HAMILTON North opening batsman, Darren Groves, celebrated the return to cricket for the 2022-23 season by scoring two centuries in the space of 24 hours, dominating two opposition bowling attacks in a stunning first up display of form.

CASTERTON’S Island Park enjoyed a day of firsts, as Casterton District Cricket Club unveiled its new turf wicket for its Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) A grade clash against St Andrew’s on Saturday.

Young Portlander Matilda Andrews finished her goal of swimming 1000 laps to help raise money and awareness for Youth Live4Life, a charity specifically set up to help support regional and rural communities in improving their wellbeing and mental health.

MIXED with other bowls results, Balmoral has made the top of the ladder for the first time since round two

ISLAND Park at Casterton enjoyed a day of firsts as Casterton District cricket club unveiled its brand-new turf wicket, defeating St Andrew’s in the Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) A Grade match of the round.

IT has been another strong AFLW campaign for Cavendish product, Emma Kearney, who continues to defy the odds by keeping her perfect All-Australian record intact with a seventh selection last week

PORTLAND’S Country Basketball League sides were unstoppable on the weekend, with both sides winning two-from-two.

HAMILTON’S Gray Street Primary School is celebrating the success of two of the school’s basketball teams, which delivered on the big stage this week.

IT has been a sharp rise for Penshurst product, Jess Rentsch, with the 17-year-old recently named as part of the 30-girl AFLW Academy for 2023.

THE Portland Runners Club has introduced a Wednesday afternoon running group to inspire some motivation in the community.