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Proud McDonald to lead Strikers

BOOM recruit Elle McDonald has made a strong early impression on her Bendigo Strikers teammates. The former Suncorp Super Netball and English Super League midcourter...

No limit on what Mavs can achieve, says Diamonds star Price

FOR star recruit Jamie-Lee Price, Melbourne Mavericks’ season opener against Giants in Bendigo will be all about her new team, not who they will...

Big Bendigo boost to Team Teal

TEAM Teal reigned supreme at Bendigo's Lord's Raceway last Friday. Victoria's female drivers clocked up another four valuable wins as part of the harness racing...

Booth signs with Braves

EMERGING Spirit guard Georgia Booth will be staying put in Bendigo this winter, committing to the Braves for the 2026 NBL1 South season. The 23-year-old...

Works roll out at bowls and croquet clubs

WORK on an $8.4 million upgrade of the Bendigo Bowls Club and Bendigo Croquet Club is underway. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards and City...

Gift carnival high on class

A SPRINKLING of Olympians and national representatives headline the entries for next week's Bendigo Gift meeting at the Tom Flood Sports Centre. The elite bunch...

Lap of honour looms for harness racing club

NEARLY 50 years after its establishment through the hard work of local trotting trainers and owners, the Marong Light Harness Racing Club has entered...

Pios finalise under-18 boys squad

BENDIGO Pioneers have put the finishing touches on their under-18 squad for the 2026 Coates Talent League season.

A squad of 45 is highlighted by...

Strikers pair picked in Vixens Academy squad

STAR Bendigo Strikers defender Ruby Turner will again split time between the Super Netball Reserves and VNL competitions in 2026 after retaining her spot...

Collaborative swim project an absolute splash

A THREE month pilot project, designed to accelerate the growth of Bendigo's emerging swimming talent, is likely to be granted permanent status based on...

Vijay comes up aces in 1 Point Pop Slam

BENDIGO'S Sid Vijay counts his team's section eight win at last year's Tennis Victoria Country Week as one of his biggest wins on the...

Spirit bow out of WNBL finals race

BENDIGO Spirit's hopes of repeating as WNBL champions have been extinguished after crashing to a 75-81 defeat in game two of its semi-final series...

Miners recognised in Spirit award

BENDIGO Miners pair Abbey Wehrung and Laura Taylor have shared in the spoils at the Bendigo Spirit awards night for 2025-26. Held in Bendigo last...

BJFL to launch new girls competition

BENDIGO Junior Football League will introduce a new under-10 girls competition this season. Hailed as the next step in an already strong and successful female...

Piper pumped for intense battle on hometown stage

BOXING is more than a sport for Bendigo's Shane Piper – it's an emotional release and a tool for staying grounded and personal growth. The...

Golden run comes to an end for Fitzsimmons Group 1 winner

A GAME-changer for Bendigo-based Fitzsimmons Racing, Group 1 winner Golden Monkey has been retired from racing. The seven-year-old gelding, who provided trainer Tim Fitzsimmons with...

NBL Hawksguard joins Braves

BENDIGO Braves have unveiled the signing of Illawarra Hawks NBL star Biwali Bayles for the 2026 NBL1 South season. It will be the versatile 23-year-old...

Fitzpatrick to lead new-look BFNL board

CASTLEMAINE 1992 premiership player and former Magpies and Sandhurst senior coach, Brett Fitzpatrick, will lead a new-look Bendigo Football Netball League (BFNL) board as...

Lions club struggles as numbers decline

A PILLAR of strength and support in the community for the last 50 years, Eaglehawk Lions Club is in danger of folding due to...

‘Proud moment’ as Strikers share spotlight with SSN Mavs

BENDIGO Strikers head coach Tracey Brereton says the opportunity to play their round 1 clash as a curtain raiser to a Suncorp Super Netball...

Borlase hoping to add championship success to MVP triumph

NEWLY crowned Suzy Batkovic Medal winner Izzy Borlase says she won't let individual success get in the way of her pursuit of WNBL championship...

Strikers land five home games; Brereton reappointed Mavs reserves coach

THE 2026 Victorian Netball League (VNL) season will launch with a blockbuster for Bendigo Strikers, with the club's opener against Boroondara Express to serve...

Bush to Bay tournament an all-round hit

PICKLEBALL'S Victoria's Rally Series Bush to Bay got off to a smashing start in Ballarat over the Australia Day long weekend, proudly hosted by...

Team Teal gets timely lift at Bendigo trots

A DELAY to a major lighting project at Bendigo Harness Racing Club (BHRC) has morphed into a blessing in disguise for the industry's annual...