No rust for Ross ahead of return to the ring
BACK IN THE GAME: Aaron Ross will make his return to professional boxing next Friday, almost eight years after his last bout. The 29-year-old has been training under ‘Buster’ Nigel McWilliams (second photo) and will compete in a Cruiserweight match-up in Sydney....
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Asian games the ambition for teenage volleyball stars
GREEN AND GOLD: Local volleyballers Kade Zrna and Lachlan Scherger, both 15, will get used to wearing the green and gold Australian uniforms over the coming months. The duo are currently at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, training with and playing...
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Record knock puts son of a gun in the spotlight
DRIVEN TO SUCCEED: Campbell Vadlja plays a cut shot on the way to 180 for the Monash Tigers First XI in Premier Cricket. The 20-year-old from Mildura now has the record for the highest score on debut in the competition. Photo: ARJ GIESE By MITCH RODDCAMPBELL Vadlja...
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It ain’t easy being green! – Golf’s lawn and order
IN CONTROL: Greenkeeper Tim Peterson is helping the Riverside Golf Club maintain its status as one of the most picturesque courses in Sunraysia. Despite the recent heatwaves, Tim has the Nichols Point venue in top condition ahead of this weekend’s Summer Open. Photos:...
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Silentz sure is golden
TEARING UP THE TRACK: Five-year-old gelding Silentz, owned by a syndicate that includes a number of local connections, is in the frame to be voted into the inaugural All-Star Mile, the world’s richest mile race, at Flemington. By MITCH RODDA BRAND new concept in...
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As good as it Gates for sidecar stars
GATES GREATS: The Gates Sidecar Cup is up for grabs at the Mildura Motorcycle Club’s 70th anniversary event at Olympic Park this weekend. The Gates name is synonymous with sidecar racing in Mildura. Pictured are Byren Gates with father Les, brother-in-law Mick...
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Maddie makes an impact
YOUNG GUN: Maddie Williams, 16, has re-signed for the Boroondara Express in the Victorian Netball League (VNL). Photo: PAUL MENSCH FORMER South Mildura netballer Maddie Williams has re-signed for Victorian Netball League side (VNL) Boroondara Express for the 2018...
read moreRobinvale reminisce: Eagles faithful will celebrate 20 years since ’97 premiership triple treat
NOSTALGIC: Robinvale will hold their 20-year premiership reunion next weekend. All three Senior football sides, plus netball and junior footy grades, won flags in 1997. Leading the celebrations are Senior premiership player David O’Connor, Reserves premiership coach...
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