Umpires call for respect amid spike in abuse
THE Bendigo Umpires Association has issued an impassioned plea for better respect from football fans and officials following a "troubling" spike in verbal abuse...
Bloods bounce back with vengeance good signs for Golden Square
BRIDGING the gap between their best and worst performances will be the key to South Bendigo's fortunes in the second half of the season,...
Bloods make a bold statement as star new recruit debuts
BELIEF is continuing to build at South Bendigo, as the Bloods eye three consecutive wins and a sneaky chance of a spot in the...
Strikers hoping for happy homecoming
THE stakes could not be much higher as the Bendigo Strikers return to Red Energy Arena for their third and final home game of...
BFNL young guns ready for ultimate challenge
CO-COACHES Sharni McPherson and Alison Leech have declared their BFNL 17-and-under representative netball side 110 per cent ready for the big stage of Association...
CVNA dares to dream of state championships glory
A BUOYANT Central Victorian Netball Association (CVNA) is vowing to seize its moment at the Association Championships in Melbourne on Sunday. The CVNA will have...
Safety first, as kids invited to try go-karting
IT will be a case of no licence, no gear, no problem for children aged six to twelve wanting to experience the thrill of...
Roos legend Lang reflects on 250 games
FOR Nick Lang, notching up 250 games for Kangaroo Flat is the product of hard work and loyalty. It's one of those traits that initially...
Positives galore for development Strikers in first VNL Reserves season
IT was a season of steep learning curves and plenty of positives for Bendigo Strikers' VNL Reserves team in 2025. The club's development team's 14-game...
Storm slowly building momentum; turn tables on Bloods
STRATHFIELDSAYE coach Luke Freeman believes his side is only starting to come into its own after a crucial come-from-behind win over top five rival...
Roos ace another big test against reigning premier
AFTER going undefeated through the first round of BFNL A-grade netball matches, Kangaroo Flat coach Jayden Cowling knew the challengers would be gunning for...
Spirit the ‘best fit’ for rising star Borlase
BENDIGO Spirit's WNBL championship defence will be minus one Olympian but boosted by another after landing the prize signature of gun young guard Isobel...
Forty-one in line to represent BFNL against the VAFA
BENDIGO Football Netball League senior interleague coach Simon Rosa says the ‘depth and quality’ of the league is reflected in the announcement of the...
Dual success for Fliedner at cup carnival
SWAN Hill continues to be a happy hunting ground for Bendigo trainer Shane Fliedner. The 2024 Country Achiever Award winner notched up a pair of...
BFNL withdraws open team from Association Championships
WHILE it is full steam ahead for the BFNL’s respective senior and under-19 football and 17-and-under netball representative teams, the league will not be...
BFNL chooses four-man player under-19 leadership group
THE BFNL will head into its under-19s interleague campaign with a four-player leadership group. Under-19s coach Jason Stevens has announced James Gray (Gisborne), Jack McMahon...
Rodi joins Roos in mid-season boost
KANGAROO Flat has received a nice mid-season boost, gaining the services of former Sandhurst midfielder Jeremy Rodi. The 24-year-old, who is an assistant coach with...
Big boost for Bloods ahead of crunch game
STAR goal shooter Gabe Richards is set to bolster South Bendigo ahead of its crunch game against Strathfieldsaye this Saturday, as both teams resume...
Two down, one step to go in championships quest for BFNL
THE BFNL's 17-and-under representative team is hoping to be at full-strength for this weekend's Association Championships Northern Zone Qualifying Tournament in Bendigo. Undefeated in two...
Bulldogs eyeing greater consistency in bid to rise up ladder
NARROWING the gap between its best and worst performances will be the aim for Golden Square in the second half of the BFNL season,...
City beckons for smart Lake-trained filly Fieldelo
AN emphatic return to racing on her home track last Friday appears to have earned Bendigo trainer Toby Lake's smart filly Fieldelo a trip...
Dragons fire up to bounce back
SANDHURST co-coach Bryce Curnow has praised the Dragons' resilience and response to their first loss of the 2025 season, after staring down Eaglehawk's challenge...
Traffic lights, crossing to increase safety in K-Flat
A NEW crossing and traffic lights in Kangaroo Flat are making access easier and safer for users of the Bendigo Special Developmental School, Kangaroo...
BJC pays tribute to racing icon Brendan Drechsler
BENDIGO Jockey Club has paid the ultimate tribute to its former chairman Brendan Drechsler, naming the third race on last Friday's program in his...