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Chocolate Winterfest Returns, Riverina Cup Heats Up and Tornadoes’ NBL1 South Future Remains Uncertain

Strong attendance at the Winterfest, paired with packed stands at Riverina Cup matches, illustrates the region’s embrace of cultural and sporting gatherings.

Anvers marketing manager Adam Matthews at the launch of Chocolate Winterfest. Pictures by David Bellamy
The future of the Launceston Tornadoes will be determined on August 6. Picture by Paul Scambler
Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff. File picture by Katri Strooband

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.