October 18, 2025
Upgrades boost Selkirk Stadium fan experience
A THREE-stage upgrade of Wendouree's Selkirk Stadium will elevate the spectator experience at sports games, said Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison. The first of three...
October 14, 2025
Boyd raises bar with first city training win
AS far as her biggest thrill in racing goes, Ballarat jockey-trainer Lucinda Boyd has always insisted that her Flemington win aboard Ian for John...
October 13, 2025
Roosters fill recruiting needs
NORTH Ballarat has hit paydirt with its early recruiting for 2026, addressing its two biggest needs. On the heels of former Collingwood VFL captain Sam...
October 12, 2025
Bloods lock in Scoble for third season
PREMIERSHIP coach Troy Scoble's tenure at Melton will extend into a third Ballarat league season, with his reappointment announced by the Bloods late last...
October 12, 2025
Morris, Selmon earn top Roosters honours
SEASON 2025 recruit Joshua Morris and star goal shooter Maddy Selmon have claimed North Ballarat's top football and netball honours. Morris, who joined the Roosters...
October 6, 2025
Greyhound club initiative wins award
BALLARAT Greyhound Racing Club has pocketed a major honour at the Victorian Greyhound Awards. The club was the recipient of the club initiative of the...
October 3, 2025
Maple, McCallum claim top Swans honours
FOOTSCRAY VFL-listed midfielder Tristan Maple and goal attack Famke McCallum have claimed Ballarat Football Netball Club's top individual awards for 2025. Maple, who played only...
October 3, 2025
O’Connell goes back-to-back; Cheesman claims top netball honour
SENIOR captain Joel O'Connell and midcourter Sadie Cheesman have taken out Lake Wendouree's top football and netball honours for 2025. O'Connell made it back-to-back wins...
September 29, 2025
GRV community day gives back
THE return of Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Great Chase Community Day series to Ballarat last Friday has delivered a windfall to four of the region’s...
September 26, 2025
Elliot stands tallest in Devils’ rousing triumph
DEPENDABLE Darley defender Matilda Elliot put past grand finals disappointment behind her with a standout display in the Devils' five-goal BFNL A-grade netball premiership...
September 26, 2025
Devils jump Lions, win second premiership in three years
DARLEY coach Dan Jordan says he feels a sense of relief after the Devils claimed their second premiership in three years, delivering under the...
September 26, 2025
Fourth time lucky forDevils as dream comes true
DARLEY'S grand final nightmares have been laid to rest. After three successive grand final losses, the Devils finally climbed the BFNL netball premiership mountain with...
September 26, 2025
Hind snares elusive premiership medal and adds another
WHEN the end of Nick Hind’s time in the AFL came last August, it came abruptly. While shattered, it did eventually fill him with a...
September 26, 2025
North Ballarat goal shooter wins McLean medal
IT was a season of change for BFNL netball powerhouse North Ballarat in 2025, marked by some new faces and returning personnel – albeit...
September 24, 2025
AFL Victoria denies Gisborne’s move; club vows fight
GISBORNE Football Netball Club is canvassing its options after its application to join the Ballarat Football Netball League in 2026 was knocked back by...
September 22, 2025
Tons of fun and inclusion: Ballarat to host Special Olympics State Games
BALLARAT is gearing up for a massive weekend of sport and celebration early next month, as the host of the Special Olympics State Games. Victoria's...
September 19, 2025
Aussie rep Cawthray hopingit’s fourth time lucky for Devils
DARLEY goaler Olivia Cawthray will be aiming to do more than just sink another big goal haul in this Saturday's BFNL A-grade grand final...
September 19, 2025
Devils not taking opportunity for granted
DARLEY coach Dan Jordan believes the slate has been wiped clean as his side prepares for BFNL grand final battle against Sunbury on Saturday. While...
September 19, 2025
Devils primed for grand final redemption
DARLEY playing coach Shannon Blackman says composure and relentless pressure will be the keys to dethroning Sunbury in this Saturday's BFNL A-grade grand final...
September 19, 2025
Lions to be bold, brave in pursuit of back-to-back
SUNBURY premiership coach Kim Bailey is urging her players to be bold, brave and have no regrets when they face Darley in this Saturday's...
September 19, 2025
Lions roar into BFNL grand final showdown
SUNBURY will lean on the trust and belief it has built this season when it attempts to bring down premiership favourite Darley in this...
September 12, 2025
Douglass humbled by award recognition
THERE were more than a few people shocked to receive accolades at the Ballarat Football Netball League (BFNL) junior awards night, but not all...
September 12, 2025
Lions earn crack at flag repeat; Roosters-Devils set forprelim showdown
A BATTERED Sunbury has earned the right to defend its BFNL A-grade premiership crown on the grand final stage, seeing off North Ballarat's challenge...
September 7, 2025
Calling all dancing queens: Say I do to Mamma Mia!
STUDENTS of all ages at Curtain Call Performing Arts Studios are busy prepping for the ultimate ABBA party. The studio's production of jukebox musical Mamma...
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