Snell given AFLW chance
Kyneton’s Elizabeth Snell was thrilled to be selected by Western Bulldogs in the AFLW draft last week, and was scheduled to meet up with...
Oarsome Olympic effort
Water sport was never on the horizon for a young Ria Thompson growing up in Woodend.But that didn't stop the now 23-year-old from scoring...
Bendigo FNL season update
BFNL football and netball competition will not resume this weekend, July 31, with a season reboot for all grades set for round 16 on...
Finals at Romsey and Lancefield
The Riddell League has announced the return of football and netball competitions this weekend for all age groups.Finals arrangements have been changed: Lancefield and...
Falcons have landed in Castlemaine
Castlemaine is getting ready to cheer on its first women’s footy team - the Mount Alexander Falcons.There has already been a strong wave of...
RDFNL chief hits out: ‘Stop abusing umpires’
Some of the abhorrent abuse directed at umpires by players, coaches, parents and spectators this season has been appalling, according to the Riddell League’s...
Roll up for billiards club open days
Castlemaine Billiards and Snooker Club hopes to chalk up some new members and is inviting everyone to roll up to its two open days...
Dual netball celebrations
No wonder these Woodend-Hesket A-grade netballers were looking happy on Saturday ..... they had just beaten Wallan by eight goals in a crucial match,...
‘Shep’ reaches 200
In an era where loyalty in local football has changed significantly over the years, Jesse Sheppard chalked up his 200th senior game with Woodend-Hesket...
Tigers show plenty of spirit
Kyneton footballers faced a daunting task against strong Sandhurst opposition at the Showgrounds on Saturday.With plenty of players on the injury list spread across...
Riddell League footy, netball back
Bill West
Riddell League senior football and netball will return this weekend after several weeks in limbo, and both players and spectators will be pleased...
Golf courses hit hard
Fierce and widespread storms last week caused significant damage to many golf courses across the district, with Trentham hit extremely hard.Countless trees have been...


















