Gymnasts cast their eyes to the top
A year ago, Cade Pettie and Katelyn Dullard hadn’t even performed together. Now they are looking for gold at the Australian Gymnastics Championships.
The duo,...
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Kevin Hillier: In the Doghouse
■ There have been many memorable games at the Whitten Oval over the years but last Saturday’s interleague game between the WRFL and the...
Melvin a runaway winner
It’s easy to get the feeling Melvin Monleh deals only in gold.
A rising star on the Australian athletics scene, Monleh is coming off a...
Kevin Hillier: In the Doghouse
■ The Western Region Football League seniors and under-19s will take on the Ballarat Football League at Whitten Oval on Saturday as part of...
Kevin Hillier: In the Doghouse
■ Like most Bulldogs fans I’m not fond of the Adelaide Crows. Yes, it’s all about 1997 and 1998 and, no, I haven’t got...
College move helps young rower sprint ahead
Life in the western suburbs suits Charlotte Morris.
The talented 16-year-old moved to Maribyrnong at the start of the year from Euroa with the goal...
On course for the top
With a power-packed forehand at her disposal, Hayley Sibbald has been thrashing her competition at tennis since she was four.
The rising star from Strathfield...
Kevin Hillier: In the Doghouse
■ The VFL teams of the west have been facing off in recent weeks, with Werribee defeating Footscray and Williamstown just getting up over...
Kevin Hillier: In the Doghouse
■ I’ve always felt life membership to be one of the highest honours you can receive in recognition for your contribution to an organisation....
Plumpton teen shooter to represent Australia
A Plumpton teenager’s decision to take up a new sport 16 months ago has paid big dividends – he’ll be shooting for his country...
Kevin Hillier: In the Doghouse
■ The Fevolution came to the west with spectacular results on Saturday, when Brendan Fevola made his WRFL debut for Deer Park. And I...
State championships a success
Crowds flocked to John McMahon Reserve on the weekend as Sunbury Softball Association hosted the under-19 state softball championships.
Holding the event for the first...
Kevin Hillier: In the Doghouse
■ I was star-struck last Sunday at Etihad Stadium when the Bulldogs had organised a ’70s player reunion in the past players room I...
Charlotte’s on track for stardom
She may be only young, but Charlotte Baskaran already has a career to savour.
The Caroline Springs resident is a regular fixture at Keilor Little...