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Nail-biting times as Diggers Rest await their finals fate

Diggers Rest’s finals fate will again go down to the wire in the Riddell District Netball League. With two rounds left, the Burras are sixth,...

Melton Thoroughbreds stumble but still in the hunt

For a second straight week, Melton Thoroughbreds have fallen short against Blackburn in Big V men’s division 1 basketball. Only two points separated the sides...

Jason Williams inspired by Mick’s tick

“Jason has the hallmarks of a senior player.” Praise such as this, from AFL coaching games record-holder Mick Malthouse, doesn’t come much higher. Malthouse, now...

Thriller sets Melton up for a crack at grand final

The comeback is almost complete for Melton Rugby Union club. After a year in recess to regroup, the club made an immediate impact on its...

Sunbury Kangaroos stay in finals race

Sunbury Kangaroos kept in touch with the Riddell District Football League top six with a strong win over Rockbank on Saturday. The Kangaroos did what...

Long trek for Mitchell Clark for a quick KO

Having tasted success in Victoria, Bacchus Marsh boxer Mitchell Clark returned to his home state of Western Australia recently for a new challenge. Clark, with...

Melton Thoroughbreds get early look at finals opponent

Melton Thoroughbreds have been given a first-hand preview of what to expect in the opening round of Big V men’s division 1 finals. The Thoroughbreds,...

Darley struggle against descent into no-man’s land

A bye couldn’t have come at a better time for the Darley Devils. After a slow start to the Ballarat Football League season, the Devils...

Still no wins, but things look brighter for Rockbank

The wins may not be coming, but the improvement is definitely there for Rockbank in the Riddell District Football League. It has been a tough...

Bacchus Marsh primed to strike

Bacchus Marsh may be playing finals for the first time since 2001, but the club is far from satisfied. In what is turning out to...

Melton stalwart’s love affair with hockey rolls on

Ron Shadbolt didn’t think twice about stepping up and coaching his young daughters’ hockey team several decades ago. “They were five and six and to...

Melton Centrals blows its chance

Melton Centrals’ disappointing season continued with a less-than-competitive performance against Woodend-Hesket on Saturday. Two of the Riddell District Football League ladder dwellers, both sides were...

Rupertswood make sure of win

A dominant second quarter ensured Rupertswood accounted for fellow Riddell District Netball League finals contender Romsey at the weekend. For three of the four quarters,...

Clubs back Malmsbury, Kyneton move to GDCA

Malmsbury and Kyneton cricket clubs will field both senior and junior teams in Gisborne and District Cricket Association this season. As previously reported by Star...

Win ties up top-four spot for Melton Thoroughbreds

Melton Thoroughbreds made sure of finishing in the top four of Big V men’s division 1 with a vital win over Warrnambool on Saturday. In...

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Calling all women for the ultimate girls weekend

Camping is one of the best activities to do in the summer for everyone, but what if you just want an all-girls camping experience? Glamping...