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January 22, 2026

Spirit’s Simpson pinching herself playing alongside game’s greats

BENDIGO Spirit guard Micah Simpson admits she still sometimes has to pinch herself about listing her profession as a full-time basketballer. That goes double for...

January 22, 2026

Spirit in hunt for win at home

BENDIGO Spirit will be hoping a return to Red Energy Arena against Canberra Capitals tonight will help them rediscover their exceptional early-season form. The Spirit...

January 18, 2026

United seeks redemption in Bendigo

MELBOURNE United plays its second game in Bendigo in two weeks against Brisbane Bullets this Wednesday 21 January at Red Energy Arena. Playing their first...

January 18, 2026

New coach for NBL1 Braves men

BENDIGO Braves has appointed one-time Brisbane Bullets development coach and renowned pathways mentor Josh Cheney as men's coach for the 2026 NBL1 season. Cheney brings...

January 15, 2026

Spirit clash postponed due to bushfire impacts

BENDIGO Spirit says it is fully supportive of the WNBL and its decision to postpone last Friday night's clash against Southside Flyers, scheduled to...

January 15, 2026

Evergreen Bulletproof Boy goes back-to-back in Bendigo Pacing Cup

BULLETPROOF Boy lived up to his name, unleashing an impregnable performance to claim back-to-back Group 2 Bendigo Pacing Cup wins for Cranbourne trainer Scott...

January 15, 2026

Maori Mile, Cup success deliver banner night for Lees and Craven

IT was a banner night for trainers Marg and Paddy Lee and driver Glen Craven at Melton Entertainment Park last Saturday night, landing both...

January 10, 2026

Spirit bolster line-up with comeback Clarke

BENDIGO Spirit's WNBL championship defence has received an injection of experience, athleticism and versatility with the signing of Emma Clarke. The 25-year-old guard/forward has been...

January 9, 2026

‘No alternative’ but to stay: reluctant Gisborne to play in Bendigo league

GISBORNE Football Netball Club has conceded its immediate future lies in the Bendigo Football Netball League, but is vowing to ramp up efforts to...

January 9, 2026

Well-received changes set stage for big Cup night

A STRATEGIC date change, a boost in prizemoney and the addition of an extra time-honoured feature race have generated increased interest and excitement in...

January 8, 2026

Symons enjoys purple patch

CHRISTMAS came early at the end of 2025 for long-time Bendigo trainer Rod Symons. From 25 November to 18 December, Symons made three trips to...

January 7, 2026

Our Luciano primed for step up in Bendigo Pacing Cup

ELMORE trainer Keith Cotchin is the first to admit Our Luciano will need luck on his side in this Saturday night’s $75,000 Group 2...

January 3, 2026

Squash centre takes aim at players numbers boost

FRESH from the appointment of its new manager Allison Gook, the Bendigo Squash Centre is knuckling down to the task of raising the sport's...

January 1, 2026

Newcomers Broadford to open BFNL season; league releases draw

BFNL followers won't have to wait long to get a look at league newcomers Broadford, with the Roos set to host South Bendigo in...

December 31, 2025

North Central boys gunning for State Titles success

A SOURCE of inspiration and pride for the North Central Netball Region, the 17-and-under male boys team is leaving no stone unturned in the...

December 27, 2025

Crosstown SSN rivals bound for Bendigo

BENDIGO netball fans can look forward to a double dose of Suncorp Super Netball action in March next year, with confirmation Melbourne Vixens will...

December 25, 2025

Spirit driving home an important safety message during title defence

REIGNING WNBL champions Bendigo Spirit have hit the road this season with an important safety message in partnership with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). Highlighting...

December 24, 2025

‘He looks fantastic’: Stable star’s smooth return excites Fitzsimmons

A TRIP to Kyneton earlier in the month did not produce a winner for leading Bendigo trainer Tim Fitzsimmons with his two starters, but...

December 23, 2025

Rymer to lead BFNL open rep team

THE BFNL's 2026 open representative netball campaign will be spearheaded by the coaches of the league's past three A-grade premierships. It follows the reappointment of...

December 22, 2025

North Central squads locked and loaded

IT'S full steam ahead to the 2026 Netball Victoria State Titles for North Central following the finalisation of squads for next year's tournament. Selectors have...

December 19, 2025

Happy homecoming for Bomber Caldwell

ESSENDON midfielder Jye Caldwell has relished the chance to return home for a few days as a part of the Bombers' AFL Community Camp...

December 15, 2025

FV takes reins of central Vic soccer; rep program secure

AFTER more than five decades of guiding the fortunes of soccer in central Victoria, the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League (BASL) will officially transition the...

December 15, 2025

Midcourt signing and welcome return bolster Bloods

AFTER a fourth place finish in 2025, South Bendigo will set its sets higher next season, with a batch of recruits set to boost...

December 14, 2025

Dynamic duo reunites to again lead BFNL young guns

AFTER leading the BFNL's 17-and-under representative netball teams in partnership from 2002-24, Sharni McPherson and Nicole Donnellon will reunite to spearhead the league's 2026...