Kieran Iles

Sports Journalist at Bendigo Advertiser

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Great 1934 air race to be celebrated on stage

5 days ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Kieran Iles

THE rags to riches story of Ballarat-born philanthropist and entrepreneur Sir MacPherson Robertson and his commitment to sponsoring a London to Melbourne air race is being brought back to life on stage. As part of Ballarat Heritage Festival, theatrical group Legends of the Skies will reprise its successful production of 1934 MacRobertson Trophy Air Race at the Ballarat Airport Mess Hall Theatrette on May 17 and 18.
Teenager raises the bar with athletics feats

6 days ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Kieran Iles

THE dust has barely settled on the 2024-25 track and field season – but at least one young Ballarat athlete could be forgiven for already looking forward to the next one. A remarkable few months at state and national events for Lucy Jones has only solidified her reputation as one of Victorian athletics’ rising stars.
The power of perseverance: milestone umpire bounces back from adversity

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Kieran Iles

A BENDIGO umpire who three years ago was told he would he spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair has defied the odds to officiate his 1600th game. Much more than a football achievement, Alan Aylward notched up the milestone in the Loddon Valley league clash between Inglewood and Bridgewater on 26 April.
New-look Roosters defence wins plaudits following tough win

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Kieran Iles

NORTH Ballarat coach Annie McCartin says she is proud of how her players responded to their first loss of the season, after surviving a nail-biter against Melton last Saturday. The Roosters notched up their third win of the season from four games, coming from one goal down at half-time to eke out a thrilling 55-54 triumph at MacPherson Park. It was one of two epic encounters in round four of BFNL netball, as previously unbeaten Lake Wendouree and Darley played out a 35-35 draw at CE Brown Reserve.
Lions welcome challenge against league benchmark

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Kieran Iles

REDAN coach Gary Learmonth says he is looking forward to seeing the young Lions embrace the challenge of facing top BFNL side Melton on Saturday. The Lions will carry some momentum into the round five contest at City Oval following their thrilling breakthrough win over Sebastopol last weekend. They showed plenty of resilience and grit to stave off the Burra for a two-point win.
Easy decision Cobras coach extends contract deal

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Kieran Iles

DENNIS Armfield can see bright times ahead at Bacchus Marsh after signing a 12-month contract extension as coach of the Ballarat league Cobras. The former Carlton small forward and cult hero, who first signed with the Cobras ahead of the 2024 season, will now lead the club at least until the end of 2026. He led the Cobras to four wins and a ninth-place finish in his first year at the helm and has them at 2-2 after four rounds this season.
Art Space show walks line between beauty & danger.

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Kieran Iles

FOR multidisciplinary artist Annelise Serena Belladonna, art is a catalyst for personal growth and self-discovery. The 25-year-old founder of Atropa Studios’ first solo exhibition, Belladonna, is on at Art Space Ballarat until Sunday 11 May. A milestone in her burgeoning career, Belladonna is thrilled by the opportunity to present a complete vision of her own from start to finish. Aided by a big crowd on Ballarat Marathon day, she said the response has been wonderful.
Lock returns to the ring, dedicates fight to mate's memory

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Kieran Iles

DAMIEN Lock believed his boxing career was firmly over following his last professional bout against Western Bulldogs premiership hero Clay Smith in May last year – and happily so. But an offer ‘too good to refuse’ will see the 46-year-old from Bendigo climb back between the ropes this Saturday night in Melbourne as part of the undercard to the Mitch Leek-Theo Dounias vacant IBF World Youth Middleweight Title fight.
BFNL names initial interleague squad for VAFA clash

2 weeks ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Kieran Iles

A TALENTED group of emerging footballers is in line to represent the BFNL in its under-19s interleague clash against the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) in July this year. The league has announced an initial 54-player squad for the July 13 clash at the QEO, comprising a minimum of five players from each of the league’s eight clubs. This may be added to in the coming weeks, with the squad to be trimmed to either 34 or 35 ahead of the first training session on June 18.
Hawks not getting ahead of themselves despite 3-0 start

2 weeks ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Kieran Iles

THRILLED with Eaglehawk’s 3-0 start to the season, co-coach Travis Matheson is determined to keep a lid on things, as the Hawks prepare for battle against Gisborne in round four of BFNL football. The Hawks extended their unbeaten run with a 37-point victory over South Bendigo in the rain at the QEO on Anzac Day in what Matheson described as an ‘old fashioned slog.’“It was great to get it over and done with and to bank the four points,” he said.