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Blistering start for Blasters ballers
FOUR wins from four games has the men’s and women’s Seymour Blasters basketball teams roaring after round 1 of the 2026 Country Basketball League (CBL) season.Both teams opened the...
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...
Covering the fairways – October 6, 2026
SOME clubs were very quiet over the last fortnight, thanks to the disruption of the AFL Grand Final and a significant downpour over the weekend. That didn’t stop all...
Bowls beats the big wet
DESPITE Victoria’s big wet on Thursday and Friday, many greens cleared up just in time for the Highland Bowls region competition to get underway on Saturday.In division 1, Broadford...
Cricket called off
THE Gisborne District Cricket Association (GDCA) had no play on the weekend, with heavy rain on Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning forcing the league’s hand.Cricketers now face a nervous...
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Pet of the week – October 6, 2026
THIS week’s pet of the week is Terry Patchett’s dog Zoe.She is 11 years young and residing in Broadford. She is relaxing with her own Brownlow Medal, and is a champion.
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Much change for DVCA
IT’S been a big off-season of change for the Diamond Valley Cricket Association, and now it is finally time for the season to get underway, with 32 teams ready to look to make an...
Resident concerns raised
THE proposed Middle Hut Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project continues to be a talking point across the Doreen community, with calls to ensure concerned residents are acknowledged as part of the process.A community...
Stars shine on the big stage
THE who’s who of the Northern Football Netball League came together to enjoy the Rosbrook Gannon awards night last Wednesday.There were plenty of emotional stories, personal triumphs and great celebrations on the night.South Morang...
Joint council meeting on track
A JOINT Council meeting is on track to be held on October 7, with the City of Whittlesea and Hume City Council passing a motion to endorse the terms of reference and meeting conditions...