Category: Sports and Recreation
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Joinining Port Melbourne / Fishermans Bend Sporting Clubs
Today I joined the sporting clubs of Port Melbourne and Fishermans Bend for their inaugural meeting under a united voice. The clubs which include Port Melbourne Sharks, Port Melbourne Colts, Port Melbourne Netball, Port Melbourne Mariners, Port Melbourne Cricket, Albert Park Lakers, Fishermans Bend Gymnastics Club, Bayside Warriors Basketball and Port Melbourne Chargers, comprise of…
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Port Melbourne Cricket Club Anniversary Dinner
Port Melbourne Cricket Club located at Port Melbourne Cricket Ground (North Port Oval) competing in sub-district cricket, as well as fielding junior teams. This evening I joined the Club for its 150th Anniversary Dinner and inaugural Hall of Fame induction. The Hall of Fame recognised 150 years of club history commemorating past players, coaches and…
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Opening Pitches 2 & 3 at JL Murphy
This afternoon I officially opened the upgrades to Pitches 2 & 3 upgrade at JL Murphy Reserve, home to the Port Melbourne Sharks and Middle Park Football Club. The upgraded surfaces represent a partnership with local and State Governments and will improve conditions on both grounds supporting our growing soccer community.
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South Melbourne Hellas v NSW Spirt
This afternoon I joined South Melbourne Football Club watching Hellas play against Northwest Sydney Spirit at Lakeside Stadium at Albert Park Lake. South Melbourne Hellas is an institution, with a proud history within South Melbourne. Congratulations to Hellas for their win in the quarter finals!
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Port Melbourne Colts 2025 AGM
It is the evening of Annual General Meetings, as I joined Port Melbourne Colts for their AGM following Southport Community Housing Group. Tonight’s AGM reflected on their footy season and the ongoing of building junior footy for both boys and girls. The club continues to perform well on and off the field supported by a…
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One Ball Family Day – hosted by Port Melbourne Sharks
Today I joined the One Ball Family Day hosted by Port Melbourne Sharks. One Ball is a community-based program that introduces soccer to children of all ages. t was fantastic to see Port Melbourne Sharks host the event at JL Murphy Reserve, incorporating several friendly competitions to build soccer skills. Information on One Ball can…
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Port Melbourne Netball Club: End of Season Event
The Port Melbourne Netball Club based at Dunstan Parade in Port Melbourne hosted its end of season event this evening at JL Murphy club rooms. Tonight’s event celebrated significant milestones including two teams winning finals and several players reaching milestones of playing at least 100 games. Community spirt is clearly evident throughout the Port Melbourne…
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Port Melbourne Bowling Club – Launch of 2026 season
This evening I was invited to the Port Melbourne Bowling Club 2026 season launch. The Port Melbourne Bowling Club has had a number of on-field successes within tonight’s launch announcing the players that will be competing in the 2026 season. Planning is also underway to progress building works to improve club facilities, after I secured…
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The official opening of the Port Melbourne Skate Park
While operational since late last year, the official opening of the Port Melbourne Skate Park located within the Graham Street underpass was held this morning. Since its opening, further improvements have been made include fencing protecting skateboarders from passing road traffic, artwork complementing the skate park is also planned. The official opening was an opportunity…
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Port Melbourne Chargers: Season and Team Launch
The Port Melbourne Chargers Women’s Football Club is Port Melbourne’s newest football club, working in partnership with the Port Melbourne Colts Junior Club to provide a pathway into senior women’s football through VAFA. I joined the Season and Team launch festivities held this evening at JL Murphy Reserve – launching not just the football season…