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Major victory for Mitchell baseballers
AN incredible pitching effort from Lachlan Ruyter led the Mitchell Majors to a 7-4 triumph over Melbourne University at Minnitt Park on Saturday afternoon.After not having much luck last...
Success finally for Rangers
THEY SAY when it rains it pours, and that’s exactly what happened for the Mitchell Rangers as both its senior teams got on the winners list for the first...
Around the Grounds by Michael Thompson – May 12, 2026
PROFESSIONAL GROWTHIt was great to be able to score a big gig at my beloved Mernda on Saturday as I was invited to give a great one-on-one interview with...
Kilmore score handy win
IT was a successful weekend for Kilmore’s men’s team, scoring a much-needed win.The team ventured to Eltham College to take on Old Eltham Collegians, who had their tails up...
Big third quarter key for Blues
A THIRD-QUARTER eruption was the catalyst for Kilmore’s 55-point triumph over West Preston on Sunday, while Wallan frustratingly fell short for a second week in succession.At JE Moore Park,...
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Pet of the Week – May 12, 2026
This week’s VIP is Harvey – a Border Collie puppy who is the newest addition for Terence Hands.Harvey joins a cast of animals around the Hands family, including black lab Ziggy,...
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Laurimar goalless under Friday night lights
THE WINLESS start to the season for Laurimar’s women continued in round 5, going down by three goals to Diamond Creek in cold conditions. Hosting the second of three Friday night fixtures for the season...
Lions roar into top two
IT was a largely positive weekend for men’s teams in the Whittlesea area, with three wins from four games on the football field on Saturday.The only slip-up came from Whittlesea in division 2, who...
Revised town centre plan approved
THE City of Whittlesea has approved a new Aurora South Town Centre precinct plan that increases land available for new housing while supporting the creation of local jobs.At the April council meeting on April...
RSL base bid scaled back
THE push for the Doreen RSL to secure a permanent home at the Brookwood Community Centre has taken a significant step forward, with City of Whittlesea councillors endorsing a reduced-use proposal that rules out...