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Return leg redemption

Close to nine weeks ago the North Gippsland footy clash between Rosedale and Churchill was a one sided affair.

Gippy powerless against Rays

Another challenging week saw another valiant Loy Yang B Gippsland Power effort fall short, this time against the highly rated Dandenong Stingrays in TAC Cup football.

Demons sneak past Magpies

YARRAM conjured an epic three point victory over reigning premier Glengarry on Saturday, in a North Gippsland contest for the ages.

Newborough doubles the dose against Tigers

MIRBOO North fell to fifth place after losing for the second time to Newborough, but the biggest surprise in Mid Gippsland's 10th round was that Boolarra hit top form to beat second-placed Yinnar.

Change of fortune for marathon men

LAST year's Traralgon Marathon top two switched places yesterday as Dion Finocchiaro turned the tables on training partner and running rival Cam Hall to win the 47th edition of the event.

Magpies exact revenge

MORWELL suffered its first defeat since last year's historic premiership on Saturday, losing to Sale on the road by four points.

New stripes for Mick Harding

CHURCHILL 200-gamer Mick Harding's dream of playing in the Australian Football League was never fully recognised, but he enjoyed the next best thing last month.

For love, not money

CATHERINE Martindale has been helping build Gippsland's racing industry for more than a decade. The Churchill trainer and riding instructor has employed and upskilled countless workers at her Hazelwood Lodge operation, helping many attain full-time work in the field.

Industry riding high

THE importance of racing to the Gippsland region has been highlighted by revelations the local industry contributes $67.3 million of value added impact to the economy, engages more than 3210 people and provides about 600 full-time jobs.

High stakes and ladders

MID Gippsland begins the second part of the season this weekend ahead of what appears will be a competitive nine rounds.

Bombers bite the bullet

TRARALGON Tyers United returns from the week's break confident it can continue the form which saw it record a second win for the fixture in North Gippsland football.

Tigers salute the Queen

MORWELL made it eight-in-a-row for the second consecutive season, disposing of Traralgon by 65-points on Monday.

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