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Toongabbie's Glen Gillam carved out a maiden world championship at last month's Royal Adelaide Show, bludgeoning his way to dual titles in the 14-inch underhand and 13-inch standing block disciplines.

Traralgon takes top gong

BOWLS Australia chief Neil Dalrymple echoed the late Juan Antonio Samaranch in March by declaring Traralgon Bowls Club's Trans Tasman test series as "the best ever".

Meteors strike true

MOE Meteors enjoyed a flawless Country Basketball League Gippsland double-double header over the weekend, winning all four games across men's and women's divisions.

Soggy start to Challenger

TRARALGON'S ATP Challenger tennis tournament was off to a gloomy start this week, with wet and gusty conditions playing havoc with the main draw.

Expansion for emerging talent pathway

THE Gippsland Soccer League plans to expand its elite player pathway next season by entering a host of new junior squads into metropolitan competitions.

Morwell to host AFL clash

Morwell Recreation Reserve was named host venue for a twilight St Kilda v Essendon NAB Challenge match on 7 March, in a pre-season fixture list featuring regional and suburban Victoria.

Centrals out to derail Gormandale

THE white balls and coloured tops will be packed away this weekend as two-day Traralgon and district cricket begins with a round of important games.

Touch of amazing Grace

TRARALGON student Grace Walker was among the standout performers throughout last week's School Sport Australia Touch Football Championships at Latrobe City Sports Stadium.

Lions clinch nail-biter

MOE won an absolute nailbiter against Trafalgar after Andrew Philip's young Lions posted 140 batting first.

Valley bound for country cups

MORE than 20 Latrobe Valley basketballers will represent country Victoria next year, after achieving selection in their respective development teams recently.

New coach for Tigers and Gulls

Morwell and Warragul Football Clubs announced new coaches for the 2015 Gippsland League season.

Salary cap set for reboot

THE salary cap system is set for a state-wide reboot to tackle the issue of escalating player payments in community football leagues.

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