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Thunder rolls over Bears’ den

Burnside Heights were caught in a Thunder-storm, suffering a massive first-up loss to East Sunbury in Essendon District Football League’s division 2. The Thunder had...

Macedon set for a big one

Macedon believes it’s in a good place to build on its improvement last season in the Riddell District Football League. After finishing 11th in 2014,...

Rupertswood keep its faith with youth again

Rupertswood is again sticking with local talent as it prepares for the new Riddell District Football League season. The Sharks will stay with their policy...

Tide turns for Tigers

Kyneton is hoping more depth in its squad will help it match the stronger teams in Bendigo Football League. The Tigers finished sixth last season...

Hunt on for new blood as Lions’ den depleted

With the season fast approaching, Sunbury Lions are desperately seeking players for its under-18.5 team. The Ballarat Football League club currently has about 15 under-18.5...

New coach puts faith in baby Bombers

Youth will again be the key for Riddell in the Riddell District Football League this season. The Bombers, last year’s minor premiers, surprised many when...

Early signs promising for Sunbury’s young guns

There’s a bit of the unknown for Sunbury Kangaroos in the Riddell District Football League this season. After being in the top six for most...

Lancefield coach’s gloom turns to smiles

Heading into Christmas, Lancefield coach Ash Manning thought his side was looking at a bottom-three finish in the Riddell District Football League in the...

Girls footy gets a new kick along

A new era kicked off for girls football on Saturday, when eight teams from across Victoria played in the opening round of the AFL Victoria...

Good roll-call as Thunder raises the bar

Develop and grow the list ... that’s the aim for East Sunbury in the Essendon District Football League this season. After winning only one game...

Lions ladies’ look to even bigger things

It’s amazing what 12 months can do for a football team. This time last year, Sunbury Lions women’s side was fighting for survival with the...

Tough start, but Bulldogs finally get their game together

Gisborne football club is looking at 2016 as the start of a new beginning. After a disappointing 2015 in the Bendigo Football League, the Bulldogs...

Woman boss kicks early goals

When Leanne Backwell first set foot inside the Lancefield Football Netball Club, it was to support her daughter, who wanted to play netball for...

New coach behind eight ball at reigning premiers

New Romsey coach Andrew Bubb has a couple of busy weeks ahead as he prepares for the Riddell District Football League season. After being appointed...

Hawks add pieces to the jigsaw

After taking massive steps forward this year, Woodend-Hesket is hoping it has added key pieces of the jigsaw to be a finals contender in...

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RSPCA guide for keeping cats happy at home

The RSPCA is reminding cat owners that their feline friends can live its best and safe live contained in the home. Its Guide to...