Sports
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High drama level at two grounds
Tension levels were high as two McIntyre 1sts third round cricket matches hung in the balance late on Saturday afternoon. Reigning premiers Woodend appeared in trouble against Rupertswood until a match saving eighth wicket stand between allrounders Warren Else and Hayden Ingleton produced 72 match saving runs. Rupo’s experienced Kevin Barker shone with 5-23 from…
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From 10.1s to 900hp
Harcourt local Anthony Burns is once again gearing up to take part in the Street Machine Drag Challenge, which runs from October 27-31. Burns has never missed one since general entries opened, and this year he’s bringing back a familiar face, his burgundy R31 Skyline. “This Skyline probably wasn’t really built for Drag Challenge, but…
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Rocky Riders DirtCrits series to return
The Castlemaine Rocky Riders Mountain Bike Club’s popular Dirt Crits Series starts on Thursday November 5 and registrations are now open! Dirt Crits is a junior cross country mountain bike event series, consisting of 10 rounds of mountain biking fun. Five events will be held in November-December 2026 and a further five in February-March 2027…
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Premiers open with a victory
After a first round cancellation due to wet grounds, Gisborne District Cricket Association’s 2026-27 season opened in favourable conditions on Saturday. The one-day fixture brought wins for reigning McIntyre 1sts premiers Woodend, Gisborne, Romsey and Rupertswood. Woodend, comfortable at Gilbert Gordon Oval, did not get everything its own way against Wallan although the final scores…
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Castlemaine cricket swings into action
Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade and Women’s divisions kicked off the 2026-2026 summer last weekend with round one matches. A Reserve features two divisions this season and both will commence this Saturday October 17. C Grade (Under 16) competition also begins this Saturday and B Grade competition commences on October 24. Highlights of the…
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Caddington — a very special day
Racing is synonymous with stories and the Caddington story is one that will touch many hearts. That’s how Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club summed up the very special occasion when locally trained filly Caddington won at the club’s first meeting for the 2026-27 racing season last Thursday. Caddington’s journey is a community-driven tribute to…
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Hay makes his mark in Tassie
Talented teenage footballer Lachlan Hay crossed from Macedon to be a senior premiership player with Riddell seniors last season, then seized upon a remarkable opportunity to try his luck with the Tasmania Football Club (Tassie Devils) in 2026. Last week Lachy’s success story was enhanced when he accepted the inaugural ‘Honour the Map, Inspire the…
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Bernacki, Shepherd top awards
Gisborne Football Netball Club’s 2026 Presentation Night was one to remember for many years. It celebrated the club’s final season in the Bendigo League, with thoughts turned to making an impact in the Ballarat League next season. There were three Bendigo League premierships to applaud — the senior football victory over Sandhurst, and the netball…
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Upset as bowls season begins
Highlands pennant bowls for the 2026-27 season began on Saturday, with the big surprise in the top division being the last end defeat sustained by Kyneton at Diggers Rest. A strong Kyneton side comfortably won the 2024-25 premiership against Romsey, then went down to the Redbacks in an extraordinary double extra time finish in last…
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Treble for Ruby!
Ruby Watts’ rating as the outstanding player in Riddell League women’s football was further enhanced as she captured the league’s best and fairest for the third season in a row. After winning the top award with 31 votes in 2024, and 35 last season, Watts finished ahead of her Macedon teammate Taya Konias in the…
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Kyneton star earns medal
No surprise! Kyneton netball star Kristiana Manu’a has taken out the Riddell League’s top award, the Jannine Ryan Medal for 2026. The premier defender in the competition, Manu’a was in her first season with the Tigers, and has signed up as assistant playing coach for 2027. It’s the third season in a row a Kyneton…
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CDCA season to commence soon
Castlemaine District Cricket Association’s 2026-2027 season is set to kick off shortly and the association invites interested local cricketers to reach out to their local club and be part of the action. The association features A Grade, A Reserve, B Grade, C Grade (Under 16) and Under 13 competitions and also has a strong Women’s…