THE Wallan Panthers remain undefeated in the Country Basketball League, winning two games on the weekend including one against the former grand finalists.It was the long trip out to Albury which kickstarted the Panthers weekend.The men’s team looked to have a contest on their hands by the first break, trailing in a high scoring quarter 29-24, but a coaching...
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Tense day of cricket
IT was a big day for all of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association’s Whittlesea teams, who all took victory in the third round of the competition.After a lengthy rain...
Country Basketball League continues on
WALLAN and Seymour had similar results across the board as the Country Basketball League season approaches the halfway mark.Seymour opened the weekend with a trip to Shepparton for both...
Robinson tears the record books to shreds
BROADFORD Secondary College runner Poppy Robinson had a dominant outing at the School Sport Victoria State Secondary Track and Field Championships, asserting her status as one of Australia’s most...
Super Veterans Day at Kilmore
THE Highlands Super Veterans Day was successfully held last Wednesday at Kilmore Bowling Club.Eleven bowlers received Super Veterans badges as a result.After a warm welcome by Lesley Hodgson, a...
Close games on the rinks in round three
BOWLS delivered the drama on Saturday in wet conditions, with a number of close contests.Kilmore couldn’t hold out Gisborne on its home deck on Saturday, losing by five shots,...
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New tanker for Kilmore brigade
THE latest round of Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grant recipients have been announced, and some local brigades have benefitted greatly.Kilmore Fire Brigade will receive more than half a million...
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Council call for pool
THE City of Whittlesea has made its biggest election call ahead of November’s count, calling on its residents to ‘make a splash’ and call on government funding to build the proposed aquatic and leisure...
Youth Centre commitment made
A BIG commitment has been promised by the State Government if re-elected for the City of Whittlesea, with $2.2 million commited towards a purpose-built youth centre in South Morang.Labor Candidate for Mill Park Elizabeth...
Around the Grounds with Michael Thompson – October 6, 2026
NO cricket on Saturday never stopped me from doing Around the Grounds.ON TO NEXT WEEKIt is indeed the now traditional round one washout – I don’t remember the last time the season actually started...
Whittlesea Community House to host big fundraiser
THE Whittlesea Community House will host its High Tea fundraiser on October 6 at the Whittlesea Bowls Club, with Moira Kelly from the Creating Hope Foundation the special guest speaker.The fundraiser will be...



