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Luke McKay voted best country footballer

There is no doubting that country football is the purest form of Aussie Rules. There is always the age-old debate of what competition is stronger, what team is the best in the state or country, and the same often applies when discussing premier...

Jeff Hanson

26 Jan 2023

Rodeo

‘All systems go’ for Narrandera rodeo

The always-popular Narrandera Rodeo will make its long-awaited return on February 18. The event was postponed in 2021 and 2022 due to the threat posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, but Narrandera Rodeo Committee Inc. President, Ronald ‘Blue’ Absolom...

Jeff Hanson

26 Jan 2023

Rugby League

Interest grows ahead of inaugural Narrandera 9s

The Narrandera Lizards will be looking to continue on from their successful 2022 Proten Cup season when hosting the inaugural Narrandera Women’s 9s competition on March 2. Narrandera will host a six to ten team rugby league 9s competition in...

Jeff Hanson

26 Jan 2023

Rugby League

Lizards lock in Longford but looking for women’s coach

As the Lizards start preparations for the 2023 Proten Cup, Shaun Lyons was happy to have Kye Longford back on board as the men’s coach. Longford guided the Lizards to a drought-breaking premiership in 2022, and with a good list at his disposal...

Jeff Hanson

26 Jan 2023

Harness Racing

Track Talk: Blake Jones closing in on 1000 winners

History shows that the Riverina region of New South Wales has produced more than its share of champions, both horse and horsemen throughout the decades - and that tradition continues in the modern era. Coleambally-born reinsman Blake Jones is rated...

Jeff Hanson

26 Jan 2023

Cricket

Crickets edge Rovers in Coolamon derby

The Coolamon derby rarely fails to deliver, and locals were left to watch an entertaining game between the Crickets and Rovers at Coolamon Cricket Ground on Saturday. Playing in round eight of the Ardlethan Barellan District Cricket Association...

Jeff Hanson

26 Jan 2023