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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...

Women keep Sunbury bowls on a roll

Sunbury’s incredible bowls season has continued, with the women’s team earning promotion to the premier division of Bowls Victoria’s midweek competition. The team finished second...

Spitfires reign strong again

Riddells Creek Tennis Club's Spitfires made it three grand final wins in a row, taking out the Macedon Ranges Tennis Association's C2 junior competition...

Jets blast off in Big V

A strong defensive effort from Sunbury Jets set the scene for their win in the opening round of Big V women’s division 1. Facing last...

Bombers opt for new blood

Having claimed the Riddell District Netball League premiership last season, Riddell will increase its focus on bringing local talent into the club this season. As...

Mission accomplished, Rupo coach moves on

Rupertswood reigns in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association B-grade competition after a comprehensive grand final win over St Anthonys. Rupertswood was well and truly...

Even break enough to get Gisborne over the finals line

A tie was as good as a win for Gisborne in the McIntyre Cup grand final on Saturday. In an on-the-edge-of-your-seat finish, the Dragons fought...

Mates get the job done

Two best mates were unlikely heroes with the bat for Gisborne in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup grand final. At 8-169, the...

United ready to put tough times behind them

Bundoora United is ready to put a tough season behind it and focus on the future in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association. The Bulldogs’ run...

Gisborne pins grand final hopes on key partnerships

Gisborne knows the first two partnerships on day three of the four‐day Gisborne and District Cricket Association grand final could decide whether they or Diggers...

Woodend-Hesket netball looks to new coaches, junior talent

The future is looking bright for Woodend- Hesket Netball Club in the Riddell District Netball League. Since its 10th-place finish last year, the club has...

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...

SPORTS SHORTS

Here's some of the other sporting news from across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges in the last week.   Cricket The Gisborne women’s cricket side has suffered...

Jets in future mode as Big V season looms

For the Sunbury Jets’ Big V men’s division 1 basketball side, the coming season is about setting the foundations for the years to come. With...

New coach, new faces, new approach for fired-up Jets

Pre-season signs have been positive ... now the Sunbury Jets are ready to take to the court in Big V women’s division 1. It has...

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Seven tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales

One sleep after Christmas comes the years ultimate shopping event - the boxing day sales. Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it...