COMMUNITY NEWS
Battle on the Bank
Ladybug Projects is excited to announce that Battle on the Bank is back for another year!
Following the success of last year’s event, the Youth Think Tank Team (Y3T) is once again bringing a youth-led live music event to our community.
Battle on the Bank is a youth event, by youth, for youth. The event was created in response to research undertaken by young people across our shire, who identified live music opportunities featuring youth artists as something they would love to see in their community.
Young people aged 12–24 years are invited to get involved, with opportunities to perform, compete and showcase their talent. Cash prizes will be awarded to the competition winners, with the results determined by the audience.
Find out more and register:
Battle on the Bank | Ladybug Projects
Inverell Basketball
Calling all girls!!
Inverell Basketball are running a free 4-week Come & Try program for girls who might be interested in giving basketball a go!
Registration link:
NIAS Athletics Program
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the NIAS Athletics Program. Please share with your communities.
NIAS is offering Athletics as a program for the first time in some years. We will be working closely with the North Coast Academy of Sport (NCAS) to structure the program, which we believe will create great value for Northern Inland athletes.
The program has been designed to deliver three intensive two-day weekend workshops. This format will provide athletes with concentrated learning opportunities, increased access to specialist coaching, and help reduce the ongoing travel demands placed on athletes and families throughout the season.
The involvement of athletes and coaches from NCAS, and potentially the Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS), broadening the range of coaching expertise and creating a stronger regional performance environment.
The NIAS Athletics Program is designed to enhance and complement the coaching athletes are already receiving through their local coaches and clubs.
The program will support athletes aged 13–19 years across track and field disciplines, including both able-bodied athletes and para-athletes. The focus will be on technical event development, physical preparation, strength and conditioning, nutrition and sports psychology education, athlete wellbeing and long-term pathway progression.
2026/27 Intensive Weekends
Weekend 1 – Coffs Harbour12–13 September 2026
Athletes and families will arrange their own travel to Coffs Harbour. Any accommodation required will be the responsibility of athletes and families.
Weekend 2 – Tamworth10–11 October 2026
Athletes and families will arrange their own travel to Tamworth. Any accommodation required will be the responsibility of athletes and families.
Weekend 3 – Ballina14–15 November 2026
This weekend will operate as a live-in camp, with athletes staying together alongside coaches and teammates. Accommodation and meals for the Ballina live-in camp are included in the program levy. Travel to and from Ballina will be arranged by athletes and families.
The 2026/27 NIAS Athletics Program levy is $600 + GST ($660 including GST).
This includes participation in the three intensive training weekends, weekly strength and conditioning, nutrition and sports psychology education, as well as accommodation and meals for the Ballina live-in camp.
Applications are now open and can be completed via the link below:
https://thinksport.my.site.com/s/applications
Applications close on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
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