Catherine Currey was ne of two poets who secured spots in the state finals of the nationwide spoken word competition.
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Finley trio awarded
Three members of the Finley community have been honoured for their services in the agricultural sector.
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Joyce and Alex Brain received the AgShowsNSW Living Legends award, honouring their service and dedication to the organisation, which is well over a combined 50 years.
They were the only joint nominees alongside 17 other living legends from across NSW.
This award is just another in a long line of recognition they have received to honour their involvement, which included Life Membership of the Finley Show Society for Alex in 1999 and Joyce in 2004, and Show Personality for Alex in 2009 and Joyce in 2017.
Fellow Finley resident Peter Falls was also honoured late last week by being inducted into the Shorthorn Show & Sale Hall of Fame.
Peter, who runs Malton Shorthorns at Finley, has given his life to working with and gaining expertise in shorthorn cattle, continuing a family legacy.
The award for Peter was not the only big win for the Falls family at this year’s sale.
They also purchased the top price heifer for $16,000. FW Nandi came out of Ronelle Park Shorthorns in Lyndhurst, NSW.
Top poets selected
Echuca library transformed into a hub of creative expression during the Australian Poetry SLAM '25 Regional Heat on Tuesday, June 24, hosting eight performers sharing their original works.
The event, part of a nationwide spoken word competition, saw poets performing before a live audience, with Mohamed Sudi and Catherine Currey securing spots in the state finals.
The competition showcased diverse themes, from political commentary to personal experiences.
The state finals are expected to be held in August or September, with national finals taking place at the Sydney Opera House.
The national champion gains opportunities to represent Australia at prestigious events, often attending festivals, such as the Byron Bay festival and the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival in Bali, Indonesia.
From BMX to world stage
Euroa's infamous farmer and former postal worker is gearing up to represent Australia at a national ride, and he’s more than ready to tackle the challenge.
After smashing through the Amy's Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo at Lorne on October, 2024, Carl Simmons is setting his sights on the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, set for October 16 to 19.
Not only has he earned a spot in the championships, he also qualified for the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships that would’ve taken place in Nice, France.
The event will have riders from around the world battling for the rainbow jersey in the 23km time trial and 131km Gran Fondo road race.
Carl Simmons races along the lakeside path at Benalla, fully geared in his cycling uniform.
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