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Up for the challenge

Some years ago, Wonthaggi Football-Netball Club wanted to leave the Gippsland League. Officials said playing in the major league was "too hard". A former Power...

Battle of the Birds to begin GL season

Sale and Maffra will begin their respective Gippsland League netball seasons this weekend. As tradition dictates, the first round will see the two rivals face...

NGFNL blockbusters to begin

The 2026 North Gippsland Football-Netball League season begins this Saturday. Woodside will host Heyfield, with both senior football and A grade netball clashes mouthwatering. The football...

New era of girls’ footy starts this Sunday

Part one of Female Football Gippsland's (FFG) new era kicks off this weekend, with a restructured youth girls competition. Anticipation is palpable, as five new...

Grand slam pickleball performances

On a rain-soaked Melbourne day, determination was on full display as players from Sale made their mark at the Melbourne Pickleball Grand Slam held...

Grammar equestrian team at state titles

On the back of several years of outstanding success at state level, Gippsland Grammar’s equestrian team has again qualified to compete at the state...

Easter racing bonanza

There were plenty of Easter treats at the Sale greyhounds on Sunday, with three dogs recording back-to-back wins at the track. The first came in...

Sports briefs, April 8

Cougars beat Stars The Gippsland Stars were out-classed by the Geelong Cougars in round four of the Victorian Netball League last Wednesday night in Melbourne. The...

GRV to temporarily increase starter fee

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) has announced a temporary increase in starter fees to provide additional support for participants facing rising costs of participation. From April...

Firefighting Championships in Traralgon

FACING a different type of heat than normal, the Eastern Zone Fire Brigade Championships took place in Traralgon on March 14. After about eight years,...

NGFNL netball snapshot

Blake Metcalf-Holt takes a look at how North Gippsland league clubs ahead of the A grade netball season. Churchill CAN the Cougars repeat? Churchill broke the stranglehold...

Three repeat winners at Sale

THREE greyhounds who won during Wednesday night's Sale meeting backed up with victories on Sunday night. Four days after winning over 435 metres, Akina Rocky...

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Flight Lieutenant Alex Christison makes his childhood dream come true

While most kids grow up playing footy, Flight Lieutenant Alex Christison learned to drive on a tractor and could pilot a plane solo at...