Sports
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Record numbers for Kyneton netball
Kyneton Netball Association has started its 2026 season with a record number of players. President Dean Backman said 130 players have signed on including the Net-Set-Go program and for first time they have five boys joining the U11s. “With the Melbourne Vixens last year winning the premiership, it’s really put netball in the spotlight,” he…
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Woodsmen claim McIntyre Cup victory
Woodend Cricket Club and its players and supporters are very much in celebration mode after winning the McIntyre Cup Premiership for 2025-26 at the weekend. The Woodsmen claimed their first top grade flag in the Gisborne District Cricket Association since 2003-04, with the Grand Final ending in a draw at 5.30pm on Sunday. Heavy rain…
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Tigers launch 2026 season
“We’re looking ahead to the future, and the 2026 season promises to be a very good one for Kyneton Football Netball Club,” new Tigers’ president Julie Priestley said at the conclusion of numerous activities at the club’s recent season launch at the Showgrounds. A committee member for the past seven years, Julie took over the…
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Superstar signs up
Kyneton Football Netball Club has seemingly made the recruiting coup of the season, with highly rated Kristiana Manu’a coming to play at Tigerland. The New Zealand born star has been playing at the top level for the past 11 years, and has decided to step back from her professional career. A former Australian Diamond who…
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Women and girls take the helm
Over two sunny Sundays in February and March, 21 women and girls discovered the joy of sailing at Cairn Curran Sailing Club in Baringhup. With funding provided by Australian Sailing for the two events, the female sailors built their confidence and skills on the water, learning how to rig and sail dinghies. In the welcoming…
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Premiers decided in CDCA
Castlemaine District Cricket Association grand final sides battled it out for premiership honours last weekend across the competition. Highlights of the round were Barkers Creek A Grader Bailey Henderson’s 53 with the bat, while Newstead Women’s team member Eve Righetti claimed 5-7 with the ball. Results were: A Grade Two-Day Barkers Creek and Muckleford faced…
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It’s Woodend v Dragons!
The stage is set for a pulsating 2025-26 McIntyre Cup 1sts Grand Final between Woodend and Gisborne this weekend. Each scored decisive victories in the knockout semi-finals, with the Woodsmen defeating Rupertswood by 93 runs, and Gisborne losing just two wickets in chasing down Romsey’s 229. The Grand Final is being played at a neutral…
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State league volleyball arrives in Gisborne
Gisborne is set to welcome a new level of sport in 2026, with the Volleyball Victoria State League coming to the Macedon Ranges for the first time. Introduction of state league competition marks a major milestone for the growing volleyball community and will see the region not only develop its own athletes but also host…
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Impressive double at Kyneton races
The in-form Liam Howley stable scored two impressive wins at Kyneton races on Friday. Promising three-year-old filly Milos Filos and Broadhurst both won easily, much to the delight of connections and others who followed the Kyneton-based gallopers. Having her sixth start, Milos Filos was ridden by Alana Kelly and started as favourite in the Woodside…
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Wallan cricket premiers
In an extremely close Kookaburra A-grade women’s grand final on Sunday, Wallan defeated the well-credentialled Gisborne lineup with 10 balls to spare, at Greenhill Reserve. Gisborne captain Brianna Woodburn top scored with 61, and Emily McDonald made 29, in a total tally of 133 (30 overs). Megan Farrell claimed 4–18, and Terrie Haydon 3–17. Farrell…
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FIDA Tigers eye back-to-back glory
The Kyneton FIDA football players have officially set their sights on going back-to-back in 2026, building on the momentum that has defined their remarkable journey so far. The Kyneton FIDA program was established to ensure that players of all abilities could enjoy Australian Rules Football in a welcoming, empowering and community-driven environment. The program is…
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Stage set for McIntyre semi-finals
The stage is set for McIntyre 1sts semi-finals this weekend, with Woodend clinically defeating Romsey by 165 runs on Saturday to retain top spot, despite an incredible late charge by reigning premier Gisborne to climb out of second place. Two sudden death semi-finals will be played over Saturday and Sunday, with Woodend at home to…