Mortlake Dispatch

Marg and Matthew taste weekend success

LOCAL trainers Marg Lee and Matthew Craven found themselves in the winners’ stall after their pacers Keayang Jackie and ImASportsstar won races over the weekend.

Staff Writers

02 Apr 2020

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Food share boxes bringing Mortlake together

FOOD share boxes were set up at Mortlake’s library last week to help members of the community share resources during times of food shortages.

Staff Writers

02 Apr 2020

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Record yarding for Western Victoria Livestock Exchange

RECORDS tumbled at the Western Victoria Livestock Exchange (WVLX) March store sale last week. WVLX yarded 6018 cattle, smashing its previous largest yarding of around 4700. WXLV manager Tim Nowell said the sale went off “without a hitch.” “We...

Staff Writers

26 Mar 2020

Sport

Positive test halts harness racing

HARNESS trainer Matthew Craven has admitted the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the nation has put a feeling of uncertainty within the nation’s racing industry.

Staff Writers

26 Mar 2020

Sport

Mortlake Cats claim division two flag

MORTLAKE’S division two South West Cricket premiership triumph last Saturday was a relief according to victorious skipper Neil Kelly.

Staff Writers

19 Mar 2020

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Mortlake South Wind Farm lines installed underground

CONSTRUCTION of the 220kV underground line to connect Mortlake South Wind Farm to the National Electricity Grid via the Terang Terminal Station started last week.

Staff Writers

19 Mar 2020

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Showjumping champs soar at Mortlake Showjumping Grounds

THE Caramut Riding Club brought the region’s best horsepower to the annual Western District Showjumping Championships at the Mortlake Showjumping Grounds at Tea Tree Lake over the Labour Day weekend.

Staff Writers

12 Mar 2020

Sport

Mortlake Cats claim under 16 crown

A YOUNG and developing Mortlake outfit ended Bookaar’s premiership winning run in South West Cricket’s under 16 grand final at Cobden Recreation Reserve on Sunday.

Staff Writers

12 Mar 2020

Sport

Georgia Wareham stars for her country

MORTLAKE export Georgia Wareham has spun Australia into the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Staff Writers

05 Mar 2020

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A big donation for Mortlake State Emergency Service

FRIENDLY competition at the 2020 Emergency Services Bowls Challenge has resulted in a win for the Mortlake team, who donated the $2000 winning prize to the Mortlake State Emergency Service (SES).

Staff Writers

05 Mar 2020

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Exercise stations installed at Mortlake’s Tea Tree Lake

THE installation of exercise equipment as part of ongoing upgrades at Mortlake’s Tea Tree Lake reserve was completed this week.

Staff Writers

27 Feb 2020

Sport

Mortlake trio advance to pennant finals

AN AIR of excitement surrounds Mortlake Bowling Club as their division one side prepares for their first ever Western District Bowls Division finals campaign this weekend.

Staff Writers

27 Feb 2020

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Rose Bowl winners crowned

THE annual Rose Bowl was played at the Terang Golf Club last Thursday with teams of four competing from all across the district.

Staff Writers

20 Feb 2020

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Surf’s up for Disabled Surfers Association of Australia group

THE first event of 2020 for the Great South Coast Disabled Surfers Association branch took place earlier this month.

Staff Writers

20 Feb 2020

Sport

Finals become a tough ask for Mortlake Blue

MORTLAKE Blue selector Darren Grant has conceded his side now faces an uphill battle to reach the Western District Bowls Division pennant finals after losing a game it needed to win last Saturday.

Staff Writers

13 Feb 2020

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ACCIONA Energy welcomes transformer delivery to Mortlake

ANOTHER milestone has moved the Mortlake South Wind Farm project closer to completion after the delivery of a $2 million transformer this week.

Staff Writers

13 Feb 2020

Sport

Western District Bowls Division Mortlake Blue riding wave of excitement

MORTLAKE Blue will head into a season defining stretch of Western District Bowls Division pennant matches brimming with confidence following a comfortable win against Port Fairy Red last Saturday.

Staff Writers

06 Feb 2020

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Dundonnell wind turbine construction gaining traction

DUNDONNELL and district residents are starting to see new sights on the landscape with new wind turbines installed as part of the Dundonnell Wind Farm project.

Staff Writers

06 Feb 2020

Sport

Mortlake claims T20 crown

MORTLAKE Cricket Club’s status as one of the best country cricket clubs in south west Victoria reached a new level on Sunday.

Staff Writers

30 Jan 2020