October 10, 2025
Development pair eager to make mark with reigning WNBL champs
BENDIGO Spirit has added two exciting young talents to the club's roster ahead of the upcoming Women's National Basketball League season. Queensland-born Catherine MacGregor and...
October 4, 2025
Stevens, Banfield win top Storm best and fairests
BODE Stevens and Emmie Banfield have capped outstanding seasons by taking out Strathfieldsaye's top football and netball honours for 2025. Stevens polled 104 votes to...
October 4, 2025
Rejuvenated El Salto turns back the clock
VETERAN Bendigo galloper El Salto has continued his blistering form resurgence, making it two wins in his last three starts at Ballarat early last...
October 4, 2025
Frost, Holmes, Metcalf headline Hawks honours
A KEY influence in Eaglehawk's rise to BFNL premiers in 2025, ruckman Brayden Frost has been crowned the Hawks' senior football best and fairest. Frost,...
October 4, 2025
Mission complete for Barkmeyer, Roos
STAR goaler Ruby Barkmeyer believes a BFNL premiership with Kangaroo Flat has vindicated her decision to return to her home club in 2025. The former...
October 3, 2025
Diamonds raring to go in Bendigo
AS the Australian Diamonds brace themselves for an exciting three-match home series against South Africa, kicking off this Saturday at Red Energy Arena in...
October 3, 2025
Garrett primed for Diamonds-Proteas series
PLAYING South Africa will always evoke special memories for Australian Diamonds goal defence Matilda Garrett. And as she prepares for another showdown against the Proteas...
September 30, 2025
Community spirit shines at Great Chase series
THE return of Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Great Chase Community Day series to Bendigo has delivered a windfall to three local disability organisations, including major...
September 29, 2025
Bendigo to host international badminton tiple-header
BENDIGO will further cement its reputation as an international badminton hub when it hosts a triple-header of elite class tournaments next month. Starting on 15...
September 26, 2025
Dodgers sweep Falcons to complete BBA three-peat
STRATHFIELDSAYE Dodgers have etched their name into Bendigo Baseball Association history, securing a division one championship three-peat. A well-drilled Dodgers outplayed Falcons for a 7-2...
September 26, 2025
Roos achieve perfection; end nine-year flag drought
KANGAROO Flat has put years of grand final anguish in the rear vision mirror, consigning a nine-year premiership drought to history with an eight-goal...
September 26, 2025
Sandhurst goal shooter named BFNL’s Rising Star
A YEAR filled with accolades has only served to make fast-emerging Sandhurst goal shooter Claire McGee humbler and determined to work even harder on...
September 26, 2025
Hawks come from the clouds for epic flag win
EAGLEHAWK has pulled off a comeback for the ages to be crowned BFNL senior football premiers for the first time in seven years. The Hawks,...
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 19, 2025
Dragons eyeing back-to-back on big day for maroon and blue
SANDHURST co-coach Bryce Curnow believes the Dragons' tough last month-and-a-half of football has left them battle-hardened ahead of this Saturday's BFNL grand final. The Dragons...
September 19, 2025
Roos aiming for redemption in BFNL grand final
ONLY a premiership will satisfy Kangaroo Flat as the Roos look to erase the memories of a run of BFNL grand final losses. While they...
September 19, 2025
Belief sees Hawks through to grand final showdown
BELIEF and trust are wonderful things in football, and Eaglehawk co-coach Travis Matheson says his side has plenty of both heading into this Saturday's...
September 19, 2025
Dragons rapt to be back on grand final stage
SANDHURST coach Tamara Gilchrist is hoping her players' big game experience will be a telling factor in this Saturday's BFNL A-grade final against Kangaroo...
September 14, 2025
Bright future for Fieldelo after horse of the year triumph
BENDIGO trainer Toby Lake is not sure where the ceiling is for his exciting sprinter Fieldelo, but he is gladly enjoying the ride. The daughter...
September 12, 2025
Will Ruby or Gabe break the Betty Thompson goaler curse?
IS this the year the historical dominance of the BFNL's Betty Thompson Medal by midcourters and defenders ends? Only time will tell as the league...
September 12, 2025
Roos come from behind to clinch grand final spot
KANGAROO Flat has earned a chance at BFNL grand final redemption, after surviving a second semi-final thriller against Sandhurst at the QEO. The Roos -...
September 8, 2025
Community support grants for clubs
SOUTH Bendigo Football Netball Club's planned expansion of its junior programs, in particular girls football - has been boosted, thanks to a $10,000 grant...
September 7, 2025
Sexton raring to go in Gibraltar
STAR Bendigo netballer Charlotte Sexton says she feels 'privileged and proud' to be representing Australia for the second time at this month's 2025 Netball...
September 6, 2025
Whiteacre embraces unexpected VNL season; earns top 25 honour
IF her 2025 Victorian Netball League season was any guide, Bendigo Strikers and Sandhurst’s rising star Harriett Whiteacre may have to get used to...
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