Combat Sports
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Berry punches ticket for third straight nationals
HAMISH Berry has walked away victorious from the boxing ring at the Dom Polski Centre in Adelaide once again after securing qualification for the 2025…
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Mildura taps out competition
MILDURA’S Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community has cause for mass celebration after last weekend’s enormous medal haul from the AFBJJ Australian Jiu Jitsu Championships that took…
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Berry brings back belt
HAVING only fought a handful of times in 2025, Mildura’s rising boxing star Hamish Berry has returned to the ring emphatically after claiming the 54kg…
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Fighting for his brother’s memory
FOR Ruwacy Al-Dakhil, stepping into the ring on June 28 wasn’t about claiming victory in a boxing match. Under the advertising banner of Cartel Promotions…
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Boxing Cartel step up
TWO Mildura boxers stepped into the ring at one of Australia’s most highly regarded amateur tournaments earlier this month. Representing the Boxing Cartel, local gym…
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Mildura hooks boxing and writing program
AN eight week research-informed boxing and writing workshop for survivors of child sexual abuse and complex trauma is set to be held in Mildura. The…
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Knocking out a left write hook
A ONE-off public screening of a documentary following the journey of eight survivors of childhood sexual abuse taking part in a trauma-recovery program will be…
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Taekwondo school sees global success
THE fifth Global Open Taekwondo Championships showcased a stunning display of skill and determination, with Mildura’s Ataru Taekwon-Do club emerging as a dominant force. Held…
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Pack a punch
THREE boxers from Iron Fist Gym Mildura competed in Adelaide late last month, with two fighters bringing home hardware after a pair of clear-cut victories.…
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Grapplers win Oceania gold
YOUNG athletes from Mildura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu have been crowned Oceania champions following some standout performances at the weekend. The squad of seven from Sunraysia…
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Medina mastery back on show
THE first victory in the cage in two years for Mildura mixed martial arts star Jesse Medina has come as a “huge relief”. The 33-year-old…
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Comeback win after injury
A young local boxer secured his first win after being out of the ring for seven months due to a spinal injury. Hamish Berry is…