Coach Laurie Daley says the Blues must approach the game-three decider in Brisbane as a challenge after they missed wrapping up State of Origin in Melbourne.
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Posted inEquestrian and racing, What's on
Reindeer races and Christmas cheer as Wean gears up for 96th year on the track
Nearly a century of country racing tradition returns to the New England North West next month, with the Wean Picnic Races set to draw racegoers from across the region and beyond for what organisers promise will be their biggest and best year yet.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Sport, Tamworth
Tamworth’s No. 1 Oval gets a modern makeover
Tamworth’s No. 1 Oval now has a pavilion to match — modern changerooms, better amenities, and a focus on getting more women and girls on the field.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Armidale to host 2026 George Cowie West Ham United football selection camp
Armidale will host the 2026 George Cowie West Ham United Football Selection Camp in July, giving young regional players the chance to train with coaches from the English Premier League club.
Posted inGood News, Inverell, Sport
Regional volleyball thriving as Inverell teams lead New England charge
Regional volleyball is gaining serious momentum across the region, and Inverell’s young players are leading the charge.
Posted inLocal News, Rodeo and Campdraft
Chaffey demands Federal Government recommit to full Inland Rail project
Late Monday night when most politicians were heading home or out to dinner, Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has continued his efforts to put a human face on the cost of the Government’s decision to axe the Inland Rail project north of Parkes.
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Tamworth’s Lachlan Slade among regional stars chasing back-to-back wins for NSW
Tamworth’s Lachlan Slade will represent NSW in Saturday night’s PBR Australia Origin opener in Newcastle as the Blues chase back-to-back titles.
Posted inMungindi, Sport, What's on
Mungindi set for Border Battle as Blues take Origin 1
The Barwon River Campsite in Mungindi has been lit up in Maroon and Blue, with the intensity of the Mungindi Border Battle already building after the Mighty NSW Blues smashed the cane toads in last night’s thriller.
Posted inBendemeer, Cricket
Hazlewood’s champion Challengers smiling despite defeat
Josh Hazlewood’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru have taken pole position in the IPL playoffs despite losing heavily to Pat Cummins’ Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth, Willow Tree
New England riders set to shine as Newcastle opens 2026 PBR Origin Series
New England riders will play a major role when New South Wales launches its 2026 PBR Australia Monster Energy Origin Series campaign in Newcastle later this month.