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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.

Ships set to sail against Mirboo Nth

TRAFALGAR hosts Mirboo North in the Energy Australia Cup match of the round.

Cadets begin transformation to Cadels

THE Latrobe City Cycling Club's junior track cycling program is in full flight at the Bob Whitford track in Newborough.

Magic eight bowls help Traralgon home

TRARALGON extended its lead at the top of the West Gippsland Bowls division one ladder on Saturday with victory over second placed Yallourn.

Glen throws down gauntlet

GLENGARRY firmed as the Traralgon and District Cricket team to beat with a thumping win over Churchill in round three, while Rovers celebrated hard after scoring the points in a nail-biter with Gormandale.

Hough downed in Challenger qualifying

LOCAL hope David Hough was a qualifying casualty at the Traralgon ATP Challenger tennis tournament on Saturday, which starts proper today with seven first round main draw matches.

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