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Brown’s impact felt in Gippsland football

The name Leigh Brown resonates with most footballing families across the region.

Gormandale pins hopes on big-hitting Burgiel

After a pair of Twenty20 matches and some disappointing weather at the weekend, the Traralgon and District Cricket Association now moves into a round of one day cricket with all games being played in Traralgon.

Netball legends say “you can”

Australian netballing legends Sharelle McMahon and Khao Watts are no strangers to the challenges of getting active after their netball careers.

Women supporting women

Aussie netball legend Sharelle McMahon is a firm believer in women supporting women.

Old foes face off in new competition

A sense of familiarity will hit the Latrobe Valley and District Cricket Association's A grade competition this week when all six teams face off against foes from their previous competition.

Ted Summerton $3.5 million not out

The planned Regional Cricket Centre of Excellence got its first runs on the board on Tuesday when concept plans for the facility were unveiled.

Sixties Groove heads Cup double

The absence of veteran trainer Darren Weir from Moe on Thursday had no impact on the result of the Moe Cup, with two Weir-trained thoroughbreds claiming first and second, respectively.

Bennett’s fortunes turn on Chica Mala

Despite a string of injuries and being "on her last chance", Latrobe Valley trainer Allison Bennett's Chica Mala took out the 1600-metre maiden plate at the Moe Cup last week.

Wild weather washes out first one day round

Wet weather hampered round three proceedings in the Latrobe Valley and District Cricket League as matches across all grades were abandoned due to rain.

Traralgon Tennis unites in show of pride

Rainbow colours flooded the Traralgon Tennis Association on Saturday as it made history with the first ever Pride in Tennis event.

Dokic tells of hurtful bullying experiences

Former Australian tennis champion Jelena Dokic recalled a moment that "really stuck" in her mind for all the wrong reasons.

Celebrating tennis success in Traralgon

Once a pipe dream of some passionate tennis heads, the Traralgon Tennis Association is now the epicentre of tennis in the Latrobe Valley and is preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary in style.

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