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Djokovic equals Emerson with record sixth title

Novak Djokovic will have an enduring legacy in Melbourne. Djokovic made it an incredible six wins from six Australian Open men’s singles finals appearances with...

All hail Kerber, the new champion

We witnessed history of a different kind. The planned celebration of Serena Williams drawing level with Steffi Graf on 22 grand slam titles hit an...

St Andrews strives for five against old rivals

St Andrews Footscray is the hottest team in Victorian Turf Cricket Association west A1. The Saints have strung together four wins in a row and...

Aussie hopes dashed as Tomic tumbles

The last man standing for the home nation is out of the 2016 Australian Open. Bernard Tomic was Australia's final domino to fall in the...

YCW turns corner with four-pronged attack

Sunshine YCW has no fear heading into the Victorian Turf Cricket Association finals series. The club’s first XI is in second spot on the West...

By George, he’s got it

  When George Wells is out in the middle, opposition players are quick to put the pressure on. They remind him that, as an import, everyone...

Gavrilova ’emotionally fried’ after Open exit

Daria Gavrilova has taken her final bow at the 2016 Australian Open. The adopted Australian claimed the hearts and minds of a nation before reluctantly exiting the...

Unhappy with the playlist, Nick Kyrgios bows out

Nick Kyrgios marches to the beat of his own drum. So, when someone plays music in the middle of his tennis match, he does not like...

Tomic sets up all-Australian third round battle

Bernard Tomic should have disposed of Italian Simone Bolelli in straight sets in the second round of the Australian Open at Margaret Court Arena...

Sports Shorts

Here's a quick look at some of the other sport from across Whittlesea and Hume over the last week.   BOWLS Bundoora RSL’s finals hopes are starting...

Lleyton Hewitt still has petrol left in the tank

Lleyton Hewitt is not ready to sail off into the sunset just yet. Hewitt extended his 2016 Australian Open farewell tour with a 7-6 6-2...

Sam Groth finds top form at right time

Victorian Sam Groth has answered every challenge laid down by a volatile Frenchman Adrian Mannarino to secure his first win since the US Open. Groth...
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Doghouse with Kevin Hillier

■ Brendan Curry is a well-known name in local sport, mainly as the long-time general manager of Williamstown Football Club. ‘Cuzza’ is back in...

League legends for life

  The opportunity to play with a Richmond legend was what drew Michael Psaila to St Albans Football Club. As a 24-year-old in 1986, he ventured...

Parkers primed to challenge for title

  Deer Park will look to inflict its own brand of revenge in the Victorian Pennant Bowls competition on Saturday. After a shock loss to Moonee...

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A game for the community

The Royal Australian Navy will visit Sunshine Heights Cricket Club on Thursday, November 28, to play in a special T20 cricket match. The community is...