Category: Mid North Sport
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PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS COUNCIL IN NEGOTIATIONS TO EXTEND HOSTING RIGHTS FOR IRONMAN 70.3 EVENT
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is negotiating to extend its hosting rights for the Ironman 70.3 event. It says it’s only fair, after this year’s competition was cancelled due to COVID.
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GREG INGLIS’ GOANNA ACADEMY TO RUN CLINIC IN MACKSVILLE
Greg Inglis’ Goanna Academy will hold its first clinic in Macksville next month. It’s open to just 200 people and all the places have been filled.
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NEW CLUBHOUSE FOR ROWERS BUT EVENTS STILL UNCERTAIN
The Manning River Rowing Club had been planning for its upcoming regatta, but with new restrictions on community sports, it’s not sure where it stands. The club’s exploring other options, including hosting a ‘locals only’ event this year.
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WOOLGOOLGA SPORTS COMPLEX PLANS
There’s growing excitement in Woolgoolga with detailed plans for a new $24-million sports centre now on public exhibition. Work will begin later this year, with the centre set to be completed in 2021.
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SASCHA ARNBERGER CLOCKING UP THE HOURS IN TRAINING TO DEFEND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
A Port Macquarie martial arts athlete is making a name for herself on the world stage. Sascha Arnberger is putting in the hard yards in training, to defend her world championship title.
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COFFS LIONS TAKE OUT COASTAL PREMIER LEAGUE
In the Coastal Premier League, Coffs United has taken out the shortened competition following a convincing win over the Northern Storm yesterday. Ladder leaders, the Saints were robbed of the championship, after being beaten by Port United. With the first season now complete, all clubs say they support the new competition format. New health advice…
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BLUSTERY CONDITIONS FOR ISLAND CLASSIC GOLF
There were testing conditions in today’s round of the Island Classic golf tournament being played at Nambucca Heads. Blustery west to south-westerly winds testing even the best of players.
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TY JUDSON’S ADRENALINE RUNNING HIGH FOR NEXT SUP EVENT
A Pacific Palms stand up paddleboarder had his eyes set on a state title. Sadly this weekend’s tournament has been cancelled – but Ty Judson’s adrenaline is running high wanting to put his skill into action.
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KEMPSEY HORSE CLAIMS VICTORY IN HOPKINS LIVERMORE CUP AT TAREE
A Kempsey gelding has taken out the Hopkins Livermore Cup in Taree. Manning-trained “Danzibar Dancer” lead into the straight, but Jim Louizo’s mare had plenty of competition. Daniel Simonetta’s “Mister Mcilroy” spurred on in the last seconds to claim victory. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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HARBOUR KNIGHTS TO TRAVEL TO TAMWORTH
The Harbour Knights have their biggest challenge ahead of them tomorrow. The team will travel over the range to play, despite newly introduced COVID restrictions.