Sport All round sportsman still swimming John Hayes has such fond memories of his birthplace Rutherglen he left 58 years ago, with work and sport, and which led to him winning the Stawell Gift in 1954, at age 20. Robert Muir 26 May 2020 26 May 2020
Sport Plan’s boost for tennis - president Federation Council’s draft master plan for Ball Park looks fantastic and will be a great asset to the town as well as attracting many people to the precinct. That’s the view of Corowa Tennis Club President Greg Filliponi. Corowa Free Press 26 May 2020 26 May 2020
Sport $100m in grants to help support clubs As training starts back for many local sporting clubs this week further good news arrived with the announcement of more than $100 million in Victorian Government grants dedicated to supporting grassroots players and volunteers. From this week... Corowa Free Press 26 May 2020 26 May 2020
Sport $100m in grants to help support clubs As training starts back for many local sporting clubs this week further good news arrived with the announcement of more than $100 million in Victorian Government grants dedicated to supporting grassroots players and volunteers. From this week... Corowa Free Press 26 May 2020 26 May 2020
Sport Corowa Golf results Pro Shop Medley Sunday, May 17. Winner with 39 pts Darren Hughes. Runner-up with 36 pts Damien Rosser. Ball Rundown: 2 x Balls – Kelli Cunningham, Marty Cunningham with 35 pts 1 x Ball – Jeannette Aylward, Shannon Smith, John Taylor with 34 pts... Corowa Free Press 26 May 2020 26 May 2020
Sport Return for group cycling Twenty-five members of Corowa Rutherglen Amateur Bicyclists (CRABS) took off on their bike ride last Saturday morning in groups following last Friday’s easing of COVID-19 restrictions by the Victorian Government. After two months of being allowed... Robert Muir 22 May 2020 22 May 2020
Sport Training set to return With the announcement of AFL’s roadmap to return to play last week, community football clubs are preparing to get back to training this Monday, May 25. Head of Community Football Victoria Stephen O’Donohue said they are now in a position to be... Corowa Free Press 21 May 2020 21 May 2020
Sport Corowa golf See the scores from out on the links here. Corowa Free Press 20 May 2020 20 May 2020
Sport Back on two states’ courses Sport has been in Greg Hennessy’s life for as long as he can remember and resuming the option of being able to play golf in his home town of Rutherglen as from last Friday, as well as playing at Corowa, has been welcomed. Robert Muir 20 May 2020 20 May 2020
Sport Community football-netball wait on AFL Local clubs will wait on AFL Victoria to seek clarity from the State Government around what the announcement means for community football this week. In a statement released by AFL Victoria it said that on the back of Monday’s State Government... Corowa Free Press 14 May 2020 14 May 2020
Sport News Girl delivers again at Caulfield Despite his concerns about the rain’s effect on the Caulfield race track last Saturday, Corowa trainer Geoff Duryea was advised that his four-year-old News Girl should run in the 1100m, $100,000 Open Handicap. “The track was downgraded from good... Robert Muir 14 May 2020 14 May 2020
Sport Storm forecast ~ ‘We’ll bring team up’ – Storm Football Director Melbourne Storm’s Football Director Frank Possini said he wanted to be “on the record” that the Storm will be in Yarrawonga Mulwala within the next 12 months to show their appreciation to the community who provided an “impressive option”... Corowa Free Press 13 May 2020 13 May 2020
Sport Cougars were ready to support Melbourne Storm Corowa Cougars Rugby Club offered its assistance to Melbourne Storm officials last week if it was required. Robert Muir 13 May 2020 13 May 2020
Sport Golf back full-time to superb course Golfers were back on the superb Corowa Golf Course last week, with golf having resumed seven days a week for local members as from yesterday, Tuesday, April 21. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, several social restrictions apply but it may not be... Robert Muir 06 May 2020 06 May 2020
Sport Corowa’s two AFL coaches At one stage, record serving Sydney Swans senior coach John Longmire was going to be David Teague’s manager. But the 10-year-older Longmire had other intentions at that stage in 2001, being in line to be assistant coach to Paul Roos in Sydney... Robert Muir 06 May 2020 06 May 2020
Sport Hayden’s message of fitness The significance of being very fit for football is very much on the minds of Corowa Rutherglen star Hayden Filliponi and his teammates. Robert Muir 01 May 2020 01 May 2020
Sport Storm still brewing Yarrawonga Mulwala is still being considered a front-runner for a temporary training hub for National Rugby League’s Melbourne Storm team. Club officials have also looked at Albury-Wodonga but a decision on the potential short-term move was not... Jared Loughnan 29 Apr 2020 29 Apr 2020
Sport Keeping hockey fit Although there’s no guarantee hockey will get underway this year because of the coronavirus, Corowa Rutherglen United Hockey Club players will be ready if and when the go-ahead is given. Those players include 17-year-old triplets Tara, Taylah and... Robert Muir 23 Apr 2020 23 Apr 2020
Sport Selection locked and loaded It was only a formality but Shotgun trap shooter James Willett was formally advised last Friday of his selection for the Tokyo Olympics. Robert Muir 21 Apr 2020 21 Apr 2020
News The Amphibious sinks in Port of Echuca The Paddle Vessel Amphibious sank in the Murray on Saturday evening. Riverine Herald 10 May 2020 10 May 2020
News Body found believed to be missing Shepparton man Simranjeet Bhullar Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after a body was located on a rural property in Katamatite. Liz Mellino 27 May 2020 27 May 2020
News Fatal crash in Kyabram Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Kyabram this morning. Shepparton News 20 May 2020 20 May 2020
News Two Kyabram District Health Service staff test positive for COVID-19 Kyabram District Health Services confirmed on Tuesday night that two staff members have tested positive to COVID-19. Spencer Fowler Steen 20 May 2020 20 May 2020
