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GVL, KDL assess coronavirus financial impact

Goulburn Valley League will not charge its clubs any fees until the football and netball season begins as the region’s sporting organisations continue preparing for a financial hit due to the coronavirus crisis.

Alex Mitchell
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Golden Power Series at Rochester postponed

ROCHESTER Kart Club has suffered a blow after its round of the Golden Power Series was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event, which was set to be held over May 2 and 3, was among a number of events that have been lost on the racing...

Brayden May
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Best Battles, round one: Rochester and LBU

WELCOME to McPherson Media Group’s new series, Best Battles - taking the commonly uttered per-game phrase “we owe these boys one” to a whole new level. Although football is - like almost all other sports - on a long hiatus, the MMG sports team has...

Campaspe News
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Rochester president urges community to stick together

ROCHESTER Football Netball Club president Jeff Bright has urged the community to come together in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. In a letter to the club community, Bright said the town’s spirit would play a big role in everyone sticking...

Campaspe News
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Rochester recognises individual stars

ROCHESTER captain Sean Williams has capped off a stellar season after being named the Keith Wilson champion player for A grade.

Brayden May
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Everything looking up for LBU netball

LOCKINGTON United Bamawm’s netball program is on the way back up. The Cats look set to put the poor performances of previous seasons beyond them as they look to break into the Heathcote District Netball League’s top five. And new coach...

Brayden May
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Mid-week games could be on the cards for HDFNL clubs

YOU could be seeing Elmore and Lockington-Bamawm United in action on a weeknight in season 2020. Heathcote and District Football Netball League chair Peter Cole has suggested mid-week games could be on the cards later this year. With the start of...

Brayden May
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Rochester 5 claims CTA junior premiership

FAIRYTALES do come true, just ask Rochester 5’s team of tennis young guns. On Saturday, Rochester won the unlikeliest of Campaspe Tennis Association premierships after limping into the finals series. Before the finals, a semi-final loss to minor...

Brayden May
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Colbinabbin tops off a terrific season

COLBINABBIN’S season has ended in stunning fashion after the club won two Campaspe Tennis Association grand finals on Saturday.

Brayden May
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LBU look fan-cats-tic ahead of new season

LOCKINGTON Bamawm United have been the talk of the Heathcote District Football League since pre-season began.

Brayden May
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Rochester Netball Invitational called off

ORGANISERS have been forced to call off the 2020 Rochester Netball Invitational due to the threat of coronavirus.

Brayden May
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Rochester Primary enjoy success in term one

THE start of the school year has led to plenty of sporting opportunities for Rochester Primary School students. The school puts a lot of value on sport and giving children the chance to represent the school and excel in different areas of their...

Campaspe News
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Rochester look to navigate big challenges

ROCHESTER may be starting the 2020 Goulburn Valley Netball League season on the back foot, but they are embracing the challenge. Knee injuries to Bridgette Holy and Morgan Dingwall mean the pair are likely to miss the entire season, while Ellie...

Brayden May
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Crowdless football would be a disaster

STARTING the season without crowds would be a disaster for Rochester Football/Netball Club. And for nearly every other team in the Goulburn Valley League as all sports grapple with the spectre of coronavirus. Rochester president Jeff Bright went so...

Andrew Johnston
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Local cricketers claim national title

Goulburn Murray cricketers Cody Thompson and Kobyn James are national champions.

Andrew Johnston
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Mark Thompson enjoys a big week of wins

ROCHESTER trots trainer Mark Thompson had a big week last week. After claiming the Gunbower heat and Mildura final of the $10,000 Alabar Vicbred Platinum Series final with Ajay Breezy Rose on the Tuesday night, he struck twice two nights later at...

Campaspe News
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Captain Williams leads Rochester to GMC grand final

ROCHESTER warned opposition Goulburn Murray Cricket sides it could do damage if it reached finals and it has delivered on that message. The reigning premier stunned Moama on the weekend to book a place in the grand final against perennial rival...

Brayden May
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Strong local contingent in Pioneers squads

THE Bendigo Pioneers have announced their final under 18 team lists for season 2020 and there is a strong representation from Echuca-Moama. Four players from the Murray Bombers have been selected in the boys side including Jack Evans, Joey Guiney...

Brayden May

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Greater Shepparton’s first coronavirus case had travelled overseas

Greater Shepparton has its first confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. The News understands the person was tested at Goulburn Valley Health. Another person has tested positive for the virus in Gannawarr...

Madi Chwasta
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GV Health COVID-19 patient dies

GV Health have confirmed that a person being treated for COVID-19 at the hospital has died.

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Second coronavirus case confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has its second confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. Goulburn Valley Health have confirmed that a second person who tested positive for COVID-19 recently returned from overseas.

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Third case of coronavirus incorrectly confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has reported a third confirmed case of COVID-19.

Madi Chwasta