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Riding onwards

While many Latrobe Valley children flocked to this year's Royal Melbourne Show in search of show bags and roller coasters, one woman was there to compete.

Wrestling revival

FINALLY, professional wrestling has come back to Gippsland.

Leader of the pack

Moe's Brandon Taylor was the recipient of the bankmecu Gippstar Award in the open age category for the month of August.

Formidable foes to face off

TDCA: HEADLINING a blockbuster round of Traralgon and District Cricket Association's Neilson Builders Cup will be the clash between last year's grand finalists, Gormandale and Ex Students, in a one-day game at Stoddart Park.

Volunteer’s journey of a lifetime

THE wheels of the Great Victorian Bike Ride continue to turn every year thanks to another integral component of the cycling safari, the volunteers.

Burgiel settles at the kennels 

Sport in brief: Seven time Maffra premiership player and Gippsland League interleague coach Hayden Burgiel has been appointed as senior coach at North Gippsland Football Netball League club Sale City for 2014.

Chandler and Newborough part ways

Newborough's 2013 senior coach Allan Chandler has decided to part ways with the Bulldogs following the team's disappointing Mid Gippsland Football League grand final loss.

Running like crazy

AFTER globetrotting to run 52 marathons over 52 weeks in 2010, 'Run Like Crazy' author Tristan Miller will pay homage to the man who did it all first at the 43rd Geoff Watt memorial half marathon and fun run in Warragul on 27 October.

Sports spending spree

A $200,000 funding package for Latrobe Valley sporting clubs was announced last Thursday by State Sport and Recreation Minister Hugh Delahunty in a whirlwind visit to the region.

Night’s watch over for Ernie

THE Night's watch at Latrobe City Sports Stadium has ended for Falcons groundskeeper and life member Ernie Mendez following a $50,000 funding allocation from the State Government last week.

Hammond hammers Imps

Traralgon and District Cricket Association got underway for season 2013/14 in sensational sunny conditions.

Philip fells Thorpdale

MORWELL left it until the penultimate over to claim victory against Latrobe, winning by four wickets in round two of Central Gippsland Cricket Association action.

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