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Shane Jones is a sports reporter for Leader, Herald Sun and CODE Sports, who has been covering sport around Australia for almost a decade. He was based in Bundaberg from 2015 until 2020, covering local sport for the NewsMail before making the move to Victoria in 2022 to cover country sport around the state.

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Revealed: Who could shape Melbourne Country Week

There’s set to be no shortage of talent at Melbourne Country Week starting today. Here are the top talents to keep an eye on.

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Every Melbourne Country Week squad

Regional Victoria’s best cricketers will descend on the city for Melbourne Country Week starting today. Here are the players with the honour of representing their local association.

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Sian A'Hern completes a downhill run. Picture: YT MOB.

Cannonball ‘Queen’ prepares to hold off her top challengers

Australia’s mountain bike “queen” has opened up on the rough road back to compete at the world famous Cannonball race. Here’s an insight into her journey and who is standing in her way of a fourth title.

Warrnambool

Revealed: The latest recruits in the Hampden league

Some Hampden Football League clubs have left no stone unturned to improve their lists for 2023 with a number of ex-AFL and VFL players signing across the competition. Here’s the latest.

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Historic clash awaits for Country Week stalwarts

Melbourne Country Week is set to start with a bang with a special 100th anniversary game. Here’s who has been selected.

Bendigo

Revealed: The latest recruits in the Bendigo league

Recruiting is in full swing in the Bendigo Football Netball League. Here are the latest moves from across the competition.

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The St Patrick's first team that played last week against De La Salle. Logan Clark (back left), Archie Lalor, Connor Weidemann, Lincoln Koliba, Jack Jarvis, Luke Smith, Lachlan Brodie, Jack Kovacevic (front left), Harry Lawson, Darcy Aitken, Clarke Alaimo, Jimmy Duxson. Picture: St Patrick's College.

The move that could bring more success to Ballarat school

The benefits of moving to an illustrious school sporting competition is already proving to be a winner for one regional Victoria powerhouse. Here’s why.

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