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Event set to be a Classic

A selection of the best lawn bowlers from across the country will be drawn to the Latrobe Valley for the EnergyAustralia Classic Singles.

Bloomfield recalls a teenager who ‘worked harder than everyone else’

Maryvale Recreation Reserve is where Peter Siddle began to make a name for himself as a 14-year-old causing havoc for opposition batsmen.

Proud dad reflects on Peter Siddle’s Test career

The fence palings were shown little respect during backyard cricket matches at Peter Siddle's childhood home in Morwell, his father Steve recalls.

Under-17 girls contest junior country week in the Valley

The Under-17 girls junior country week was held in the Latrobe Valley over the first three days of 2020.

Gelagotis seals second Bagot

The Peter Gelagotis stable got the New Year off to a bang with El Don ($17) causing an upset to take out the time-honoured Bagot Handicap (2800m) at Flemington.

Mid Gippsland fixture is released

The fixtures for the 2020 Mid Gippsland Football Netball League were released last month with the competition set to begin on Saturday, April 4.

Mackinley ready to have a ball at the Australian Open

Mackinley Eenjes will share the court with some of the stars of world tennis after being selected as ballkid for this month's Australian Open.

Big year in local sport

Rams claim TDCA titleToongabbie staved off a resurgent Ex Students juggernaut to claim the 2018/19 TDCA A Grade final.Keenan Hughes set up the win...

Lifetime of volunteering earns Twin City duo major accolade

Two local legends have been recognised by the Australian Archery Museum for 30 years of voluntary work.

Bushi breaks long drought for the Valley

When Bushi raced away to win the Quirk Real Estate Pace (1790m) at Warragul on December 22, he broke a 21-year win drought for Tyers trots trainer Wayne Evans.

Pakistani paceman the Star of the show in Moe

Haris Rauf was the name on everyone's lips leaving Ted Summerton Reserve on Sunday afternoon with the little-known paceman the difference in Melbourne Stars' win over the Hobart Hurricanes.

Ex Students thump rookie Rovers while Rams beat Gormandale

Round 10 was devoid of form upsets with the TDCA now heading into the Christmas break.

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