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Rising stars time to shine

Some things never change. It’s been nearly 25 years since Maffra won its drought-breaking 2002 Gippsland League premiership. Back then, the Eagles decided to move away...

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...

Easter tournament a hit

Another huge Easter weekend of tennis wrapped up in Maffra on Monday. A total of 325 players contested 45 events in the 99th Maffra Lawn...

New season, new name

The Latrobe Valley Soccer League season kicks off this weekend, but with a new name. The league is now officially called Football Victoria Latrobe Valley. Football...

Breakspear honoured by league

Sale United Football Club legend Madelaine Breakspear's legacy in the Latrobe Valley Soccer League has been enshrined, after she was awarded life membership of...

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East Gippsland police happy with Operation Nexus results

POLICE in the Wellington and East Gippsland shires were happy with the overall behaviour of local road users during the state-wide, five-day Operation Nexus,...