Sports
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Kyneton basketball’s future looks bright
Kyneton Basketball Association’s new president Christian Martinez is on a mission to return the KBA to its former glory. At 22 years young he finds himself as the club’s director of coaching and head coach of the Men’s Program. He said a lot of new youthful faces had joined the association this season as it…
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Darby coach at Riddell
Riddell has wasted no time in appointing a senior football coach for the 2026 season. Last week the club appointed ‘home grown’ Matthew Darby to fill the post previously held by two-time premiership coach Aaron ‘Skip’ Bray, who advised he would not be seeking a third season in charge at Bomberland. Darby grew up locally…
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Premiers put to the test
Reigning premiers Kyneton were put to the test in the opening round of Highlands A-grade 2025-26 pennant bowls on Saturday. The trip to Gisborne proved to be anything but a formality for Kyneton, with the eventual margin 11 shots overall (71-60). The big winners for Kyneton were Tim Cook — first game after crossing from…
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From Tylden to London
The only time 14-year-old Lucinda Bowen has flown overseas was for an Australian family holiday in Bali. “I went when I was in prep, now I’m in year eight, so, it’s been a while,” said Lucinda, who is about to head for new horizons. At 6pm tonight she will fly solo to the Middle East.…
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Club welcomes overseas coach
Woodend Cricket Club has pulled off a recruiting coup by obtaining the services of an experienced and explosive former First-Class cricketer as a player and coach. Jacques Du Toit, originally from South Africa, has played a wealth of high-level cricket in England and now brings that knowledge, skill and passion to Woodend. “He had a…
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Rangers take the championship
This season, the Kyneton Rangers U16A Mixed team achieved more than just victories—they set the standard for unity, respect and lasting friendship. Under head coach Gavin Waterson’s calm leadership and fitness coach Craig O’Bree’s focus on wellbeing, the team thrived in an environment where every player felt valued. Captain Riley Crozier’s leadership inspired the squad,…
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Gisborne girls winning
The Macedon Ranges is home to more state championship teams in Gisborne Soccer Club U14 and U18 Girls. Winning in dramatic fashion that will be etched into the club history, the U14C Girls team claimed the premiership and championship title, defeating Bentleigh Green 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a nerve-shredding Grand Final on Sunday.…
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WAR DECLARATION
There’s a big and prolonged fight looming with Gisborne Football Netball Club taking on the AFL Victoria powerhouse — with the Bulldogs insisting they won’t have a bar of playing in the Bendigo League next season. Yes, there was an AFL Grand Final on Saturday, but in the lead-up Gisborne club president Tony Brancatisano told…
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Boyall’s second Bowen Medal
Who would win the Riddell League’s highest individual football award, the 2025 Bowen Medal, was in doubt until the very last round. The deadlock was broken with Wallan’s skilful midfielder, Steven Boyall, gaining three votes against Gisborne Giants to finish with 23 votes. It was the 32-year-old’s second Bowen Medal, having previously won in 2022…
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Shepherd makes it two in a row
Kyneton’s dynamic goalkeeper Tilly Shepherd has scored a convincing win in the 2025 Ryan Medal for the top netballer in the Riddell League. It’s an outstanding double for Shepherd, who also won the prestigious medal last season — her first with Kyneton Football Netball Club. Although unable to attend the medal count held at Melton…
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Skip steps down
Riddell senior football coach Aaron Bray has announced he is stepping down from his role two weeks after delivering the Bombers a back-to-back premiership win. The decision was made public in a post to the team’s social media page last Thursday and featured a statement from Bray. “With a heavy heart, I’m announcing my decision…
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Vereker Bathurst bound
Kyneton’s Brad Vereker is looking to the Bathurst 1000 weekend on October 9-12 with enthusiasm as part of the Tyrepower V8 SuperUte Series. Vereker made his Tyrepower V8 SuperUtes debut at Darwin last year and has joined Western Sydney Motorsport for a full 2025 series. The October 9-12 Bathurst 1000 weekend will mark his first…