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Bush runs make a huge mark

HUNDREDS of orienteers from across Australia have traversed diverse courses in the Loddon during the national three-day event over Easter. Organiser Julie Flynn said competitors, including a handful from Britain, New Zealand and Hong Kong, had...

26 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Season recruit scores on course

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DESPITE the hot, dry conditions faced by players again, 10 competitors took part in the Easter Saturday Stableford event at Boort. New member Natham Wright turned in his best result so far with 39 points to claim victory. In a tie for second was...

26 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Cassatt, Malcolm defend title

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JOHN Cassatt and Sara Malcolm have defended their Wedderburn Easter bowls tournament title. They were among capacity fields over three days playing a rink that president Lance Standfield said had been praised by competitions. Standfield (pictured...

26 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Savage pair on top at tournament

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JARROD Savage returned to Boort’s Easter tennis tournament to claim his 15th men’s singles title and become the oldest player to win the top event. Savage, who had not competed in two years, was dominant against defending champion Jarrod Rodd...

26 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Umpire shortage strikes at reserves, junior games

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LODDON Valley football clubs have been told that they may have to supply their own umpires for reserves and under-18 matches this season. A critical lack of umpires has forced the league’s hand. While the Bendigo Umpires Association supplies...

25 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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One club will get first points in this weekend’s round

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TOMORROW’S Anzac Day football clash between Charlton and St Arnaud will see one of the North Central strugglers collect its first four points for the season. Charlton has lost its first two games by 171 and 188 points, which remarkably enough sees...

25 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Night-time action signals return from early break

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THE LODDON Valley league will hold its first ever Anzac Day football and netball matches tomorrow. Maiden Gully will host Newbridge in a night fixture at its Marist College home, with the other three fixtures taking place on Saturday afternoon. The...

25 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Redbacks’ star sidelined

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STAR Wedderburn forward Mitch Jensen will be sidelined indefinitely with a fractured tibia. Jensen, who joined the Redbacks this season, was injured against St Arnaud in round two before the Easter break, leaving the field late in the game after...

25 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Honouring the fallen

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THE poignancy of the Last Post will reverberate around Inglewood Recreation Reserve on Saturday before fierce football combatants honour the Anzac spirit in Loddon Valley league’s match of the round. Inglewood will wear a specially-designed jumper...

25 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Horses over hurdles and all the Rheola results

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BEALIBA Pony Club once again provided the equestrian highlights at the Rheola Charity Carnival. Riders took part in freshman’s showjumping and handy mount events, with ribbons for those with clear rounds. Showjumping was a standout, with...

24 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Draper, Meyer carnival stars of the woodchop

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SYDNEY’S Royal Easter Show has had a surprising impact on faraway Rheola. The popular woodchopping events at Rheola’s 152nd Charity Carnival saw fewer entrants this year, with many axemen skipping the relaxed vibe of the country fair for the big...

24 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Laurssen’s first through gift tape

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MELBOURNE’S Henry Laussen has substantially upgraded his efforts in the footraces at the Rheola Charity Carnival. For the past two years, Laussen has finished second in the junior 70m sprint at the event. This year, he went more than one better...

24 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Anzac Day match starts a big round

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IT’S the clash of the year - oval ringed with cars and as many parked all the way up Brooke Street. Inglewood and Bridgewater meet on Saturday in the Anzac clash and no matter where they are on the ladder, the match is always a ripper. The home...

24 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Selection night in Loddon Valley football

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MAIDEN GULLY v. NEWBRIDGE - ANZAC DAY TWILIGHT MATCH MGYCW -------------------------------------------- B: Mitch Whitham(1), Jayden Magnusson(42), Lewis Pigdon(36) HB: Mitch Hill(8), Todd Delahey(13), Grayson Brown(23) C: Bryce Franzini(20), Josiah...

24 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald

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NCFL teams: Redbacks name Jensen after injury scare

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WEDDERBURN has tonight named key forward Mitch Jenson after earlier fears he could be sidelined indefinitely with a fractured tibia. Jensen, who joined the Redbacks this season, was injured against St Arnaud in round two before the Easter break...

24 Apr 2025

By Loddon Herald