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The Perkins of being a speedway driver

For many teenagers 15 is an age when they first start studying the road rules with an eye to getting their learner's permit on their 16th birthday.

Traralgon topples City slickers

Traralgon Swimming Club's 12 years and under team was crowned the state's best at the Victorian State Short Course Championships at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in September.

Great Scott

Newborough Yallourn United winger Brandon Scott was named best player for the inaugural Latrobe Valley Soccer League season at its presentation night last week.

Traralgon tryouts a storming success

The Gippsland Storm Elite Netball Club hosted tryouts to select its 2017 teams with a rare visit to the Latrobe Valley included in the process.

King of the court

Tennis | Number one seed Jordan Thompson has improved his runner-up performance in last year's ATP Traralgon Challenger by defeating Slovenian Grega Zemlja 6-1 6-2 to be crowned this year's tournament champion.

Jeeralang Boolarra breaks new ground

Cricket | CGCA | Having two grounds at the same facility is something most cricket clubs could only dream about.

Stockdale’s ton of fun in the sun

Cricket | TDCA | With glorious weather the second day of the Traralgon and District Cricket Association third round provided results, with only one game ending in a draw after last week's rain.

That’s our lad

Horse racing | Moe horse trainer Peter Gelagotis has had his first taste of Derby Day success after Illustrious Lad won the 1200 metre Group 2 Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.

Dashing day at the races

Horse racing | A healthy dose of sunshine greeted racegoers on Saturday as they flocked to Traralgon's Latrobe Valley Racing Club for Ladies Day.

Cup more than welcome in the Latrobe Valley

Football | V/Line Cup

Kids on the ball

Tennis | They are often overlooked but it's hard to imagine a successful tennis tournament without them.

Season to remember for Olympians

Soccer | LVSL | Traralgon Olympians has capped off the 2016 Latrobe Valley Soccer League season with success across the board.

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