Overview

• Chocolate Winterfest relaunched in Latrobe for its 20th edition, reaffirming its role as a key winter attraction.
• In the Riverina, top sides are contending for Cup honours during a packed weekend of fixtures, drawing strong local interest.
• The weekend sports schedule extended beyond Cup matches to include a variety of local tournaments across the region.
• Officials have yet to confirm Launceston Tornadoes’ participation in the upcoming NBL1 South season, leaving the club’s future unresolved.
• These regional events underscore the strength of community traditions, highlighting the importance of local sports in driving cultural vitality.