Sport

Completed netball upgrades at Kyneton Showgrounds

May 25, 2026

User groups are already benefitting from recently completed netball upgrades at the Kyneton Showgrounds, significantly improving changerooms and amenities for matchdays, training and more. Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Mayor Kate Kendall joined State Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas, user groups, councillors and the broader community on Saturday, May 16 for the official opening of the […]

More providers to keep kids engaged in sport

March 21, 2026

Eight more providers to keep kids engaged in sport have been announced. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll announced another the providers who will help students stay engaged and on track through sport, in addition to foiur providers announced last year. More than 30 priority schools will be funded and can book programs ahead […]

Let There Be Light

March 11, 2026

Upgraded lighting is now complete at Bendigo stadium – the largest netball facility in regional Victoria. The Premier and Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards announced the completion of the lighting works, with 200-lux lighting installed across the stadium’s 12 outdoor netball courts. The lights were installed in time for the Central Victorian Netball Association […]

Sparring on exhibition at boxing trials

March 9, 2026

The Wombat Fight Club – Daylesford will hold its popular boxing trials on Sunday, March 22 – and everyone is welcome. Coach and secretary Baydon Beddoe said the WFC-D was a not-for-profit incorporated community club based in Daylesford with the purpose of promoting the enjoyment of boxing and the development of boxers in Daylesford and […]

Kids getting into sports

March 5, 2026

Kids are being helped into sports with the applications for Round 10 of Get Active Kids Vouchers now open, with more than 40,000 vouchers up for grabs.   Eligible families can apply for up to $200 per child to help with memberships, registration fees, uniforms and equipment. The program has seen almost 20 per cent […]

Regional Victorians with disability are enjoying greater access to sports

February 19, 2026

From blind cricket and adaptive climbing to accessible surfing and walking hockey, regional Victorians with disability are enjoying greater access to the sports they love. Minister Ros Spence has announced 89 sports clubs and community organisations across regional Victoria will receive grants to strengthen and expand opportunities for people disability on and off the field. […]

Bendigo local and women’s cricket trailblazer Barbara Rae immortalised in bronze

February 8, 2026

Bendigo local and women’s cricket trailblazer Barbara Rae has been immortalised in bronze, with a new sculpture in her honour revealed as part of the state government’s Victorian Women’s Public Art Program. Premier and Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan and Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards joined sculptor Lis Johnson and members of Barbara […]

New directors for Racing Victoria Board

February 6, 2026

Peita Duncan and Jonathan Hardwick have been appointed as new directors to the Racing Victoria Board. Ms Duncan brings significant experience in racing administration, governance and regulatory reform.  During her ten years on the Board of Greyhound Racing Victoria, including serving as chair, she played a central role in delivering major animal welfare and integrity […]