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Mitch Rodd

AFL roadshow

SUNRAYSIA and Millewa clubs can take part in a three-day coaching, umpiring and club development roadshow hosted by AFL Victoria in late February. Ange Ballinger, AFL Victoria region manager for Sunraysia and Wimmera Mallee, has curated an extensive...

13 hours ago

Football

Werrimull wonders earn selection

FOUR members of Werrimull’s standout women’s football premiership team have made final selection for the Bendigo Pioneers under-18 girls side for the 2025 Talent League season. Emmerson Lihou, Lottie Adams, Leisi Kirirua-Gill and Ruby Tierney have...

19 Jan 2025

Cricket

Another week, another blockbuster

ANOTHER week and another top-of-the-table clash arrives in the Sunraysia Cricket Association. After Irymple earned a 53-run win over Mildura East in last week’s encounter, the top-of-the-table side faces Gol Gol which has pushed up into...

18 Jan 2025

Water sports

Splash hit - Swimming Victoria keen for Mildura championships

THE Victorian Country Long Course Swimming Championships are in safe hands in Mildura, according to Swimming Victoria chief executive Jason Hellwig. More than 600 competitors are competing and an expected turnout of over 3000 people are...

18 Jan 2025

Cricket

Padding up for a good cause

COUNTRY communities will come together for fun, cricket and conversation around good causes on Saturday night. The annual Pooncarie versus Anabranch cricket rivalry will resume at George Gordon Oval in Dareton this weekend as they battle...

18 Jan 2025

Tennis

Tennis in full swing

With the Australian Open in full swing, a number of youngsters have been out on the tennis courts showing their wares. Pictures: Paula Mastrippolito

17 Jan 2025

Sport

Sunny days for softballers

ON their home turf, Sunraysia kept their winning run at Old Aerodrome Ovals alive for the 2024/25 Riverland Softball Association season. Facing a tough tussle with Berri in the heat on Saturday, Sunraysia got across the line 8-5 in the first match...

17 Jan 2025

Water sports

Mildura swimmers ready to face the best

MILDURA Swimming Club members are ready to take on the best in the state at their home venue this weekend. As more than 650 future stars of the pool descend upon Mildura Waves for the Victorian Country Long Course Swimming Championships...

17 Jan 2025

Motorsport

Hopping on the podium

VICTORIAN AMCA Nationals driver Stephen Hopkins is the new South Australian champion after a stellar drive at Mildura’s Timmis Speedway on Saturday. Hopkins took the chequered flag in the final to claim top honours, finishing ahead of Michael Kiraly...

15 Jan 2025

Water sports

Head first into diving success

MILDURA’S major diving event has once again been hailed a huge success. Athletes from seven different clubs proved their mettle in the air during the annual Ripntear Peter and Patricia Morgan Memorial Meet and Victorian Country Diving...

15 Jan 2025

Motorsport

Hederics on home stretch

ENDURANCE rider Toby Hederics is closing in on his goal of complete the gruelling Dakar Rally. At the time of print, the 29-year-old from Gol Gol is in 19th position outright in the bike section, and inside the top 10 of Rally 2 standings of the meg...

15 Jan 2025

Cricket

Swallows win top of table clash

REIGNING Sunraysia Cricket premiers Irymple started their calendar year with an important win over Mildura East in a top two clash as action returned after the festive break. The round 9, 53-run win, flipping the result from round 8...

13 Jan 2025