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McMillan flying high after world championships

Benalla’s Ailsa McMillan is showing women in gliding just how it’s done, capping off another successful FAI Women’s World Championships last week. McMillan took out four of the nine races at Lake Keepit, just west of Tamworth.

Meg Saultry
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Evans on point at Albury Cup

The Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup was held in Albury-Wodonga last week, and representing Benalla in the week-long competition was Milly Evans, who stared for the Under-14s Vic Bushrangers squad.

Meg Saultry
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Saultry’s Score: Breakers didn’t go breaking my heart

What a season the Country Basketball League has produced. While I’m by no means a basketball expert, watching the Breakers take on the North East in the 2019/20 season has been an entertaining experience to say the least.

Meg Saultry
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BMX Supercross World Cup hits Goulburn Valley’s doorstep

For the first time in over a decade, the Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI) BMX Supercross World Cup will be held in Australia, with the opening rounds at the Shepparton BMX Track on February 1 and 2.

Ed McLeish
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Two is better than three in Best’s case

Up and coming Benalla motorsport driver Zak Best is moving up in the racing world. After contesting the Super3 series in 2019, a MW Motorsport backed Best will move up to Super2 for the 2020 program.

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Game, set, match for Crittenden in Country Championships

Benalla tennis star Matt Crittenden played an integral part in Goulburn Valley’s recent win at the 64th Inter-Regional Country Championships, securing the men’s 35-49 doubles title with partner Luke Dixon in dominant fashion.

Meg Saultry
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Riley controls the pace of Lady Breakers

Controlling Benalla’s offence this season has been the job of Isabella Riley. In her first season at CBL level, it’s been a fast, but impressive rise for the teen.

Meg Saultry
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CBL | Breakers end season with another missed opportunity

Benalla Breakers’ final match of the season epitomised their year. It was one of missed chances. The Breakers have seen a massive improvement from their inaugural 2018-19 season.

Meg Saultry
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CBL | Warriors deny Lady Breakers the ‘W’ in season-ender

Benalla Lady Breakers’ inaugural season came to an end on Sunday, but despite finishing the year bottom of the pack, there is plenty to look forward to in 2020 for women’s basketball in the region.

Meg Saultry
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Benalla Racing Club’s Kids Day Out raises much needed funds for appeal

In a terrific effort, Benalla Racing Club’s recent Comfort Inn Benalla Kids Day Out raised $4151.40 for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. General manager Cam Symes said the club was “absolutely thrilled” with the event’s success.

Meg Saultry
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WDCA | Mixed results as Bushrangers return to crease

A massive effort from Benalla’s Mitchell Nicholson couldn’t bring the Bushrangers’ A-reserve squad back from the brink in their match with City Colts, as the visitors held on for a three wicket win on Saturday.

Meg Saultry
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WDCA | Carboon the catalyst for Bushies’ City Colts win

Benalla Bushrangers A-grade side has pulled of their biggest scalp of the season, beating City Colts by 50 runs on Saturday. And it was the winning partnership of Benalla’s James Carboon (51) and Josh McCallum (49) which sealed the win.

Meg Saultry
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Premiership glory continues to drive Skilbeck

For Amelia Skilbeck, the feeling of winning a premiership is what playing netball is all about. Having won a few flags in her time with Goorambat in the Benalla and District league, it’s those experiences that continue to push Skilbeck.

Meg Saultry
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Brodie spearheads Bushrangers junior talent push

For Conor Brodie, watching a kid who may have not been the best batter or bowler improve is one of the greatest things about being involved with junior cricket.

Meg Saultry
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Australian Open beckons for returning Ballkids

Benalla’s Finn Walsh and Liam Thivillier-Lefebvre are gearing up for this year’s Australian Open with perhaps the best seats in the house.

Meg Saultry
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‘Good to be back’: Webster kicks off pre-season with Zebras

Last year was a massive year for Benalla teen Meagan Webster, but this year promises to be even bigger.

Meg Saultry
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Bowls wrap: Jan 6 to Jan 12

For the Pop and Doughie Hide Memorial Day, 42 bowlers played in this annual event which included some visitors from Moira and Swanpool. 

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‘History in itself’: Breakers eyeing away wins over Warriors

With nothing to lose this Sunday, the Benalla Breakers are aiming for two wins away from home in their final games this season.

Meg Saultry

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Shepparton man identified as victim of fatal crash

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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

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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.

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