The Lismore Speedway is gearing up for the start of the 2022/23 season opener on Saturday 5 November.The season will kick off with the traditional Lord Mayor's Cup for the V8 Dirt Modifieds, who will be supported by the AMCA's, Wingless Sprints, RSA Street Stockers and the SSA Juniors.The track will host a practice night on Friday 4 November in preparation for the following nights action.A free fan appreciation event and racecar display will take place in the John Crowther Car Park in the Lismore CBD between 9.30am - 11.30am on Saturday prior to racing.Gates will open at 4.00pm, with racing from 5.30pm.New Lismore Speedway promoters, Mick and Kim Sauer have been able to put together a deal for the first meeting of the season. General admission tickets purchased online (details below) are only $10, with children 12 years and under FREE.TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINEhttps://www.ticketebo.com.au/lismore-speedwaySpecial Season Opener Pricing$10 Online General Admission12 and Under- FREEGate Sales$15 General Admission12 and Under- FREEThe second meeting of the season will be held on Saturday 19 November.

Lismore and District Cricket Association have announced a number of wash outs and ground changes for Saturday's round.Lismore and Casino Councils have struggled to prepare turf wickets with the intermittent rain and wet weather and the following games have either been moved or washed out this weekend.QE2 Casino v Goonellabah (1st Grade)QE7 Casino v Marist Brothers (2nd Grade)The 3rd Grade game between CCC and GWSCC has been moved to Adam Gilchrist Oval.Nielson Park - Workers Grey v Kyogle (2nd Grade)Nesbitt Park - Workers Maroon v Evans Head (2nd Grade)Rec 8 - MBCC v Norths (1st Grade)The LJ Hooker match between Marist Brothers and Murwillumbah that was to be played in Murwillumbah has been washed out, with Goonellabah Workers Sports match against Lennox Head at Oakes Oval still to be determined.Council's have prepared synthetics wickets but each ground will be assessed the wet weather committee to determine the playability of the synthetic pitches.This will include bowler run ups and the amount of water still in the pitches.Teams will also keep an eye on the rain radar with a large rain band currently sitting north of Brisbane.

Far North Coast Softball's Lachlan Coe has been selected in the NSW U/19 Softball team to contest the National Championships in Perth.Lachlan combines his passions of both softball and baseball, juggling representative commitments in both sports.Lachlan and his family have recently returned home from a trip to the USA with a touring NSW Baseball team before the selection announcement was made.Coe is following in the footsteps of his mother and grandmother, who are both softball players with FNC.Hard work and dedication from Lachlan and his family have lead to his selection, travelling to Sydney and playing for Southern Districts as well as training with the NSW team right up to the Nationals titles. The balancing act is not only with his sports of baseball and softball, but the Year 11 student at Trinity Catholic College also has to fit in schooling as well as the constant travel.The next goal for Lachlan is to continue his good form and come under the selectors eyes for the Australian team that will be selected from the tournament.Coe still has a number of years in the U/19 side as he will only turn 17 in November.

Goonellabah Workers Sports are through to the LJ Hooker League T/20 Semi Finals after splitting their games in Round 5 and 6 on Saturday.GWS took on ladder leaders Cudgen in the first match and won the toss and put Cudgen into bat, posting 5/124 at Oakes Oval.For the bowlers, Reece Gregor took 2/27 and Barry Franks 2/21 off their allotted 4 overs.In reply, Goonellabah struggled to maintain partnerships throughout the innings and posted 7/88.In the second match of the day, the side took on Alstonville, who won the toss and sent the home side in to bat.GWS posted a strong 8/132, with openers Nathan Bezrouchko (36) and Rory McLean (32) starting the innings strongly and eventually posted a total of 8/132.Alstonville fell agonisingly short in their run chase, finishing with 8/130, with Franks taking wickets again with 2/27 and Damien Santin with 2/25.With other results still to be confirmed, it is uncertain who Goonellabah will take on in the Semi Finals next Saturday.

Round 5 and 6 of the LJ Hooker T/20 cricket competition rolls around on Saturday and Goonellabah Workers Sports and Marist Brothers will be looking for victories and Semi Final spots.Marist Brothers play Alstonville at Mortimer Oval on Saturday at 12:15pm and will then back up to play ladder leaders Cudgen at 3:30pm.The Brethren struggled last weekend with several players out, including Pat Martin and Ashley Simes and failed to record a victory in their four matches. They will clash with Alstonville who had similar results on the first weekend.Goonellabah Workers Sports managed three victories from their four matches with Sam McLean and Jack Cooper staring with the bat.GWS have a strong all around bowling attack, with Kale Hare, Brad Robertson and McLean taking multiple wickets last weekend.They will clash with Cudgen in what should prove to be a close encounter at Oakes Oval at 12:15pm. The two teams are currently first and second on the T/20 ladder.GWS will then play Alstonville at 3:30pm.The Lismore District Cricket Association competition will continue, with all four grades hitting off at 1:00pm.

Lismore Rugby Union Club recently held their Senior Presentation Night with plenty of accolades handed out.It was a successful year for the club, with the Women's 10's side taking out the FNC Premiership with a Grand Final victory over Casuarina 27-0.The Colts side made the Preliminary Final, going down narrowly to Casuarina 22-16.The First and Reserve Grade teams were hampered by injury throughout the year but were able to debut a number of youngsters throughout the season.Women's 10's Coach John Lisetto was named Club Person of the Year, with Kiara Jeffery being named the Female Player of the Year.Sam Cook was named Male Player of the Year and veteran forward Gavin Tulk was credited with playing 408 games for the club by the end of the 2022 season.The Award recipients included:CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR John Lisetto PRESIDENTS AWARD FOR SERVICE TO THE CLUB Gavin Tulk Emily Cox PLAYER OF THE YEAR - MALE Sam Cook PLAYER OF THE YEAR - FEMALE Kiara Jeffery BEST SENIOR TEAM MEMBER Connor Clarke Emily Cox GOLDEN BOOT Jack Taylor Lily Patston MOST SOCIAL PLAYER Elijha Fortescue HAMMER AWARD - BIGGEST HIT Kalusian Naulivou UP AND RISING Joey Davis Jack Taylor 2ND GRADE - Chris Clark and Gus McDougal Best Back - Josh Weir Best Forward - Connor Clarke Most Improved - Calijha Craig Coaches Award - Mitchell Cox WOMEN - John Lisetto and Sam Nolan Best Back - Lily Patston Best Forward - Emily Cox Most Improved - Casey KingPlayers Player - Elijah Fortescue and Adriana Lisetto 1ST GRADE - Ron Cox, Cody Johnston, Lewis Ireland Best Back - Adam RoddBest Forward - Xavier Salapo Most Improved - Julian Thompson Players Player - Jack Taylor COLTS - Nic Forzan, Chris Milane and Chris Ruane. Best Back - Charlie Clarke Best Forward - Zac Flood Most Improved - Zac Gillett Players Player - Braeden Williams SPECIAL MENTIONSGavin Tulk - 408 games Cody Johnston - 200 games

The Lismore Little Athletics season is finally in the starting blocks and ready to go.The season has been delayed due to the club rebuilding after the devastating floods in February/March and wreaking havoc at their home base of Riverview Park.The season will commence on Friday 14 October and registrations are still being taken at https://lansw.com.au/lismore-little-athletics/In exciting news for the club, Lismore Athletics has secured membership with Athletics NSW to provide a senior athletics club for 17+ years. This membership allows the Lismore club to be one of the only clubs between Coffs Harbour and Tweed Heads to offer the senior opportunity.Club President Paul Moretti is excited about the new venture "This is important as we can now have our athletes continue in the club without having to leave to pursue there athletic adventures elsewhere. It allows many of our older athletes who would still like to compete, to do so. We have a few masters athletes joining already, it is exciting.".Senior club registrations can be made at https://www.revolutionise.com.au/lismoretf/registration/

The Goonellabah Workers Sports LJ Hooker League side has added another two wins to their successful weekend of T/20 cricket.After a win over Marist Brothers on Saturday morning and a 36 run loss to Casino Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon, the side was looking for wins to complete Round 3 and 4.In the first match on Sunday, GWS bowled out Lennox Head for 94 in just 15 overs, with Reece Gregor claiming 5/16 off 4 overs.Goonellabah managed to past the small total in just 12 overs, with Jack Cooper opening with 27 off just 9 balls, Sam McLean continued his good form with 29 not out and Nathan Bezrouchko 16 not out.In the second match of the day against Murwillumbah, the home side compiled 5-131 off their allotted 20 overs.Jack Cooper then dominated the innings with 108 not out off just 38 balls, hitting ten sixes and nine fours in a total of 1-136 off 10.2 overs.Bezrouchko (11 runs) and McLean (13 not out) watched on from the non strikers end while Cooper dominated the Murwillumbah attack.Round 5 and 6 of the competition will take place next Saturday 15 October.

Goonellabah Workers Sports Sam McLean and Brad Robertson starred in the return of T/20 cricket in Lismore on Saturday.The LJ Hooker Competition returned with the first two rounds of the short format, with GWS taking on Marist Brothers and Casino RSM Cavaliers at Oakes Oval.Marist Brothers batted first and set a total of 7/129 after 20 overs with Brad Robertson taking 4/11 off his 3 overs, taking the key wicket of Kevin Warid after he scored a solid half century for Brothers.Brad Robertson fires one down to Marist Brothers Stuart Rose at Oakes Oval on Saturday. Photo: Matthew BarlowSam McLean then led with the bat, opening with a solid 58, assisted by Nathan Bezrouchko with 29 and Tom Standish with 18.Goonellabah Workers Sports snuck past the Brothers total in one ball left in the match, ending at 4/130.The side then backed up later in the afternoon to take on Casino who posted a very solid total of 3/174.Looking to chase the big total, McLean again stood up with 60 not out, with Kale Hare solid with 29 and Robertson adding 15.Unfortunately the total proved to be too much, with GWS finishing with 6/138.Both Goonellabah and Marist Brothers travel to Murwillumbah on Sunday, with both sides taking on Lennox Head and Murwillumbah.

Summer is just around the corner when cricket returns to Lismore and the Far North Coast this weekend.A massive weekend of T/20 action is planned for the Hooker League clubs, with four rounds of the competition to be played across Saturday and Sunday.Goonellabah Workers Sports and Marist Brothers commence the season at 9am on Saturday at Oakes Oval with both sides looking to gain an early advantage in the short form of the game.Both sides will not be at full strength or fitness after just a few weeks in the nets after the winter sports season concluded.A number of players will be underdone, with no baseball throughout winter to hold general skill and fitness for many.Marist Brothers will then clash with the Casino RSM Cavaliers at 12:15pm before Goonellabah Workers Sports takes on the Cavaliers at 3:30pm.On Sunday, both sides travel to Murwillumbah with Brothers taking on Murwillumbah and Goonellabah Workers Sports taking on Lennox Head at 10am before backing up for the fourth match of the weekend at 1:30pm when GWS take on Murwillumbah and Brothers take on Lennox Head.Lismore District Cricket also commences on Saturday with First Grade matches between Marist Brothers and Casino and Lismore Workers taking on Norths. Second Grade matches will be played between Evans Head and Marist Brothers and Casino and Lismore Workers. With solid numbers, eight sides will clash in Third Grade and six teams will make up Fourth Grade for the 2022/2023 season.Saturday 8 OctoberHooker League T/20 Round 19:00amGoonellabah Workers Sports v Marist Brothers at Oakes Oval12:15pmTintenbar East Ballina v Alstonville at Kingsford Smith SouthBallina Bears v Lennox Head at Fripp OvalPottsville v Tweed Banora Colts at Les Cave Oval12:30pmCudgen v Murwillumbah at Rabjones OvalRound 212:15pmMarist Brothers v Casino RSM Cavaliers at Oakes Oval3:30pmTweed Banora Colts v Cudgen at Les Cave OvalTintenbar East Ballina v Lennox Head at Kingsford Smith SouthBallina Bears v Alstonville at Fripp OvalGoonellabah Workers Sports v Casino RSM Cavaliers at Oakes OvalMurwillumbah v Pottsville at Rabjones OvalSunday 9 OctoberRound 39:00amPottsville v Cudgen at Seabreeze Oval10:00amBallina Bears v Casino RSM Cavaliers at Fripp OvalTintenbar East Ballina v Tweed Banora Colts at Kingsford Smith SouthGoonellabah Workers Sports v Lennox Head at Rabjones OvalMurwillumbah v Marist Brothers at Les Cave OvalRound 412:15pmCudgen v Alstonville at Seabreeze Oval1:30pmTintenbar East Ballina v Casino RSM Cavaliers at Kingsford Smith SouthMurwillumbah v Goonellabah Workers Sports at Rabjones OvalBallina Bears v Tweed Banora Colts at Fripp OvalMarist Brothers v Lennox Head at Les Cave Oval3:30pmPottsville v Alstonville at Seabreeze Oval

With Far North Coast Softball returning to the diamonds next Saturday after their season being cut short earlier this year, it’s been Lachlan O’Sullivan who has been flying the flag for the local Association.15-year-old O'Sullivan, after years of training and travelling back and forth to Sydney, has finally reaped the benefits after being named in the SNSW Under 16 State Boys team.O'Sullivan, a member of the Rous Hotel Softball Club, has been playing the sport for a number of years.Coming from a Baseball background and with a last name synonymous in the Baseball community, Lachlan starting playing softball with his mother Aurora as a ten year old in the young Rous Rascals side.From here, he developed a love for the sport and was quickly identified as a talent to watch.Known for his quickness around the bases, consistent batting and fielding skills - especially in the outfield, it was due to his own dedication that he made the development squad last year.Although disappointed when he didn't make the team, he continued to train hard and with the help of local coach Karina Connors in between training camps in Sydney, saw O'Sullivan advance to the next level and a spot in the State team.FNC Softball is still taking registrations with a Come & Try day being held the first two Saturdays. Any interested players can register by using the link below and click on a Club of your choice Home - Far North Coast Softball Association Inc - revolutioniseSPORT

The FNC U/16 Baseball team has taken out the NSW U/16 Country Baseball Championships in Coffs Harbour over the long weekend.The team trained in cricket nets, on tennis courts and at touch football fields. For ten months, Clint McCarthy the head coach of FNC U/16s has had a plan - to be ready for the Country Championships.The boys despite their home field, Albert Park, still largely being a construction zone arrived in Coffs Harbour ready to play. The boys missed a complete winter season, they played four scrimmage games on the Gold Coast in the lead up to the event. So the players were keen to play on Saturday morning. But of course, the first day was rain delayed.The team was grateful to be able to play their first game late Saturday afternoon and came away with a 7-0 win. Senior players Hamish Weekes, and Riley Cooper dominated with the bat. Hamish hitting two singles, a double and a triple. Riley two singles and a double. Singles from Lachlan O’Sullivan, Nate Boxsell and a single from rookie Kieran Weekes. Catcher Sam Davis was solid behind the plate, making a play at second from the back net, and supported his pitchers Hamish, Lachlan and rookie Dash Fagan who were ultimately too strong for the new development Coffs Squad.Hamish Weekes fires a pitch in the NSW Country Championships. Photo: Al ConnorsThe second game on Sunday against Central Coast was a 16-4 win. Again, Weekes led with the bat hitting a single, two doubles and a triple. O’Sullivan also had a single and two doubles and between the two they four RBI’s a piece. Sam Cottee, only having played season of baseball took one for the team Hit by Pitched Ball and scoring twice.Alex Poole pitched a first innings that was one ball off an immaculate innings, he threw 9 strikes and 1 ball striking out the Central Coast first three batters. Kieran Weekes younger brother of Hamish and assistant Coach Liam Weekes didn’t have to move his glove much catching to Poole.Connor McCarthy the youngest player on the team at only 13 years, held his own for the tournament pitching in relief throwing, with no walks against Central Coast and also getting a hit. Matt Keys, also having two hits in the game.Nate Boxsell avoids a high ball. Photo: Al ConnorsErrors were costly for Central Coast and FNC took full advantage. Joe Parsons had two hits and three RBI’s. Harry Morgan Spooner, also had a hit.Monday morning saw both undefeated teams play each other with Far North Coast and Newcastle clashing, but FNC struggled to make contact with only two hits by O'Sullivan and Poole. FNC made mistakes base running, being struck out looking, wild throws in the field and not calling for fly balls in the outfield. They were simply outplayed by Newcastle’s pitching.The final at 1pm against the undefeated Newcastle was the fairytale FNC were looking for. FNC batted first, with ten runs home in the first innings.The FNC pitching was too strong for Newcastle, with FNC running out 17-0 winners.The young men have learned resilience through natural disaster, they have learnt to appreciate baseball more for having not played it. Their win has taught them the rewards of hard work.Congratulations to Head Coach Clint McCarthy, Paul Boxsell, Liam Weekes and Aurora O’Sullivan on the win. And to the FNC U/16’s team who most certainly deserve the title of NSW Country Champions. (Contributor: Amie Weekes)

The Lismore Joeys Mini World Cup has concluded with several close final decided on Saturday.The week long tournament wrapped up with victories going to four separate sides.The U/19 title went to Australia (Lismore 1) defeating France (Lismore 2) 3 goals to 1. Australia went through the competition undefeated.The winning team in the U/16's went to Germany (Toowoomba Grammar School) who defeated France (Lismore Northern Rivers Football Academy) 3 goals to 1.In the U/14's competition Germany (Next Level Soccer - Sydney Football Academy) defeated (Lismore Northern Rivers Football Academy) 2 goals to 1.And in the U/12's Holland took out the title after travelling from Gladstone, defeating the Northern Rivers Football Academy Team 2 goals to 0.

The Joey's Mini Soccer World Cup continues on Thursday with Finals scheduled for Saturday.The majority of teams in the competition have played five games leading into the fourth day of play.All age divisions are currently very close, with teams looking to gain an advantage on Thursday.In the U/12's Division, Holland and Australia are locked at the top on 13 points, with Brazil and France rounding out the top four.The U/14's Division sees Germany (Next Level Soccer Academy) and Australia (NRFA Grade 14) both undefeated on 15 points.The U/16's is the closest competition to date, with three teams locked at the top. Germany (Toowoomba Grammar), France (NRFA Grade 16) and England (Toowoomba Grammar) all have three wins and two losses.The U/19 Competition is combined with the U/16's but on a separate pointscore, Australia (NRFA 1) currently lead from France (NRFA 2).The U/10's competition continues in its second day of matches.

The Football Far North Coast season has concluded with the announcement of the award recipients for the 2022 season.The major award winners were shared across a number of clubs, which is a great indication of the strength of the game across the region.South Lismore Men's Premier League Captain Patrick Kable took out the Player of the Year Award, with Lennox Head FC's Isabella Boll taking out the Women's equivalent.Lismore based teams managed to have six players selected in the Men's Premier League Team of the Year, with Alstonville FC dominating the Women's Team with three selections.Goonellabah FC's Jorja Woolfe capped off a wonderful season, being selected in the Women's Premier League Team of the Year at just 16 years of age.2022 Football Far North Coast Awards FFNC Club Championship - Alstonville FCFFNC Referee of the Year - Anthony SmithBirmingham Dedication to Football Award - Sharon Scriven (MBVFC)Men's Premier League Player of the Year - Patrick Kable (South Lismore FC)Men's Premier League Coach of the Year - John Thompson (Alstonville FC)Men's Premier League Golden Boot - Edgard Ribeiro (Byron Bay FC - 16 Goals)Women's Premier League Player of the Year - Isabella Boll (Lennox Head FC)Women's Premier League Coach of the Year - Andy Brown (Alstonville FC)Women's Premier League Golden Boot - Chelsea Coleman (Lennox Head FC - 18 Goals)Men's Premier League Team of the YearBen Hudson - Alstonville FCBrady Toniello - Richmond Rovers FCConnor Whitehall - South Lismore FCOscar Stahl - Lismore Thistles SCMax Bashford - MBVFCBen Ahern - Byron Bay FCPatrick Kable - South Lismore FCOliver O'Reilly - Richmond Rovers FCJosh Cole - Bangalow FCJonathan See - Richmond Rovers FCEdgard Ribeiro - Byron Bay FCWomen's Premier League Team of the YearAshleigh Peterson - Alstonville FCRhianna Rudgley - Bangalow FCJade Parkin - Alstonville FCMaddie Batson - Byron Bay FCZoe Woodbry - Alstonville FCJorja Woolfe - Goonellabah FCDaisy Scriven - Byron Bay FCOlivia Collins - Lismore Thistles SCChelsea Coleman - Lennox Head FCRachael Anderson - Maclean FCIsabella Boll - Lennox Head FC

The Lismore Joey's Mini World Cup will kick off the week long carnival today (Monday).The Carnival will see teams travel from across the region, as well as South East Queensland and Coffs Harbour.Matches will be played at Hepburn Park in Goonellabah for the U/10 and U/12 age divisions and Weston Park, Goonellabah for the U/14's.The U/16 and U/19 combined division will play their matches at Richmond Rovers home ground in East Lismore.Twenty eight teams will be in action across the week-long tournament that will conclude with Finals being played at Oakes Oval on Saturday 1 October.The first division to kick off will be the U/12's, with an Opening Ceremony at 12:00pm followed by matches at 12:30pm and 2:00pm at Hepburn Park.The U/14's will have their Opening Ceremony at 1:00pm, with matches starting at 1:30pm and 2:30pm.The combined U/16 and U/19 tournament have their Opening at 2:00pm and matches starting at 2:30pm and 3:30pm.The U/10's tournament commences on Wednesday 28 September in a reduced format.

The 2022 Far North Coast Hockey season has drawn to a close after a number of nail biting Grand Finals.The Junior Grand Finals were shared between three clubs, with the newly formed Coraville club taking out the U/11's, Ballina taking out the U/13's and Northern Star hoisting the U/15 trophy.The Senior Grand Finals were close fought affairs, again with three clubs taking titles amongst the eight deciders.The A Grade Women's Grand Final went to Ballina after defeating Northern Star 3-1 and Star dominated the A Men's match with a 4-0 victory over East Lismore.The Northern Star club had a strong day taking out the A Reserve Women 1-0 over Ballina in the match of the day. The game went into extra time and penalty shootout before Star took the title.Star also took the B1 Women 2-0 over East Lismore White, the Reserve Men 2-1 over Ballina and the B Grade Men with a 3-1 victory over Kingscliff.The remaining Senior Grand Finals were shared between East Lismore Women in B2 with a 2-1 victory over Summerlanders and Ballina took out the C Men's final with a 3-2 victory over Easts.2022 FINAL RESULTS AND AWARDSU11'sMinor Premiers - CoravilleMajor Premiers - CoravilleU13'sMinor Premiers - Ballina HammerheadsMajor Premiers - Ballina HammerheadsU15'sMinor Premiers - Northern StarMajor Premiers - Northern StarC MENMinor Premiers - East LismoreMajor Premiers - BallinaBest & Fairest Player - John Hunter (Alstonville)B2 WOMENMinor Premiers - East Lismore GoldMajor Premiers - East Lismore GoldBest & Fairest Player - Zoe Bailey (Summerlanders)B1 WOMENMinor Premiers - Northern StarMajor Premiers - Northern StarBest & Fairest Player - Coco Robinson (Star)B MENMinor Premiers - BallinaMajor Premiers - Northern StarBest & Fairest Player - Scott Baker (Star)AR WOMENMinor Premiers - CasuarinaMajor Premiers - Northern StarBest & Fairest Player - Aeryn Peiti (Ballina)R MENMinor Premiers - BallinaMajor Premiers - Northern StarBest & Fairest Player - Finn Robinson (Star)A WOMENMinor Premiers - KingscliffMajor Premiers - BallinaBest & Fairest Player - Alana Albertini (Star)A MENMinor Premiers - Northern StarMajor Premiers - Northern StarBest & Fairest Player - Brad Hughes (Star)CLUB TROPHYWomen - Northern StarMen - BallinaHIGHEST GOAL SCORERWomen - Cori Hardy (Ballina)Men - Jared Arundell (Ballina)ABBIE STANDING MEDAL - Erica Truman (Ballina)CHRIS BUCHANAN MEDAL - Jacob Franey (East Lismore)

The Gilchrist Foundation is a new charity supporting educational and sporting scholarships for students of all backgrounds and disadvantage.The Foundation has been established by the Gilchrist Family, with the mission of identifying eligible students and young sportsmen and women and assist them to further their education or skills through financial assistance together with active engagement and mentoring.The inaugural Gilchrist Foundation Dinner is set to be an entertaining and educational experience and will be held at the Ballina RSL on Friday 7 October.The dinner will give guests an opportunity to learn about the Foundation, meet current students being supported and hear from former Australian Soldier Anthony “Harry” Moffitt and his story of Eleven Bats….combat, cricket and the SAS. More information can be found about Harry Moffitt at https://www.elevenbats.com.au/ The night will include a unique raffle where attendees can purchase a personally signed Adam Gilchrist cricket ball as a raffle ticket and be in the draw for some fantastic accommodation and experience prizes.There are also a large number of unique prizes on offer in the online Gala Auction. Bidders do not need to be present on the night for the auction as all prizes are online and can be bid on at anytime in the countdown to the night.Prizes include a range of interesting items including a vintage-style bespoke cricket bat replica as used by Adam Gilchrist during his stellar career, the opportunity to brew your own beer and holiday packages. Bidding is open at https://app.galabid.com/gilchrist/itemsGo to the Gilchrist Foundation web site https://gilchrist.foundation/ for all dinner and ticket details or phone Julie on 0431 764 776.

The 2022 edition of the M & T Tyres Lismore Cup has added bonuses.Several months ago, Racing NSW added the Lismore Cup to the list of qualifying races for The Big Dance, a race worth $2m to be run on Melbourne Cup Day at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney.The race will be run over 1600m and the final field will be drawn from the winners and runners-up of 25 Country Cups across NSW.This opportunity has attracted a strong Cup field with trainers including Matt Dunn, Kris Lees, Chris Munce and Jack Bruce all having runners in this years race.The early favourite for the Cup is the Matt Dunn trained Stuck With You, who comes off a last start second at Doomben.The local interest will come from Lismore trainer Daniel Bowen who has 8-year-old gelding Holbrook entered and will be ridden by local jockey Noriyuki Masuda.The day will commence with the time-honoured Rousillon Handicap at 12:50pm with the other highlight race being Race 6, the Untamed Sprint over 1210m.After just 9mm of rain at the track overnight, the track is ready for racing on a Soft 5 and will give punters a true shot at backing a winner.The day will be run under overcast skies but this will not deter the thousands of patrons flocking to the track to finally enjoy an opportunity to dress up and celebrate after a tough 2022.Whether it is studying the form, names that jump out at you, the jockeys colours or a favourite number, there is a winner in every race, the difficult part is picking which one.