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Hawks salute century with pair of flags

CITY Oval celebrated their 100-year anniversary, claiming the Division 1 and 5 Ballarat-Highlands Bowls Region Saturday Pennant titles last weekend. The dual flags complimented the...

Caffeine powers Vic Park crits

GLORIOUS sunshine and a coffee van greeted Eureka Cycling members and friends at Victoria Park on Sunday, 27 March. Twelve riders contested Division 1, with...

Western United drown out Roar

WESTERN United have absorbed an early goal to come from behind and record a dramatic 3-2 win over a ten-man Brisbane Roar outfit at...

Surgery to sideline Merrett

SCANS have confirmed that Essendon star Zach Merrett will need surgery to repair a high ankle syndesmosis injury that occurred late in Saturday’s loss...

Ugle-Hagan has earned an extended run

KANE Cornes and David King believe it is time the Western Bulldogs invest significant minutes in former number one draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, after...

Green & Black begin big build

Construction underway on Western United’s Regional Football Facility in Wyndham

Grand finals set in Saturday Pennant

LINTON'S Division 6 side had success in Ballarat-Highlands Bowls Region Saturday Pennant preliminary finals action, with a comfortable win over Central Wendouree on the...

King for a day

EVAN King reigned supreme in the fifty-five-kilometre handicap staged by Eureka Cycling staged on Sunday, 20 March. Fast times were realised by all bunches in...

Full digital edition, 24 March

Western see streak snapped

A MILOS Ninkovic masterclass and a horror defensive error from a substitute have lifted Sydney FC to a 3-0 A-League Men victory over Western...

CEO backs Beveridge after outburst

WESTERN Bulldogs CEO Ameet Bains has addressed concerns over Luke Beveridge’s mental state, saying the Dogs have no reasons to think he won’t coach...

Dons’ great sets goals target for forward

ESSENDON’S hopes of seriously contending in 2022 could rest on the shoulders of Peter Wright. With Cale Hooker retired, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti currently sidelined, Jake Stringer...

Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 23 March

Ballarat Golf Club Saturday, 19 March - Stroke, black tees A Grade - 1^st - P Bath 4/69, 2^nd - D McConchie 4/71, 3^rd - A...

Favourites fall in first finals round

BUNGAREE had a strong win over top Division Two side Clunes in their Ballarat-Highlands Bowls Region Saturday Pennant semi-final last weekend. Clunes went into the...

Labour of love for cycling vets

EUREKA Cycling staged criteriums in Victoria Park on Labour Day under blue skies. With perfect racing conditions 27 riders pinned on numbers as fast and...

United draw in top of table classic

WESTERN United survived a furious second-half push from Melbourne City to hold on for a 2-2 draw in their heavyweight A-League Men showdown last...

Dogs eager for forward support

WESTERN Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has identified a pair of players in particular who he believes can help elevate his team in 2022. For last...

Are the Bombers really premiership contenders?

BRENDON Goddard has said believes the external expectations around Essendon heading into 2022 are “too big” saying they’re still a little “bit off”. After making...

Storm recruit tipped to be ‘best signing’ of year

SCOTT Sattler believes the Melbourne Storm are primed to again contend this season. The Storm lost to eventual premiers Penrith in the preliminary final last...

Geelong boss on three emerging young Cats

GEELONG will look to contend once again in 2022, but also have a focus on the future. Cats CEO Steve Hocking highlighted three youngsters who...

Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 16 March

Ballarat Golf Club Monday, 14 March - Open stableford 1^st - L Skrypko 4/41, 2^nd - T Brady 28/40, 3^rd - B Oliver 27/39 Ball rundown -...

Ballarat’s new bookshop opens a store in Brisbane!

THE Independent Bookstore opened its doors in Ballarat between lockdowns in 2021, and now it’s officially been announced the company is opening a new...

Creatively on show as Geelong Design Week returns for 2022

BUILDING on the success of last year’s inaugural event, and in celebration of Geelong’s status as Australia’s only designated UNESCO City of Design, this...

Saturday Pennant heads to post-season

VICTORIA Bowling Club president Allan Dennis has said he’s happy with the Big V’s success this season as the Ballarat-Highlands Bowls Region Saturday Pennant...