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William Rumgay

Journalist at Sunraysia Daily

Sunraysia girls get footy boost

THE future of girls’ footy in the Sunraysia region has taken a considerable step forward in the last few weeks with the introduction of the AFL Superkick program. Since May 23, the initiative has been introduced targeting junior school girls to...

9 hours ago

Basketball

Heat drop first game, bounce back against Panthers on roadtrip

AFTER going up against the Big V Division two league leader’s for the second week straight, The Mildura Heat men’s were this time unable to unable to prevail, suffering an 86-76 defeat at the hands of the Sherbrooke Suns. However, the...

03 Jun 2025

Football

Roos’ season revival continues

THE Wentworth Roos have finally started to spark into form after a sluggish start to their SFNL year. The outfit led by coach and former AFL player, Ben McGlynn, have won their last two games with a massive victory last week against second place...

03 Jun 2025

Golf

Baker backs it up

JUSTIN McPhee and Stephanie Baker have claimed the championship crowns for the 2025 Red Cliffs Golf Open, prevailing in their respective divisions after high quality outings. In front of a picturesque setting, McPhee claimed the Men’s...

03 Jun 2025

Basketball

Heat claim needed win on the road

MILDURA Heat women’s side broke their losing streak to pick up a second win of the season as they defeated Melbourne University 85-75 last Saturday. Led by coach James Madigan, his teams played back to back games on the road where they also faced...

02 Jun 2025

Golf

Baker and Stokker claim Riverside crowns

JARRAD Stokker and Stephanie Baker emerged victorious at the 2025 Oasis Auto Service Riverside Open, delivering composed performances to claim top honours at one of the region’s premier golfing tournaments. Stokker, who returned to the Riverside...

01 Jun 2025

Motorsport

Junior racing stars shred through ACT

FOUR young competitors from the North West Victorian Motorcycle Club flew the Mildura banner proudly at the 2025 Australian Junior Track Titles in Canberra last weekend. All of the riders reached their respective finals with 11-year-old Blake Schlein...

31 May 2025

Motorsport

Riverland Nationals marks season finale

THE Sunset Strip in Koorlong will roar to life this Saturday as the Riverland Nationals returns for its season ending showcase. The event will have its biggest entry list seen in several years. “The Riverland Nationals has always been the last...

30 May 2025

Basketball

Heat seek resurgence in state capital

THE Mildura Heat women’s side will make the near six hour trek to Melbourne in search of a much needed second win of the year. Still anchored at the bottom of the Big V Division One standings, coach James Madigan’s contingent play Melbourne...

30 May 2025

Football

Hancock is the Holcroft Lawyers Footballer of the Round

IN his sixth year with the Roos, Wade Hancock has recorded 17 goals this season and finds himself in the SFNL top 10 scorers list. Wentworth’s star full forward managed to slot seven past Robinvale-Euston, helping his side to a crucial 13.6 (84)...

30 May 2025

Football

Ryan excites Irymple seniors

BORN and bred Irymple homegrown talent, Brodie Ryan has been impressing his more experienced teammates so far this season. His performances have led to him clinching this week’s Mildura and District Real Estate Rising Star award. A product of...

30 May 2025

Netball

McNamara’s shooting nets weekly title

MILDURA Demons player-coach Jess McNamara has been named the Mildura Golf Resort SFNL Netballer of the Week after an unstoppable display in her team’s 63-35 dispatching of Merbein Magpies. McNamara led her side from the front scoring 42 goals...

30 May 2025