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Bats bounce back with crushing win

Plenty Valley bounced back from a disappointing start to 2016 with a thumping win over Box Hill on the weekend. With the Victorian Sub-District Cricket match...

As close as it gets . . .

The intrigue continues to grow as finals approach in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup. In one of the closest seasons ever, no...

Highlanders gel well to advance to under-18s final

After their first-up loss at the Victorian Bushrangers under-18 state championships, Central Highlands coach Paull Jeffrey reminded his player of some key points. He reinforced...

Bowlers pull the thorn to save limping Lions

After a below-par score with the bat, Melton’s bowlers took up the slack and bowled the Lions to their second win of Sub-District Cricket’s...

St Anthonys is on a hot streak

A one-run win against Rupertswood has given St Anthonys the perfect opportunity to lay permanent claim to top spot in Gisborne and District Cricket...

Lion cubs eye finals

Melton remains in finals contention after the opening week of Victorian Sub-District Cricket’s under-15 JG Craig Shield. The Lions are third on the west ladder...

Here's a quick look at some of the sporting news and results from across Hume and Whittlesea from the last week.   Soccer Hume City winger Jai...

Dragons stagger home

Gisborne’s finals hopes have been given a shot in the arm with victory over ladder leader Diggers Rest Bulla in Gisborne and District Cricket...

All-round skills, X factor, favour Highlands

A star-studded middle order could be the key to Central Highlands’ chances at this week’s under-18 Victorian state cricket championships. With an impressive mix of...

New junior football netball club for Gisborne

Gisborne will have a second junior football netball club from this year with the formation of the Gisborne Giants. The Riddell District Football Netball League announced late...

Melton Hull-bent on flag

Renee Hulls has wasted no time making an impact at the Melton Netball Club. Hulls was appointed to the head coaching role in the off-season,...

Bloods struggle in battle of the bucks

It has been a case of close but no cigar for Melton in the Ballarat Football League off-season. The Bloods went into the break happy...

Parkers knock off Melton to hold top spot

Deer Park reigned supreme in Saturday’s battle between two of the Victorian pennant bowls competition’s leading sides. The first-placed Parkers knocked off second-placed Melton by...

Burras sign AFL pair

Diggers Rest is leaving no stone unturned in its pursuit of a Riddell District Football League premiership. After three seasons in a row of finishing...

Plenty of work for Bats to do

Despite being on track for a fourth win of the Sub-District cricket season, Plenty Valley knows there’s still a lot of work to be...

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A cry for understanding

PRECEDE: Behind the vibrant and resilient spirits of African communities, a hidden epidemic of trauma has taken its toll. Today a courageous young voice is...