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Trophy wins for Michelle Johnston and Kerrie Ward

THE four rounds of the women’s club championships began last Tuesday. Daily winners are announced after play each day. There is a winner and a runner-up in each division. Division 1: Sally Toppin 75 on a countback from Helen Baker. Division 2: Kerrie Ward 69 and Kay Clarke 72. Division 3: Joan Bray 73 and Judy Lee 76 on a countback. Nearest-the-pin on the second was Jane McWhirter and on the seventh Anne Finnigan. Balls went to the six placegetters as well as Sophie Carter, Lizzie Higham, Di Hasler, Penny Crawford and Lyn Mitchell. Two trophies are awarded on the […]

Aug 22, 2026

Bulldogs one win from hosting Group 4 rugby league grand final

THE Gunnedah Bulldogs are just one win away from hosting the Group 4 rugby league grand final after building a formidable run of form heading into their major semi-final against Moree. First grade head into their clash at Moree full of confidence after stringing together seven straight wins, including a convincing 48–12 victory over the Boars when the teams last met in June. The game will be played at Boughton Oval, where the Boars defeated the Bulldogs in last year’s grand final. Club president David McCann said Gunnedah’s forwards would need to set the tone early as the Bulldogs chase […]

Aug 21, 2026

Jack Russell racing action in Gunnedah

THRILLING Jack Russell racing action will come to Gunnedah on Thursday evening, 20 August, as part of a new initiative of the greyhound racing club. The races will occur during the first half of the regular greyhound meeting. Jason Lyne, the chief operating officer for the NSW GBOTA (Greyhound Breeders Owners and Trainers Association), said the new event was an initiative by the local club, particularly Cherie Rosier. “It’s definitely something different with AgQuip also on the same week,” he said. “It will be great fun.” Lyne said Rosier had been doing the hard work in rounding up the Jack […]

Aug 19, 2026

Gunnedah juniors shine at NSW Country Championships

A TALENTED group of Gunnedah’s rising tennis stars has returned home with outstanding results after competing at the 2026 NSW Country Championships in Wagga Wagga. The young squad produced an impressive haul of titles, finals appearances and strong performances against some of the state’s best country players, highlighting the depth of emerging talent in Gunnedah. Leading the way was 10-year-old Lachlan Finnerty, who continued his remarkable rise after winning the 10-and-under boys’ singles title in 2025. Choosing to challenge himself by competing in the 12-and-under and 13-and-under age groups, Lachlan proved more than capable of matching it with older […]

Jul 24, 2026