Category: Northern Rivers Sport
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Young Far North Coast Surfers preparing for final competitions of the year
Two budding young surf stars from the Far North Coast are getting ready for the year’s final competitions. One of them, among a handful of local surfers set to take on Australia’s best, at the Junior Titles this weekend.
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Thrills and spills at Lismore Speedway’s second event for the season
There were plenty of thrills and spills at Saturday’s Speedway event in Lismore. From wingless sprints to modified sedans, the evening was jam packed with plenty of rollovers and entertainment.
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NSW Waratahs players and IRAA attend Dolphins Academy in Lennox Head
Budding young footy players have had a lesson from a couple of rugby stars in Lennox Head today. And if that wasn’t enough to raise the bar, the kids were also put to the test by the International Rugby Academy of Australia.
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Two talented ‘judokas’ from Casino have returned home champions
Two talented ‘judokas’ from Casino have returned home after competing on the world stage at the Virtus O-A games. The pair returning home from Brisbane as decorated champions
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Next generation taking to the track at Lismore Speedway this weekend
The Robinson’s are synonymous with speedway on the north coast with both Steve and Mark crowned national dirt modified champions. Now the next generation has arrived…11-year-old Erica is hoping to following in their footsteps… making her debut in the junior sedans at Lismore Speedway on Saturday night.
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Nathan Herne gearing up for final s5000 race for the season
Lismore’s Nathan Herne is on a high after taking out yet another Trans Am race on the weekend. It’s been a year to remember for the young driver – but he’s not celebrating yet – with one more s5000 race left in the season.
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Football star Paul Foster announced as Goonellabah Hornets Head Coach
Australian football star Paul Foster has returned home to Lismore and is stepping into a new coaching role with Goonellabah FC. The star striker is hoping to pass some of his knowledge on to young talent at the club.
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Nathan Herne takes another clean sweep at Trans Am 100 in Bathurst
Nathan Herne has proved to be unstoppable once again, in his quest for a clean sweep at the Trans Am 100 non championship round at Bathurst. The 20-year-old from Lismore continues to impress, whether he’s in Australia or the states.
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Former Olympian Sally Pearson surprises kids at Little Athletics Carnival
Children were given a special surprise while competing at a Little Athletics carnival in Ballina today. Former two time world champion, Sally Pearson, calling in and showing the athletes a thing or two about hurdles.
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Cherry Street Sports Club is looking to grow its junior bowls squad
Ballina’s Cherry Street Sports Club is offering coaching to build its junior squads – in a bid to take on state competitions.