Sport

14 hours ago

Club’s balanced batting and solid bowling

B Grade, Division 1 WONTHAGGI Club won the toss and chose to bat, setting a competitive total of 7/183 in 40 overs. David Britt led the way with 43 runs from 44 balls, including nine boundaries, while Harry West remained unbeaten on 72 not out from...

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19 hours ago

MDU edge out Inverloch in thrilling chase

INVERLOCH’S batting collapse saw them post a modest 132 in 39.3 overs, with their innings crumbling despite early contributions from Jacob Strickland (19) and Jack Butcher (24). A solid bowling performance from MDU, spearheaded by Mark Cantwell...

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22 Jan 2025

Women’s thrilling tie at Bass on Sunday

THERE was a thrilling conclusion to Round 7 of the Leongatha and District Cricket Association Open Women’s competition when Leongatha Town and Kilcunda-Bass Great Whites played out a T20 tie at Bass. Batting first, off their 20 overs...

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22 Jan 2025

Under 15s triumph against Bainsdale

THE U15 boys had a great win over Bairnsdale, Skipper Cooper Newman won the toss and had no hesitation batting first on the always great Scorpion Park Turf. Debono and Berryman got off to a great start with a 58-run opening stand, the dismissal of...

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22 Jan 2025

PIBC specialty twinny event

THE Phillip Island Boardriders Club (PIBC) held their Twinny Specialty event on Saturday, January 18. It was a resounding success showcasing a fantastic day of surf, camaraderie, and competition at the second car park of Cape Woolamai. With waves...

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Nicole May

21 Jan 2025

Peter claims Mosquito national championship

PETER Kieley from the South Gippsland Yacht Club has just returned from the national mosquito titles with first placing in the cat-rigged division. Competing against some of the most competitive yachtsmen in Australia Pete was thrilled to bring home...

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21 Jan 2025

‘Super Swim Hero’ Amy Hodson takes on her third challenge

AMY Hodson is known for her determination and strong spirit; at just 12 years old, Amy will dive in again for charity, raising funds for the Starlight Foundation in her third ‘Super Swim Challenge’ setting herself a goal to swim 30 kilometres in...

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17 Jan 2025

Golf

Beating cancer one long day at a time

ALMOST 250 golf clubs around Australia have so far participated in the ‘Longest Day’ fundraiser for the Cancer Council, generating $3 million for the cause, and last Sunday it was the turn of the Wonthaggi Golf Club and its vice president Layl...

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17 Jan 2025

Saddle up at Wonthaggi Pony Club

RUN by volunteers, this year’s Wonthaggi Pony Club Annual Camp was an overwhelming success. The weather couldn’t have been better for the three-day event from January 7 to 9, as 86 riders from across Victoria and into New South Wales received...

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16 Jan 2025

Netball

Meadley a rising star in state Netball

GEMMA Meadley, a dynamic defender with a passion for netball, has progressed through the Netball Victoria development pathway. The 2024 season has been a breakthrough year for the young athlete, as she was invited to the state team selection round...

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16 Jan 2025

Blue ribbon finish to the WLSC nippers competition

FIVE-time blue ribbon finalist Eddie knows what it feels like to be a winner. The U7 junior champion won all five events in his age group taking blue ribbons in the board paddle, swim, sprint, beach flags and diving at the annual Wonthaggi Life...

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16 Jan 2025

OMK’s 2/276 sets up dominant victory

B Grade, Division 1 OUTTRIM Moyarra Kongwak posted a commanding total of 2/276 in 40 overs, with an incredible display of batting from Kris Kerr (133*) and Trevor McGeachin (107), who both produced superb innings. The pair’s partnership propelled...

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