Bairnsdale’s Judy Kool and Cam White dominated the competition at the Geelong Classic Racquetball Championships last weekend, winning the women’s and men’s open titles respectively.At the Leisuretime Centre in Norlane, the pair were simply unstoppable and didn’ t drop a game on their way to the another piece of silverware.A 17-time Australian Open champion, White breezed past Tom Kelson 21-18...

Local gym instructor, Jack Graham, has run into red tape after deciding to relocate the Primal gym from Macleod Street Bairnsdale to Dalmahoy Street.For two years, Mr Graham operated his gym from 92 Macleod Street, building up a loyal clientele of about 50 regular customers.They would attend early morning, mid-morning, afternoon and some night sessions to keep fit.However, Mr Graham recognised...

Mine-free Glenaladale took its #StopKalbar fight to Melbourne’s Parliament House on Wednesday, more than 100 people opposed to the mine putting forward their case to the State Government and Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, as to why the Fingerboards project should not see the light of day.Parliament steps were covered in bright orange as a petition with 4500 signatures was tabled by Greens...

Federal member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, was busy last Wednesday in Bairnsdale, meeting with local sporting groups, Bairnsdale Netball Association (BNA) and East Gippsland Gymnastics, in an attempt to secure funding.Mr Chester met with BNA at the Bairnsdale Netball World Centre with the association needing help to secure $1.6 million to finish off stage one of the centre’s $2.1...

Lucknow Primary School student and under 12 Wy Yung footballer, Ryan Cullinan, has been selected in the School Sport Victoria 12 years and under football state team, which will compete in the School Sport Australia Championships to be held in Mandurah, Western Australia, from August 3 to August 10.More than 900 students participated in a structured trial process to be selected to represent the...