Jack O'Brien keeps busy in Walgett while training for Olympics Jack O'Brien keeps busy in Walgett while training for Olympics Western Magazine Kate Schwager / Thursday, June 18, 2020 0 5021 Article rating: No rating While the town of Walgett may be a long way from Tokyo in Japan, that hasn't stopped Jack O'Brien and his Olympic dreams. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games have been postponed, so Jack has been spending his time helping out on the family farm. While his return to the property has been a great help to his family during this time, he has also been working hard in his homemade gym, dedicated to his training on an erg machine. Jack ordinarily lives in Canberra and as a member of the Australian Rowing Team, is working towards realising his dream of representing his country at the Olympic Games. "I want to continue with rowing to wherever it takes me," he said. Read more
Business and Infrastructure Funding Opportunities Newsletter Business and Infrastructure Funding Opportunities Newsletter Kate Schwager / Tuesday, January 28, 2020 0 0 Article rating: No rating Read more
3 Things You Must Consider Before You Book Your Next Snow Holiday 3 Things You Must Consider Before You Book Your Next Snow Holiday Written by David Green David Green / Tuesday, January 21, 2020 0 8368 Article rating: 4.4 Booking a trip to the snow can be a daunting task. It can feel like there are a million different options with so many variables that layer over the top. Getting the right advice can also be tough. Now to put all of those things aside, these are the 3 key things you need to consider before you book your next snow holiday (and have a blast). Read more
Central North Rugby Union Deciders today in Walcha Central North Rugby Union Deciders today in Walcha Kate Schwager / Friday, August 30, 2019 0 0 Article rating: No rating The major semi action will get underway at Walcha's Captain Cook Oval from 11.25am with the under 19s match between Pirates and Narrabri. This will be followed by the second grade clash between Pirates and Moree at 12.55pm, with the women's sevens match between Gunnedah and Narrabri to be held at 2.35pm. The first grade fixture between Walcha and Narrabri will kick-off at 3pm. Read more
Cricket: Landan Price and Dylan Smith to play at under-17s nationals Cricket: Landan Price and Dylan Smith to play at under-17s nationals Kate Schwager / Friday, August 30, 2019 0 0 Article rating: No rating Price and Smith were both featured among the wicket-takers, both picking up two. "We have Charles Mitchell, Jayden Zahra Smith and Harrison Townsend returning after having being involved in the joint national title winning team from 2018," McLay said. Read more