Run outs at right time
Run outs at the right time helped unbeaten McIntyre Cup 1sts leader Gisborne hold off a strong challenge from Rupertswood on Saturday.
Unforgettable win
Irish jockey Luke Dempsey achieved his first winner in Australia by riding Fighting Sweet to victory in the Midland Express BM52 Handicap at Hanging Rock races on New Year’s Day.
Support appreciated
The loyal support of owners, trainers, jockeys, sponsors those in attendance at Hanging Rock races on January 1 was emphasised throughout the day.
Shannon’s journey continues
Victorian AFLW legend and Gisborne local, Shannon McFerran, is preparing for yet another season to follow on from her best and fairest wins in the Bulldog senior women’s football team in 2022 and 2023.
Tennis premiers
Woodend teams made a big impact in Macedon Ranges Tennis Association’s Open Thursday night competition finals.
The finals matches were played across four sections.
Section 1...
Kelly slams 136
A blistering 136 from 113 balls by belligerent Gisborne opener Warren Kelly set the tone for big Christmas celebrations at Gardiner Reserve on Saturday...
Gisborne Women’s Triples win
The Gisborne team of Helena Cyrulo, Dorothy Evans and skipper Teresa Wylie won the final of the Women's Triples of the Ballarat Highlands Bowls...
Golf does it again
Surely Kyneton Golf is destined to defend its division one Highlands bowls premiership this season.
On Saturday, Golf won by ONE SHOT for the second...
Woodend-Hesket’s new life member
Woodend-Hesket Football Netball Club’s head trainer Glenn Palmer has been unanimously elected as the club’s latest life member.
Kyneton’s Ron Cole named volunteer of the year
Kyneton District Soccer Club’s Ron Cole has been named Football Victoria’s Male Volunteer of the Year for 2023.
The award recognises individuals who have selflessly...
Kisha on the way up
Nothing seems to be too big a hurdle for 17-year-old Kisha Monleon to tackle, and lawn bowls may well be the sport where she really makes her mark.
Kate’s feat of endurance
Woodend ultra-marathon runner Kate MacMunn has completed the Great Southern Endurance Run as the fastest female in the 100 mile (162km) event.

















