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WITH the FIBA Pacific Youth Basketball Championships just around the corner the international contingent is in the final throes of preparation as they look to put a dent in the armour of Australia and New Zealand when they hit the courts in Churchill.

State league overhaul

RESTRUCTURES to the Victorian Premier League and state league soccer competitions will have little impact on Morwell Pegasus, but the club is concerned about the possibility of extra fixtures.

Vertical challenge

FIFTEEN adventurous Traralgon Harriers took on the vertical challenge of the Four Peaks Climb in the mountains of north east Victoria last week, and recorded a trio of top three finishes across the age divisions.

Ready to ride

A FLOOD of lycra will pour through Gippsland in November when more than 4000 cyclists saturate the region as part of this year's Great Victorian Bike Ride, the world's biggest fully supported week-long bike ride.

T’gon creeping on Drouin

SATURDAY'S West Gippsland Bowls pennant saw some big individual wins for Traralgon as they continue to nip at the heels of competition leader Drouin.

Sharks claim bragging rights

EX Students rocketed clear at the top of the Traralgon and District Cricket Association ladder after devouring reigning premiers Gormandale in the second day of the match of the fourth round on Saturday.

Going for glory

NEW leader in the EnergyAustralia Yallourn Cup Latrobe cemented a place in the one-day final with an impressive 57 run win over arch rivals Morwell on Saturday.

Three in charge

THREE young bucks competed for handicap line honours at Traralgon Harriers' six kilometre Clarke's Road Course last Thursday.

Thumping engines dominate

GIPPSLAND Car Club's Brett Hayward snuck onto the podium at the Australian Hillclimb Championship in Bathurst over the weekend after posting three consecutive sub 40 second runs to claim third place.

Frocked up to impress

FASHION took centre stage at Glenview Park, Traralgon, on Saturday for Latrobe Valley Racing Club's Ladies Day meeting, where Sandhurst's Vanessa Gore was deemed best dressed.

New Panther welcomed

YARRAGON Football Netball Club has appointed a new senior coach for the 2013 Mid Gippsland Football League season.

International attention

THE FIBA Oceania Pacific Youth Basketball Championships will call Latrobe City home this November.

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