Snow cancelled the 33rd NIAS Academy Awards, but a smaller event will be held in Tamworth, and top athletes including Bella Henderson and Archie Clarke have been recognised for 2024–2025.
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Posted inArmidale, School News, Sport
Snow no barrier to TAS, Sydney Grammar rugby clash
In a match that will surely become folklore, TAS and Sydney Grammar braved snow and mud on Backfield, with TAS taking a 25–3 win in their final GPS home game of the season.
Posted inRegional Development, Sport, Tamworth
Tamworth aquatics centre project moves closer to construction
The long-anticipated Aquatic, Education and Health Centre of Excellence is a step closer, with Tamworth Regional Council to consider entering an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement at its meeting this week.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Demon Knights ‘family’ named best sporting team in the New England
The Demon Knights Football Club of Armidale has won the popular poll to be named the Best Sporting Team in our annual Best in the New England promotion.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Sport
Olympian comes to town for NIAS awards
An Olympic cyclist will headline the 33rd annual Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) Academy Awards, to be held in Armidale this weekend.
Posted inInverell, School News, Sport, Tenterfield
Netballers converge in Inverell
It was game on in Inverell as more than 280 secondary students hit the courts for a full day of action in the Netball NSW Schools Cup.
Posted inEquestrian and racing, Walcha
Walcha to get a visit from 2025 Melbourne Cup tour
After watching hometown horse Knight’s Choice win last year’s ‘race that stops the nation’, Walcha will welcome this year’s Melbourne Cup trophy on Friday, August 15.
Posted inGood News, Sport, Tenterfield
Tenterfield social enterprise makes tracks
A bold vision to turn Tenterfield into a world-class mountain biking destination is becoming a reality, thanks to the passion of a small grassroots group, a lot of grit, and a crucial funding boost.
Posted inArmidale, Sport, Tamworth
Five NIAS athletes headed to elite state development program
While most local kids will be looking to spend their July school holidays playing games, five locals will be touching grass instead of controllers, and furthering their elite sporting goals.
Posted inEquestrian and racing, Tamworth
Tamworth trainers clean up on race day
Tamworth trainers had a day to remember at the Clubs NSW showcase race day on Friday, June 27, with local claiming 5 out of the 8 races on offer.