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Munro wins McKellar memorial ride

In perfect racing conditions, riders set off in five bunches to contest the Footscray Cycling Club’s third annual Andrew McKellar Memorial Handicap. The handicap format...

World cup nod ends years of woe for Abbey McLellan

It was the phone call that brought tears of joy to Footscray baseballer Abbey McLellan. Seven years after joining the Australian squad, McLellan would finally...

Finals-like examination for Footscray

Footscray will face its ultimate test in defence of top spot in the Hockey Victoria women’s premier league. The Bulldogs will be challenged by second-placed...

Medals, record for Western Athletics star Jack Rayner

Cross country runner Jack Rayner is enjoying career-best form. The Western Athletics product has taken out victories at the Great Ocean Road Running Festival, Launceston...

Teen eyes world success

There’s not much time to rest for Celeste Mucci. Whether she’s competing with the world’s best in the hectic atmosphere of heptathlon competition, or training...

Footscray finds its bite

It has been a smooth transition for Footscray under new coach Darren Nicholas in the Lacrosse Victoria men’s state league. Rolling out a new game...

Paris Vasta earns state cap

When Paris Vasta launches into the pool in Singapore later this month, she will do so safe in the knowledge that she could not...

Altona star a home hero

Sharon Callus is the talk of the Altona Bowls Club. The late-blooming 62-year-old achieved her dream of competing for Malta at the Commonwealth Games on...

Footscray best in west clash

Footscray was in a menacing mood in a 22-3 western derby victory over Altona in the Lacrosse Victoria men’s state league at Angliss Reserve...

Altona scores little reward

Altona was competitive but came away with nothing to show for it after a 3-2 loss to Southern United in the Hockey Victoria women’s...

Testing times ahead for Altona Roosters

Altona Roosters are still searching for form and fitness in NRL Victoria first grade. The Roosters had to make five enforced changes from the team...

Altona fights back to its winning ways

Altona has broken through for its first win of the season in the NRL Victoria first grade. After a disappointing season opener, the Roosters have...

Golden glove Daniel Roberts takes title

Boxing has been a devotion for Point Cook’s Daniel Roberts since the age of 10. When the now 17-year-old returned from Perth with the Boxing...

Double gold for Carla Krizanic

Carla Krizanic has added Commonwealth Games champion to her bulging lawn bowls resume. The Sunbury bowler has won state, national and world titles – and,...

Altona still searching for first season win

Altona has gone down 4-3 to Essendon in a thrilling Hockey Victoria men’s premier league season opener at Grant Reserve on Saturday. Matthew Barnett, Matthew...

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Give better this Christmas

It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...