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Bears find a way

It was an emotional win for Burnside Heights on Saturday in the Essendon District Football League division 2 competition. It was a tumultuous off season...

Lions sign import

Melton has locked in English all-rounder David Mansfield for the 2025-26 Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season. Originally for Yorkshire, Mansfield is a right-handed middle order...

Melton Thoroughbreds dig in

Melton Thoroughbreds coach John de Jonge said they are going to have to get used to winning ugly in the Big V men’s division...

Yambukian steps out of shadow

Despite building an imposing career resume, the Andy Gath trained Yambukian finds it difficult to step out of the considerable shadow cast by his...

Melton Centrals awarded points for round one

Melton Centrals has now been awarded the points from its round one Riddell District Football League match with Woodend-Hesket after the Hawks were found...

Cobras, Devils remain undefeated

Bacchus Marsh and Darley came away with big wins for a third straight week in the Ballarat Football League women’s competition. The cross town rivals...

Lakers strong start

Caroline Springs put together a good first up performance to come away with a convincing win against Yarraville Seddon in the Western Football League...

Footy and netball season kicks off

It was the start of new eras and new beginnings across the football fields and netball courts for several clubs as the local competitions...

Footy and netball season kicks off

It was the start of new eras and new beginnings across the football fields and netball courts for several clubs as the local competitions...

Bloods win contested fight

There was no easing into the Ballarat Football League season for Melton as it faced finals-like pressure in its opening round win against Darley. The...

Burras on the board

Diggers Rest passed its first test of the Riddell District Football League season, beating newcomers Melton South on Saturday. It was a bit of an...

Najdovski beginning to grow

The start of the Victorian Premier League 1 season came at the perfect time for Western United’s Jake Najdovski. Najdovski, who is part of Western...

Ranaweera joins Burnside

Burnside Springs United has announced Ashan Ranaweera as its coach for the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Russell Pollock Shield season. The club said after...

Strong start for Melton Phoenix

Melton Phoenix is starting to find its voice under new coach Vince Massara in the FV state league 4 west season. Massara joined the Phoenix...

Women’s competitions finalised

The Essendon District Football League women’s competition will remain at three senior divisions this season. The league announced the rest of its female structure last...

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Kurunjang man charged with murder

Detectives have charged a second man with murder following a fatal stabbing in Prahran last weekend. A 20-year-old Kurunjang man was arrested in Melton on...