Coby Carruhers in action in Abu Dhabi. Photo courtesy of Getty Images COBY Carruthers (Jordan Springs) made the most of an invit-a-tion from the Emir-ates Golf Fed-er-a-tion (EGF), shooting a sensational bogey-free eight-under-par 62 to hold the tournament lead in the Abu Dhabi Chal-lenge after the open-ing round at Al Ain Eques-trian, Shoot-ing & Golf […]
08 October 2026
Photos by Noel Rowsell AUSTRALIAN showjumping history was made on Saturday, when Cody Tincknell and Si Si Strike won Australia’s inaugural FEI U25 2* Grand Prix of Jumping at Kurri Burri Polo Club, producing the fastest of three double-clear performances to take the title. Top 12 – 1. Cody Tincknell & Si Si Strike; 2. […]
08 October 2026
FORMER Nepean News Legend of the Nepean Garry Ayres was honoured with the presentation of a Quilt from Aussie Hero Quilts at The Royce on Saturday 26th October. The quilts are custom-made to reflect the life experiences of the recipient – in this case, Garry, where it reflected his dedicated military service, firstly in the […]
01 October 2026
12-Goal action from Kurri Burri. Photos by Noel Rowsell KURRI Burri Polo Club hosted its Spring tournament over 25-27 September, with 25 teams competing across five grades. The weather gave competitors and spectators a bit of everything… 35 degrees one day, followed by 19 degrees and rain the next! The action is about to get […]
01 October 2026
Brian Charman, Greyhound Racing NSW Chief Racing Officer, Lorraine Barrington (Richmond Board member), Brian Barrington (Richmond Board member), Melinda Finn (Richmond Club President); and Troy Carney, Penrith Mayor. IT’S been quite a while between drinks, but Penrith Mayor Todd Carney still has an affinity with greyhound racing, and he ventured to his local track at […]
25 September 2026
Layla Sharp at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games – photos courtesy of Michael Thomas / Australian Athletics WESTERN Sydney Academy of Sport celebrated the achievements of its athletes, coaches and community at its 2026 Annual Awards, with Para athlete Layla Sharp (Cranebrook) taking home both the Athlete of the Year and Athlete with a Disability […]
25 September 2026
The Walkers. Photos: Noel Rowsell CHRIS Barton completed his four-day fund-raising walk from Newcastle to Penrith on Sunday afternoon at the Penrith Paceway, cheered on by fellow walkers and members of the community who shared in the achievement of the feat on behalf of Steps for the Love of Living. “Action always starts with a […]
16 September 2026
Jess Fox OAM – World Cup Series WK1 Champion. Photos courtesy of Romain Bruneau / Paddle Australia THREE-time Olympic champion Jess Fox OAM has claimed her sixth women’s K1 World Cup title, with victory in the WK1 Final at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Final in La Seu, Spain. Jess won her third women’s […]
16 September 2026
Jess Fox OAM – Gold in WK1. JESS Fox OAM continued her dream comeback season on the weekend, winning her second Women’s K1 gold medal of the 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup series at the venue where she won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Following her outstanding 2026 World Championships results in […]
10 September 2026
WESTERN Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has welcomed a Jetstar trial flight – an A320 passenger jet – for the first time on Monday September 1, alongside hundreds of trial passengers, as it ramps up the final phase of its Operational Readiness Program ahead of commercial passenger services taking off from October 25. Federal […]
10 September 2026
