Sports
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Cannons claim the ultimate prize
The Castlemaine Cannons have created history, claiming their first-ever Country Basketball League grand final victory against the Bendigo Braves at Bendigo’s Red Energy Arena on Saturday night. The Cannons had a fantastic start to the short sharp season winning seven matches in a row, which placed them on the top of the table, but then…
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‘Top Six’ back for RDFNL
The addition of Gisborne Giants and Melton South senior sides in the Riddell District Football Netball League in 2025 has led to the return of a ‘Top Six’ finals series. The league has been operating on a ‘Top Five’ system for several years. Another change is that Grand Final Day will be on a Saturday,…
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Chloe’s a Black Swan
Occasionally teenagers who excel at sport attract rave reviews, predicting they have the talent to eventually make it right to the top level. Such predictions can sometimes be wide of the mark, and the individual who has been singled out eventually fades into obscurity. But last week, Chloe Eyre was one of 20 players named…
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Kyneton club on top
Goldfields Croquet Association held its pennant season presentation day last week. This year they opened up their competition to clubs from outside the district and Kyneton was one of the clubs that took up this opportunity and entered a team in Division 2. In a tight competition that went right down to the final round,…
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Kicks and Shakes turns 2!
Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club is set to celebrate the 2nd Birthday of its popular summer ‘Kicks & Shakes’ social soccer initiative with a special opening night party at Chewton Soldiers Memorial Park this Friday December 6. You’re invited to get along and join the celebration! Kicks & Shakes takes place at the club’s home base…
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‘Jed’ back at the helm
Romsey Football Netball Club has unanimously elected Eden ‘Jed’ Jedwab as president for the ensuing 12 months. Having previously chalked up seven years as president of the town’s junior football club, plus three years in charge of the senior club, ‘Jed’ has strong credentials to lead the Redbacks in 2025. “Here for the community, here…
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Fimister Shield held at Kyneton
The Fimister Shield Showjumping Day was held at Kyneton Pony Club on Saturday, despite the wet conditions. The Fimister Shield is the final round of the Central Zone Presidents Cup, which includes several showjumping rounds throughout the year. Rose Coleman and Heartwind placed third in the 2 Phase and third in the 2 Round, finishing…
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Falcons ready to soar
The Mt Alexander Falcons, Castlemaine’s trailblazing football team, are gearing up for another exciting season of footy, and they want you to join them! The Falcons are a football club like no other, created by and for women and gender-diverse people. Unlike traditional male-focused clubs, the Falcons place these communities at the heart of everything…
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Clash of the season
Before the current McIntyre 1sts cricket season began, few could predict the Woodend versus Gisborne match could be labelled as ‘Clash of the Season’. Gisborne opening batter Riley Vernon hit up a match-winning 167 for the Dragons on Saturday, and Woodend captain Marcus Stewart scored 121 to ensure his side comfortably accounted for Romsey to…
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Batsmen clock up runs in CDCA
Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade sides began day one of two-day clashes in round seven action last Saturday. A Reserve contested one-day matches in round seven. B Grade smashed out one-day matches in round six and C Grade (Under 16) began day one of their two-day clashes in round four. The Women’s comp enjoyed…
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Highlanders victorious
The Central Highlands Under 18 boys cricket team claimed a victory in Kerang on Sunday, where they took on the Mallee Murray Suns in the second round of the Victorian Country Dukes Shield for season 2024 2025. Winning the toss, the Suns chose to bat in blustery conditions. The Highlands’ opening pace bowlers of Connor…
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Advancing to Nats
Outstanding performances have been turned in by three Sacred Heart College, Kyneton, students at the recent Victorian All-Schools State Track and Field Championships. Against really tough opposition, steeplechaser Sarah Fitzpatrick, distance runner Tyler Fynch and hammer thrower Hayley Stubbs represented SHC and themselves with distinction. Competition at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park extended over four…