Picture by Luke WestSaturday night gave us the game of the year in the AFL when Collingwood's Jack Crisp missed a shot after the siren in a three-point defeat to Geelong All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAnd a few hours earlier, Eaglehawk and Gisborne played out what could be the best match of the 2025 BFNL season so far South Bendigo and Strathfieldsaye's one-point thriller in the opening round might have something to say about that Eaglehawk's undefeated run to start the 2025 campaign came to an end at the hands of Gisborne two teams willing to take the game on and acts of individual brilliance Let's hope we see these sides face each other deep in September As Labour steamed ahead to a one-way election victory the Hawks and Bulldog's topsy-turvy battle was indicative of two sides who are genuine contenders in 2025 Gisborne midfielder Shane Clough was among his sides best at Canterbury Park on Saturday afternoon Picture by Enzo TomasielloEaglehawk will lose no fans despite falling to their first defeat of the campaign after a Good Friday 27-point defeat at home to the Bloods have reaffirmed their status as one of the BFNL's top dogs Picture by Enzo TomasielloWhat a difference Pat McKenna makes to this Gisborne side The star forward was at his brilliant best in the 16.9 (105) to 15.14 (94) win showing no signs of the niggle that kept him out of the previous fortnight including a floating snap from 40 out to put the Bulldogs in front 30 seconds in His side wouldn't relinquish the lead again McKenna sealed the deal 25 minutes in taking a strong contested mark against Charlie Langford and saluting to put his side 16 points up Hawks defender Charlie Langford returned to the side Picture by Enzo Tomasiello"Pat makes Zac Denahy and Harry Luxmoore become better players but he was huge for us in his own right," Bulldogs coach Rob Waters said "I said during the pre-season that Pat was moving the best he had for a long time so he was in good form until that round one setback but he came back in and performed straight away." Picture by Enzo TomasielloAt the 31-minute mark Jonty Neaves got out the back to make for a nervy finale especially when the Hawks won the ensuing centre clearance But the Bulldogs repelled the advance to notch up their third win of the season "Eaglehawk were flying on top of the ladder but they lost their VFL boys plus Cameron McGlashan so they were there for the taking," Waters said who got us inside 50 for scores in the last quarter." Murphy and teenager Jacob Floreani were crucial in establishing a buffer Picture by Enzo TomasielloWith Hawks recruit Tyh Evans bounding through the middle of Canterbury Park Floreani intercepted his handball and gave it to Murphy who weaved through heavy traffic to hit up Brad Bernacki Ben Thompson responded with a brilliant left foot snap from deep in the pocket to make it three points Murphy assisted young star James Gray to renew their nine-point lead before McKenna made it a three-goal game Picture by Enzo TomasielloMcKenna wasn't the only returning gun for the Bulldogs with Shane Clough playing his first game of 2025 in the BFNL He was a vital inclusion to a team that lost A-grade midfielder Dylan Johnstone at the selection table on Thursday night slotting through a set shot from the 50 arc in the first term before turning to the parochial Canterbury Park crowd Picture by Enzo Tomasiello"Clough was super and does all the right things," Waters said "He complements us beautifully and gives us a change of pace." Hawks co-coach Clayton Holmes kicked two majors in the first quarter from forward 50 stoppages in the ruck including out-bodying reigning Michelsen Medallist Braidon Blake Blake missed the second half after being removed from the game at half-time following concerns about a head knock sustained prior to the main break Brayden Frost and Braidon Blake (right) in their much-anticipated battle Picture by Enzo TomasielloMomentum swung violently through the second stanza as the Bulldogs' frontal pressure hampered the Hawks' rebound spotted up Jed Denahy clear in the centre square The lumbering tall took two bounces through the middle of the ground for a team-lifting major The Bulldogs opened up an 18-point lead before a pair of silly 50-metre penalties resulted in Hawks six-pointers Now it was the Hawks' turn as they rattled on four majors in a row with the other two coming through contested marks on the goal line Thomas Werner hit back on the siren from 60 metres to make it all square at the main change The game tightened up in the premiership quarter as the two teams traded majors McKenna and Ben Thompson (in that order) hitting the scoreboard Picture by Enzo TomasielloWhile Bernacki was still damaging didn't have the same impact as in his brilliant first three weeks Patrick Trotta did an important job quelling the influence of the inside midfielder but he's played some good roles for us in the past few weeks," Waters said Pat Trotta attempts to wriggle free of a chasing Marcus Angove Picture by Enzo Tomasiello"He had 21 touches himself last week while playing a negating a role "Evans is a premium player in the competition Strathfieldsaye landed its first victory of 2025 in a close win over Golden Square on Saturday The Storm managed to hold on by 19 points in a Tannery Lane match where only 14 goals were kicked the Storm's second term salvo of 4.6 (30) was the decisive quarter and their defence limited the Wade Street Dogs to just six majors for the day and Charlie King were the second-stanza focal points as the Storm stretched their first-quarter lead to 36 points by the long break Picture by Enzo TomasielloSquare did manage a four-goal quarter themselves with 4.2 in the third but couldn't close the gap any further as the Storm ran out winners: 8.14 (62) to 6.7 (43) The opening term was the highest-scoring quarter of the match with five majors landed on a day when goals were hard to land Midfielders King and Stevens got the Storm going early before Square's Tom Strauch made the most of a free kick at centre half-forward to nail Square's opening goal as the first term wound down The home side put the game away with the most productive term of the match as they drilled four goals in the second term with Sam Heavyside dominating the on-ball battles Darcy Mulquiny drove the ball inside Storm's forward 50 allowing Riley Wilson to run onto the bouncing ball and snap accurately When King hauled in a great pack mark at full-forward his straight conversion shot left the Bulldogs struggling five goals behind and not a major to their credit in the second term That altered in the third term as Golden Square added 4.2 (26) with Jordan Rosengren and Drew Barrett both nailing a pair of majors Rosengren's first was one of the goals of the day as he ran his full measure and slid his kick off the side of his boot His second was far easier as he drilled a set shot from a free kick straight in front of the goals Barrett also landed a memorable goal with a long with Tim Hosking controlling the ruck battles the Storm stifled any further Square forward moves with just a solitary goal scored in the final term Picture by Luke WestStorm vice-captain Cooper Jones marked right on the Tannery Lane end goal-line and banged home Strathfieldsaye's first goal since the second term And it was the only major of the last term although Storm's Darcy Mulquiny had landed two behinds - the first from a flying shot and the second from a set shot The day wound down with the presentations of the Pat Cronin Foundation match medals to Tim Hosking (Storm) and Tom Strauch (Square) South Bendigo responded to its dower performance in the wet on Anzac Day with a 56-point win at Camp Reserve The Bloods dismantled Castlemaine with their back-half rebounding game Troy Coates' side had the match on their terms from the get-go opening up a 50-point lead by midway through the second term "We had a big focus on getting our energy and effort up as we thought we were flat last week," Coates said South Bendigo co-coach Troy Coates."We've shown glimpses of our best footy and on a dry day which suits our foot skills "We let them peg it back a bit in the last quarter as we took a few guys off and put a few youngsters in the middle It was a disappointing day for the Magpies who've wanted to make their home ground a fortress this year They welcomed back hyped full forward Josh Eyre from injury and Troy has done a good job with them," Castlemaine coach Michael Hartley said but they were good at hunting the footy and are a quality outside side Picture by Enzo Tomasiello"Last week was poor and this was a small step back considering what I believe we can produce but they had it completely on their terms from the start." Sandhurst is the last undefeated team in the BFNL for 2025 after another comprehensive win on Saturday View +9 PhotosPictures by Luke WestFlat ruck Toby Roberts kicked the first to give his side an early lead but the reigning premiers nailed the next 16 to condemn the rebuilding Roos to a third 100-point plus defeat this season The Dragons are 4-0 and have won each of their matches by eight goals or more but are presented with a far tougher second month of the fixture Picture by Luke WestDragons co-coach Bryce Curnow who suited up for his first senior game of the season after playing in the reserves last week face the rest of the top four (South Bendigo Gisborne and Eaglehawk) in their next stretch "We addressed a four-quarter effort pre-game as sometimes when you're fairly confident of getting a win you can start well but then fade out later on," Dragons coach Bryce Curnow said "We have three of the top teams still to come in our draw so we wanted to use this game to build momentum and good habits." South Bendigo Seniors 5.4 10.8 13.12 17.13 (115) GOALS: South Bendigo Seniors: K.Antonowicz 7 Sandhurst Seniors 4.4 11.7 19.10 26.15 (171) Kangaroo Flat Seniors 1.0 1.2 2.3 2.3 (15) S.Collins 1; Kangaroo Flat Seniors: T.Roberts 2 C.Robinson; Kangaroo Flat Seniors: E.Roberts J.Denahy 1; Eaglehawk Seniors: J.O'shannessy 3 Strathfieldsaye Seniors 3.3 7.9 7.11 8.14 (62) Golden Square Seniors 2.1 2.3 6.5 6.7 (43) GOALS: Strathfieldsaye Seniors: R.Wilson 2 C.Jones 1; Golden Square Seniors: J.Rosengren 2 BEST: Strathfieldsaye Seniors: S.Heavyside B.Stevens; Golden Square Seniors: T.Strauch Latest in your inboxView allDaily Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords Great Boulder Resources (ASX:GBR) is continuing to drill test the Eaglehawk prospect part of the Side Well Gold Project in Western Australia after intersecting further shallow gold mineralisation The ongoing aircore drilling program aims to define further mineralisation in the dacite corridor to the north with additional results expected shortly.  Managing Director Andrew Paterson says all of these holes will help refine the targets for ongoing reverse circulation testing as Eaglehawk progresses towards an initial resource estimate.  “We are continuing to build momentum at the emerging Eaglehawk deposit using a combination of aircore drilling to refine targets followed by RC drilling to test high grades at depth,” Paterson says.  “This process has been working extremely well since we defined the key dacite host unit A reverse circulation drilling program confirmed the prospectivity of Eaglehawk’s mineralisation system with results returning 3m @ 8.98 grams per tonne gold from 136m including 1m @ 20.7g/t gold from 138m.  These latest results are in addition to previously reported results from drillhole 25MBRC006 which intersected 3m @ 46.7g/t gold from 139m Once the aircore program at Eaglehawk is completed the rig will return to the Side Well South area to follow-up several gold discoveries.   Paterson adds that the new drilling in the gap between Mulga Bill and Eaglehawk intersected 3m @ 4.53g/t gold with the hole ending in mineralisation suggesting those two prospects may join up as drilling continues.  “This is another example of this deposit continuing to deliver gold intersections from areas where we’ve not previously drilled,” he says.  we have a lot of samples at the assay lab so I look forward to releasing more high-grade results in the coming weeks the Ironbark Scoping Study is progressing well and I look forward to reporting initial results as soon as possible.”  As Mining.com.au previously reported four drillholes were recently completed at Ironbark testing a possible southerly plunge to high-grade gold mineralisation Assay results are expected within the next three to four weeks.  The Side Well Gold Project is located adjacent to Meekatharra in Western Australia has a resource of 668,000 ounces @ 2.8g/t gold.  Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au    Unico Silver makes ‘multiple new discoveries’ at Cerro Leon Unico Silver (ASX:USL) says the final results from phase-two diamond drilling at.. 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ASX shifts down a gear Stay Informed on up-to-the-minute mining news Get the best articles straight to your inbox ASX ends winning streak as energy sector tumbles05 May Military Metals discusses antimony exploration in Slovakia05 May Unico Silver makes ‘multiple new discoveries’ at Cerro Leon05 May Critica readies to drill satellite rare earths targets    05 May is one of the fresh faces in South Bendigo's A-grade team this season One was the chance to coach against her brother Jayden Cowling currently in his eighth year at the helm of BFNL netball powerhouse Kangaroo Flat the opportunity to go up against her former mentor at Kangaroo Flat Jannelle Hobbs – these days coaching Eaglehawk While the first sister-brother clash will have to wait until Indigenous round on 31 May the first meeting between Bowles and Hobbs will take place this Friday night under lights at the QEO The Bloods-Hawks clash will carry extra significance as a standalone Anzac Day encounter with both sides looking to bounce back from round two losses and advance their early season win-loss record to 2-1 who made her way to South Bendigo following a successful playing-coach stint at Heathcote District club White Hills that yielded three premierships is thrilled to be locking horns with Hobbs for the first time “It will be a bit of a blast from the past,” she said “Obviously they have got Chloe Langley in goals and Allira Holmes in defence and quite a few young players as well “I’m sure Jannelle will mould them into a formidable opposition “After a big loss last week to Kangaroo Flat they’ll no doubt be looking to rebound strongly “Early wins against the likes of Eaglehawk will be crucial as they are the teams we will be fighting it out with for spots in the five.” the now rival coaches shared a premiership in 2014 although Bowles missed the grand final win over Golden Square with an ACL injury The Bloods boast an almost entirely new A-grade lineup from last season highlighted by the arrival of star goal shooter Gabe Richards after a pair of premiership wins with Elmore in 2022 and ’24 Richards is joined by fellow Elmore dual-premiership star Andrea Wilson young gun midcourter Kyla Byrne (Castlemaine) and the returning Amy Leetham (Morrissey) and Tegan Elliston (both back from White Hills) as newcomers in the starting lineup.Defensive mainstay Steph MacCallum (Goode) and young midcourter Ella Flavell are back from last year’s lineup After spending the past four seasons diligently trying to counter Richards’s influence as rivals in the HDFNL Bowles is thrilled to have her on the same side at South Bendigo describing her influence as ‘immeasurable’ there is no underestimating the importance of Friday night’s clash against the Hawks “I said to myself pre-season that if we could get two out of three wins in the first three rounds I’d be happy with how things have panned out,” she said we miss against Castlemaine (due to not fielding an A-grade team this season) but we’ll keep chipping away and hopefully the margin against the likes of Gisborne will be less or reversed but I think we are playing good enough netball at this stage in the season as long we fine-tune a few things that we are working on week by week.” Great Boulder Resources has hit its highest-grade intersection at the Eaglehawk prospect within the Side Well gold project in Western Australia Great Boulder hit 3m at 46.7 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from 139m This superseded the previous high of 29m at 4.79g/t from 76m Other drilling highlights included 2m at 11.15g/t from 166m and 9m at 1.99g/t from 223m Great Boulder is fast-tracking results from the final four reverse circulation (RC) drill holes while aircore (AC) drilling continues at Eaglehawk defining the key dacite unit to the north and east of the project The company initially drilled 11 RC holes at Eaglehawk before adding two extra holes to follow up high-grade intersections Mulga Bill has also ramped up drilling with seven RC holes completed “This is another sensational drilling result from Eaglehawk,” Great Boulder managing director Andrew Paterson said “We’re seeing the results of our improved exploration targeting focused on these very high-grade veins along and within the dacite contact “This result is a new zone of high-grade quartz–sulphide vein mineralisation in an area of Eaglehawk that is not well tested It’s an immediate target for follow-up in the next round of RC drilling “We are still waiting for the last four RC holes from this program after which we expect to see the first batches of air-core assays coming through soon.” Great Boulder will use these drilling results to grow Side Well’s mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 668,000 ounces at 2.8g/t gold Subscribe to Australian Mining and receive the latest news on product announcements Since 1908, Australian Mining has informed the industry on the latest news and technologies from across the mining sector. Comprising of a monthly print magazine, website and e-newsletter, Australian Mining is a leading resource showcasing the latest in mining innovation.  KANGAROO Flat’s impressive start to A-grade netball action in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL rolled on in Good Friday’s match at Eaglehawk. The Jayden Cowling-coached Kangaroos netted a 70-17 victory on Eaglehawk’s court in Canterbury Park. Last season’s runner-up, Kangaroo Flat followed up its first-round win at home in Dower Park against Gisborne by outpointed the Jannelle Hobbs-coached Eaglehawk. Premier of the past two seasons, Gisborne bounced back from a first-round loss to beat South Bendigo by 16 goals. The Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne led 11-10 at quarter-time and 27-21 by the long break at Gisborne’s Gardiner Reserve. Quarter three was to be the best by the red, white and blue as it scored 11 goals and kept the Bloods to a tally of five. By the final whistle the Bulldogs held a 16-goal buffer against the Lauren Bowles-coached South Bendigo. Sandhurst marked its first match of the season by scoring a 37-goal win on Strathfieldsaye Storm’s court at Triple M Park in Tannery Lane. After a bye in the first week because Castlemaine is not fielding an A-grade team, Sandhurst charged to a 14-5 lead by quarter-time in Storm territory. By half-time the Tamara Gilchrist-coached Sandhurst led 28-11. The maroon and blue won the next two quarters, 17-6 and 15-6. Golden Square had a rest in A-grade, but played all other grades on Castlemaine’s courts in Camp Reserve. Standings in the Bendigo FNL A-grade netball competition: Kangaroo Flat 252 per cent, 8 points; Sandhurst 260, 4; South Bendigo 98, 4; Gisborne 87, 4; Eaglehawk 68, 4; Golden Square 71, 0; Strathfieldsaye 56, 0. Gisborne 44 d South Bendigo 33, Strathfieldsaye 29 lt Sandhurst 57, Eaglehawk 22 lt Kangaroo Flat 39, Castlemaine 49 d Golden Square 34. Gisborne 57 d South Bendigo 27, Strathfieldsaye 32 lt Sandhurst 43, Eaglehawk 36 lt Kangaroo Flat 52, Castlemaine 29 lt Golden Square 44. Gisborne 44 d South Bendigo 33, Strathfieldsaye 29 lt Sandhurst 57, Eaglehawk v Kangaroo Flat, Castlemaine 49 d Golden Square 34. Gisborne 40 d South Bendigo 27, Strathfieldsaye 31 lt Sandhurst 41, Eaglehawk 24 lt Kangaroo Flat 57, Castlemaine 16 lt Golden Square 56. Gisborne 46 d South Bendigo 19, Strathfieldsaye 37 lt Sandhurst 40, Eaglehawk 40 dr Kangaroo Flat 40, Castlemaine 16 lt Golden Square 59. Sandhurst 208 per cent, 8 points;  Gisborne 132, 4; Kangaroo Flat 108, 4; Eaglehawk 100, 4; Castlemaine 77, 4;  Strathfieldsaye 74, 4; South Bendigo 85, 0; Golden Square 66, 0. Sandhurst 179 per cent, 8 points; Gisborne 169, 8; Golden Square 110, 4; Kangaroo Flat 103, 4; Eaglehawk 90, 4;  South Bendigo 76, 4; Strathfieldsaye 76, 0; Castlemaine 52, 0. Sandhurst 364 per cent, 8 points; Gisborne 128, 8; Golden Square 158, 4; Kangaroo Flat 138, 4; Strathfieldsaye 104, 4; Eaglehawk 70, 4; South Bendigo 68, 0; Castlemaine 13, 0. Golden Square 381 per cent, 8 points; Gisborne 204, 8; Sandhurst 183, 8; Strathfieldsaye 212, 4; Kangaroo Flat 74, 2;  Eaglehawk 53, 2; Castlemaine 28, 0; South Bend Picture by Darren HoweEaglehawk ruckman Brayden Frost is the Bendigo Advertiser's Player of the Week after a strong performance on Anzac Day in conditions typically unsuited to the big men All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Addy is selecting a player following each weekend of footy this year as our 'Player of the Week.' It won't necessarily be the highest-rated player but someone who is having a noticeable impact on their team three intercept marks and 133 ranking points) Eaglehawk ruckman Brayden Frost says his side can take pride in their solid start to the season but admits the toughest tests are yet to come Frost handballs against the Bloods on Friday night. Picture by Enzo TomasielloThe Hawks sit on top of the BFNL ladder at 3-0 after a 37-point win over South Bendigo in torrential conditions at the QEO last Friday night and while much of the plaudits have gone to captain Billy Evans Frost feels that the dynamic he is building with his teammates is growing ever stronger "We've got some new names and faces in our midfield but another pre-season under the belt with the likes of Billy Cam (McGlashan) and Joel (Mullen) - I'm a lot more familiar with their games and vice versa," Frost said Brayden Frost in action against Square in round one Picture by Luke West"And the guys we've had come in have adapted very quickly Frost is ranked elite in the BFNL for hit-outs to advantage (7.3 per game) inside 50s (4.7) and score involvements (8) He's tailoring his game to suit the modern-day ruck craft Frost doesn't have the height of other top ruckmen in the BFNL But with the recent evolution of ruck work focusing on wrestling rather than leaping being the predominant mode of battle between the game's big men bulking up in the gym has been critical for the former MCDFNL 2022 league medallist Frost goes up against Kangaroo Flat's Angus Macpherson Picture by Enzo Tomasiello"My main focus over the off-season has been to put on size as I felt compared to all the other ruckmen in the league so I tried to put on an extra few kilos to wrestle the bigger boys," Frost said especially with the new style of ruck craft where most blokes wrestle rather than jump into each other." While we didn't get to see him in action against Macgregor Cameron on Anzac Day with the star South Bendigo ruck missing the clash Frost's form will be tested this Saturday when the Hawks welcome Gisborne and reigning Michelsen Medal-winning ruckman Braidon Blake to Canterbury Park Frost and Braidon Blake the last time they met."The big thing for me when I'm facing the best ruckman is making sure they're not giving their midfielders first use through hit-outs to advantage," he said against the best like Braidon Blake and Macgregor Cameron "Braidon is the benchmark for ruckman in the competition so I'm eager to see what I can do against him this week." Picture by Darren HoweWhether he's winning the hit-outs Frost can be confident his midfield can win the ball in their own right Billy Evans is leading the league for disposals per game (36) and contested possessions (22) The VFL duo of Max Kennedy and Lachlan Walker were excellent on Friday night but won't be seen for a while with Coburg's next bye Ben Thompson marks on the lead against Golden Square Picture by Luke WestPositively for the Hawks Mullen returned to the park on Friday night but McGlashan will miss the next few weeks in concussion protocols the Hawks' strength at the coalface has long been lauded It's on the flanks where the improvement has largely come from we broke down in transition between the arcs but now we're moving the ball quicker and cleaner through the middle of the ground," Frost said "We've also got a lot cleaner around stoppage "One of our big focuses lately has been when we get first hands on the footy not to cough it up so we're trying to be more composed with ball in hand "A change people could see is we're willing to give the extra handball rather than dump kick and it helps when our skill level has improved with the people we've recruited." We'll find out just how much of a premiership contender the Hawks are in the next month when they play Gisborne Reverse circulation drilling is ongoing at Great Boulder Resources’ (ASX:GBR) Mulga Bill (now named Eaglehawk) project with follow-up drilling imminent at Eaglehawk.  The rig will then switch to aircore drilling to start a program defining the northern extension of the contact-related dacite target Follow-up drilling for Side Well South is also being planned with drilling to begin once the necessary heritage clearance report is received.  In an update on exploration drilling at priority targets within the company’s flagship Side Well Gold Project near Meekatharra in Western Australia – which hosts a mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 668,000 ounces @ 2.8 grams per tonne gold – Managing Director Andrew Paterson says it’s appropriate to rename Mulga Bill North to Eaglehawk to distinguish it as a large “high-grade” target in its own right.  Assays are pending for 22 aircore holes drilled across targets to the northwest of Saltbush in February as well as 16 reverse circulation holes completed to date.  A reverse circulation drilling program at the newly named Eaglehawk prospect intersected thick gold with a result of 29m @ 4.79 grams per tonne gold from 76m including 4m @ 20.5g/t gold from 92m.  which has a market capitalisation of $53.13 million says this result is the highest grade gold intercept ever drilled at the prospect and also confirms its strategy in targeting contact related high-grade gold veins.  Eaglehawk has potential to have a “meaningful” impact on the company’s resource growth ambitions.  “Drilling has defined gold mineralisation over more than 900m of strike and it remains open to the north where there is little or no drilling over a strike length of approximately 4km,” he says “This target represents a significant area of highly prospective geology that has never been effectively tested.” all assays have been received from the remaining 62 aircore holes drilled in February 2025 Paterson says a follow-up heritage survey over the areas with defined new gold intersected was completed last week and will be followed up with drilling in due course.  Some 11 reverse holes were drilled at Eaglehawk (previously referred to as the Mulga Bill North prospect) targeting high-grade gold mineralisation along the contact between dacite and the surrounding andesitic volcaniclastics.  Much of the previous drilling in this area was too far west to intersect the target The company says it is pleased that results from this latest drilling have defined wide vein-hosted gold mineralisation within the targeted dacite contact”.  With assay results only received for the first two reverse circulation holes the company awaits the return of the remaining nine holes.  Assays remain pending for 22 aircore holes drilled across targets to the northwest of the Saltbush prospect in February as well as 16 reverse circulation holes completed at Eaglehawk and Mulga Bill.  The company’s flagship Side Well Gold Project contains a resource of 668,000 ounces of gold @ 2.8g/t gold.  Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au    ASX ends winning streak as energy sector tumbles05 May, 2025 Military Metals discusses antimony exploration in Slovakia05 May, 2025 Unico Silver makes ‘multiple new discoveries’ at Cerro Leon05 May, 2025 Critica readies to drill satellite rare earths targets    05 May, 2025 Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueIt is understood the truck was turning right at the traffic lights from Marong Road onto Eaglehawk Road just before 3.20pm Bendigo-bound traffic on Eaglehawk Road is being diverted however it is understood Eaglehawk and Marong-bound traffic is flowing A police officer on scene said the truck was taking the turn at the traffic lights when "the load in the back shifted and caused the truck to flip" Picture by Darren HoweNo one was injured in the incident however a traffic light was taken out by the truck WA boy in Bendigo, happy to be in Central Victoria. 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Picture by Enzo TomasielloEaglehawk will welcome a host of high-profile names to its 22 for their massive Anzac Day clash at the QEO against South Bendigo All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueCoburg duo Lachlan Walker and Max Kennedy will make their club debuts as Coburg have the bye in the VFL this weekend The midfield pair have started the season impressively for the Lions with vice-captain Walker averaging 17.8 disposals across the opening month of the VFL The Coburg duo of Lachlan Walker and Max Kennedy have aligned with Eaglehawk this year Picture by Eaglehawk FNCIn more good news for the Hawks co-coach Clayton Holmes and gun midfielder Joel Mullen will play their first games of the 2025 season Bendigo Pioneer Nick Thompson has also been selected with the Coates Talent League program in the midst of a month's break Pioneers teammate and athletic tall Zaydyn Lockwood will feature for South Bendigo VFL pair set for Hawks debut in blockbuster Anzac Day clash under lightsThe last time the BFNL held a match on a non-Saturday ANZAC Day was in 2016 when two one-sided games were played on the Monday of round two - Golden Square defeating Gisborne by 118 points at Gardiner Reserve and Strathfieldsaye beating Castlemaine by 91 points at Camp Reserve Eaglehawk co-coach Travis Matheson said it will give both sides a taste of September footy which will give us a look at a finals atmosphere early in the piece," Matheson said the Bureau of Meteorology has forecasted 6 to 25mm in Bendigo for Anzac Day "A lot of people who aren't affiliated with BFNL clubs have told me they're going to pop in for a watch South Bendigo hopes this will be the first of three Anzac Day games it hosts with April 25 in 2026 (Saturday) and 2027 (Sunday) falling on weekends In what will be one of if not the biggest home and away occasions in recent years for the BFNL Bloods co-coach Jack Fallon says they're embracing everything that comes with it "We're super excited to have a standalone game on this day against a great club like Eaglehawk," Fallon said but you embrace the occasion as it's a big match not just because of the day but because of how the two teams have started the season." Adding to the excitement is that both clubs enter the clash 2-0 after very impressive opening fortnights Under the new regime of Fallon and Troy Coates the Bloods have beaten perennial powerhouses Strathfieldsaye by a point and Gisborne at Gardiner Reserve in the first two weeks and when we looked at our opening three weeks when the draw was released we knew it was a great opportunity to see where we're at," Fallon said to come away with two wins so far means the whole club is up and about the Hawks have thrashed Golden Square (60 points) and Kangaroo Flat (132 points) with Anzac Day presenting as their first real test of the campaign "South Bendigo's ruckman (Macgregor Cameron) is giving them first use and they've got quality ball users across half-back so it will be on our midfielders to win their fair share of the footy," Matheson said South Bendigo has partnered with the Bendigo RSL to raise funds in support of veterans and their families with initiatives throughout the day The game being played at the QEO due to the superior lighting will be a return to the Blood's old home base where they played from 1893 before moving to Harry Trott Oval in 2023 Gates open at 1.00pm with the under-18 football action beginning from 2.20pm An Anzac Day observance ceremony will be held at 6.00pm half an hour before the senior football and A-grade netball games start Maiden Gully YCW faces Newbridge in a standalone LVFNL clash from 5.30pm at Marist College Picture by Darren HoweAnzac Day was once a time for World War I veterans to find solace in each other's company Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueTwo modern day military officers have given their thoughts at services across Bendigo See the Kangaroo Flat service photos here: View +31 PhotosIn Eaglehawk, keynote speaker and veteran Nerida Lister reflected on the changing nature of Anzac Day services Anzac Day was for the [World War I] veterans themselves to get together to be with other survivors who had been there with them experiencing the same suffering and mourning the same loss of fellow comrades," the wing commander said She was speaking in a civilian capacity but touched on lessons she learned during her years of service over seven overseas deployments including to Afghanistan and Iraq along with her childhood memories of watching the last Gallipoli veterans march in Anzac Days gone by Paul Penno lays a wreath on behalf of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Bendigo. Picture by Tom O'CallaghanWing Commander Lister said Anzac Day now encompasses much more than the comfort the original Anzacs took in each other's company had got it right when he said there were four things people should do on Anzac Day the third is care for the wounded and the fourth is to reach out to a friend," Wing Commander Lister said That last point went to the heart of what the original Anzacs were doing when they gathered it is for everyone," Wing Commander Lister said community members gathered at the Soldier's Memorial Garden on High Street for their local RSL's service at 9am The Commemorative service was led by Marist College Bendigo leaders Niamh Walsh and Claire McGee with a catalfalque party provided by the naval cadets from Training Ship Bendigo Lieutenant Colonel Karl Dadds addresses an Anzac Day service is Kangaroo Flat Picture by Darren HoweIn his Anzac Day address Lieutenant Colonel Karl Dadds said the Anzacs "You are free today because those soldiers gave much and some gave all to ensure our freedom and peace," he said "The actions of our forefathers and mothers was so great that the world took notice then and it takes notice now Lieutenant Colonel Dadds has seen operational service in Afghanistan as well as deploying to the 2020 bushfires and the Victorian COVID national emergencies he was awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal for command "In 1915 Bendigo's population was just a touch over 25,000 and Bendigonians went forward with their face to the foe fighting offshore to ensure that we and our families did not have to face a foe here," he said "Bendigonians enlisted at strength and the role of honour in town lists more than 2,972 names of those who served between 1914 and 1918." I grew up in Bendigo and I want to tell your stories. live music and a showcase of local businesses All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe fourth instalment of the annual Burra Block Party is on Saturday with organisers quick to label it "better than ever" a lot more sponsorship; it's really exciting," organiser Dylan Kinder said Organised by community group Eaglehawk Festivals the event will run from 11am to 11pm at three hubs: Canterbury Park Two stages will feature local musicians and the Eaglehawk Brass Band with a range of food trucks scattered throughout This year's Burra Block Party will feature live music at two stages Picture by Jonathon MagrathBig day for shops in the boroughAn Eaglehawk Festivals survey found the Burrah Block Party resulted in an average of $30,000 spent at Eaglehawk businesses over the past three years "Our event creates the most spending in Eaglehawk out of any day of trading for the year," Mr Kinder said "Businesses within Eaglehawk are benefiting from what we're doing; they've reached out en masse We're excited to see where things could go in the future." A market stall at last year's Burra Block Party Picture by Jonathon MagrathThirty volunteers would help make sure the event ran smoothly with organisers deciding to keep the festival contained within the park and lake to ensure no road closures The event received no funding but was supported by major sponsor Eaglehawk UFS Pharmacy Here's why it's closingA 101 year old institution is about to close in California Gully Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueFitzpatrick's Timber and Hardware is preparing for its last days of trade and emotions are already high "We've had grown men with tears in their eyes because they are so sorry to see us go," Kim Fitzpatrick said of tradies her team has supplied for years She and husband Shane are preparing for their next big adventure "We've got to the stage where there are more years behind us than there are ahead of us so we want to get out there and really enjoy life," Kim said She is looking forward to spending more time horse riding travelling and catching up with family and friends do some volunteering and fix up a few vehicles Shane and Kim Fitzpatric with the car that led the 2025 Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival parade Picture by Enzo TomasielloThe pair has no children to pass Fitzpatrick's on to and the business environment was getting harder "The overheads are getting higher and higher," Kim said Exactly what day Fitzpatrick's closes may come down to how much stock is left We are not putting a date on it," Kim said A steady stream of family members have been coming into the store to relive memories Shane, Kim and Richard Fitzpatrick in 2010, after they moved the hardware store out to California Gully. Picture by Bill ConroyFitzpatrick's has been family run since 1923 though the business's origins date back to 1855 Bendigo's gold miners used to buy their dynamite from the company in one example of how much things had changed over the years The company has been so significant to the area that Kim and Shane lead Eaglehawk's 2025 Dahlia and Arts Festival parade "There's a hell of a lot of history there," Shane said "We've just been proud to keep it running for this amount of time." Kim and Shane with the sort of hammer sign that was a fixture out the front of Eaglehawk's Fitzpatrick's building for years Picture by Enzo TomasielloMultiple staff had already been poached by companies and others had found work "The customers will miss coming in because we will talk to them It's a completely different atmosphere," he said Shane said the closure would be tough for the community because there was nothing else like Fitzpatrick's on that side of town "So there's an opportunity there for someone," he said "We know Eaglehawk's a great community to be a part of." Picture by Darren HoweWHEN a club has been around as long as Eaglehawk in the Bendigo Football Netball League there aren't too many firsts these days Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueBut the Hawks have one of the 2025 season the Hawks are 144-years-old and for the first time in their history have appointed a female president Rani Madden has stepped up to fill the role as Eaglehawk president for 2025 Madden will lead a committee that also features two other females in key off-field roles with Beck Mullen vice-president and Jess Tauelangi as treasurer Not only the first female president in the Hawks' history but at the age of 25 Madden would also be one of the youngest to lead one of the league's biggest clubs Madden is born and bred Eaglehawk who has always lived just over a kilometre from the club's famed Canterbury Park She has played netball with the Hawks for the past 10 years and spent the past four years also on the committee "We've got a really good group of people on the committee working hard to keep the club moving forward," Madden said this week "James has done a really good job as president and having now stepped away I felt I'd be able to fill the role "Having been involved in the committee for the past four years I've seen how it works so I'd like to think I've got some experience in terms of whatever may get thrown at me but I also have great support with the rest of the committee "Being the first female president of Eaglehawk is a nice badge to wear having been around the club for such a long time "I also believe Beck Mullen is the club's first female vice-president as well." In announcing Madden as their first female president following the annual general meeting the Hawks describe her as "someone who has consistently demonstrated a strong passion and unwavering commitment to the club Rani Madden is the first female president of the Eaglehawk Football-Netball Club Picture by Darren HoweVice-president Mullen says Madden has the skillset to lead the Hawks off-field and would thrive in the role thorough in her thought process and very calm - she will be absolutely fantastic in the role," Mullen said Madden is hoping that the club's historic first appointments of female presidents and vice-presidents coincides with success on both the football field and netball court While the club is renowned for having the BFNL's largest - and most passionate - supporter base and is generally well represented in September the Canterbury Park trophy cabinet hasn't had a great deal of silverware added to it of late Since 2013 the only premiership the Hawks have won across all grades of football and netball was the 2018 senior football flag "Obviously we'd like some success for both our football and netball teams next year and to continue developing our junior teams and make sure we're keeping young Eaglehawk people in the club for years to come," Madden said Obviously we'd like some success for both our football and netball teams next year and to continue developing our junior teams and make sure we're keeping young Eaglehawk people in the club for years to come The Hawks senior football team will be led by co-coaches Travis Matheson and Clayton Holmes with the side coming off an elimination final loss to Golden Square this year And the A grade netball side will be coached by the newly-appointed Janelle Hobbs They did well to get into the second week of finals so hopefully I can get them up and about next year," Hobbs said following the announcement of her appointment in September but we'll look to add a few key players to that." The Hawks A grade netball team finished fourth this year bowling out of the flag race when beaten by Kangaroo Flat in the first semi-final Eaglehawk will begin its 2025 BFNL season with an away trip to Wade Street to play Golden Square on Saturday before hosting Kangaroo Flat in round two on Good Friday The Hawks play Kangaroo Flat and Castlemaine as their two triple-up opponents next year another professional win by the reigning premiers Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueBut as they were in the opening fortnight against Castlemaine (54 points) and Strathfieldsaye (50 points) Sandhurst were made to work hard for their win Square put together its best patch of footy in 2025 yet as Riley Dillon and Drew Barrett combined for five of the next six majors to cut the margin to two points Picture by Darren HoweFollowing the main break kicking eight goals to three in the second half "We got challenged early and showed some resilience to come through with a good win," Dragons co-coach Bryce Curnow said A big pack forms as Sandhurst defenders Lachlan Wright and Liam Ireland spoil the footy Picture by Darren Howe"You're always happy if you come away with a 50-point win at Strathfieldsaye or Golden Square "There were some things we didn't quite get right which is ok as you can't expect to be perfect in a competition as tight as this." Caleb Connick running along the outer wing of Wade Street Picture by Darren Howe"I told our boys post-game that if a team wants to knock us off so there's good signs for us going forward teams are going to throw everything at you so it was nice to see us wear them down and own the second half." The Dragons dominated territory and through the middle after half-time Jayden Burke (left) and Lachie Hood fight for the footy Picture by Darren HoweCurnow has been pleased with the work of first-year co-captain Cooper Smith while also highlighting the work of a promising young Dragon "Cooper is using his quick feet and is driving out through the contest with the extra size he's put on really well at the moment," he said Picture by Darren Howe"He's worked hard on his game and body "We had nine guys spend time in the guts today which is helping us give some exposure to our younger players Dragons youngster Ollie Morris gets a kick away under pressure Picture by Darren Howe"Ollie Morris is one whom other clubs might not know heaps on A last-minute Jed Denahy goal has saved Gisborne from back-to-back home losses After leading since early in the opening term the Bulldogs fell behind with four minutes to go through a Jye Formosa goal from the pocket taking a pack mark at the clubrooms end 15 metres out and saluting Jed Denahy during the 2024 BFNL grand final Picture by Darren HoweThe Bulldogs held on for the remaining 50 seconds to condemn Strathfieldsaye to a 0-3 start to 2025 but I thought we were just a bit better for longer," Bulldogs coach Rob Waters said and they hit the front with four minutes to go after just staying with us all day "I was happy with our young boys not dropping their heads after we went behind "There are quite a few kids in our team with five games or less experience they've got the experience of big moments in big games "We had to get the win as we got rolled comprehensively on our own ground last week the Bulldogs got the fast start to lead by 23 points at quarter time before the Storm clawed their way back to four points by the main break Picture by Darren Howe"We were terrible with our ball use and were bombing away to their quality defensive setup," Waters said "But we just found a way to get a score on the board Waters said the return of Zac Denahy made a noticeable impact "Having Zac Denahy back in the side makes a huge difference in bringing the ball to ground for us," he said so the focus today against Lachlan Ratcliffe Cooper Jones Mitch Hannan and Kya Lanfranchi was to cut out their uncontested marking game Braidon Blake was among the Bulldog's best while Pat Trotta played a tagging role on Storm VFL-listed midfielder Bode Stevens but he was so important to us and worked very hard," Waters said Zac Denahy."Pat Trotta had a run with role on Stevens which was a great bit of education for him." The Storm are now winless after three rounds but are better than their record suggests having lost two games by under a kick and facing premiership favourites Sandhurst An eight-goal third term turned Castlemaine's early deficit against Kangaroo Flat into a match-winning lead at Dower Park on Saturday The Roos had bounded out to a 10-point lead at half-time but they couldn't hold the in-form Magpies in the vital third quarter and ended up 21-point losers View +22 PhotosPictures by Darren HoweFor the Camp Reserve Pies playing coach Michael Hartley nailed four goals on the day when moved to the spearhead in the third term booted two important majors to get the Magpies rolling Goals came from every angle with the pacy John Watson Zac Greeves from a perfect banana shot and Hartley all sinking vital 'premiership quarter' Maine majors The Roos' only answer came when Nick Lang replied with the first of his three goals for the day as the Magpies charged home to a 14.15 (99) to 12.6 (78) win the Roos burst away to a three-goal lead in the opening quarter with the Maine unable to hit the scoreboard until the 21st minute they didn't register a forward 50 entry at the scoreboard end until 16 minutes had been played Kangaroo Flat players celebrate a second quarter goal Picture by Darren HoweJake Hywood had been the standout forward for the Roos in this opening stanza burst before Hartley was paid a contested mark and sank the Maine's first goal at the 28-minute mark And the Roos were still in front by half-time even though Ryan Eyre and Harry Sheahan held the Maine defence together with Eyre hauling in a great pack mark underneath the scoreboard Play continued as the umpires kept the game going even though a big all-in melee had erupted in front of the grandstand Eyre replied to Lang's major for the Roos with a gun-barrel-straight set shot from centre half-forward at the Station Street end Picture by Darren HoweBut then the Magpies turned the match on its head as they slammed home 8.6 (48) in a dynamic third-quarter burst They kept pumping the ball inside 50 at the scoreboard end Brodie Brown-Kerr started the Magpies avalanche with a major following a pack infringement the ball stayed in Castlemaine's front half for most of the third quarter the Magpies stretched their lead to 37 points by the last change and the big crowd seemed resigned to just watching the last term run out Lang had Liam Wilkinson and Brodie Byrne alternating as his Maine defence opponents but he got into space in the final quarter to boot important Flat majors Picture by Darren HoweLang was the Roos' focal point at the scoreboard end and Nick Keogh (three goals) was their main target at the Station Street end But the Flat's burst was just a case of reducing the Castlemaine lead although Hartley sank a set shot from centre half-forward to ensure the visitors would snatch the four premiership points It took until the third quarter burst to land those four premiership points for the Maine Magpies They won't be able to allow rival BFNL Top Three clubs to stifle them for a complete opening half if they want to land more victories as the 2025 season unfolds Ronald Fejo and Bailey Henderson from the team that beat Golden Square on Good Friday Eaglehawk moved to 3-0 at the QEO on Friday night as the spectre of winter footy emerged for the first time this season One of the countless contests that littered the wet weather scrap between South Bendigo and Eaglehawk on Friday night. Picture by Enzo TomasielloOn a solemn evening at the region's premier venue that included a moving pre-game Anzac Day ceremony the Hawks played perfect wet weather footy set up well defensively and surged the ball forward Senior footballers and netballers gather for the pre-game Anzac Day ceremony Picture by Enzo TomasielloThe conditions were always going to suit the Hawks' big bodies around the footy including VFL duo Max Kennedy and Lachlan Walker who produced a wet-weather masterclass in the first half And against a Bloods side minus their star ruck Macgregor Cameron Hawks big man Brayden Frost was excellent in giving his side first use "It was such an unknown with the different weather forecasts heading into the game so it was hard to plan for from a coaching perspective," Hawks co-coach Travis Matheson said "We told the boys pre-game not to adjust too much but by the time we went out for the ceremony so I'm pleased with how the boys adapted quickly "Frosty (Brayden Frost) has had a great start to the year the boys are gaining an understanding of where he hits the ball and where his strengths are Picture by Enzo Tomasiello"The VFL boys (Kennedy and Walker) were fantastic and you could forgive them on debut if they took time to familiarise themselves with their teammates and gameplan but the boys all made comments about the leadership they brought." Young small forward Jack O'Shannessy was dangerous kicking three goals while probably deserving a bag of five or six Picture by Enzo TomasielloHe epitomised the Hawks tackling pressure when he twice soccered the ball in front of himself then followed up to run down Zac Hare in the forward 50 to put his side 21 points up in the second term against the run of play "The pressure we put on is a reflection of the defensive part of our game which has stacked up for a while now," Matheson said "We like to maintain it regardless of the conditions." After Brock Harvey brought the margin back to 23 points at half-time O'Shannessy expertly roved the pack twice following the main break kicking the first two goals of the second half to open up a game-high 38-point lead the Hawks' ability to surge the ball forward without doing anything fancy was even more impressive Picture by Enzo TomasielloAfter Bloods co-coach Jack Fallon kicked the goal of the night from deep in the old South Bendigo social rooms pocket the Hawks did their best to emulate Pep Guardiola's tiki-taka football (soccer) Without ever touching the footy with their hands the Hawks transitioned from end to end through Jack Thompson Clayton Holmes and the profiteer in the goalsquare Tyh Evans Picture by Enzo TomasielloThe Bloods had a slight sniff early in the last stanza when they brought the margin back to 26 points through a quality Josh Nitschke goal and Jesse Collins major However, Ben Thompson sealed the deal shortly afterwards with another soccer goal it took until the 18th minute of the opening term for the first goal to be registered when Evans half-volleyed from the top of the square but that was the closest they'd remain for the evening with midfielder Cam McGlashan reestablishing a two-kick buffer McGlashan will likely enter concussion protocols after missing the second half due to a heavy collision with Tom Brereton before the main break star defender Charlie Langford missed the game due to a minor hamstring concern Matheson said he was proud of his young backmen in Langford's absence "It was good for a couple of our younger boys to get opportunities playing on quality forwards with Aydan Hanley going to Kaiden Antonowicz and Nick Thompson playing on Brock Harvey in his first game," he said their penetrating kicking game off half-back where Brereton and Fallon were so damaging in the opening fortnight was heavily restricted due to the constant rain Bloods co-coach Troy Coates said it was as simple as Eaglehawk being cleaner in the conditions "They were better in the conditions than us," Coates said "I can't fault our boy's effort as they had a fair dinkum crack but Eaglehawk handled the wet footy better Picture by Enzo Tomasiello"We made some bad decisions by foot and didn't execute the basics in wet weather footy "We knew it was going to be wet but not that wet suffered a finger injury early in the game and went to hospital but remarkably returned to the QEO and played in the final term "Losing Zaydyn in the first 10 minutes hurt us being a rotation down," Coates said Zaydyn Lockwood struggles to hang on in the horrendous conditions Picture by Enzo Tomasiello"Zaydyn's a ripper kid and it's a credit to him because not many guys that age would do that who was clearly winning the taps all night but when Zaydyn went in there for the last quarter Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Hawks' contested game with the likes of Billy Evans and Cameron McGlashan has long been lauded wingmen and half-backs that are becoming ever more important in modern-day footy It's a facet of their game that the Hawks have lacked in during previous campaigns the Borough appears to want for nothing in the area Former GWS Academy player and new recruit Tyh Evans kicked three goals from 26 disposals playing on a wing against Golden Square on Saturday Then there's ex-Brisbane VFL midfielder Joel Budarick who can do the inside and outside work just as well Budarick amassed 24 disposals on his debut and Tyh out on the wing did what we brought him in for," Hawks co-coach Travis Matheson said "Jack (Donat) is another one off half-back Eaglehawk co-coach Travis Matheson."Those three are already helping big time with how we're moving the ball inside 50s "They gave us something different from what our inside midfielders bring to the table so they're going to complement us really well." Pala Kuma will add to the Hawks' improved ball movement and back-half dash with the Richmond VFL-listed player's return imminent while Hawks fans should get to see forward Nick Thompson at Canterbury Park for a few games in the coming month with the Bendigo Pioneers not back in action until May 10 They'll join a side that produced a very impressive 60-point round-one win over Square including a 7.0 (42) to 0.0 (0) second term that blew the game wide open "We took some time to find our feet with a few new boys in the side," Matheson said "But we got some flow into our game in the second quarter "We found some fluency with our ball movement and were able to chain up through the middle showed enough on debut that they will be a handful for opposition defences this year The Dragon attack looked mobile at the QEO against Castlemaine Schmetzer was excellent and deserved more than his two goals suggest He had nine score involvements and 19 disposals playing mainly as a forward while pinch-hitting in the ruck went through the ruck and looked really dangerous," Dragons co-coach Bryce Curnow said post-game "He's played a bit of backline before as well so we've got options with him as we do with Cobi Maxted Hyped Hawks' recruits and Dragons forward debutants make an instant impactCampbell was quieter but displayed his marking prowess in the final quarter with two contested grabs and finishes from the set shot "He did a lot of unrewarded work that people watching the game might not have seen "I'm sure his time will come this season where he'll kick five or six in a game." Picture by Darren HowePolice are investigating after a series of early morning burglaries in Bendigo's north left at least one tobacconist with a smashed window Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueOn the morning of Monday police believe the alleged offenders drove to a service station in Huntly in a silver Volkswagen Golf where they forced entry into the store and attempted to steal cigarettes The same offenders later targeted the tobacconist on High Street in Eaglehawk smashing the front window of the store and stealing a number of cigarettes from inside They then fled the scene in the same silver Volkswagen The window of the Eaglehawk tobacconist has since been boarded up Police believe a vehicle later discovered on fire on Whipstick Road was related to the offending Investigations are ongoing and anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV footage, dashcam footage or information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Journalist at the Bendigo Advertiser. Email me at georgina.sebar@austcommunitymedia.com.au Great Boulder Resources (ASX:GBR) says it has intersected the highest grade result to date at the company’s Eaglehawk prospect The company reports 3m @ 46.70 grams per tonne gold from 139m including 1m @ 79.50g/t gold from 140m in 25MBRC006 Managing Director Andrew Paterson says this is another “sensational drilling result” from Eaglehawk.  Aircore drilling is ongoing at Eaglehawk defining the dacite contact to the north and east About 16 holes remain to be drilled.  A small reverse circulation program is planned immediately south of Ironbark testing a possible plunge orientation the company says the rig will return to Side Well South to follow up significant gold mineralisation discovered during first-pass aircore drilling in January and February “We’re seeing the results of our improved exploration targeting focused on these very high-grade veins along the and within the dacite contact and this is the highest-grade drilling intersection we’ve seen to date,” Paterson says “This result is a new zone of high-grade quartz-sulphide vein mineralisation in an area of Eaglehawk that is not well tested It’s an immediate target for follow-up in the next round of RC drilling.” Hole 25MBRC006 is a new high-grade vein within a relatively under-explored area between two clusters of previous drilling adding what Paterson says is valuable definition and also demonstrating the scope of this deposit to deliver high-grade ounces in areas not previously tested Paterson notes Great Boulder is still waiting for the last four reverse circulation holes from this program after which it expects to see the first batches of aircore assays coming through.  Some 11 reverse circulation holes were drilled at Eaglehawk targeting high-grade gold mineralisation along the contact between dacite and the surrounding andesitic volcaniclastics. Two additional holes were added at the end of the program to follow up high-grade intersections in the first batches of results including 29m @ 4.79g/t gold from 76m, as reported by Mining.com.au.  Seven RC holes were also drilled at Mulga Bill to add definition around recent extensional drilling north of the current mineral resource Assays have now been received for 16 holes with the last four sets of results expected shortly The company’s flagship Side Well Gold Project near Meekatharra in Western Australia hosts a mineral resource estimate of 668,000 ounces @ 2.8 grams per tonne of gold Write to Adam Orlando at Mining.com.au wine cellar and stained glass bird artworksAlesha Capone has grand interiors including a sweeping staircase A sprawling estate near Bendigo featuring a grand water fountain several lion statues and an indoor bar is ready to welcome a new owner Named The Grange, the 6930sq m property at 113 Simpsons Rd, Eaglehawk, is on the market with a $2.38m price tag Maher Real Estate Bendigo principal Tom Maher said the unique home was built in the 1980s by the family who established the local Fitzpatrick’s timber and hardware store RELATED: Move-in ready homes now selling at scenic lifestyle estate near Bendigo Central Victoria: Vineyard property near Bendigo offers a creative, tranquil escape Golden cities: Where to find Ballarat, Bendigo regions’ priciest and most affordable streets “Everything has been built to last,” Mr Maher said The Fitzpatricks sold the six-bedroom residence to owner Arthur multiple strangers had knocked on the door and asked him to sell the home which is a 10-minute drive from Bendigo’s CBD A keen antique collector and part-time dealer Arthur said the house has plenty of room to display his furniture and curios His favourite features include the view of the fountain near the circular driveway stained glass windows set into the front door featuring both an eagle and a hawk in tribute to Eaglehawk and a former hotel’s leadlight sign set into a pull-down grille on the indoor bar “It looks pretty spectacular,” Arthur said The fountain and lion statues welcome visitors where they have hosted Christmas and Easter dinners in the formal dining room they have made several improvements to the house including painting the roof and taking all 78 pieces of the kitchen’s American mahogany drawers and shelves to Melbourne to be repolished and re-stained Open the front door and discover the romantic interior All-electrical appliances have been installed in the kitchen along with a built-in fridge and freezer A curved window above the sink looks out to the garden New flooring has been added to the upstairs balcony area which measures 10m by 10m and is accessed by a spiral staircase The indoor bar wouldn’t be out of place in a country hotel The kitchen is fitted with all-electrical appliances and a curved window looking out to the garden A wine cellar and outdoor sheltered barbecue area make entertaining a breeze Arthur said there was plenty of room for buyers hoping to set up a home business or studio The home was built in the 1980s but has been extensively updated in the past two years The garden is a great spot to entertain or simply relax and enjoy nature Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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Picture by Alison HainesKind words have poured in following the death of Pierce Grenfell a long-time pillar of the Eaglehawk community All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe World War II veteran passed away at the age of 101 on Thursday He is being remembered for his years of contribution to local groups especially eight decades with the Eaglehawk Citizens' Brass Band Brass band musical director Ken Wellard called Mr Grenfell "the real deal" "Everything that's said about him being nice empathetic and lovely to speak to - it's all true," he said "We were privileged to have him as mentor to all of us Mr Grenfell joined the brass band in the 1930s as a cornettist, serving in a number of roles in the band, including president and band sergeant. Mr Wellard said he was a "very competent player". "He was probably, in his prime, one of the best players in Bendigo, but he never chased accolades as a soloist. It was always about being in the band," Mr Wellard said. According to Eaglehawk locals, Mr Grenfell had been a committed member of Rotary for many years, founded the Eaglehawk Probus Club, and was a Freemason and churchgoer. "He was probably one of the most dedicated Eaglehawk people that I've seen in regards to the local community," former Eaglehawk councillor Leon Scott said. According to Mr Scott, Mr Grenfell was known for playing the Last Post at Eaglehawk Anzac Day commemorations, but stopped in his mid-90s. "Even during COVID, he walked down from his house to the cenotaph to make sure that the person who was doing the Last Post was there and did it right," Mr Grenfell said. Last week Bendigo council mayor Andrea Metcalf said in a post on Facebook: "The Borough of Eaglehawk has lost an absolute legend in the passing of Pierce Grenfell." "It was always a privilege and pleasure to catch up with Pierce, mostly at RSL services. "A modest man who only ever felt he was doing his bit when asked about his contributions." File pictureAn Eaglehawk truck driver accused of causing the deaths of an elderly couple has walked free from court after a judge found there was not enough evidence at his trial Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueJack Andrew was charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death after his truck collided with an Alfa Romeo hatchback on the Wimmera Highway at Murtoa on February 28 In a trial at the County Court sitting in Horsham Judge Kellie Blair acquitted Mr Andrew as there was insufficient evidence for the jury to convict the accused of the charges with witnesses and police experts called to give evidence The court heard Mr Andrew was driving towards Horsham on the day of the accident Mr Andrew came around a bend where a Toyota Tarago had either slowed or stopped in front of him as it approached a grader carrying out roadworks on the highway's shoulder Mr Andrew told police he applied the brakes and swerved to avoid either hitting the Tarago or crashing into the grader which saw him collide with the Alfa Romeo travelling in the opposite direction said she wasn't sure if she could safely overtake the grader and when she saw the Alfa Romeo she decided to wait until it passed her A VicRoads truck was parked near the grader and roadworks signs were placed two kilometres away The court heard Mr Andrew said he "couldn't do anything" other than take evasive action to avoid crashing into the Tarago "What else was I supposed to do?" a tearful Mr Andrew told police at the scene "Got me stuffed why you'd stop in the middle of the road." who had been a truck driver for five years and was employed as a driver for Symes Transport for three weeks prior to the accident was fully licensed and had no prior convictions or demerit points and was not drug or alcohol affected Bodycam footage from Horsham constable Emma Taylor The footage showed the aftermath of the collision including Mr Andrew's truck and the Alfa Romeo The jury was also shown a walkthrough video of the scene of the crash Crash investigation expert Dr Janelle Hardiman initially found Mr Andrew had acted better than the average driver on the evidence presented due to changing testimony of one of the witnesses she could no longer be certain Prosecution lawyer David O'Doherty argued it was up to the jury to determine whether Mr Andrew had driven dangerously Mr O'Doherty said Mr Andrew had "sufficient time to act safely" and by swerving he had driven dangerously Defence counsel Marko Habib said there was no evidence Mr Andrew saw the Tarago slowing or failed to keep a safe distance Judge Blair agreed there was no case to answer due to a lack of evidence that could lead to a conviction Judge Blair discharged the jury and thanked them for their time before acquitting Mr Andrew on September 9 she addressed the families of Don and Lynn Kerr "It's been a decision that's weighed very heavily on me," Judge Blair said "[The decision is] in no way a measure of the worth of your loved ones "I hope you can move on but I fully appreciate life will never by the same for you." Jonathon MagrathJournalistJonathon has been living and working in Bendigo since March 2021, currently working as a general reporter. Contact him on jonathon.magrath@austcommunitymedia.com.au. Jonathon has been living and working in Bendigo since March 2021, currently working as a general reporter. Contact him on jonathon.magrath@austcommunitymedia.com.au. All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe team of 67 athletes dominated the field and track events clear of rivals South Bendigo who finished second with 1023.5 points Bendigo Harriers finished the weekend in sixth place with 466.5 points Hawks president Terry Hicks said the eight-time champs had the most entrants in his 25 years at the club with the event emphasising participation rather than elite talent "Athletics is a family thing for all our clubs in Bendigo it's a thing they can go there and be part of a team and have the team success rather than individual success which is usually what athletics is about." Picture by Kellyanne HarrisThe oldest athlete for the club Martin Fryer was in his 80s while the youngest Tate McQueen picked up two gold medals in the boys under-14 3000m walk and 400m Eaglehawk had one family with three generations of athletes competing Hicks said Charlton jumper Lachlan Start caught his eye "With not much training he had the distinction of winning the open high jump but using the old-fashioned scissor method Lachlan Start won the open age high jump men's Picture by Kellyanne HarrisLewis McIntosh and Cooper Richardson also impressed in their sprint events winning the male under-18 400m and 100m races respectively winning the female open-age triple jump and medaling in the long jump while Ebony Start showed her talent in the throws winning the female under-20 shot put and claiming silver in the discus "Our relays did very well too; the under-20 boys team and our 60-plus women were the standouts there in the 4x100ms both with some pretty exciting wins there," Hicks said Hicks said the club's attention would quickly turn back to the Athletics Victoria Shield League where the Hawks are currently in first place with two meets left Picture by Kellyanne HarrisJust under 800 athletes competed at the event hosted at the Lar Birpa Athletics Complex at Flora Hill by Athletics Bendigo and supported by the City of Greater Bendigo Athletics Bendigo general manager Siobhan Thompson said the event ran smoothly with athletes and supporters all enjoying themselves Great Boulder Resources Ltd ( (AU:GBR) ) has issued an announcement Great Boulder Resources Ltd has announced further significant results from its RC drilling at the Eaglehawk deposit The results confirm the presence of high-grade gold zones with notable intersections including 3m at 8.98g/t Au and 12m at 2.47g/t Au The company is continuing its exploration efforts with both air-core and RC drilling to refine targets and expand the resource base The ongoing success at Eaglehawk and the potential connection with the Mulga Bill prospect suggest promising growth for the project with further results and a scoping study at Ironbark expected soon Great Boulder Resources Ltd is a mining company focused on gold exploration and development The company operates primarily in Western Australia with its flagship project being the Side Well Gold Project near Meekatharra which hosts a significant mineral resource estimate For detailed information about GBR stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Great Boulder Resources Ltd ( (AU:GBR) ) has issued an announcement Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue KANGAROO Flat bounced its way to an emphatic 28-goal victory against Gisborne in Saturday’s start to A-grade netball action in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL. The rematch of the ’24 grand finalists was on the Kangaroos’ court at Dower Park. A Kangaroos line-up coached by Jayden Cowling was in great touch in all thirds of the court. Not only did the Kangaroos pour in 64 goals, but also worked incredibly well defensively to limit the Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne to a tally of 36. A new era for South Bendigo began with a 59-44 victory against Strathfieldsaye at Harry Trott Oval in Kennington. Lauren Bowles, nee Cowling, marked her return to the Bendigo FNL as coach of South Bendigo. The Bloods led 14-11 at quarter-time and then dominated most of the second term to win it, 16-7. A closely-fought third term went South Bendigo’s way, 15-14. Storm kept working hard to score 12 goals in the last, but the Bloods added 14. A high-scoring match ended in a 59-44 win for the red and white against the Jess Mangan-coached Storm. Eaglehawk netted a 60-43 victory on Golden Square’s court in Wade Street. After successful coaching stints at Kangaroo Flat and South Bendigo, Jannelle Hobbs has returned to the league as Eaglehawk’s coach. The Hobbs-led era begun positively against the Teigan Redwood-coached Golden Square. After winning the first quarter, 17-9, Eaglehawk led 30-17 by the long break. The Bulldogs fired up to win the third term, 15-12, but the Hawks steadied across the final quarter. By the final whistle Eaglehawk held a 17-goal buffer and claimed second place on the ladder. It was a bye for the Tamara Gilchrist-coached Sandhurst as Castlemaine is not fielding an A-grade team. Kangaroo Flat 177 per cent, 4 points; Eaglehawk 139, 4; South Bendigo 134, 4; Strathfieldsaye 74, 0; Golden Square 71, 0; Gisborne 56, 0; Sandhurst 0, 0. Round two will be played on Good Friday from 2.30pm. Eaglehawk faces a big test against Kangaroo Flat on the Hawks’ court in Canterbury Park. Gisborne will be aiming to rebound from defeat when it plays South Bendigo at Gardiner Reserve. Strathfieldsaye and Sandhurst clash at Triple M Park in Strathfieldsaye’s Tannery Lane. It’s a bye for Golden Square in A-grade, but the Bulldogs will play Castlemaine in all other grades at Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve. Kangaroo Flat 34 lt Gisborne 45, South Bendigo 44 lt Strathfieldsaye 46, Golden Square 29 lt Eaglehawk 46, Sandhurst 72 d Castlemaine 33. Kangaroo Flat 35 lt Gisborne 48, South Bendigo 43 d Strathfieldsaye 34, Golden Square 43 lt Eaglehawk 50, Sandhurst 70 d Castlemaine 31. Kangaroo Flat 40 lt Gisborne 46, South Bendigo 29 lt Strathfieldsaye 42, Golden Square 36 lt Eaglehawk 42, Sandhurst 83 d Castlemaine 3. Kangaroo Flat 30 lt Gisborne 54, South Bendigo 14 lt Strathfieldsaye 78, Golden Square 67 d Eaglehawk 17, Sandhurst 61 d Castlemaine 18. Sandhurst 218 per cent, 4 points; Eaglehawk 158, 4; Gisborne 132, 4; Strathfieldsaye 104, 4; South Bendigo 95, 0; Kangaroo Flat 75, 0;  Golden Square 63, 0; Castlemaine 45, 0. Sandhurst 225, 4; Gisborne 137, 4; South Bendigo 126, 4; Eaglehawk 116, 4; Golden Square 86, 0; Strathfieldsaye 79, 0; Kangaroo Flat 72, 0; Castlemaine 44, 0. Sandhurst 2766, 4; Strathfieldsaye 144, 4; Eaglehawk 116, 4; Gisborne 115, 4; Kangaroo Flat 86, 0; Golden Square 85, 0; South Bendigo 69, 0; Castlemaine 3, 0. Strathfieldsaye 557, 4; Golden Square 394, 4; Sandhurst 338, 4; Gisborne 180, 4; Kangaroo Flat 55, 0; Castlemaine 29, 0; Eaglehawk 25, 0; South Bendigo 17, 0; Picture by Darren HoweEAGLEHAWK SEASON PREVIEW CO-COACHES: Travis Matheson and Clayton Holmes Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueLAST SEASON: 5th (9-8 - lost elimination final) VFL LISTED PLAYERS: Jesse Corigliano (Coburg) Your recruiting campaign came in two phases - you brought in some outside runners before Christmas VFL-aligned/experienced players - have the right boxes been ticked "We were specific in what we wanted to bring into the group which made the recruiting process drag on a bit but for it to come together the way it did Eaglehawk co-coach Travis Matheson is entering his seventh season in the role at Canterbury Park Picture by Enzo TomasielloAt full strength you look to have good depth across midfield and half-back; which of those positions will Joel Budarick be best suited to Tyh Evans and Jack Donat played well across the half-back line so if those guys are holding up in that area it will allow us to run Joel primarily through the midfield." How important is Pala Kuma to that half-back group but he'll miss round one after popping a hamstring not long ago and Tyh across that line will give us far more urgency with the footy "It's no secret we've struggled to score at times across the past couple of years and our sluggish ball movement has played a part in that Darcy Richards has returned to North Bendigo will your forward mix be largely similar to 2024 "Clayton Holmes will play a fair bit up forward but we'll try to be more settled in front of the footy throughout the season because we've fallen away from structure and continuity in attack once we had a few injuries." Clayton is an established leader as both a footballer and cricketer but what has he brought to the table in his first pre-season as a senior coach "It's been terrific to have Clayto as a co-coach Picture by Enzo Tomasiello"He's brought a fresh voice and new ideas around our training approach which has had a reinvigorating effect on the playing group and they're taking on board what he's preaching." When Lachlan Walker and Max Kennedy feature "I've watched their early-round VFL games, and Max is another who'll be on the outside and break the lines for us while Walk's will complement our inside midfielders it will allow the likes of Tom Bennett and Cam McGlashan to bed down a role in game rather than be used as a utility to fill a hole wherever needed." In terms of the all-around package on and off the field what are you hoping these Coburg boys can bring to the club "I think they'll be very similar to what Clayto does in terms of being on-field leaders "Especially Jesse Corigliano (Coburg captain) and Walk's (Coburg vice-captain) it will be like having two extra coaches on the ground." Coburg VFL captain Jesse Corigliano has aligned with Eaglehawk for the 2025 season.You've been on the periphery of the top three in the past 24 months - have you done enough to make that leap to being a genuine contender "It's hard to say because the whole competition has improved "Our issue in the past two years hasn't been our form against the best teams because we've beaten them at stages but we've dropped games against teams outside the top five our focus this year will be consistency against sides below us because that's what has previously cost us the top three." All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe 34-year-old sustained fatal injuries following the alleged attack at the Heritage Motel on High Street on January 2 He was pronounced dead in hospital on January 15 was well known in the community and would sit outside supermarkets in Eaglehawk Long Gully and Golden Square drawing pictures His death was marked in a social media post attributed to his family They said it was with "broken hearts and unbearable pain that we let you know that due to the severity of Josh's injuries and deterioration over the last couple of days Josh has lost the battle he has been fighting" "His family are devastated and broken and will spend time to say their goodbyes "We would like to thank each and every one of you for your ongoing prayers and thoughts through this nightmare." told The Bendigo Advertiser that the family was looking for answers "It all comes down to why could anybody be so vicious to do something like this," Ms Freestone said "The basic thing is we want to know why it was done to him." A GoFundMe set up to help Mr Penny reached $6806 Mr Penny was allegedly attacked at the motel with emergency services called to the scene at around 10am on January 2 He was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital was arrested following the alleged incident in the Bendigo CBD shortly afterwards While detectives from the Bendigo Crime Investigation Unit initially charged the Swan Hill man with intentionally causing serious injury these charges will now be reviewed following Mr Penny's death The Swan Hill man remains on remand and is due to appear before the Bendigo Magistrates' Court on April 2 Picture by Eaglehawk CCEAGLEHAWK Cricket Club's latest addition to its Canterbury Park clubrooms - its Wall of Champions - brings together two of Darren Rodda's great passions Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe cricket club itself and his fascination with numbers The Hawks' Wall of Champions is a nod to the history of the club recognising its first XI best bowling figures and dismissals for each of the grades the Wall of Champions has been named in honour of Rodda for it's through his painstaking and meticulous work tracing the past of the club starting more than two decades ago that its history can now be on public show The genesis for Eaglehawk's Wall of Champions started when Rodda began trawling through the archives at the State Library in Melbourne of Bendigo Advertisers dating back to the formation of the BDCA to compile the stats for every Eaglehawk player That research was used as the basis for Rodda's Eaglehawk Cricket Club 150 not out (1856-2006) book in what was his first foray into the publishing of books based on the history of the BDCA and its clubs "All the information that is on the wall stems back to when I wanted to pull together some stats for the Eaglehawk book Once the book came out in 2006 I continued to collect the information on players but we didn't know what to do with it," Rodda said this week "Now through the work of Jason Abbott (Eaglehawk CC president) as the main driver with some good lieutenants working with him the club has come up with the Wall of Champions." Eaglehawk Cricket Club president Jason Abbott wth Darren Rodda Picture by Eaglehawk CCRodda says he is tremendously honoured to have had Eaglehawk recognise his work in compiling the history of the club by naming its Wall of Champions after him "I was pretty chuffed by it and got a bit choked up on the night when I had to make a speech," Rodda said "I've always said the club has given me much more than I've given it For 20 years during the 80s and 90s it was like a second home for me "I was fortunate to play a lot of cricket there with my brother Tim and mum and dad (Mick and Judy) were heavily involved on the committee "Dad is a life member of the club and did every role at the club from bar manager to president and mum was famous for many years for her scones at afternoon tea while I was playing "The club was a real family affair for us for a long time and we had a lot of fun there and this is another example of that." I've always said the club has given me much more than I've given it Rodda is both a life member and Team of the Century member at the Hawks and remarkably played in eight flags in his first nine seasons of A grade cricket with the club Rodda began playing with Eaglehawk in 1980 in the C grade and took 7-17 in his first game The opening bowler played 191 A grade games for Eaglehawk and - using the Eaglehawk Cricket Club 150 not out (1856-2006) book as the source - took 447 wickets at an average of 17.2 and made 503 runs at an average of 13.5 Rodda's catalogue of books also includes the history of the Bendigo District Cricket Association co-authored by John Harris that was released in December 2017 Rodda has also authored the history of the Emu Valley Cricket Association published in 2020 "I've always been a numbers man my whole life I enjoy working with spreadsheets and there's no doubt that I like the order of numbers," Rodda said "I like the discovery aspect of what is churned out Putting together the actual information into a database can get a bit tedious but discovering new bits of information when going through the archives is something I really enjoy "But it's also seeing the joy that other people get out of it as well When you present the stats to players who played a long time ago and you can show them their full career stats when they have never seen them before has given me a fair bit of pleasure." Eaglehawk continues its BDCA season on Saturday with an away game against Bendigo United at Harry Trott Oval where Lord Ian Botham will be a guest Tales from the past: The Eaglehawk Town Hall building is part of the township's heritage EAGLEHAWK residents are being invited to share stories about their township’s history and character in a workshop run by heritage experts early next month The event is part of the first stage of development of a new Eaglehawk Heritage Study that is being prepared by the City of Greater Bendigo The workshop will contribute to a thematic history a first step in developing the heritage study and which will provide a broad historical overview of the area A thematic history identifies and explains the main factors processes and events that have shaped a particular location or subject The heritage study itself will cover the former Borough of Eaglehawk comprising Eaglehawk The workshop will run from 6pm (6.30pm start) to 8pm on Monday 2 December at the Eaglehawk Bowling Club in Simpsons Road Residents will be joined by heritage consultants Mandy Jean and Charles Fahey After a short presentation on the early findings of their research attendees will be given an opportunity to look at a collection of historic photos and plans and speak with the consultants and City staff about the project City strategy and growth director Rachel Lee said the workshop would help guide development of the heritage study “Mandy and Charles have been busy researching the history of Eaglehawk and have collated some themes that will form the basis of the study but they would like to hear from residents and anyone with a connection to Eaglehawk,” Ms Lee said “The heritage study is not just about Eaglehawk’s beautiful buildings from the past; it is only part of painting a bigger picture of Eaglehawk’s fascinating history “The themes identified for Stage 1 of the project include sports and agriculture so please attend the workshop and share your stories and highly valued knowledge about Eaglehawk.” The workshop will be free to attend but people must register at letstalkgreaterbendigo.com.au/eaglehawk-heritage-study/community-workshop by Monday 25 November If residents are unable to book online or wish to speak to City project officer Brendan Aikman, call 1300 002 642 or email [email protected] State of the art: The Nyernilang Lar childcare centre offers high-quality childcare and kinder programs for children aged zero to six with outdoor play areas and five purpose-built rooms THE newly-built state-run childcare centre attached to Eaglehawk North Primary School has opened its doors providing long day care and both three-year-old and four-year-old kindergarten programs Named Early Learning Victoria Nyernilang Lar in consultation with local traditional owners the centre features five purpose-built rooms designed to cater to different age groups It has outdoor play areas and a community room for child and family services such as maternal and child health plus room for community meetings and playgroups and is one of four government-owned and operated childcare centres (of 50 planned) now open Over 400 children across these four sites will be the first to benefit from the new centres – all in areas that need extra childcare places the most and where there are higher average rates of disadvantage The facilities are low-fee and are located on or near school sites ending the dreaded double drop-off for local families Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn said Victorian families deserve access to high-quality early childhood education and care no matter their postcode “We’re giving our littlest Victorians the best start so that they get the best opportunities in life,” she said “This historic investment in early childhood education is about setting our kids up for the future and investing in Victorian families.” Premier Jacinta Allan said that by opening government-run childcare centres To apply to enrol a child at Nyernilang Lar, visit the Early Learning Victoria website at earlylearning.vic.gov.au/nyernilang-lar. EaglehawkINDICATIVE PRICE: $2,380,000LAND: 6,930 square metresAGENCY: Maher Real EstateCONTACT: Tom Maher 0408 910 497INSPECT: By appointmentKnown as The Grange this regional mansion was built in the early 1980s by the Fitzpatrick family who still have the local timber and hardware store Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueIt was sold to the current vendors a couple of decades ago and they appear to have looked after it quite well in that time We often use the term lifestyle to describe large rural properties with a lot of features but it's fair to say none are quite like The Grange Among the home's best features are "the size and how well built the home is and how unique the home is," said agent Tom Maher If you see this home in person you'll discover Tom's remarks to be an understatement The Grange is a country mansion on a large rectangular block of about 6,930 square metres (1.7 acres) in suburban Eaglehawk standing out from a collection of very nice but less extravagantly scaled houses The main entrance is through double doors with stained glass windows to the front living area part of which is double height with a lovely chandelier and there's striking red carpet everywhere including on the stairs to draw your eyes to the upper level as you enter If you look around though you find a delightful fireplace and a bar in the corner (plus the home has a cellar) to make it an outstanding space for formal entertaining Click here to read this week's view.com.au emag View +8 PhotosThe lower floor also includes a big study (or a seventh bedroom) an ensuite shower and a separated ensuite toilet and in its own section there's a further large guest room with an ensuite inclusive of a spa bath to provide the sixth bedroom There's another toilet near the dedicated laundry and a large games or billiards room behind that Also for entertaining there's a covered outdoor barbecue space off the dining room with bedroom five also having a walk-through robe and an ensuite a sunroom and a large covered balcony area over the games room Two lion sculptures guard the fountain at the front Digital subscribers now have the convenience of faster news, right at your fingertips with the Bendigo Advertiser app. Click here to download Picture by Enzo TomasielloFAIR to say Eaglehawk's James Patton is somewhat a hard marker on himself when it comes to his cricket Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueLast Saturday was one of those rare days in the Bendigo District Cricket Association where rather than a bowler or batsman grabbing the headlines for some individual brilliance Patton had one of those days against Bendigo United at Harry Trott Oval where the ball kept following him Patton took six catches for the afternoon - four at second slip and two at cover - yet he was far from glowing in his performance it's the worst I have probably ever fielded in my entire life and I ended up with six catches," Patton said this week "I dropped two genuine chances and then there were two that if I am being hard on myself I could have caught; they landed just in front of me at slip and I didn't get under them Off-spinner James Patton in action for Eaglehawk this season in the BDCA Picture by Enzo Tomasiello"It was quite a day; I had to tell myself to stay switched on after dropping two catches to start with because it felt like it was going to be one of those days where more were going to come and when you have a bad day early you don't want to turn it into an even worse day "The first catch I actually took was one that bobbled out and I ended up catching between my legs so it was good to hold on to that one and not have three dropped catches to start with After his jittery start Patton clung on to three catches off the bowling of Cam McGlashan (Hugh Behrens Darcy Mills) and one off Nick Farley (Henry Rathjen) "It was one of those days where after I had taken four catches in slip I moved out to cover and ended up getting two more there," Patton said "Credit to our bowlers; they bowled in really good areas and created a lot of chances It was one of those wickets that did just enough without doing too much "Sometimes you can get those green top wickets where you can't get the batsmen to snick one because the ball is doing so much The Hawks - who won the toss and bowled - knocked the Redbacks over for 183 in what is a must-win game for Eaglehawk if it's to be any chance of playing finals Off-spinner Patton is in his first season with Eaglehawk having moved to Bendigo from South Australia through his work as a vet where he has just completed an internship with the Bendigo Equine Hospital The 25-year-old has previously played South Australian Premier Cricket with Adelaide and has been impressed by the standard of the BDCA "It probably has surprised me just how competitive the Bendigo competition is," said Patton whose work as a vet will soon take him to Flemington James Patton is congratulated after taking a wicket this season Picture by Enzo Tomasiello"I thought it would probably be a long way off A grade District cricket in Adelaide but it's not that far off and I'm sure there's a lot of players who would make District A grade teams over there "It's a different brand of cricket that I've had to adapt to but the level of cricket has been great across the competition to watch young guys like Xavier Grant go about his business.. he's one of the cleanest strikers of the ball I've seen "And Angus Chisholm and Ben Williams are two very professional cricketers who in the short time I've been around them I've become quite fond of and hope they go on and do really good things because they have the right attitude for it." STRATHFIELDSAYE junior cricketer Xander Janse van Rensburg savoured a cricket moment he will never forget earlier this week While most cricketers go through their whole career without taking a hat-trick Xander achieved the feat at the age of just 10 on Monday night Xander claimed a hat-trick in Strathfieldsaye Yellow's win over Strathdale-Maristians Orange at Club Court in the Bendigo District Cricket Association's under-11 competition The young leg-spinner's hat-trick featured two bowled dismissals and a caught and bowled "We all went kind of crazy," Xander said when asked how excited he and his teammates were when he took his hat-trick Xander Janse van RensburgXander finished with 3-15 from three overs while also having a productive night with the bat also in making 27 off 13 balls As for how Xander has decided to take on the tricky craft of leg spin bowling "I was bowling pace against Mum and Dad and the ball kept spinning so I then got some coaching and they told me I was a leg-spinner," Xander said "So from then on I've always been a leg-spinner Xander is also showing plenty of promise in athletics recently qualifying for state titles in the discus All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueHayden Searle was sentenced for his "shameful conduct" in August 2023 when he threatened the bus driver and damaged the vehicle while intoxicated Searle appeared before the Bendigo Magistrates' Court on February 17 2025 for sentencing after earlier pleading guilty to the affray on January 30 Searle pleaded guilty to a number of charges including affray and threatening to inflict serious injury Magistrate Jarrod Williams said bus drivers were in the same vein as taxi drivers train drivers and conductors are "essential workers" who provided a vital service to a community Mr Williams said no worker in any field should be subjected to a barrage of threats and physical intimidation The magistrate said he had re-watched the CCTV footage from the Christian's Bus Lines journey in Eaglehawk which included Searle threatening to stab the bus driver in the throat and "bash him and take his till" Mr Williams said the driver was on their own and vulnerable with no security The bus continued to operate while Searle was yelling hitting the perspex barrier between him and the driver and kicking the bus door five times The magistrate said this type of behaviour was not only dangerous given the bus was still driving through the city but could be "traumatising" and "can't be tolerated" "Imagine if your kids got on a bus with someone behaving like that," Mr Williams said to Searle The court heard Searle had engaged with correction services alcohol and drug counselling and had been sober for 100 days He had also had a challenging upbringing and been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder post-traumatic stress disorder and persistent depressive disorder Mr Williams said he had given "very serious consideration" to jailing Searle and only held off doing so as the 34-year-old had engaged well with services Searle was sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order which included 150 hours of community work continual engagement with alcohol and drug addiction services and mental health counselling He was also fined $500 for failing to appear for his bail we don't see you back here again," Mr Williams said Picture by Darren HoweThe doors to the historic Eaglehawk Court House have re-opened after two local organisations announced the building as their new home Eaglehawk Festivals organises the traditional Dahlia and Arts Festival, a well as the Burra Block Party and annual Christmas carols President Reece Hendy said having an official "home" was a game-changer "It means we're situated in the heart of town and can offer a bespoke venue for all kinds of events and activities," he said Built in the gold rush era, the old court house was most recently home to the Eaglehawk Historical Society which folded in 2023 after membership numbers dwindled and less people came through the doors The society housed hundreds of artefacts and documents telling the story of Eaglehawk's history much of which was returned to owners or gifted to the library and Bendigo Regional Archives Centre Eaglehawk Festivals members inside the old court house Picture by Darren Howe'Important history'Mr Hendy said the groups were proud to be able to open the building again "Today we are opening it to more people so they can acknowledge the important history of the building and enjoy the benefits for all types of events and activities," he said Eaglehawk Festivals was seeking more volunteers "This is your chance to get involved with your community and make decisions about the amazing events we put on in Eaglehawk," he said "I have fond memories of going to the former Dahlia and Arts Festival as a kid It's exciting to be collaborating with those locals to keep it going while seeing a whole new generation in Eaglehawk who also recognise the spirit of the Burra." Eaglehawk Festivals was inviting locals and potential new members to a community meeting on Saturday which would include a public viewing of the court house and a barbecue lunch Mark Dewhurst and (front row) Oliver Twyford Kyan-Rae Rodgers and Anna Ferguson on September 5 Picture by Enzo TomasielloRemember the days of the old school yard Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueOld Eaglehawk North Primary students certainly do They came together recently in the lead-up to the school's 150th anniversary next month for a chance to share some vivid memories of their old school days keenly remembers cross-country runs through the bush and apple-dunking on the oval at the school fair the fair highlight was a kid called Luke Buckland bringing his Nintendo and charging $1 for five minutes said his mum still talks about the competitiveness between mothers over their contributions to the stalls was quite competitive himself and as a result spent a lot of time in the sick bay He has a permanent reminder of one misadventure that occurred during a tagging game invented by the former assistant principal I would rather fall over than get tagged and I ended up with a massive scar I've still got to this day," he said Another stand-out sporting memory was an indoor soccer series, also initiated by former assistant principal John Morton The games were played in the hall at lunchtime with spectators sitting around the edges "You'd try to get the ball out from between them," Mr Dewhurst said "It felt like the whole school was watching." "In Year 4 we won every single game for the whole year then lost the final," said Mr Metcalf According to current principal Jason O'Neill the fact there has been talk about a re-match highlights what is special about the school School council president Bec Perryman and former assistant principal John Morton have been busy with the planning Picture by Enzo Tomasiello"Those former students are turning 40 and they're still friends and they're still jokingly hung up on the soccer tournament from 30 years ago," he said "So many kids have come to this school and are still hanging out and catching up into their adulthood "It's that sense of community and support." The strength of feeling in the Borough for a school that many teachers and alumni chose to also send their children to means the coming celebration is an important affair School council president Bec Perryman said it had been "a good 12 months in the planning" and had seen a lot of community interest and involvement including from some with ties stretching further back recently toured the campus and told stories about stoking the fire in the mornings and climbing a ladder to the loft that served as the library "It's a place that should be celebrated," said Mr Morton who spent close to 30 years at Eaglehawk North and has compiled a book to mark its anniversary a good mix of students and pretty devoted teachers." who in 2014 had a school building named after him Organisers say the celebrations will be "a chance for people to come back and have a look around Organisers and the school community have been sharing photos and memories on a Facebook page which will be worn this weekend against Spring Gully Picture by Enzo TomasielloOne of the most successful soccer clubs in central Victoria will celebrate a special milestone over the next two weekends volunteers and supporters will gather at the All Seasons Resort for a gala function to celebrate the club's 50th birthday "I feel lucky to be part of such a successful club,'' FC Eaglehawk president Brent Hamblin said "The club wouldn't be in the position it is in without the hard work of many people in particular some families like the Schepers "They're names that are synonymous with Bendigo soccer that have developed this club "The current group of players realise that a lot of hard work has been done to build the club and now it's our job to take over and push the club in the right direction." View +46 PhotosFlashback - Eaglehawk soccer actionThe Borough's festivities kick-off on the pitch on Saturday with a top of the cap to those who first represented the club in 1974 The Hawks will wear the original colours of the club - green and white - vastly different to the traditional two blues worn by Eaglehawk sporting teams "The kit draws back to the original kit that was worn by the club,'' Hamblin said "I don't think a lot of people would realise that the original kit was green and white hoops "People who have been at our club didn't realise that was the case so it will be nice to see the senior men and women wearing those colours "Next year we will turn that strip into one of the club's alternative strips." The function at the All Seasons will honour some of the club's greatest contributors "We have some awards that are being re-named after some influential people at the club and some special awards for people who have meant a lot to the club,'' Hamblin said "One of the major parts of the night will be the announcement of the best men's and women's teams of the 50 years "There will be some life membership announcements as well so it's going to be a great night for those that have been part of the club both past and present "We'll have some past players on a panel to talk about the key moments over the 50 years "We'll talk about how the club was founded through the Eaglehawk High School how they came about getting the club rooms the challenge of getting new lights and the addition of Truscott Stadium to our home venue." The women's match between Eaglehawk and Spring Gully kicks-off at noon on Saturday with the League One Men's game scheduled to start at 4pm Limited tickets are available for next Saturday night's gala event at the All Seasons To book a ticket contact FC Eaglehawk via its Facebook page Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe star of the city's latest blockbustre exhibition has taken to Eaglehawk's streets - or at least so have a heap of people dressed in the artist's honour Crowds lined Eaglehawk streets on Saturday March 16 for the 52nd Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival Photographer Enzo Tomasiello was roaming through the crowds capturing all the colour and action at the event's parade View +24 PhotosThe event marked the start of an annual tradition for some young children Others were young at heart and returning for the latest iteration of the beloved parade The event took place on a bumper weekend of events including Meatstock 2025 The weekend was a bumper one for events, with the launch of the Frida Kahlo exhibition and the Holi - 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All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueMr Penny, 34 died close to two weeks ago after being allegedly fatally attacked at a Golden Square motel on January 2 In the aftermath of his death an outpouring of grief from different sections of the community - namely Eaglehawk and Golden Square - has been visible at the spots Mr Penny was known to frequent was remembered as a man who loved to draw and "kept to himself" although he did love to chat to those who gave him the time of day At a vigil held in the carpark of the Eaglehawk IGA on January 20 around 100 people during the evening gathered to share pictures and stories and write messages for Mr Penny View +7 PhotosThe wall facing the carpark is now covered in farewell messages Mr Penny's great aunt Sue Freestone was at the vigil and said the response was "overwhelming" from the community "Josh was the type of guy who did keep to himself but he always spoke to somebody if they spoke to him," she said Grant Lowndes writing a message to Josh Penny on the wall at the memorial Picture by Darren Howe"He was pleased with the time they'd take to talk to him I had some people come up to me last night and say they'd offer him a drink or something to eat and he'd say no Ms Freestone said she had visited the memorial site on Sunday to lay some flowers down and by the time the memorial ended on January 20 the "whole wall was covered" in tributes and farewells "It is very heartwarming to know so many people loved him," she said Ms Freestone said the family were still grieving heavily for Mr Penny and they were working to "hold each other up" during this time A 33-year-old Swan Hill man has since been charged with Mr Penny's murder and will face the Bendigo Magistrates' Court in April Picture by Darren Howe.Pierce John Grenfell former councillor and well-known member of the Eaglehawk community Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueMr Grenfell was known in the borough for his long commitment to the Eaglehawk Citizen's Brass Band his work as a local butcher and his love for the town Mr Grenfell's family moved to California Gully in 1935 Around this time he enrolled at the Bendigo High School and joined the local brass band in 1943 but they waited around two years to get married while Mr Grenfell was serving in the Australian Army Pierce and Olga Grenfell celebrating their 90th birthdays in 2014 Picture by Jim AlderseyStationed in Papua New GuineaAccording to War Memorial records Mr Grenfell served in the 7th Infantry Battalion which was stationed in Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea in 1945 Mr Grenfell was part of a 30,000 strong Australian force fighting to reclaim the volcanic island between Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands from Japan He was there when the Japanese surrendered on August 15 "I just hoped the Japs knew about it, we weren't very far away from them," Mr Grenfell said during a 2020 interview referring to enemy soldiers dug in on the other side of the island Pierce Grenfell at his butcher business in 1960 Picture supplied"We had very little news or contact with the outside world." Olga remained in Bendigo working for local knitting mill Hanro Mr Grenfell worked as a butcher in Eaglehawk for 27 years the business made daily local deliveries with a horse and cart and kept the horses in a paddock where the Eaglehawk Supa IGA is now Mr Grenfell later worked for the Mayfair Ham and Bacon Company in Bendigo East He also served as an Eaglehawk councillor from 1955 to 1965 Pierce Grenfell in 2008. Picture by Alison HainesBrass band devoteeThe long-time cornettist played with the Eaglehawk Citizens' Brass Band for over eight decades - an achievement so rare the Victorian Bands League had an accolade specially produced for Mr Grenfell He marched with the band in every parade until 2019 Highlights of his time with the band included centenary celebrations in the 1970s and helping build band rooms on Peg Leg Road band members played in the Eaglehawk town hall before community sessions or motion pictures On his 100th birthday, the Bendigo Advertiser reported Mr Grenfell had received a steady stream of well-wishers, including a number of community groups. At the time, the centenarian said he still enjoyed daily walks through the borough. Mr Grenfell is survived by four children, seven grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Mr Grenfell's life will be held at the William Farmer Reflection Chapel, 12 Victoria St, Eaglehawk, on Saturday April 12 at 2 pm. Picture by Darren HoweWaitlists at a new Bendigo childcare centre are already large Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe number of children is already at 60 with space for as many as 102 when the centre is running at full capacity "We do have an extensive waiting list but it is all about meeting the children and the families needs in the local community," she said of Early Learning Victoria Nyernilang Lar The centre nestled in Eaglehawk North had five purpose-designed rooms and a large outdoor play area The childcare centre had already offered enrollments for term two so we have 13 children that will be joining us for term two and then we assess that once they are transitioned into the service," Ms Banks-Broome said "From there we can have 102 children across the service in the day any places that change or any movement within the service would be if we had bulk of children moving to that school space - or if families reduced days - there would be movement that way." It costs around $145 per day to send a student to the centre for long day care The centre director said in the under-three-year-old space the ratio of educator to child was one to four Ms Banks-Broome said the lack of educators was a sector-wide issue which posed issues locally She hoped incentives and changes to the sector the workforce would begin to build People had already walked in off the street to hand in resumes or ask about vacancies for children childcare fell under the purview of the federal government Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said families in greater Bendigo had facilities which were very highly rated Children show Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters around their playground Picture by Darren Howe"As a mum with one of her children still in early childhood education the trust that you have with educators and that they are delivering the service that you hope for and that care and the education -- it is front of mind," she said The three other state-run centres are in Sunshine Picture by Enzo TomasielloAround 90 people lined up at the Eaglehawk pop-up pantry before the gates opened last Friday many seeking food relief when many usual assistance services had shut for the holidays Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAttendees confirmed the cost of living still bites "Here gives us the opportunity to get that little bit extra so that way the kids don't miss out on fundamental things," one parent said more people struggling may bring one bright spot: it's getting easier to ask for help Foodshare CEO Michelle Murphy suggested that the stigma around seeking help was reducing "I think that is largely due to the widespread promotion of the issues within our community," Ms Murphy said Ms Murphy suggested the trend is partly driven by a younger generation more comfortable talking about their circumstances and the widespread promotion of relief services in the community "I do feel like there are more people with young children coming forward - people in that age bracket from 25 to 35 - and they certainly seem to be that cohort that are more comfortable coming forward and asking for help compared to older people," she said "We had a lot of young mums that came in through the week They're happy to have their photograph taken when approached by the Bendigo Advertiser photographer no attendees approached by a reporter were willing to be named suggesting that some remain nervous about being identified in the wider community said she was there due to the "ridiculous" cost of living but she wasn't ashamed to go to the community house for help In July, the Bendigo Advertiser reported that a new cohort of Bendigo residents, such as mortgage holders and employed people, were seeking out emergency relief services Ms Murphy confirmed they were still seeing this broader demographic but they're still not having enough funds into the household to make ends meet," she said Volunteers Kevin Harris (Foodshare) Phil Lethbridge (Rotary) at the Eaglehawk Community House. Picture by Enzo Tomasiello. Making community connections The Eaglehawk pop-up pantry was the last of four in the Christmas period held by Bendigo Foodshare and community groups. That day, members of the Indian Association of Bendigo had been at the community house from around 9:30am cooking meals for the pop-up volunteers. Tracey Moss, centre manager at the Eaglehawk Community House, said they work with various multicultural communities and indigenous organisations. "We begin to connect with people from different cultures as well, so that they start to build that confidence, understanding that we are that welcoming and safe space for them," Ms Moss said. She suggested that seeking assistance had been partly normalised by the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crunch because more people were seeking relief services and had been doing so for some time. "Nobody expected COVID, but then even more than that, nobody expected the cost of living crisis after all of that," she said. "It's a hell of a long time for people to be trying to survive and cope." However, she said many people still avoid contacting the community house until they hit an emergency. "A lot of people don't recognise they are falling into that real crisis situation," she said. "They're hoping for the next paycheck, the next job interview, the next casual shift." Ms Murphy agreed there is more work to be done to reduce the stigma. "There were a lot of people that came forward that indicated to us that they were getting food for their neighbours, or for family members," she said. SEMI-FINALS in the Champions IGA-backed CVFL senior women’s and under-18 girls footy competitions will be played this Sunday at Queen Elizabeth Oval in Bendigo. It will be a huge day of footy action at the View Street ground as two semi-finals in the CVFL under-18s girls league will be followed by two senior women’s matches. Woorinen and Eaglehawk will fight to stay in the senior women’s premiership race when they play in the first semi-final at 12.40pm. The Hawks marked a 45-38 victory at Woorinen in round nine. These teams met last Sunday at Eaglehawk’s Canterbury Park. The Katelyn Hazlett-coached Woorinen dominated play to mark a 139-6 victory. Courtney Wakefield kicked nine goals and captain Tenay Fellows booted seven as the yellow and black ran riot in the Borough. Other goalkickers for the Tigers were Samantha Johnston, three; Natasha Kelly and Brydi Lewis. Sole goalkicker for the Hawks was Jess Dover. For the Molly Metcalf and Geoff West-coached Eaglehawk it will be a massive test to halt the Tigers’ charge. Key players for Woorinen include Jenna Bannam, Ngaire Harlan, Emma Peacock in the ruck, Jemma Meehan, Ngaire Harlan and Casy Unger. The Tigers’ team named for Sunday did not include Tenay Fellows. The skilful Molly Metcalf has kicked 38 goals for Eaglehawk, but will need a lot more support in attack to challenge the goalscoring power of Woorinen. Eaglehawk will need big games from the likes of ruck-rover Molly Pianta, Shelby Faulkner, Taylah Petrusma in the centre, Kelly Mensforth and Caitlin Evans to progress to the preliminary final. Top teams Castlemaine and Golden Square clash in the second semi-final at 2.30pm. The Jordan Cochrane-coached Castlemaine is on a 16-nil record in pursuit of a premiership hat-trick. A great run by the Magpies included a 77-15 win against Golden Square in round four at Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve. These teams met again in Indigenous Round on July 12 under the lights at Fur Life Oval in Golden Square’s Wade Street. Led by the play of Tiahna Cochrane and Abbey Bertram, Castlemaine led 22-6 at half-time and 62-25 by the final siren. The only other defeat for the Nathan Manuel-coached Golden Square in the run to the finals was a 42-45 result against Woorinen in round 17 at Fur Life Oval. Players to watch for Castlemaine include Bronte Ashworth, Brianna Burt, Ella Cochrane, Jemma Finning, Eloise Gretgrix, Emma Pedretti, Rachael Stubbings, Taylah Sartori and Maeve Tupper. After a seven-goal haul in last Sunday’s win against Bendigo Thunder, Jaynton Jolliffe has kicked 90 goals in 14 matches for Golden Square. A strong attack for the blue and gold includes Taylah Moore, Isabella Ayre and Carly Geary. The Bulldogs also have Kate Douglass, Tallulah Duffy, Molly Forde, Courtney Hingston, Sarah Mannes, Tanya Walsh,  and captain Liz Watkins capable of winning many contests. Champions IGA-backed CVFL senior women’s footy ladder: Castlemaine 972 per cent, 64 points; Golden Square 726, 52; Woorinen 269, 44; Eaglehawk 174, 42; Sandhurst 208, 38; Bendigo Thunder 47, 24; White Hills 9, 10; Marong 8, 8; North Bendigo 10, 6. Leading goalkickers in the CVFL senior women’s footy competition: The first of four footy matches at the QEO on Sunday starts at 9am when the Winslow White Hills Demons take on Golden Square in the second semi-final of the Champions IGA-backed CVFL under-18 girls competition. A win-loss tally of 13-2 meant White Hills finished the home-and-away series on top of the ladder and three wins clear of the second-placed Golden Square. This season’s results between the Demons and Bulldogs stand at one-all. White Hills won 57-16 on its Scott Street ground in round six. Next time around it was the blue and gold which marked a 44-28 win against the red and black at Fur Life Oval in Wade Street. Players to regularly feature in the best for White Hills this season have been Kiara Field, Jorja Morrison, Amelie Haigh, Mia Clark, Eve Cail, Catherine Fry and Jayda Alford. Most consistent for Golden Square include Ava Barker, Lily Mansfield, Makayla Roberts, Gemma McPhee, Ella Gourley, Mackenzie Bickley and Bella Eddy. It will be Woorinen against Strathfieldsaye in the first semi-final from 10.50am. Storm won the round one and seven matches against the Tigers by margins of 69 and 14 points at Triple M Park in Strathfieldsaye’s Tannery Lane. In round 16 it was Woorinen which dominated at home to score a 57-3 victory. Both teams were in great form in the 18th round. Strathfieldsaye beat Golden Square by four goals at Triple M Park, and Woorinen won by 114 points on Eaglehawk’s turf in Canterbury Park. Players to watch for Woorinen include Meg Young, Eva Coffey, Lanie Somerville, Hollie Everett, Milla Stewart, Nevaeah Roberts and Carly Shepherd. Strathfieldsaye will look to Tessa Skipper, Scarlett Ward, Layla Morrison, Alysha Boyd, Sophie Ryan, Maddie Dunn and Evie Nuttall to keep the winning run rolling and earn a crack at Golden Square or White Hills in the preliminary final. Leading goalkickers in the CVFL under-18 girls competition: Eaglehawk resident and butcher Norm Grenfell turned to poetry Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePenning the following to his wife Val Norm died peacefully in December 2024 Eaglehawk residents remember Norm as the fun-loving larrikin who owned the family business Grenfell Butchery Shop but his daughter Julie will always know him as a family man who could never be too far from home "His best moments were when we were all together "He never went on holidays or anything because he didn't like being away from the family not long after my son was born and they only lasted a couple of days because he missed being around the family and came home." Picture suppliedRemembering the fun-loving family manNorm was born in 1932 and was one of three children to Lillian and William Grenfell Julie said he entered the family business at about age 12 taking it over as an adult and retiring in his 60s and is survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren Norm never missed a football match his sons or grandsons played in and was a passionate field umpire for the Bendigo Umpire's Association Norm umpired 400 games between 1956 and 1989 and greatly enjoyed the social aspect of umpiring "Every generation he tried to recruit all the boys to umpire and no one ever followed in his footsteps," Julie said "[He'd say] 'you don't get hurt and you get paid for it' Norm was a life member of the Eaglehawk Bowling Club and was an avid harness racing trainer Picture suppliedTales from the 1960 Bendigo ShowJulie said the earliest memory she had of her father was when she was a young girl eagerly taking her pony to the Bendigo Show in 1960 "I was standing on the car seat next to dad and dad had his arm out the window leading my pony down to the showgrounds down in Water Street," she said "I was just so excited looking out the window at my little pony dad leading him and driving into the Showgrounds for the Bendigo Show." The Grenfells are well-known in Eaglehawk, with Norm's close relative Pierce recently celebrating his 100th birthday January 7 at William Farmer's Funerals was expected to be well attended Challenge to come: Ruckman Brayden Frost makes his presence felt during Eaglehawk's Good Friday clash against Kangaroo Flat at Canterbury Park EAGLEHAWK co-coach Travis Matheson says the Hawks will embrace the challenge of tackling a red-hot South Bendigo in a standalone Anzac Day blockbuster at the QEO The clash under lights will pit two of the league’s three only undefeated teams after two rounds The Hawks warmed up with a 132-point win over Kangaroo Flat at Canterbury Park on Good Friday while South Bendigo served further notice of its intentions of a much-improved season with a stirring 27-point victory against last season’s runners-up at Gisborne South Bendigo’s bright early season form has not gone unnoticed at Eaglehawk with Matheson anticipating a stern test against the rejuvenated Bloods in their marquee Anzac Day clash “We’ll definitely have our work cut out – it will be very much a finals-like atmosphere,” he said “Everyone I know associated with Bendigo footy seems to be coming along for a look “The raps on them (South Bendigo) are high and they have the form early on in the piece to back it up we are still looking to improve in all aspects of our game We are looking forward to the contest.” South Bendigo will partner with the Bendigo RSL to raise funds in support of veterans and their families with initiatives throughout the day Matheson gave his unequivocal support to the concept of an Anzac Day clash under lights “I played in a couple back in the Central Murray but they probably weren’t standalone games like this one,” he said “But I am really expecting this one to be like a final “Anything to pump up the BFNL we’ll fully support.” While thrilled to emerge with a big win over Kangaroo Flat Matheson intimated the Hawks were still a work in progress with some tinkering on their game still to be done “It was a scrappy old game – pretty congested in our forward line for most of the day – a little bit of a tricky breeze,” he said “We probably weren’t as clean in that end of our ground as we would have liked “We’ll bank the win and move on to a big week this week.” Matheson said the Hawks were eagerly looking forward to a stretch of tough games against South Bendigo Castlemaine and reigning premiers Sandhurst which would give them a clearer indication of where they sat in the scheme of things “We had a bit of an interrupted back end to our pre-season so to get those first couple of games playing together has been good to get a feel how the new guys play,” he said “We’re looking forward to getting into a run of what looks like a tough run of games.” One of the most pleasing aspects of the Hawks’ two wins for Matheson and his co-coach Clayton Holmes is the form of their season 2025 recruits His finish on the ball and his ability to execute by foot has been really impressive,” he said “Jack Donat has looked good off half-back and has given us something a bit different with how we move the ball from there “And Joel Budarick has looked pretty solid through the middle working with Billy (Evans) and Ben Thompson as well.” Evans was at his blistering best against the Roos finishing the contest with three goals and a game-high 37 possessions In other round three matches – to be played on Saturday – Gisborne (1-1) meets Strathfieldsaye (0-2) at Gardiner Reserve; Golden Square (0-2) hosts unbeaten Sandhurst at Wade Street; and Kangaroo Flat (0-2) makes the trek to Camp Reserve to play Castlemaine (1-0) after the Magpies took care of Golden Square by 50 points on Good Friday