LANE Edwards has had a dominant year on the Australian bronc riding scene. In September, 21-year-old Lane was named the 2025 Rookie Xtreme Broncs Australia Champion by the Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA), after another strong showing at the Marrar Madness campdraft and rodeo in the NSW Riverina. “The weekend was special because grandparents Des […]
Dropped from the Test side, but Sam Konstas will get a look at England through the PM's XI. Photo: Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS.
SAM Konstas will return to the scene of where he made his case for Test selection last summer, with the axed opener given a chance to face England with the Prime Minister’s XI. Dropped by Australia’s selectors after a poor start to the summer, Konstas was on Monday confirmed as a big-name inclusion for the […]
Gloucester Tennis Club president Tony Kingston, Adam Feeney, Dane Fernandez and Ben Howen.
Gloucester Tennis Club president Tony Kingston, Adam Feeney, Dane Fernandez and Ben Howen. The Wyong crowd. THE Seven Sounds Gloucester Open experienced another successful year in 2025, attracting over 100 players and their families to the town. “More than 70 percent of the players come from outside the area, including Sydney, the Central Coast, and […]
DOING what others may consider crazy comes naturally to Ken McDonald, now 85. When he was 35, he rode over 3100 km on a bicycle from Adelaide to Darwin with two friends, averaging 200km a day. He then rode back to Adelaide with wife Brenda driving a support car, a Datsun Bluebird. That same year […]
Try scorer Jonny Tighe with Tommy, Dimity and Henry Tighe and Bille and Scarlet Smith. Chris Marchant. Photo: Jamie Searle. A big hit. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. THE Gloucester Cockies Rugby Union Club hosted a successful day of rugby and fundraising on Saturday, 1 November. Over 30 young rugby enthusiasts participated in a skills training session […]
Manning Valley Netball Association netballers enjoy the Aspire Development Program.
Manning Valley Netball Association netballers enjoy the Aspire Development Program. Manning Valley Netball Association netballers enjoy the Aspire Development Program. Manning Valley Netball Association netballers enjoy the Aspire Development Program. NETBALLERS from Manning Valley Netball Association (MNVA) took to the court for the Aspire Development Program on Saturday, 11 October. Supported by a $10,000 donation […]
Served by Jetstar’s Airbus A320, the new service will start on 2 December 2025. Photo: Jetstar.
DIRECT seasonal flights will launch between Newcastle and Hobart, connecting the two cities for the first time. Served by Jetstar’s Airbus A320, the new service will start on 2 December 2025 and run three times a week – every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday – until 21 April 2026. The seasonal flights will return each summer […]
Anyone interested in the industry is invited to provide feedback to the independent review.
THE NSW Government has released a discussion paper to guide public consultation on the independent review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996. The review will assess whether the Act remains appropriate to ensure the integrity and proper regulation of thoroughbred racing in NSW and to support the industry’s development and sustainability. It will also consider […]
Jillaroos international hooker Olivia Higgins performed strongly in Newcastle Knights’ 30-6 NRLW preliminary final loss to Brisbane Broncos. Photo: AAP Image/Dave Hunt.
Jillaroos international hooker Olivia Higgins performed strongly in Newcastle Knights’ 30-6 NRLW preliminary final loss to Brisbane Broncos. Photo: AAP Image/Dave Hunt. Emerging Knights fullback Lilly-Ann White missed Newcastle’s 18-12 Grand Final loss to Cronulla in the NSW Women’s Premiership. HUNTER rugby league queens Olivia Higgins and Lilly-Ann White have experienced finals heartbreak with the […]
Bonnie Clarke in action. Photo: Nigel Mc.
BONNIE Clarke, a Year 8 student at Gloucester High School, has been selected to trial for the Newcastle Knights. Bonnie, who plays for the Gloucester Magpies’ under-15s girls side, has been invited to take part in trials for the prestigious Lisa Fiaola (under 17s) and Tarsha Gale (under 19s) Cup competitions. These representative pathways are […]
