Category: North West Sport
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ANNA BISHOP SELECTED BY TENNIS AUSTRALIA FOR PERTH CAMP
Gunnedah’s Anna Bishop is racking-up quite a list of tennis accolades this year – already claiming four country titles in Forster. Now, the year-seven student is heading to Perth, to train with a former world number one.
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TAMWORTH VETERAN CRICKETERS TO REPRESENT NSW AT NATIONALS
The Australian Veterans Over 60’s cricket championships kick off in Adelaide this weekend. Representing New South Wales across various divisions is a strong contingent from Tamworth – all eager to wear the sky blue and do their state proud.
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STATE CHAMPIONS: WALLABADAH PUBLIC COME OUT ON TOP IN TOUCH FOOTY
The North West has a new state champion! Wallabadah Public School came out on top at the Small Schools Touch Football titles, and did so without losing a game.
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MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING FOR NORTH WEST SPORTS CLUBS
Mental health is now at the focus of a new round of government funding. The $1.2 million initiative is helping sporting clubs in drought-stricken communities improve mental wellbeing.
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TAMWORTH TENNIS STAR SERVING UP STRONG COMPETITION
A squad of 10 Tamworth athletes hit the metro last weekend, lining up their best serves at the 2019 State Tennis Finals. Returning star Zac Adams was among the best on the courts, making the final in the doubles tournament.
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BENDEMEER’S JOSH HAZLEWOOD NAMED IN NSW BLUES SQUAD
Bendemeer hero Josh Hazlewood has been named in the prestigious New South Wales Blues Squad. The Test cricket paceman will join the 12-player team in Adelaide this week, for round three of the Marsh Sheffield Shield. He’ll join debutants Liam Hatcher, Daniel Solway and Ulladulla’s Matthew Gikes for the highly-anticipated Friday match. It’ll be Hazelwood’s…
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CLAY SHOOTING: NORTHERN NSW SCHOOLS TO COMPETE IN CARNIVAL
Students from schools across Northern New South Wales will take their best aim on Friday. They’re competing in a regional clay shooting carnival – with one champion team vying for its second consecutive win.
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NIAS BASKETBALLERS TO HIT THE COURTS FOR TRIALS THIS WEEKEND
The Northern Inland Academy of Sport will hold basketball trials this weekend, ahead of its upcoming 2020 season. Organisers are predicting strong numbers.
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MOREE WATER SKI CLUB TO HOLD ‘COME AND TRY’ DAY
Skiing enthusiasts will hit the water in Moree this weekend, for a highly-anticipated ‘Come and Try’ Day. The event provides an opportunity for those who haven’t skiied before to give the sport a go. It’s also open to experienced skiiers. Two qualified coaches will be on hand to assist participants. The event starts at 8am…
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BO ABRA’S SEASON WRAPS-UP WITH LOSS IN NRC DECIDER
It wasn’t quite the fairy-tale finish Bo Abra was hoping for, with the Canberra Vikings losing to the Western Force in the National Rugby Championship grand final over the weekend. The Vikings only trailed 7-3 at the break, before five second-half tries handed them a 41-3 win. Despite the result, it’s been a stellar year…