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No Easter tournament? No problems

As coronavirus halts most sporting events for the foreseeable future, several tennis players across the region spent their first Easter away from Maffra Lawn Tennis Club in decades, after its 94th annual Easter tennis tournament was cancelled.

Perfect time to practice

BORED youngsters are being encouraged by Sale Amateur Basketball Association to head for their driveways and hone their basketball skills.Association vice president Mel Johnston...

Virtual wins for Sale

Sale began its unofficial 2020 Gippsland League season on the right note, defeating Maffra in a virtual Battle of the Birds clash.

Soccer suspension extended

Football Federation Victoria has announced the temporary suspension on all competitions and football activities has been extended until May 31.

Racing resumes after negative result

The Maffra Cup went ahead on Sunday after a jockey tested negative to COVID-19.

Sweet success at Maffra Cup

Honey Esprit produced a commanding performance to win the Maffra Cup on Sunday.

William Rose to the occasion

William Rose, trained by Sharon-Lee Chignell at Rosedale, won the GRV Vic Bred Maiden Series Final at the Sale greyhounds on Sunday.

Nel named SMCA’s best

Sale's South African all-rounder Coenie Nel is Sale-Maffra's cricketer of the year.

Di Ciero comes to the nest

If the Gippsland League football season begins, Sale supporters will be cheering for recruit Luke Di Ciero, after the former Warragul and Traralgon player made the move to join the Magpies for 2020.

Two finals at Sale greyhounds

Two finals will highlight Sunday's Sale greyhound meeting.

Maffra Cup this Sunday

The $50,000 Maffra Cup will highlight Sunday's eight-event program at Greenwattle Racecourse.

Racing to go ahead after negative result

UPDATED | Racing Victoria has advised that racing will resume in Victoria on Friday, following confirmation jockey Mark Zahra has tested negative for COVID-19.

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