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Perthshire youngsters enjoy memorable matchday experience with Edinburgh Rugby
Perthshire Rugby Club's minis section visited Edinburgh last Friday. Young players from the under-10s, under-11s and under-12s watched Edinburgh's pre-season friendly against Bath. Shire’s delighted youngsters were given the opportunity to be the guard of honour for both teams.
Esperance shire to consider 4WD restrictions on beaches if environmental vandalism increases Dunes at Warton Beach on the eastern edge of Cape Le Grand National Park were damaged. A fence separating the beach from a rehabilitation area was cut and driven on. The dunes had been planted with native trees and shrubs over winter to repair erosion caused by driving on the beach. Shire president Ian Mickel said intentional damage from four-wheel driving was rare, but the shire would consider restrictions if it increased.
Perthshire Women start rugby league season on a high with win against Lismore Perthshire Women beat Lismore 34-17 in Caledonia/Midlands East. Shire had the majority of possession in the first 20 minutes. Chloe Bennett, Heather McKenzie, Paula Watson and Lydia McGinley scored tries.
Waroona to lose its only bank, 24-hour ATM as NAB closes branch in WA's South West NAB will close its Waroona branch on November 17. Shire president Mike Walmsley says it will have a major impact on the town. NAB says 93 per cent of transactions across Australia now take place online.
Rex wins contract for multiple regional WA routes despite ongoing performance concerns Rex will operate services between Perth and Albany, Esperance, Carnarvon and Monkey Mia for the next five years. Esperance's shire president said he was disappointed the airline had received an extension to its contract. Shire President Ian Mickel said more than 50 per cent of flights had been delayed. Rex has says improving customer communication is a priority.
Mick Kennedy hails 'fantastic' East Kilbride side, but boss wants consistency East Kilbride beat East Stirling 2-1 in the Lowland League on Saturday. Kilby are joint second with Hearts ‘B’ on goal-difference. Calum Biggar and Adam McGowan scored in the win over Shire.
Former Rangers and Hamilton Accies kid joins Albion Rovers Albion Rovers have signed former Rangers youth and Hamilton Accies reserve player Niyah Joseph. The 22-year-old scored seven goals in 10 Lowland League matches for Shire last term. Joseph's arrival comes after his old Shire team-mate, goalkeeper Ross Connelly, also made the switch from Ochilview.
Embarrassment helps Sharks rediscover NRL steel Braden Hamlin-Uele says Cronulla have set the bar for their 2023 campaign. He urges them to use their gutsy win over the Sydney Roosters as a springboard. The Sharks have endured a 3-3 start to Craig Fitzgibbon's second season in the Shire.
The one assistant coach the Dragons should interview for their top job Cronulla assistant Josh Hannay is seen by some in the Shire as the next NRL head coach in waiting. The Dragons have gone to market to get a gauge on who might be interested in their top job for 2024. The list so far includes Sydney Roosters assistant Jason Ryles as well as fellow former Dragons Dean Young and Ben Hornby.
The one assistant coach the Dragons should interview for their top job Cronulla assistant Josh Hannay is seen by some in the Shire as the next NRL head coach in waiting. The Dragons have gone to market to get a gauge on who might be interested in their top job for 2024. The list so far includes Sydney Roosters assistant Jason Ryles as well as fellow former Dragons Dean Young and Ben Hornby.
Hip drop drama as Johnson seals 20-point comeback in final seconds Sharks 30 Warriors 32SportNRL match report. One-time Sharks marquee buy Shaun Johnson returned to the Shire and secured one of the most famous, controversial wins in Warriors history. The Warriors trailed by 20 points after as many minutes, and a madcap contest featuring two contentious sin-bins for hip drops was not over until after the final siren.
Hip drop drama as Johnson seals 20-point comeback in final seconds Sharks 30 Warriors 32SportNRL match report. One-time Sharks marquee buy Shaun Johnson returned to the Shire and secured one of the most famous, controversial wins in Warriors history. The Warriors trailed by 20 points after as many minutes, and a madcap contest featuring two contentious sin-bins for hip drops was not over until after the final siren.
Why Hynes believes Sharks No.1 is too nice for his own good Nicho Hynes believes Will Kennedy has the ability to join the NRL's top tier No.1s. Hynes has taken an interest in Kennedy’s game because he plays fullback, a position that used to be close to his heart. Kennedy is in the process on brokering a new deal in the Shire. The last time his contract was up, he attracted interest from St George Illawarra.
Why Hynes believes Sharks No.1 is too nice for his own good Nicho Hynes believes Will Kennedy has the ability to join the NRL's top tier No.1s. Hynes has taken an interest in Kennedy’s game because he plays fullback, a position that used to be close to his heart. Kennedy is in the process on brokering a new deal in the Shire. The last time his contract was up, he attracted interest from St George Illawarra.
New on the Horizon: Lydia Shire to open new restaurant in Seaport BioMed Realty Executes Lease with Lydia Shire for Restaurant Concept at Seaport Science Center. Slated to open in 2024, this new concept will complement the venerable Scampo which Shire opened in 2008.
Death of blue groper leads Margaret River council to push for spearfishing ban Shire of Augusta Margaret River councillors voted in favour of writing to state Fisheries Minister Don Punch to request that the practice be banned at Gnarabup beach, Flinders Bay and Gracetown. Shire President Paula Cristoffanini said locals had been raising the issue for some time. A swimming group member says marine life in Cowaramup Bay should be protected from spearfishers. Spearfishers say they are more sustainable than traditional fishers, because they can select a single fish.
Trepidation over ADF plan to upgrade airstrip, boost military capability on Cocos (Keeling) Islands The Australian Defence Force has plans for a $568 million upgrade to the airfield at the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The upgraded airfield will accommodate the RAAF P8-A Poseidon maritime surveillance and response aircraft. Shire chief executive Frank Mills says the community is feeling trepidation ahead of the upgrades. A defence researcher says concerns that ADF investment poses a security threat are understandable but unfounded.
Perthshire rugby captain Mat Rae highlights importance of fast start to 2023 Perthshire rugby captain Mat Rae expects Greenock Wanderers to be a ‘different team’ compared to earlier in the season. Shire have not had a competitive game since the long trek north to face Orkney at the beginning of December. Wintry conditions – including snow and freezing temperatures – resulted in a number of postponements in the run-up to Christmas.
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