Sports
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Shield drought over!
Central Highlands bowlers created history on Sunday by winning the elusive Courier Shield for the first time, breaking a drought of more than 30 years. “This was a terrific and well-deserved victory,” said Central Highlands men’s team manager Gary Dickenson – a former CHBD president and life member – after accepting the elusive shield after…
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Cairn Curran sailor off to world titles
Cairn Curran Sailing Club member Darren Hocking has headed off across the ditch to compete in the Flying Dutchman World Titles in Nelson, New Zealand. The Cairn Curran club member will be among sailors from around the world who will test their skills in Tasman Bay after the Nelson Yacht Club won the bid to…
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Mini-roos – a success
Kyneton District Soccer Club’s successful mini-roo’s program wrapped up on Thursday night with a number of games followed by a barbecue and presentation. A great time was had by everyone involved. The family spirit of the club was on full display with the contribution from club coaches, parents, committee members and some of the younger…
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Bomber invasion
The Macedon Ranges were invaded by Bombers last week – Bombers of the football variety that is. Hundreds of young school children had the chance to catch up with Essendon’s finest from the field as they came to local footy clubs and Hanging Rock (pictured) to mix with the kids, run them through training sessions…
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Aunty Su sets sail
You know the feeling – that project you start, yet never quite get around to finishing. But Campbells Creek local Luca Royle has cause for self congratulations, and some useful tips to share, after finally completing a special project she began about 15 years ago – building a classic sailing boat from scratch. The professional…
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Weekend bowls results
Central Highlands Bowls Association match scores from Saturday were as follows. Kyneton Golf 94 defeated Bacchus Marsh 89: J. Smith 28 d L. Greening 19, R. Turner 24 d D. Louttit 19, A. Plowman 22 lost toS. Cornock 24, S. Taylor 22 lost to D. Willis 29. Gisborne Red 123 d Kyneton 72: M. Bacon…
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Club may transfer
One of the strongest clubs in Central Highlands bowls has applied to join the Melbourne metropolitan competition next season. Bacchus Marsh has reached an in principle decision to merge with The Avenue BC with the intention to create one “super club” in Bacchus Marsh. The Avenue presently plays in the Ballarat pennant competition, and Bacchus…
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Kyneton U18 coach needed…VFL players set to assist
Kyneton Football Netball Club is widening its net in its search for an Under 18s coach for the 2019 Season. The yet -to-be-appointed coach will have excellent support from two of the club’s senior VFL players. Patrick McCarthy is listed with the North Melbourne Football Club’s VFL department and Max O’Sullivan is training with Carlton’s…
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Oz Day gong for Ken
Citizen of the Year for Mount Alexander Shire, Ken Maddern has not let having chronic fatigue stand in his way. Instead, the passionate local volunteer, sports administrator and junior sports promoter has done more to benefit his local community than many achieve in a lifetime. It’s a fact that on Saturday saw Ken named the…
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Tigers kick off year with upgrade
Kyneton Football Netball Club will kick start the year with a $13,636 upgrade to its pavilion kitchen. Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters announced a Stronger Communities grant for the refurbishment at the Kyneton Showgrounds last week. “The refurbishment will not only benefit KFNC in terms of revenue and service to members and the public,…
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Volunteer shortage threatens fun run
A shortage of volunteers threatens to cancel Kyneton Football Netball Club’s Track and River Fun Run. Newly returned club president Karen O’Sullivan expressed concern about the club’s summer fundraiser last week and called on the community to get involved. “Without people stepping up to get the jobs done, there’s no other option but to cancel,”…
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Home grown champ
Chloe Stewart has added to her very impressive list of local, district, state and national lawns bowls achievements by capturing the 2019 American singles and pairs titles. While Bowls Australia was unable to confirm that the 22 year-old who spent so much time honing her skills on the Kyneton green is the first Aussie to…