The Southland Tribune; Edition #184
The Tribune: 1171 published articles and counting | Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition | Xmas in the Park in Invercargill: A celebration of community and collaboration
The Tribune: 1171 published articles and counting
Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition
Xmas in the Park in Invercargill: A celebration of community and collaboration
Today’s Poll… Have you ever bungy-jumped?
Out & About… Twilight Edition Winton Food Truck Festival
The Tribune: 1171 published articles and counting
It’s been a busy old year for The Southland Tribune. Over the past 10 months, we’ve published a lot of content - 1171 articles to be precise. We’ve delved into council matters, shone a light on sporting success, and pointed out what events have been happening in the region. Largely, we’ve tried our best to celebrate Southland.
Today Tribune editor Logan Savory has picked out 10 memorable articles from the past 10 months to reflect on. (READ MORE HERE).
Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition
In today’s Spotlight on Sport, we shine a light on a mainstay of grassroots sport in Southland which is celebrating 125 years. We also outline how one of Southland’s most impressive young sporting stars has his sights on another national title and we preview a big weekend at Teretonga Park. Plus more. (READ MORE HERE).
Xmas in the Park in Invercargill: A celebration of community and collaboration
This festive season, the community of Invercargill is set for a massive day out with Xmas in the Park, scheduled for December 17th, from 12pm to 7pm at Queens Park. Massav Productions, in partnership with More FM and the charity Still Mums, is bringing together a showcase of local talent and tasty kai, games for the kids, and more. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz… (Kepler Challenge special)
Who is searching for his sixth men’s Kepler Challenge title on Saturday?
How many kilometres is the Kepler Challenge run over?
In what year was the first Kepler Challenge held?
The field is limited to how many runners?
An hour after the start of the Kepler Challenge 200 runners will set off in what event?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About….
Twilight Edition Winton Food Truck Festival - Saturday, December 9
After a successful winter edition of the Food Festival, we are bringing the second edition of summer food fest for the people of Winton.
Live music, kids' entertainment, bar open all day, face painting and plenty of food vendors.
It's happening on December 9 from 12pm onwards.
World full of flavours -Kiwi, Thai, India, Asia and Philippines
Live music
Kids’ castle
Face painting
Playground
Fun family event
Bar will be open all day
Save the date - have fun!
In case you missed it….
‘Chuffed’: Sir Tim Shadbolt says he’s touched by the decision to rename the Invercargill Airport terminal after him. On Tuesday the Invercargill City Council voted in favour of the recommendation to rename the Invercargill Airport terminal the Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal. (READ MORE HERE).
Training partners: A commitment to local talent is reflected in the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel’s recruitment of two training partners for the 2024 ANZ Premiership season. Shooter Ella Southby and defender Emilie Nicholson have earned contracts with the franchise and will join the ranks when the team embarks on its pre-season campaign in January. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Daniel Jones 2. 60km 3. 1988 4. 450 5. Luxmore Grunt