It’s All Confidence at Star Club
Confidence, along with talent and skill, is the number one attribute needed when sportspeople head into major competition and if Kyle Chapman’s confidence is anything to go by, he has the upcoming State Champsionships just about wrapped up. Ask Kyle if he is going to win in his dressage categories and he responds with a […]
Issue 76 (June 16, 2023)
If Merriwa’s walls could speak?
If the walls of the Merriwa Magpies’ rugby league club could speak, what would they say after 100 years?
Magpies to host Denman for centenary clash
BY DI SNEDDON
There will be a special deal for those attending the Merriwa Magpies’ upcoming reserve grade clash against Denman.
Rosie’s Ready for Festival of Fleeces
BY MEREDITH BLAIR
Rosie, the mascot lamb, is ready to lead the grand parade at this year’s Festival of the Fleeces, donning her iconic red woollen socks and red scarf.
Magpies aim for 6-0 start against Scone
BY ALEX TIGANI
This month’s centenary match will not be the only clash worth celebrating.
Lukalyptus a dream home for Merriwa’s emergency service family
BY ALEX TIGANI
Merriwa’s Andrew and Peta Luke have a long history of volunteering with the local emergency services.
Merriwa Rosemary Heads to Sydney
BY MEREDITH BLAIR
Did you know that Merriwa has supplied rosemary to Sydney’s ANZAC Day services for the past 25 years?
Merriwa Gallery Showcases Diverse Talent
BY JEM ANSHAW
It started as a pop-up photography exhibition during the Festival of the Fleeces, but since opening in July the Merriwa Gallery has been a popular addition to the town.
Undefeated Rams all set for tonight’s final
BY ALEX TIGANI
All roads lead to Olympic Park this evening when the Muswellbrook Rams play host to the Merriwa Magpies in the Group 21 women’s tackle competition.
Ride for Compassion Takes a Merriwa Pitstop
BY DI SNEDDON
From Cottesloe Beach in Western Australia to Bar Beach in Newcastle, nothing was finer than lunch at Merriwa’s St David’s Uniting Church on Tuesday for the 42 people taking part in the Ride for Compassion.
Maslen and Elphick commit to the cause
BY ALEX TIGANI
Merriwa Magpie Kelly Maslen is one of the big names lining up in the women’s competition.
Merriwa Magpies prepare for Aberdeen
BY ALEX TIGANI
Merriwa Magpies president Ben Robins has warned supporters not to read too much into his side’s previous defeats to the Aberdeen Tigers ahead of this week’s preliminary final.
Forging Ahead on Much Loved Merriwa Property
BY JEM ANSHAW
There is no denying that some people are just drawn to the land, and that is certainly the case for Ron Campbell of Merriwa.
Pledge Made for Merriwa Road
The Federal Coalition Government and the NSW Government have committed to rebuild MR358 between Merriwa and Willow Tree if the Coalition is voted in at Saturday’s Federal election.