Sport

  • Poster liftout this week

    After the Ararat Eagles A&B Grade netball grand final wins, our cartoonist Paul Dorin has put together this magnificent poster in Friday’s edition of the Ararat Advocate.

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  • New reserve gets top score

    NEW sporting facilities at Gordon Street Oval are officially complete following an investment from all levels of government.
    The $4.7 million Gordon Street Recreation Reserve redevelopment was officially opened last Friday by Federal Labor Senator Raff Ciccone, Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and Deputy Mayor Jo Armstrong.
    Made possible with over $1.8 million from the Australian Government, $2.5 million from the Victorian Government, and $315,000 from Ararat Rural City Council, the new facilities are already improving the local playing experience and boosting community engagement.

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  • A Noble appointment

    ARARAT Rats netballers are looking towards the 2025 season with the recent reappointment of coach Sally Noble as the A Grade coach.

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  • Wilf gets the gold

    By Ellen Anderson. THE Masters Swimming Australia Long Course State Championships took place at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park on last Sunday. Among the remarkable competitors was Ararat’s own Wilfred Dickeson. The former Richmond footballer has in recent years rekindled his passion for swimming, and as he nears 81 he’s still […]

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  • The Lifelong Innings of Phil Rodgers

    AFTER a lifetime dedicated to cricket, Phil Rodgers has reluctantly hung up his umpire counter.
    His cricket journey began at the age of six, playing with his two older brothers for Stawell based Cornish Town Cricket Club and since then, he has graced the cricket field every season since.
    However, with Phil’s health now a priority, he has made the tough decision to retire from the sport he loves.
    Having been deeply involved in cricket throughout his life, with family members sharing his passion, Phil reflects on the mental toughness the game demands.
    “It’s a tough mental game on people, it brings out the best in people, I believe,” he said.

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  • Merv receives Wimmera Veterans Life Membership

    Merv Fox became just the seventh life member of the Wimmera District Veterans Golfing Association this week.

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  • The brutal yet rewarding travel for Ararat’s basketballers

    Ararat Redbacks have travelled 900 kilometres over the last fortnight.

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  • Tom Williamson will return home in 2023. Image Carlton Football Club.

    Ararat Rats complete monster double signing

    ARARAT has completed two major off-season signings, bringing ex-Carlton defender Tom Williamson and three-time Rats best and fairest Jack Ganley back to the club.

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