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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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Rochester keep their premiership defence alive

ROCHESTER’S Goulburn Murray Cricket premiership defence remains alive, but only just. Two wins against Bamawm-Lockington United and Echuca South on the weekend saw Rochy replace Cooma in the top four, after the latter lost its two matches to Tongal...

Brayden May
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Rochester’s aim for under 14s premiership

ROCHESTER’S under 14 cricket side is on the brink of capping off a remarkable season. On Thursday, the teamwill take on Echuca White on day one of Goulburn Murray Cricket’s under 14 grand final. Rochy qualified for the grand final by the narrowest...

Brayden May
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Rochester prepare for their biggest weekend of the year

ROCHESTER’S cricket season all comes down to this weekend. In two days of action, the reigning premier will have the opportunity to keep its title defence alive. It will all start off with day two of Rochy’s clash against Bamawm-Lockington United...

Brayden May
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Rochester’s premiership defence hangs by a thread

ROCHESTER’S Goulburn Murray Cricket premiership defence is officially on the rocks. After a second straight loss, Rochester will need to rely on other results if it is to force its way back in to the competition’s top four with just two games...

Brayden May
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Local sport cut down by the heat

FOR the second time this year, local sporting events were cancelled across the weekend due to the heat. Friday saw midweek bowls matches cancelled after the mercury rose to an astounding 46 degrees. With a forecast of 43 degrees for Saturday, CT...

Andrew Johnston
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Rochester cricket falls to Cooma

ROCHESTER’s return to Goulburn Murray Cricket’s top four has been short lived. The reigning premier once again finds itself on the outside looking in after losing its round 12 match to Cooma on Saturday afternoon. Rochester held a six-point lead...

Andrew Johnston
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Clubs encouraged to apply for government grants

SPORTING clubs across Northern Victoria are being encouraged to apply for funding to upgrade equipment, buy new uniforms, boost administration capabilities and improve training for officials. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said the Andrew...

Brayden May
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Rochester desperate to bounce back against Echuca

IF ROCHESTER Cricket Club is to play finals this season, it will need to win its last three games and rely on other results to go its way. A shock loss to Cooma in its last game saw the reigning premier replaced in the top four by its opponent. And...

Brayden May
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Young Tigers shine at Bendigo Junior Classic

ROCHESTER’S junior basketballers took their talents to the Bendigo Junior Classic over the long weekend, with several positive performances from the club. Under 12 boys division 2 The weekend started in positive fashion for the Tigers, with...

Brayden May
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A Major win for Keeley at the Aussie Open

KEELEY Major has lived out a childhood dream after walking out onto Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open. The Rochester youngster played a big part in proceedings as she tossed the coin prior to the second round match between Laura Siegemund and...

Brayden May
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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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Serious assault in Shepparton overnight

Detectives have arrested a man following a serious assault which occurred in Shepparton overnight. The assault took place at a house on the corner of Poplar Ave and Paterson Rd just before 8pm yesterday. Police responded to a call from neighbours...

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Leitchville man found dead in Gunbower swamp

A MAN wanted by police has been found in dead in Gunbower’s Kow Swamp.

Ivy Jensen
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Have you seen missing two-year-old Billy Commisso?

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing two-year-old girl Billy Commisso. The Shepparton toddler was last seen in Shepparton on February 10. Police and family have concerns for her welfare due to her age and the length of...

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Two charged over boat theft

THREE people are in custody after four Malibu wake boats, one belonging to Supercar champion Mark Winterbottom, and multiple other vehicles stolen in a $700,000 heist were found in Echuca this morning. Detectives from Cobram, Wangaratta and Echuc...

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