Haddow, Richards top Bloods in ’25
CLASSY midfielder Brody Haddow and goal shooter Gabe Richards have taken out South Bendigo's top individual awards for the BFNL season 2025. Haddow - third...
From badminton to rugby, Logan’s embracing new sporting endeavours
BENDIGO para athlete Caleb Logan has never been one to shy away from a sporting or any other kind of challenge. His next two could...
Roberts, Barkmeyer cap consistent seasons with Roos’ top awards
INSIDE midfielder Ethan Roberts and goal shooting ace Ruby Barkmeyer have claimed Kangaroo Flat's top individual honours for BFNL season 2025. Roberts, who made his...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 -...
