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WATCH: Can I become a disc golf pro?

The sport is continuing to grow in popularity across Melbourne's east.

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Lilydale’s 123-year-old swimming club suspends operations

“We had about 70 members and lost almost half because of the [Kilsyth] closure.”

Yarra Ranges

Boronia’s rugby league club president has been coaching the same kids for a decade, but keeping them in the game is getting harder

“They learn things about themselves and each other that they will carry with them for life.”

Knox

15 years to deliver $15 million upgrades: 2041 set as final finish line for modern Burwood sporting hub

Deakin University has promised about $4.16 million towards two parts of the plan – or about 27.3 percent of the total cost.

Whitehorse

“Magnificent” or a menace? The two sides of the pigeon debate in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Australia is currently home to 29 species of the pigeon family – of which 25 are native.

Knox

“We won’t go quietly”: Whitehorse Council scraps demolition plans for 57-year-old indoor sports hall

Ping-pong in Forest Hill may have a longer future than previously predicted, thanks to a last-minute change of heart from councillors.

Whitehorse

93-year-old tennis club “deleted”: Eastern suburbs sport groups push back against plans for $17 million redevelopment of Walker Park

Construction won’t begin on Nunawading’s new gymnastics and sports centre until July 2031.

Whitehorse

Elderly Whitehorse ping-pong players feel “invisible” as future of sport hall up in the air

The hall currently hosts more than 350 players a week, including in table tennis, badminton and indoor bowls.

Whitehorse

An “eastern sporting hub” in Box Hill? New partnership floated between local footy and cricket clubs at $28 million oval

Works are planned to commence in October and be completed in 2027.

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“At the eleventh hour”: Cricket club furious over attempted last-minute Box Hill Oval deal

An alleged lack of consultation was at the centre of an intense debate on Monday night.

Whitehorse

“It keeps me fit and very active”: How is walking basketball helping older Whitehorse residents stay healthy?

Walking basketball’s rules include only two players being allowed in the court’s semi-circles at one time and keeping a metre’s distance when defending the ball.

Whitehorse

“If we don't count, we can't sync”: Ringwood swimmers land in Singapore ahead of Masters

Have you ever wondered how synchronised swimmers stay in time? We spoke to members of a local club competing in an international competition this week to find out.

Maroondah

"Like chess on a court": Why has pickleball become so big in Melbourne?

We spoke to a pro player in one of Australia’s fastest-growing sports.

Sports

Would you like 25 badminton games played near your house? Here's why Vermont locals opposed a local facility

The facility would include 25 courts and be open for more than 14 hours, seven days a week.

Whitehorse

Few spoil it for many: Why is Whitehorse Council locking the gates at two sporting ovals?

Poor behaviour from a small number of dog owners is behind the change.

Whitehorse

Sports

WATCH: Can I become a disc golf pro?

Lilydale’s 123-year-old swimming club suspends operations

Boronia’s rugby league club president has been coaching the same kids for a decade, but keeping them in the game is getting harder

15 years to deliver $15 million upgrades: 2041 set as final finish line for modern Burwood sporting hub

“Magnificent” or a menace? The two sides of the pigeon debate in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

“We won’t go quietly”: Whitehorse Council scraps demolition plans for 57-year-old indoor sports hall

93-year-old tennis club “deleted”: Eastern suburbs sport groups push back against plans for $17 million redevelopment of Walker Park

Elderly Whitehorse ping-pong players feel “invisible” as future of sport hall up in the air

An “eastern sporting hub” in Box Hill? New partnership floated between local footy and cricket clubs at $28 million oval

“At the eleventh hour”: Cricket club furious over attempted last-minute Box Hill Oval deal

“It keeps me fit and very active”: How is walking basketball helping older Whitehorse residents stay healthy?

“If we don't count, we can't sync”: Ringwood swimmers land in Singapore ahead of Masters

"Like chess on a court": Why has pickleball become so big in Melbourne?

Would you like 25 badminton games played near your house? Here's why Vermont locals opposed a local facility

Few spoil it for many: Why is Whitehorse Council locking the gates at two sporting ovals?

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