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A major sporting tournament returns, with global sensation to feature
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (270+ words) The atmosphere at Orange 'Tenpin Bowl' was electric this afternoon, Saturday, 24 January, as the 35th Annual NSW Tenpin Bowling Country Championships and Masters officially kicked off. This year's event is set to be one of the biggest yet, with owners Marisa…...
Maya has Joint rocking at Adelaide International
1+ week, 3+ day ago (602+ words) Teenage ace Maya Joint has declared herself "all good" again after breaking through for a dazzling first win of the season to set up an all-Australian Adelaide International showdown with Ajla Tomljanovic. In a huge confidence-booster, Joint upset 2020 Australian Open…...
Power rankings: An updated look at the best batters in the 2025/26 season
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (230+ words) Centuries at the club level, batters making their presence felt at top representative competitions, and youngsters announcing themselves as ones to watch. There has been a lot to like about the 2025/26 cricket season when it comes to those who wield…...
Wise words from a winner, opening bats go large, and life in the old dogs
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1318+ words) From the very first ball. Western coach Andrew Zell's biggest piece of advice ahead of this season's Country Championships may seem simple, but it could make all the difference later this week. Western great Zell is back at the helm…...
Signings tracker: Who's on the move ahead of the 2026 PMP?
2+ mon, 13+ hour ago (137+ words) The silly season is heating up. After a bit of a quiet start to the Peter McDonald Premiership off-season, the player market has taken off in recent weeks. From marquee deals like Blake Ferguson's switch to Orange CYMS or Bathurst…...
Excitement builds for Tigers' new leader after major signing quartet confirmed
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (672+ words) A new first-grade coach and four major signings have optimism growing around the Nyngan Tigers' 2026 Peter McDonald Premiership chances. Troy Evans will coach the club's PMP side next season after leading the reserve grade outfit to a premiership triumph this…...
Western Zone power rankings: The batters who have lit up the early stages of summer
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (256+ words) With the Ashes looming, there's plenty of excitement and anticipation around the 2025/26 cricket season. The season in our region is already a few weeks old, and we've been treated to plenty of entertainment in the opening rounds. There have been…...
Top contenders play down favourites tag ahead Great Race
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (887+ words) The favourites tag but not sit completely comfortably with Cam Waters and Mark Winterbottom, but the pair know they have what it takes to mix it with the best at the Bathurst 1000. The Great Race is on again on Sunday,…...
'Not sure if it will ever fully recover': Honest and open Tremain talks rare diagnosis, future plans
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (628+ words) Chris Tremain is at peace with the fact he may not play cricket again. The premature end of a professional career is something momentous to grapple with, but Tremain is open and honest about the situation he finds himself in....
Giant Greene learns his fate over Heeney head hit
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (245+ words) GWS captain Toby Greene has been slapped with a one-match ban for a hit on Isaac Heeney, but it looks as though his questionable taunt of Tom Papley might go unpunished. Greene was cited for diving in with a late…...