Sports
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What a difference a day makes
There was a buzz in the air at the T20 Bash on December 13 at Gilbert Gordon Oval between the Woodend Cricket Club against their rival club Macedon Cricket Club, with orange all around. The Woodend Cricket Club participated in the global campaign for the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, supporting the campaign…
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No surprises in bowls
Highlands division one pennant bowls failed to throw up any shock results on Saturday. The top five teams were all successful. Ladder-leader Kyneton rebounded after a surprise loss to Gisborne, overpowering Diggers Rest by 33 shots. The battle for the double chance continues, with Kyneton Golf, Romsey, Kilmore and Gisborne all in the hunt to…
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Female riders 100 per cent
All seven runners in a race at Kyneton on Thursday were ridden by female apprentice jockeys. This was a highly unusual statistic for a Victorian provincial race meeting. It arose due to the scratching of two horses that were to be ridden by male jockeys. Old timers at Kyneton said they could not recall a…
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Busy, busy at Woodend
Woodend Cricket Club senior coach Josh Eastley (at left) and the club’s McIntyre 1sts captain Marcus Stewart are pictured in front of the superb new scoreboard at Gilbert Gordon Oval. It is to be officially launched at the club’s Community Christmas Party this Friday evening. Home Alone will be featured on the big screen at…
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Boxing a life-changer for Billy
“He’s full of energy, tough as nails, and keen as mustard.” That’s how House of Stoush Academy proprietor/boxing coach Bryce Poorter described Romsey 11-year-old Billy Jarvis, who made his amateur boxing debut in Canberra on Sunday morning. Billy fought New South Wales opponent Matthew Devine in a sanctioned Boxing Australia event held at the Australian…
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Karate Kid aiming high
The entire Woodend Golf Club community has thrown its weight behind the karate exploits of young exponent Allanah Collett. Allanah is affectionately referred to as the ‘Karate Kid’ by Woodend golfers, and her exploits in the Australian/New Zealand National Championships on the weekend of 22-23 November were incredible. Particularly considering the 13-year-old only began her…
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One national title, two podium places
Two Kyneton race drivers have claimed podium positions and one has the title of Improved Production Under Two Litre National Championship. Well-known Kyneton race champion Brad Vereker won the IPRA Nationals title at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit last month. “The win is still slowly sinking in,” Vereker told the Express. The national championship…
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“We love the game and we want to play footy”
Whether you’re a seasoned player or lacing up the boots for the first time, Gisborne Football Netball Club is calling all girls and women who are keen to join their club for the 2026 footy season. The club stands apart from others in the region as the only one to offer a full range of…
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Cannons and Rockies into CBL final
The Castlemaine Cannons and the Macedon Ranges Rockies are set to face off in the Country Basketball League North West grand final showdown this Saturday evening December 6 after each side won their respective semi-finals. Castlemaine hosted the at the Mildura Heat in their semi-final clash at the War Memorial Stadium at Wesley Hill last…
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Sharp contrast for top teams
Kyneton and Kyneton Golf both won their Highlands division one bowls matches in contrasting circumstances in cold conditions on Saturday. Reigning premier Kyneton totally outplayed Romsey in a replay of last season’s grand final, while Golf surprisingly struggled at home to Diggers Rest — finally winning by ONE shot! Unpredictable heavy rain had an impact…
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Huge day of athletics for Lancefield
The Community Bank Lancefield Gift is set to return to Lancefield Park on Saturday, promising an exciting day of athletics, featuring some of Australia’s best runners and the spectacle of the Highland Games. With $6000 in prize money for both the men’s and women’s 400 metre Gift it is Australia’s richest 400m race. The $5000…
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Geographics a test for GDCA
The expansion of Gisborne District Cricket Association in recent seasons has produced plenty of positives, but occasional headaches as well. With heavy rain forecast in some areas on Saturday, the GDCA executive sent an advice memo to all clubs: “Due to the enormous geographic area that makes up the GDCA we are faced with challenging…