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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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 -...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
The run home: What the final rounds of BFNL netball have in store
AS the countdown to Bendigo Football Netball League finals heats up, we look at what your club needs to do to play finals and...
BFNL youngsters take positives out of representative experience
BFNL under-19 interleague coach Jason Stevens says his side will have learned some valuable lessons from their 89-point loss to the VAFA at the...
Strikers star in national under-21 squad
BENDIGO Strikers star Charlotte Sexton is a step closer to winning a spot in Australia's team for September's Netball World Youth Cup, earning a...
Spirit locks in another key cog in title defence
A KEY cog in Bendigo Spirit's rise to WNBL champions last season, Abbey Wehrung, has recommitted for the club's title defence. Wehrung, who had an...
Black Storm, Fitzsimmons get reward for consistency
BENDIGO galloper Black Storm continues to show signs of the potential his trainer Tim Fitzsimmons sees in him, landing his first city win on...
BFNL leaves nothing out on the interleague field of battle
DOOMSAYERS beware, interleague football is alive and well in Bendigo. That is despite the BFNL coming out on the wrong side of a thriller against...
Bombers young gun Kako headed to South Bendigo
South Bendigo Junior Football Club players will be treated to a visit next week by Essendon young gun Isaac Kako. The 19-year-old will...
BFNL interleague side to clash with VAFA at QEO
BENDIGO Football Netball League senior interleague coach Simon Rosa has praised the talent, commitment and buy-in of his players ahead of their clash against...