Star forwards Brad Mangan and Kyle Mueller were at their damaging best with five goals each as the Bombers picked up their eighth win of the Goulburn Valley League season. In front of their home supporters, the Bombers were matched in the first half of the round nine encounter ― with Jedd Wright’s charges playing … [Read more…]
The Cats were the sole unbeaten team in the Goulburn Valley League’s A-grade competition, but their eight-game winning streak came to an end after the Murray Bombers claimed an impressive 12-goal victory. A barnstorming third quarter was the key for Echuca on its home court at Victoria Park, with the bottle greens earning a stellar … [Read more…]
With an 11-point lead at the final break, Euroa was forced to find an extra gear to ensure it moved to a 6-3 record after nine rounds of Goulburn Valley League action. The Magpies booted seven of the final eight goals of the match to sink Rochester 14.15 (99) to 7.7 (49). Without star on-baller … [Read more…]
The Lions ― faced with a road trip to Tatura Park, seven changes out of the previous week’s squad and up against a strong host ― were made to work hard for their eighth win of the Goulburn Valley League season. Jack O’Sullivan was enormous with 35 disposals, 10 clearances and seven tackles, while Huw … [Read more…]
Parents of a prestigious Anglican school are banding together to oppose a controversial requirement for new principals and board members. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Illawarra Grammar School is facing backlash from parents who disagree with the requirement that forces incoming principals and board members of the Sydney Anglican Diocese-run school to sign a … [Read more…]
Facing off against a Mulwala team that had lost once this season, Congupna was almost able to pull off what would have been a remarkable upset. The Road went toe-to-toe with a strong Lions side and held multiple leads at various stages, but it was Mulwala that was able to edge in front and prevail … [Read more…]
A prestigious private school south of Sydney has come under scrutiny as parents withdraw their children due to a controversial statement of faith that opposes same-sex marriage, which incoming staff must sign. The Illawarra Grammar School, run by the Sydney Anglican diocese, updated its statement of faith in 2019 to state that “faith produces obedience … [Read more…]
Ken Holland is a brick pointer, and apprentice Adam Moutsopoulos, have been busy illustrating their wares across the twin towns. “The trade originated in England where bricks were handmade, and they were all different shapes and sizes,” Mr Holland said. “So tuck pointing was created where tradesmen of the time would individually place the mortar … [Read more…]
The Bears were razor-sharp on the move, producing drive after drive which even Damien Martyn would salivate over as the Deakin Reserve co-tenants shone to post three figures on the scoreboard. It marked the maiden occasion the side had done so in 2023, and boy was it needed. Saturday’s triumph lifted Shepparton from the doldrums … [Read more…]
The initiative is led by Healthy Loddon Campaspe coordinator Alicia O’Brien in partnership with the Victorian Government and Regional Partnerships Loddon Campaspe. Ms O’Brien said the ‘Support Our Own. Choose Locally Grown’ campaign aimed to encourage the community to purchase and eat locally grown fruit and vegetables. “There is a huge variety of produce grown … [Read more…]