Tag: Sport
Picnic racing a popular pastime
THE picnic races at Healesville Racecourse over the weekend proved to be a popular option among families and punters.
With plenty of lawn space...
Finals race now a sprint
By CHRIS ANDERSON
THE race for finals action has certainly hit a hot point in the Yarra Valley’s premier competition, DJ Strachan Shield, as a...
Eagles final bound
OUTER East Eagles Under 16s Dowling Shield and Under 18s East Metro Girls have both secured spots in the Cricket Victoria State Championships grand...
Rodeo draws huge crowd
By JESSE GRAHAM
THOUSANDS of residents and visitors flocked to the Healesville Racecourse on the weekend, for an inaugural rodeo featuring riders from...
Grounds for lofty aims
By PETER DOUGLAS
HEALESVILLE is primed to host an AFL preseason clash in the near future, according to local football officials.
After the success of the...
BarZup win Challenge – again
By KATH GANNAWAY
HEALESVILLE BOWLS
HEALESVILLE Bowling Club’s Corporate Challenge has been won for a second year by the dynamic BarZup team.
The success of...
Countdown to relay championships begins
By JAMIE STRUDLEY
THE hills around Mount Evelyn were ringing with the sounds of fun, laughter, cheering and despair as Yarra Ranges Athletics...
Run home set for twists, turns
By CHRIS ANDERSON
FOR fans of cricket around the Yarra Valley, this season is setting itself up for a tantalising run home as day one...
Yarra Glen Bowls
FIRST division came home from Lilydale with a well-earned win, seeing Yarra Glen finish with three rinks up and 16 points for their efforts...
Top four battle hots up
By CHRIS ANDERSON
CRICKET action around the Yarra Valley is increasing in intensity as teams clamber to establish themselves in the upper rungs of the...
Eagles in strong position
By CHRIS ANDERSON
SATURDAY saw some intriguing action on day one of Round 5 action across the Yarra Valley.
With the contest for ladder...
Willis, Laven nab gold
By JAMIE STRUDLEY
LATEISHA Willis and James Laven were gold medal winners at the Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships at Lakeside...