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Tim O’Brien’s a key to Werribee’s finals push

  Werribee batsman Tim O’Brien will renew acquaintances with former club Melton in a critical one-day game on Saturday that could have a big say...

Dogs in control as rookie Jonah Koch takes five

Footscray Edgewater rookie Jonah Koch produced “something special” in his second game at Premier Cricket first XI level. Koch put the Bulldogs in a strong...

Rosen peaks in time for Maribyrnong Gift

Tim Rosen peaked just at the right time to take out the Maribyrnong Gift on Australia Day. Rosen ran second in his heat and third...

Suburbs’ returning coach wields a new broom

It will be a new-look Western Suburbs outfit that will attack the state league 1 soccer season. After winning the title last year, Suburbs farewelled...

Djokovic master class ousts Federer

Novak Djokovic was untouchable, racing to a two-set lead, taking 12 of the first 15 games of the match, doing so in a speedy...

Kerber beats nerves to reach grand slam final

Up for grabs was the chance to play in a first grand slam final for Angelique Kerber and Johanna Konta. It was only natural that...

Konta, Kerber in grand slam final bid

Johanna Konta had only made one appearance beyond the first round of any grand slam before last year's US Open. Konta had suffered instant elimination...

Mother and daughter dominate for Roosters

A mother and daughter are delivering a potent one-two punch for Altona Roosters in women’s cricket’s north-west division. Helen Harris, 53, and daughter Breannan, 23,...

Merv’s advice a big help for Winter-Irving

Footscray Edgewater opening bowler Hamish Winter-Irving has transformed his summer. The Bulldogs paceman has been in stellar form since the start of December, with 15...

Djokovic’s bid for sixth Australian Open on track

Who can stop Novak Djokovic from taking out a sixth Australian Open men's singles title? The Djokovic juggernaut will roll into the last four after...

Michael Nalesnyik’s new challenge

Michael Nalesnyik ended a 16-year Premier Cricket career last summer to go in search of an exciting new venture with Wyndham Vale in the...

Outright win has Bulldogs back in the mix

The onus was on Footscray Edgewater to find a way back into the lead pack of Premier Cricket. The Bulldogs had suffered a string of...

Early exit for Whittington and Bolt

Williamstown’s Andrew Whittington and doubles partner Alex Bolt were given only a short leash at the 2016 Australian Open. The Whittington-Bolt duo was ousted in...

Sports Shorts

Here's a quick look at some of the other sport from across Whittlesea and Hume over the last week.   BOWLS Bundoora RSL’s finals hopes are starting...

VU-Western Spurs on the move to Footscray

VU-Western Spurs are forecasting rapid growth after packing up and moving to a new home base. The Spurs will settle in at Henry Turner Reserve...

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Mighty West Heart Foundation Community Walking Group Monday, Wednesday and Friday weekly walks, meeting at 10am. Walk at your own pace for up to 60...