The North West Falcons women's football team from Gulgong will play their second match of the season against Dubbo City Rangers on Sunday. In their first match, the Falcons defeated Orana Spurettes 3-2, with Samantha Perring and Rachael Byrne scoring goals. The Falcons coach believes the Rangers will be a good matchup. He hopes the team can enjoy themselves and be competitive in most matches as the newest team in the open division competition.
The Hawks Basketball Camp document provides information about a basketball camp being held from June 2nd to 4th for boys in kindergarten through 9th grade. The camp will take place from 9am to 12noon at Rossview High School and cost $75, with registration forms and payment due by mail. The camp aims to help young players improve their skills and develop good habits on and off the court under the guidance of an experienced coaching staff.
This document provides information about a Saturday basketball camp for youth. The camp will take place over 5 Saturdays in December and January and will have two sessions, one for grades 1-3 and another for grades 4-6. Players will learn values like kindness, hard work, and teamwork. Every camper will receive a basketball. The cost is $15 and registration forms are due by December 4th. Parents must provide consent for any necessary medical treatment.
Brewarrina's Golden Googars defeated Collarenebri 48-32 in the under 17s grand final of the Barwon Darling Cup rugby league competition. Brewarrina coach Barney Orcher gave the team a pep talk at halftime when they were trailing 22-18, which helped inspire them to outscore Collarenebri 26-10 in the second half to claim the premiership. Brewarrina captain Lane Salt scored three tries and Edward Simpson scored two tries to lead the Googars to victory. Brewarrina halfback Kieran Ford was named player of the match for his playmaking efforts.
A 2-day marriage seminar will be held at Friends Community Church on April 12-13 with speaker Mark Gungor. No childcare will be provided for the event, and those who are active duty military can get 50% off by calling the toll-free number and specifying their status. Registration is required.
A volleyball tournament will be held on May 2nd at 9am at the Max Evans Gym to benefit the Strafford Indian Volleyball Program. The tournament will feature fun rules, games and prizes and cost $10 per person to register, either as part of a team of 6-8 players or individually. People can register their teams on Facebook or by contacting the coaches Ashley Bough or Angelina Hedrick by May 1st.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day will be held on February 4th at West Point, NY for girls in 8th grade and under. The $8 ticket includes a choice of clinics with various Army women's sports teams from 10:30am to 12pm, followed by a pre-game pizza party from 12pm to 1pm in Christl Arena. At 1pm there will be a women's basketball game against Bucknell. To order tickets or register for a clinic by February 3rd, contact the listed phone number or email.
The document summarizes several upcoming high school and college sporting events in the area, including baseball playoff games between Smithville vs. Cathedral and Kossuth vs. Sumrall. It also previews an SEC baseball tournament game between Ole Miss and Arkansas. Additionally, it provides updates on the Mississippi State baseball team as they head into the SEC tournament, and recaps the Cleveland Cavaliers winning the NBA draft lottery again.
Brandon Henson Memorial Christmas Tournament 6th Grade BracketPatosha Jeffery
This document contains the schedule for the 6th grade girls division of the Brandon Henson Memorial Christmas Classic basketball tournament. It lists the home and visiting teams, dates, times and locations for each round robin game, as well as the seeding, semifinal and championship game matchups and details.
The Hawks Basketball Camp document provides information about a basketball camp being held from June 2nd to 4th for boys in kindergarten through 9th grade. The camp will take place from 9am to 12noon at Rossview High School and cost $75, with registration forms and payment due by mail. The camp aims to help young players improve their skills and develop good habits on and off the court under the guidance of an experienced coaching staff.
This document provides information about a Saturday basketball camp for youth. The camp will take place over 5 Saturdays in December and January and will have two sessions, one for grades 1-3 and another for grades 4-6. Players will learn values like kindness, hard work, and teamwork. Every camper will receive a basketball. The cost is $15 and registration forms are due by December 4th. Parents must provide consent for any necessary medical treatment.
Brewarrina's Golden Googars defeated Collarenebri 48-32 in the under 17s grand final of the Barwon Darling Cup rugby league competition. Brewarrina coach Barney Orcher gave the team a pep talk at halftime when they were trailing 22-18, which helped inspire them to outscore Collarenebri 26-10 in the second half to claim the premiership. Brewarrina captain Lane Salt scored three tries and Edward Simpson scored two tries to lead the Googars to victory. Brewarrina halfback Kieran Ford was named player of the match for his playmaking efforts.
A 2-day marriage seminar will be held at Friends Community Church on April 12-13 with speaker Mark Gungor. No childcare will be provided for the event, and those who are active duty military can get 50% off by calling the toll-free number and specifying their status. Registration is required.
A volleyball tournament will be held on May 2nd at 9am at the Max Evans Gym to benefit the Strafford Indian Volleyball Program. The tournament will feature fun rules, games and prizes and cost $10 per person to register, either as part of a team of 6-8 players or individually. People can register their teams on Facebook or by contacting the coaches Ashley Bough or Angelina Hedrick by May 1st.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day will be held on February 4th at West Point, NY for girls in 8th grade and under. The $8 ticket includes a choice of clinics with various Army women's sports teams from 10:30am to 12pm, followed by a pre-game pizza party from 12pm to 1pm in Christl Arena. At 1pm there will be a women's basketball game against Bucknell. To order tickets or register for a clinic by February 3rd, contact the listed phone number or email.
The document summarizes several upcoming high school and college sporting events in the area, including baseball playoff games between Smithville vs. Cathedral and Kossuth vs. Sumrall. It also previews an SEC baseball tournament game between Ole Miss and Arkansas. Additionally, it provides updates on the Mississippi State baseball team as they head into the SEC tournament, and recaps the Cleveland Cavaliers winning the NBA draft lottery again.
Brandon Henson Memorial Christmas Tournament 6th Grade BracketPatosha Jeffery
This document contains the schedule for the 6th grade girls division of the Brandon Henson Memorial Christmas Classic basketball tournament. It lists the home and visiting teams, dates, times and locations for each round robin game, as well as the seeding, semifinal and championship game matchups and details.
1) Index funds continue to outperform active funds over the long term, as shown by recent research. The Australian ETF sector is growing much faster than the overall market.
2) Active bond managers will need to significantly outperform bond indexes for a sustained period to change investors' perceptions that have favored index funds.
3) Recent data from S&P Global shows that over one, three and five year periods, the majority of Australian active equity and bond managers underperformed their relevant indexes.
Superannuation funds in Australia are increasingly focusing on climate-specific investment strategies and transitioning to low-carbon economies. Mercer's Alexis Cheang discusses how Australian super funds are addressing climate change through various strategies like excluding thermal coal investments, carbon footprinting portfolios, and partnering with investment managers to lower carbon footprints and meet Paris Agreement goals. Cheang also notes differences in sustainable investing approaches between Americans, Europeans, and Australians.
Michael Easson is the chairman of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). The document discusses Easson's background and experience, how he came to be appointed as ASFA chairman, and his views on the Australian superannuation industry after his first year in the role. Easson wants superannuation to help Australians retire with dignity and adequacy. He believes the industry needs to improve simplicity, transparency, and ensuring people understand superannuation.
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This document summarizes profiles of three superannuation fund executives who won National Achievement Awards in 2015. It discusses their roles and challenges:
1) REST Industry Super CFO Chris Stevens discusses centralizing the fund's data analytics and harnessing data to understand member behaviors and performance.
2) UniSuper COO Steven Leach describes building technical skills to handle transactions while preparing products for regulatory changes like CIPRs.
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Over 5000 litres of diesel spilled from a tipped tanker in Mudgee's CBD on Tuesday, but quick actions avoided contamination of the nearby Cudgegong River. Council and emergency services responded rapidly, blocking drains and extracting most of the diesel. An explosion occurred later as diesel was being transferred from the tanker, but no one was hurt. The general manager praised the response of all agencies involved in containing the spill and preventing an environmental disaster.
The Mudgee Wine and Food Festival was officially launched with a winemakers' spitting competition between Liam Heslop of Lowe Wines and Lisa Bray of Burnbrae Wines. The almost month-long festival, running from September 13-29, will feature over 60 events showcasing Mudgee's quality wines and foods. Festival organizers encourage local residents and visitors to enjoy the region's wineries and attractions during the event.
David Lowe, a winemaker from Mudgee, was recently awarded the 2013 Graham Gregory Award for his contributions to the NSW wine industry over 35 years. As a young winemaker in the Hunter Valley, Lowe helped lead a group of young winemakers. Throughout his career, Lowe has held several leadership positions with industry organizations, including president of the NSW Wine Industry Association and vice-president of the Winemakers' Federation of Australia. The award recognized Lowe's tireless efforts to support and advise the wine industry in Australia and internationally.
All Hallows Catholic School in Gulgong, Australia achieved above average gains in NAPLAN performance between 2011 and 2013. The school was one of ten in New South Wales acknowledged for high academic gains among their students over the past three years. The school's principal credited improved teacher conversations around student learning and assessment with the performance increase.
1) Index funds continue to outperform active funds over the long term, as shown by recent research. The Australian ETF sector is growing much faster than the overall market.
2) Active bond managers will need to significantly outperform bond indexes for a sustained period to change investors' perceptions that have favored index funds.
3) Recent data from S&P Global shows that over one, three and five year periods, the majority of Australian active equity and bond managers underperformed their relevant indexes.
Superannuation funds in Australia are increasingly focusing on climate-specific investment strategies and transitioning to low-carbon economies. Mercer's Alexis Cheang discusses how Australian super funds are addressing climate change through various strategies like excluding thermal coal investments, carbon footprinting portfolios, and partnering with investment managers to lower carbon footprints and meet Paris Agreement goals. Cheang also notes differences in sustainable investing approaches between Americans, Europeans, and Australians.
Michael Easson is the chairman of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). The document discusses Easson's background and experience, how he came to be appointed as ASFA chairman, and his views on the Australian superannuation industry after his first year in the role. Easson wants superannuation to help Australians retire with dignity and adequacy. He believes the industry needs to improve simplicity, transparency, and ensuring people understand superannuation.
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This document summarizes profiles of three superannuation fund executives who won National Achievement Awards in 2015. It discusses their roles and challenges:
1) REST Industry Super CFO Chris Stevens discusses centralizing the fund's data analytics and harnessing data to understand member behaviors and performance.
2) UniSuper COO Steven Leach describes building technical skills to handle transactions while preparing products for regulatory changes like CIPRs.
3) Former Telstra Super CIO Jim Christensen talks about managing investment risk for members by balancing short and long-term opportunities. He advocates age-based investment approaches.
Frank Pegan is the chief executive of Catholic Super and chair of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). In 2014 and 2015, he addressed world leaders at UN climate summits, advocating for climate policies and actions from institutional investors. As head of Catholic Super, Pegan has overseen investments of over $500 million in low-carbon transition investments and engagement with companies on sustainability. He was instrumental in founding IGCC in 2003 to educate the finance sector on climate change risks and opportunities.
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The Mudgee Wine and Food Festival was officially launched with a winemakers' spitting competition between Liam Heslop of Lowe Wines and Lisa Bray of Burnbrae Wines. The almost month-long festival, running from September 13-29, will feature over 60 events showcasing Mudgee's quality wines and foods. Festival organizers encourage local residents and visitors to enjoy the region's wineries and attractions during the event.
David Lowe, a winemaker from Mudgee, was recently awarded the 2013 Graham Gregory Award for his contributions to the NSW wine industry over 35 years. As a young winemaker in the Hunter Valley, Lowe helped lead a group of young winemakers. Throughout his career, Lowe has held several leadership positions with industry organizations, including president of the NSW Wine Industry Association and vice-president of the Winemakers' Federation of Australia. The award recognized Lowe's tireless efforts to support and advise the wine industry in Australia and internationally.
All Hallows Catholic School in Gulgong, Australia achieved above average gains in NAPLAN performance between 2011 and 2013. The school was one of ten in New South Wales acknowledged for high academic gains among their students over the past three years. The school's principal credited improved teacher conversations around student learning and assessment with the performance increase.
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Rugby Union PAGE 45
Rugby League PAGE 43
Triathlon PAGE 42
Sports Guide PAGE 42
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WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
By DARREN SNYDER
Gulgong-based women’s foot-
ball side North West Falcons will
look to claim their second win in
as many matches at Billy Dunn
Oval on Sunday.
The Falcons began their inau-
gural season in the senior Dubbo
District Football Association on
Sunday with a 3-2 win against
Orana Spurettes at Lady Cutler
Oval.
The hard work of pre-season
training and trials paid off for the
ladies with a relatively convincing
win.
Falcons coach Greg Lillyst said
although the score reflected a
much closer game his side lead
three-nil up to the last 10 minutes
and had control of the game.
“We went into auto pilot at the
end of the game and received a bit
of a scare. It was totally my fault,
as I switched players around to
give more exposure to the new
players and broke the cohesion
and momentum we had built,”
Lillyst said.
He said the Falcons midfield
played in behind the ball and sup-
plied possession to the forwards,
especially in the first half.
Samantha Perring bullied her way
through the Orana Spurs defence
to claim the first goal, whilst
Rachael Byrne blitzed the opposi-
tion with her speed and was
rewarded with two goals. New
players to the game Taylor
“Squirt” Kurtz and Dariea Wood
played well above their experi-
ence and contributed well.
“We have three ladies playing
their first season of soccer and
they all enjoyed themselves. One
of the challenges I face is having
some really experienced players
and trying to get everyone to per-
form at their best with such a
diverse range of skills,” Lillyst
said.
The Falcons will play Dubbo
City Rangers at Billy Dunn Oval
on Sunday from 12pm. The
Rangers were also round one win-
ners against Narromine and will
Lillyst believes they will be a fair
match up.
“We aren’t getting ahead of our-
selves. There are some gun teams
in this open division and I’m sure
they will be keen to let us know we
are the new kids on the block,”
Lillyst said.
“We are happy to be involved
with the Dubbo comp and will be
satisfied to be competitive in
most games and play week to
week, as long as we are enjoying
ourselves.”
The competition will see 11
rounds before teams will be
placed in either first or second
division according to the points
table at the time.
Teams within their own catego-
ry will then play each other once
more for the opportunity to com-
pete for the finals.
“This is a great system. The sys-
tem Jim Auld and the Dubbo asso-
ciation have organised not only
rewards the stronger teams but
also gives the less competitive
sides the chance to be the best of
the rest,” Lillyst said.
Ladies look to win consecutive games at Gulgong tomorrow
Falcons flying home
Catching final bug
SOFTBALL
Mudgee Softball Association finished its
2013/2014 season on Saturday with Grand Finals
being played across all divisions.
Weather threatened play with more than 31
millimetres of rain falling in the days prior and a
brief shower during the day, but overall softball
became the winner.
Several presentations and awards also took
place on Saturday.
Full story on page 47.
STRIKE: Rhyan McNair played a valuable role as
catcher during the Youth Grand Final at Mudgee’s
Westend Sporting Complex on Saturday.
PHOTO: DARREN SNYDER 060414/DS SPORT/1068