Cobram crusader challenges Gippsland
A WORLD record attempt in the name of lawn bowls and prostate cancer research brought Cobram crusader Chris Thomas through Gippsland on a whirlwind tour this month.
No stopping Mourinho
MOURINHO just keeps on giving for Moe horse trainer Peter Gelagotis. The seven year-old bay gelding provided Gelagotis his biggest win to date, taking out the group two Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
Hosts with the most
MORWELL achieved its best result to date at the Bocce Australia Raffa Open when it hosted the annual tournament at the Italian Australian Club over the Australia Day weekend.
Julin and Gilmore make u21 VCCL
TRARALGON and district cricketers Ben Julin and Jordan Gilmore have been named in the Victorian Country Cricket League under 21 team. Hayden Erfuth was named as a backup.
Former Gippsland Power coach found guilty of assault
Former Gippsland Power coach Nick Stevens has been found guilty of a number of assault-related charges against his ex-girlfriend, including pushing her head into a brick wall.
Classic comes down to the wire
A THRILLING finale to the Latrobe City Classic Pairs lawn bowls tournament last week saw half a dozen teams tied on four wins heading into the sixth and final round of matches at Moe Bowling Club.
New-look Pegs prepare to take flight
MORWELL Pegasus has appointed club veteran Brett Matheson as its Gippsland Soccer League senior coach.
Morwell stumbles, Latrobe soars
MORWELL had Mirboo North on the ropes in their Energy Australia Cup clash, with the home side in cruise control at 3/82, needing just 76 runs to secure a straightforward victory over the ladder leaders before disaster struck.
Canadian conquest in Traralgon
AN Aussie salute was not to be at the ITF Junior International tennis tournament in Traralgon last week, as Canadian Katherine Sebov upset Queenslander Kimberly Birrell in the girls' final.
Strong foundation
TRARALGON'S Ben Grumley was a keen spectator at last week's ITF Junior International tennis tournament, and the day may soon come when he competes in it.
The Rick and Rory show
RICK Battista and Rory Hare each produced brilliant maiden centuries to put their sides in commanding positions on day one of round 10 in Traralgon and District cricket.
Row puts country into City
SINCE catching the eye of Melbourne City youth coach Joe Palatsides last year, the ball has well and truly started rolling for Baley Row.