festival was the performance of Emma Webb in the Ladies Challenge whose victory gave her a 10th title ... Despite the current fuel crisis, crowds were comparable to previous years and once again, camping on the Corryong golf course and nearby properties was booked out.

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Dunoon United Football Club women flying high

Dunoon and District Gazette
News
Simon Webster. Dunoon United has a women's Premier League team for the first time in the club's 32-year-history. The prems team took to the field at the end of March to kick off their historic season, and everyone is right behind them as they represent our community at the highest level in the local leagues.

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