Hanging Rock Cricket Club
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Taking a stand against drink driving
Hanging Rock Cricket Club is proud to have joined the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports Game Ready Round, a national road safety initiative helping community sporting clubs take a stand against drink driving. The club hosted their Game Ready Round on Saturday December 13 at Hanging Rock Reserve, where they promoted road safety messages,…
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Rock hosts all-abilities game
Hanging Rock Cricket Club hosted an all-abilities cricket match between Maiden Gully Cricket Club and a group of Macedon Ranges locals last Sunday. Picture-perfect conditions were welcomed, and teams played 10 overs per side where each bowler sent down an over and batting pairs faced two overs. The game was played in great spirit, and…
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Yallop conveys a message
Former Australian Test cricket captain, Graham Yallop, received an enthusiastic welcome at Hanging Rock Cricket Club on Sunday morning. Yallop, a long-time coach at various levels, told the young players the day was designed to enable them to learn as much as they can. “You never know where you are going to end up,” Yallop…
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Paddock transfer confirmed
The state government has finalised its purchase of Hanging Rock’s East Paddock and released a new masterplan, which it says will further protect the cultural significance of the site. Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt on Friday announced the negotiated price of just under $3 million – deemed by council’s appointed valuer as suitable and within…
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‘The Rock’ premiers
Bill West In a high-drama Jensen Shield grand final, Hanging Rock cricketers overcame Rupertswood via a courageous unbeaten ninth-wicket partnership of 47 runs. It’s the highest level Gisborne District Cricket Association premiership won by ‘The Rock’ in the modern era. Largely dominated by bowlers, the grand final was played over the weekend on the Lancefield…
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Cricket club gains support
Hanging Rock Cricket Club has been offered Liberal Party support in its fight to continue to play cricket at its long-held home ground at Hanging Rock Reserve. The club is fighting to keep its place at the Rock after state government draft masterplan recommended its relocation amid plans for environmental rehabilitation and the development of…
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Cricketers stage protest at the Rock
Hanging Rock Cricket Club staged a peaceful protest at its long-held home at Hanging Rock Reserve last Thursday. The club, which has a history of about 120 years, is is fighting to keep its place at the Rock after a draft masterplan released by the state government recommended its relocation. Club members assembled to spell…
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Rock home in doubt
Hanging Rock Cricket Club may be forced to move from its long-held home at Hanging Rock Reserve if a draft masterplan released by the state government is implemented. Under the plan, released last week and now open for community consultation, the cricket, petanque and tennis clubs will be moved offsite to enable the relocation of…