Sports
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Grand final replay
After four one-day rounds, Gisborne District Cricket Association reverts to two-day matches in McIntyre Cups 1sts in round five beginning this Saturday. The level of interest must surely be centred on the Gisborne versus Woodend encounter — this is effectively a replay of last season’s grand final, where playing time was lost and the Woodsmen…
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Miniroos leaders take to Barkly
Kyneton District Soccer Club’s Miniroos Kick Off program, an introductory eight-week soccer program for those aged four to 11-year-old, has begun with new trainers. After an expression of interest was sent out to the club’s Under 14 and Under 16 players, it received an overwhelming response from the young leaders. These young people went through…
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Pink Day fundraiser
Gisborne Golf Club reignited its annual Pink Day last week, the first one since 2023 after the fire destroyed the clubhouse. Pink Day is a fun golf day raising money for Breast Cancer research trials. Many members and regional locals turned up wearing something Pink to support the charity. At registration fun elements included a…
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Men’s mental health round
“Let’s get together and make a positive mark on the community through the great game of cricket” is the message from Gisborne District Cricket Association president, Simon Ovenden.. This week is an important one for the GDCA, with the Men’s Mental Health round across all matches (junior boys and girls, senior men and women) which…
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CDCA cricket season cranks up
The Castlemaine District Cricket Association 2026-2027 season continues to ramp up with A Grade contesting round two on Saturday, A Res sides battling it out in round one, and Castlemaine and Harcourt’s B Grade sides enjoying a showdown at the Camp Reserve. C Grade (Under 16) sides also returned to the pitch with a round…
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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…