Sport

Because why not?? (Sorry, that's all I've got)

Eight months ago Bendigo Mum Rebecca Laminator bought her kids a Kmart inflatable kiddie pool to escape the heat. Next week she's chasing her first Olympic gold. "Due to covid all the pools were shut and the AOC was looking for members of the public...

With just days to go before the Tokyo Olympics begin, there are concerns that Tokyo Bay, where the swimming portion of the triathlon is set to take place, smells like Bendigo Creek.The Bendigo Creek-esque wastewater and sewage from Tokyo's 30 million residents, all have to...

"You see you jump there, and skip there, and move over there, then hop back to here, and that's if you land on a purple," said Rudy Davis, 6, of Strathdale. Chalk games on footpaths have changed a lot since the time before isolation. "Oh...

Famed for his pilot role fighting the Sith during the Phantom Menace chapter in the Star Wars history books, Anakin Skywalker, 10, from a galaxy far, far away, has given his view on Coronavirus. "It's not podracing," said Skywalker. How about some insight into other...

"Hmm, mmumm, yumm, mmur," said Mitch Wong, 24, of Ironbark. The need for sport has never been greater, and Mr Wong is headed to the world stage. "Muum, jumrum, riim, grrum," said Mr Wong. Yes, there is more to eating in bed than just the...

The AFL has urged supporters to be vigilant this magpie season. Magpies traditionally become "highly aggressive" during finals season, from late August to late September. The AFL has suggested putting zip ties on bike helmets to prevent attacks. "It should be enough to deter them."...

Hawthorn is ready to unleash their new mascots Poo-Poo and Pee-Pee this weekend when they battle against Melbourne at the MCG. "Poo-Poo and Pee-Pee represent our colours and our team" a Hawthorn spokesperson said. "We tried the Power Rangers outfit but it became too uncomfortable...

Long Gully Bowling Lanes will launch an alternative bowling league for any skill level next week. S#!ty Bowling is the brainchild of proprietor Guy Boyman. "You don't even have to be good at bowling. S#!ty bowling is for those who score under 100" Mr Boyman...

A kangaroo has enrolled in a boxing class with big dreams of taking on Anthony Mundine. Benders The Red Kangaroo said (via a translator) "I've been doing boxercise 2 hours a day for the past 6 months. I feel like I'm ready to roll." His...