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Keeley Major to toss coin at Australian Open

EVERY young Australian tennis player dreams of walking out on court at the Australian Open. Rochester’s Keeley Major will have that opportunity on Thursday on Rod Laver Arena after being one of 180 ANZ Tennis Shots participants selected to flip...

Brayden May
Sport

Rochester young guns shine at junior country week

ROCHESTER young guns Jude Ryan and Nate Rasmussen have played a strong role in helping Goulburn Murray Cricket’s under 14 side reach the grand final at junior country week.

Brayden May
Sport

Rochester clean up Kyabram Fire Brigade in Goulburn Murray Cricket

ROCHESTER’S cricketers are on the verge of their biggest win of the season after a dominant day one display against Kyabram Fire Brigade in Goulburn Murray Cricket on Saturday. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Ky would soon be regretting...

Brayden May
Sport

Cody Thompson selected in Victoria Country under 15s cricket team

THERE is no doubting Bamawm-Lockington United’s Cody Thompson has a lot of talent. Now he will have the opportunity to test it on the national stage.

Brayden May
Sport

Terry Evison the man to catch in Australian Rodeo

PINE Grove’s Terry Evison is the man to catch in the Australian Professional Rodeo Association. With a quarter of the season now completed, Evison is the competition leader after several strong performances in the Christmas run. During the first...

Brayden May
Sport

Rochester bowlers to resume finals charge

ROCHESTER’S lawn bowlers are set to start 2020 with a renewed sense of belief with finals remaining a possibility for all sides.

Brayden May
Sport

Rochester’s premiership defence to resume

CONFIDENCE within the playing group at Rochester Cricket Club is sky high. Following its victory against the highly fancied Tongala side prior to the Christmas break, Rochy is ready to resume its Goulburn Murray Cricket premiership defence. And...

Brayden May
Sport

Rochester Primary proud of sporting achievements

ROCHESTER Primary School prides itself on their sports program and the many sporting opportunities it provides for their children. This year the school has continued its tradition of producing some brilliant sporting performances from grades 3 to 6...

Campaspe News
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New wicket installed at Rochester Secondary

ROCHESTER Cricket Club has taken a major step towards better playing conditions following the replacement of the wicket at Rochester Secondary School. In recent weeks, works were completed to replace the old carpet at the school with new material...

Brayden May
Sport

BLU claims T20 challenge

BLU has continued its domination in the shortest form of the game, conquering Goulburn Murray Cricket’s T20 challenge on the weekend. After wins against Leitchville-Gunbower and Echuca in the opening rounds, BLU rolled through Rochester in Sunday’s...

Andrew Johnston
Sport

Rochester captain destroys BLU

ROCHESTER captain Sean Williams could do absolutely nothing wrong on Sunday. In a make-up game against Bamawm Lockington United, Williams tore through the opposition’s top order with a ridiculous 6/4 off nine overs. His spell included a chance of...

Brayden May
Sport

Rochester’s 2020 fixture confirmed

NEW ROCHESTER coach Steven Stroobants is going to find out just how good his side is - very quickly. The 2020 Goulburn Valley League fixture, revealed on Thursday, will see the Tigers face off against the top three from 2019 in their first five...

Brayden May
Sport

Batting collapse leaves Rochy on back foot

LOOKS can be deceiving - just ask Rochester’s cricketers. After winning the toss and electing to bat at Moama Recreation Reserve on Saturday, Rochy believed they had the upper hand in what appeared to be perfect batting conditions. But despite...

Brayden May
Sport

GVL set to reignite rivalry with Ovens and Murray

INTERLEAGUE football and netball will be going no where after the Goulburn Valley League confirmed they would host the Ovens and Murray competition in 2020. Following AFL Victoria’s decision to dissemble the Community Championships, local...

Brayden May
Sport

Tennis Results | December 3

BOTH of Rochester’s section one Campaspe Tennis Association teams continue to battle through a tough 2019-20 season. On Saturday, Rochester 2 only won two sets against Echuca Lawn 1 while Rochester 1 was more competitive against Echuca Lawn 2...

Campaspe News
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Golf Report | December 3

Campaspe The Niners played a stroke round this week, with John Oakley romping home on a great 50-20-30 with Frank Broucek close behind (40-9-31) If you are wondering about the strange handicaps, they are our summer play handicaps that Captain Frank...

Campaspe News
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Bowls reports | December 3

Rochester The Ladies Championship final has been played with Heather Curnick defeating Lorraine Bond. The Ladies 100 Up List is up and entries close January 4, while the Ladies 21 Up draw is continuing. Mid-week Pennant Division one v Deniliquin at...

Brayden May
Sport

Rochester continuing to learn on winning run

WITH every win, Rochester’s cricketers are learning a different lesson. On Saturday against Cooma, Rochester’s bowlers produced a dominant display to dismiss the home side for just 117 from 58.5 overs to keep touch with Goulburn Murray Cricket’s top...

Brayden May

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Your guide to the region’s Christmas lights

Christmas has well and truly come to Shepparton, with homes across the region lighting up. They’re bright, and cheery, and very, very Christmassy. Don’t miss any Christmas lights with our map!

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23 with three months to live

“The year looked so promising for me.“ This is how Johnathon Bentancourt saw his future before doctors told him he had just a few months left to live.

Morgan Dyer
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Hume Freeway closed, near Wangaratta

The Hume Freeway is closed towards Melbourne, just outside of Wangaratta, due to a truck rollover. Emergency services are on site. Motorists are advised to detour at the Great Alpine road exit to get back on to the Hume Freeway. Northbound lanes...

Simon Ruppert
Education

Builder announced for Greater Shepparton Secondary College

Construction on the new Greater Shepparton Secondary College is set to commence next month with a builder now appointed to the job.

Liz Mellino