Sports
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Wombats on the move
Community, connection, collaboration and local pride sums up what the MRM Wombats are all about in the Macedon Ranges, with the enterprising new Masters Football Club preparing for a tough match against Bendigo to open the season on Saturday, March 28. The MRM Wombats came about when the Woodend Masters and Kyneton Masters officially merged…
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Gisborne midweek champions
After scraping home by two shots in the Highlands midweek bowls second semi-final, Gisborne stepped up the pressure to convincing win the division 1 grand final last week. Kyneton Golf hosted the division 1 and 2 grand finals in fine conditions, and the division 1 premiership tussle opened with Kyneton playing well to open up…
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Big names hit centuries
From a batting viewpoint, three of the outstanding McIntyre Cup players made centuries in the final home and away round on Saturday. Rupertswood skipper Matt Twentyman rescued his side from an early collapse, facing 210 balls and making 148 in a team score of 243 against Sunbury United. This century followed on from his match-winning…
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Riddell CC wins Jensen Shield easily
Riddell Cricket Club won the Jensen Shield grand final on Saturday, adding to optimism about the club’s prospects for the 2026-27 season. Playing on their home ground, the Bombers dismissed Rupertswood’s quality opening batsmen cheaply, and never relented. Bruce Marshall batted a long time to top score 18 in a meagre tally of 71, sending…
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Astounding – Romsey in double extra ends
A highly paid scriptwriter could not have portrayed the extraordinary Highlands Division 1 pennant bowls grand final that unfolded at Trentham on Sunday afternoon. After being outplayed by Kyneton in the first half, a resolute Romsey staged a dramatic recovery, with the Redbacks finally securing a historic 68-62 victory after double extra ends — an…
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Last round before finals
Round 14 of McIntyre Cup 1sts cricket begins this Saturday, and the outcome will decide the positions of the four semi-finalists. Rupertswood (fourth) play Sunbury United (fifth) at Salesian College, with the winner advancing and the loser missing out. It’s big incentive for Rupo to make the top grade finals for the first time, and…
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Gisborne GC on fire … again
Gisborne Golf Club was on fire again, but this time it was a good fire — winning the Northwest Regional Pennant final against Bacchus Marsh. Matt Dean led the team to Eynesbury to secure the prestigious title contested by 12 clubs in the region. The final concluded when Matt Laing won his match on the…
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CDNA reps off to State Titles
North Central Netball Region has more 45 athletes representing the region at the Netball Vic State Titles this March long weekend at Parkville. Castlemaine District Netball Association is thrilled to have had 16 participants selected across the playing group, coaching staff and management. The CDNA continues to see players and coaching staff work their way…
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Wedge-Tailed Eagles take flight
The Kyneton women are officially ready to soar. After months of uncertainty, persistence and passionate advocacy, the Kyneton Women’s Football Club has been given the green light to compete as the Wedge-Tailed Eagles in the Central Victoria Football League for the 2026 season. For players and supporters who refused to give up, the moment marks…
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Runners brave the wet
Runners from across Australia descended on Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve for the 2026 Castlemaine Gift, which is a popular fixture in the Victorian Athletics League calendar. The day was much cooler than previous years with overcast skies and intermittent showers, but this did not dampen the spirits or the enthusiasm of the athletics. More than 374…
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Boots on, no experience needed
Being part of a team is something truly special. Feelings of first game nerves, the relief of kicking a goal, the elation of claiming a win are uniquely shared among your teammates, who become your community and your family. The village of people that make up your sporting team become friends for life, irrespective of…
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Tigers march through to final
Kyneton’s Under 15 girls hosted Macedon in their GDCA semi final at The Kyneton Showgrounds last Friday. Having beaten them the previous week, Kyneton went into the game as warm favourites and indeed came away with a victory and a grand final appearance next week. Winning the toss and batting, the home team got away…