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Posted inInverell, Sport, Sport and fitness events

NIAS to host annual UAA Talent ID Day for aspiring indigenous athletes

blankby New England Times News Desk3 days agoAugust 25, 2025

The Northern Inland region’s aspiring young indigenous athlete will descend on Inverell next Wednesday to participate in the annual NIAS / UAA Indigenous Talent Identification Day.

Posted inArmidale, Parenting and kids, Sport, Sport and fitness events

Family fun and fierce competition at Armidale Rugby Carnival

blankby Cameron MagusicAugust 16, 2025August 22, 2025

Local rugby teams in the under-11s and 12s age group will have a chance to win the Kookaburra Cup for the first time at the upcoming Australian Rail and Track Corporation Gala Carnival, taking place in Armidale on 7 September.

Posted inSport and fitness events, Tamworth

Tamworth, get out and get dirty at the Mountain Bikers Triple-Event Weekend

blankby Penelope ShawJuly 30, 2025August 1, 2025

Tamworth will be buzzing with bikes as Tamworth Mountain Bikers host their Triple Event Weekend, featuring school races, family fun, and the AusCycling state series at Tamworth Mountain Bike Park.

Posted inGlen Innes, Sport and fitness events, Wellbeing

More room needed to stretch due to popularity of chair exercising

blankby New England Times News DeskJuly 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Gentle stretches in a chair is so popular in Glen Innes they needed a bigger location.

Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Good News, Inverell, Sport and fitness events

Remembering Ty by casting a line in his honour this weekend

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025

More than 200 anglers are expected to hit the water at Copeton Dam this weekend for the inaugural Ty Edmonds Memorial Cod Classic

Posted inSport and fitness events, Tamworth

NCHA Futurity kicks off in Tamworth

blankby Tom PleveyMay 28, 2025May 29, 2025

Entries are up over 20% this year for the 15 day long world class cutting event now underway at AELEC.

Posted inRugby Union, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth

NSW Country Rugby Union Championships kick off in Tamworth this weekend

blankby Penelope ShawMay 16, 2025May 17, 2025

Rugby union players from across the state will descend on Tamworth this weekend for the hotly contested NSW Country Rugby Union Championships.

Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth

Rivalry Rides Again: Three local lads ride for the PBR Monster Energy Origin Series

blankby Penelope ShawApril 23, 2025April 25, 2025

Australia’s fiercest sporting rivalry is strapping in for another showdown — but this isn’t rugby, and it’s definitely not for the faint-hearted.

Posted inManilla, Sport, Sport and fitness events

Paragliding State of Origin returns to Manilla over Easter

blankby RK CrosbyApril 12, 2025April 15, 2025

A battle of the states is set to take place in the skies above Manilla, NSW over the Easter weekend with the Paragliding State of Origin event returning for its 26th year.

Posted inArmidale, Sport, Sport and fitness events

Bull riders battle for glory in Armidale showdown

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 10, 2025April 12, 2025

The dirt’s about to fly as the toughest sport on the planet rides into Armidale this weekend for the PBR Monster Energy Armidale Invitational.

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