MORE Victorian government schools are falling into disrepair, with the Victorian Auditor-General’s latest audit revealing a sharp increase in the number of schools rated in poor condition.The audit found that in 2024 the number of government schools considered in their ‘poor conditions’ category has grown from 182 to 221.A wide variety of those schools are based in the Mitchell...

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Wallan take down reigning premiers

Wallan continues its unbeaten streak in the RDFNL, defeating the reigning premiers by 60 points.Sitting clear on top of the ladder, the Magpies were far too dominant for the...

Roos downed by Dragons

BROADFORD had a tough outing on Saturday against Bendigo Football Netball League powerhouse Sandhurst, with a reunion of the 1996 senior premiership team a highlight of the day.The Dragons...

Lions’ hot run comes to an end

SEYMOUR’S stunning run at Kings Park in the Goulburn Valley League came to a halt at the hands of ladder-leaders Shepparton on Saturday afternoon.The Lions were gallant for three...

Blues no match for Reservoir

A SLOW start cost a youthful Kilmore in its Northern Football Netball League 33-point loss to Reservoir on Saturday afternoon at Crispe Park.The Blues were no match in the...

Around the Grounds with Michael Thompson – June 30, 2026

IT was moving day for a lot of clubs in the Northern Football Netball League, with the relegation battles wide open again and plenty of movement in the respective...
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Pet of the week, June 30, 2026

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Egg fine for Doreen company

A DOREEN-BASED egg business has had to pay $39,600 in penalties for false and misleading claims about its egg products.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged Doreen Egg Aust Pty Ltd sold eggs...

Pool decision deferred

THE future of the Mernda pool was on the City of Whittlesea’s radar last Tuesday night, preferring to defer a decision on the delivery of an aquatic and leisure component of the regional sports...

Power and Lions strong

A DUO of local rivalries highlighted the Northern Football Netball League action for round 11 of the competition.The Plenty Road Derby between Laurimar and Mernda was played at Laurimar in division three, while South...

Whittlesea delivers budget

WITH a focus on delivering essential services and the vital infrastructure needed to support the growing community, the City of Whittlesea’s Budget 2026-27 and Community Action Plan 2026-27 was endorsed at the Council Meeting...