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August 8, 2025

Square stays in finals hunt with gutsy upset

RULE a line through Castlemaine, but the battle for fifth spot in BFNL football will go down to the wire, after Golden Square pulled...

August 8, 2025

Strikers tick boxes in stellar second VNL season

BENDIGO Strikers head coach Tracey Brereton says she remains immensely proud of what the club has achieved in only two years, despite bowing out...

August 8, 2025

Defence shines as Gisborne rebounds in big win

GISBORNE put on a defensive masterclass to outpoint Golden Square in the sole BFNL A-grade netball clash played last Saturday. The reigning premiers rebounded brilliantly...

August 8, 2025

Veteran trainer breaks drought with Echuca win

HE was once Bendigo's youngest thoroughbred trainer – but now Leslie Robertson is proudly the city's oldest. The happy-go-lucky 84-year-old has seen plenty of things...

August 4, 2025

Rugby league club up and running

BENDIGO Crushers president Mikey Dynon is hoping rugby league can become a permanent and enduring part of the sporting landscape in Bendigo. The long-term vision...

August 2, 2025

Memorial run raises funds for cancer centre

TIMON Dooley and Madi Cliff claimed the gold in the 2025 John Burke Memorial Classic, but the real winner was the Peter MacCallum Centre. The...

August 1, 2025

Bloods coach signs on for another year

AS she prepares to put the finishing touches on South Bendigo's BFNL finals preparation over the next few weeks, coach Lauren Bowles already has...

August 1, 2025

Ladbrokes backs Nursery of Champions in new racing club partnership

WAGERING firm Ladbrokes will partner with the Bendigo Jockey Club in a major new three-year sponsorship deal to kick-in at the start of the...

August 1, 2025

Bulldogs not worried by loss

GISBORNE's dual premiership coach Tarryn Rymer has shrugged off another loss to a top two opponent following the Bulldogs' five goal defeat to Sandhurst...

August 1, 2025

Livewire Bombers forward lights up South Bendigo

ISAAC Kako has been a smash hit with Essendon fans during an exciting debut season in the AFL. But at Harry Trott Oval last week,...

July 31, 2025

Gallant Strikers bow out of VNL Championship race

A BREAKOUT VNL Championship season in which the Bendigo Strikers ticked off plenty of boxes is officially over after a semi-final loss to Boroondara...

July 29, 2025

‘Dream come true’: O’Connell embraces VNL opportunity

TIFFANY O'Connell still occasionally has to pinch herself when she considers how far she has come since making umpiring her primary netball focus five...

July 27, 2025

Marsh dives into new Bendigo East coaching role

BENDIGO East Swimming Club's coaching panel has received a huge boost of experience, with former long-time state representative Kahlia Marsh joining the ranks. No stranger...

July 26, 2025

Spirit continuing to prosper from steely partnership

A LONG-running program aimed at increasing the intake of healthy food by school-aged children in central Victoria and offering them advice on nutrition and...

July 25, 2025

Broadford locks in former AFL star as coach

THE first piece of the puzzle for Broadford Football Netball Club's anticipated entry into the Bendigo Football Netball League in 2026 is in place...

July 25, 2025

Hawks all but seal BFNL finals spot

EAGLEHAWK has all but locked up a BFNL finals spot after surviving a brave fight by Strathfieldsaye at Tannery Lane last Saturday. The Hawks -...

July 25, 2025

Roos preach patience on rebuild

KANGAROO Flat head of football Jason Stevens insists he's seeing signs of progress despite a so far winless BFNL season by the Roos. The Roos,...

July 25, 2025

Dillon humbled, honoured by David Meade Scholarship

BENDIGO Pioneers co-captain Riley Dillon has been rewarded for his commitment to preparation, hard work, strong personal values and ability to build relationships, named...

July 25, 2025

Hawks still building in run to finals

IT wasn't always pretty, but Eaglehawk co-coach Travis Matheson was happy to bank another four BFNL points, and to move on, following a win...

July 22, 2025

Strikers 23s ready to rise to the occasion against familiar foe

BENDIGO Strikers 23-and-under skipper Shae Clifford is backing her teammates to rise to the occasion in their VNL elimination final clash against Geelong Cougars...

July 18, 2025