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Matt Day set to take centre stage on Australia Day

When organisers sat down to create an event late in 2018, they could not have foreseen the success ‘Matt Day’ would have on the Australia Day weekend in 2019. Fast forward a year and it is all about to happen again. Before the...

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Locals perform in Youth Premier League cricket

Victoria’s Youth Premier League was in full swing earlier this month, with a number of district players taking part. The under-18s league kicked off last Monday, with Northern Rivers playing their opening two T20 matches, claiming a 28-run win...

Andrew Johnston
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Rochester’s young guns lead finals charge

ROCHESTER’S young guns are leading the club’s Goulburn Murray Cricket premiership defence which continues to gather momentum. On Saturday, Charlie Ryan (81 runs) and Waugh George (44 runs) led the way as Rochy shocked top side Kyabram Fire Brigade...

Brayden May
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Luke and Heidi Warren honoured at Australian Open’s Rally for Relief

For weeks emergency services have been doing everything possible to bring Australia’s crippling bushfires under control. Rochester Fire Brigade has had several members on the ground in affected areas, doing their part for the cause. And, on...

Brayden May
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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. Now Rochester’s Keeley Major will have that opportunity on Thursday at Rod Laver Arena.

Brayden May
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Shepparton man identified as victim of fatal crash

A 33-year-old Shepparton man has been identified as the victim of Monday’s fatal collision in Arcadia.

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Fatal collision in Arcadia

A driver has died following a collision with a truck in Arcadia this morning.

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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...

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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