Casterton News

16/10/2026

The Maroons are at home again tomorrow.
With a few of the regular crew returning for round two and some stellar cricket weather predicted, a great day to get down to IP2 and support the local boys! Casterton District Cricket Club

🔵🟤 ROUND 2 – TEAM SELECTION 🏏

Our A Grade side takes on Gorae Portland this Saturday at Island Park 2!

With a few big inclusions this week, the team will be looking to bounce back after their round 1 performance. Make sure we all get there and support the team in what is shaping to be a fantastic battle!

📅 Saturday, 17 October 12 Pm
🆚 Gorae-Portland
📍 Island Park 2

15/10/2026

ON THIS DAY ... two years ago

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

🏏🏏🏏EXCITING NEWS! Junior cricket is back and the season is just one week away!
Never played? 🤷 No problem!
Everyone's welcome to head to the nets for a hit and some fun.
Practice tomorrow arvo at 4.30pm 🏏🏏🏏 Casterton District Cricket Club

🏏 U12 JUNIOR CRICKET IS BACK! 🏏

Exciting news! The cricket season has been brought forward, with our first game kicking off next Wednesday, 21st October! 🎉

To get ready for the season, training will start this Thursday from 4:30–6:00pm with Coach Will, and will continue every Thursday throughout the season.

🌟 Everyone is welcome! Whether you’ve played before or are keen to give cricket a go for the first time, we’d love to see you there!

We’re looking forward to a fantastic season of cricket, teamwork and fun! 🏏💚

📅 Training: Every Thursday, 4:30–6:00pm

🏏 First game: Wednesday, 21st October

👨‍🏫 Coach: Will

Spread the word and bring a mate! 🙌

11/10/2026

Ready for the first bounce!
Get down to Island Park, grab a b**r and snag from the barbie or a baked spud from the canteen, and cheer on the girls as they take on the Bulldogs! Casterton-Sandford Football Netball Club

08/10/2026

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Shane Tregenza.

The 30-year-old man is wanted in relation to burglary and theft offences.

Investigators have released an image of Shane in the hope that someone may be able to provide information on his current whereabouts.

He is approximately 172-175cm, thin build, blue eyes, brown hair.

He is known to frequent Western Victoria and Mt. Gambier area in South Australia.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

08/10/2026

🏏🏏 EXCITING NEWS FROM Casterton District Cricket Club 🏏🏏
Kaden and Ollie set to lead the Maroons this season, the first match at Island Park this Saturday.

08/10/2026

Will you be joining tomorrow's rally? Our volunteer firies are heading to Melbourne again tomorrow, this time shooting the message at the 'new' premier and his government.
Let us know if you're heading that way ...

Sound the Horn and Rally the Volunteers.

Updated convoy details for Melbourne, please share.

Don’t Miss Our Final Rally For The Year

Reach out to CFA Volunteers Group for more information.

08/10/2026

The Editor needs a single post hole dug at a property in town ... anyone with portable equipment in town, willing and able, please?

07/10/2026

Congratulations Cleo Longhurst and best of luck to Emily Huglin - squad selection and named coach in the Under 15s!

🖤❤️ MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS – 2027 15 & UNDER STATE TITLES SQUAD! ❤️🖤

We also want to say a huge thank you to every player who put themselves forward and trialled for State Titles.

The depth of talent we saw throughout the trials made the selection process both incredibly rewarding and incredibly difficult. There were so many talented athletes on court, and we appreciate the effort, courage and commitment each of you showed.

To those selected — congratulations! We can't wait to see what you can achieve together. ❤️🖤

📣 Final Team Announcements

The final team selections will be announced during training, so keep an eye out for further information.

Players will receive an email in the coming week with more details about training, the program and what happens next.

Once again, thank you to everyone who trialled and congratulations to our 2027 15 & Under State Titles Squad!

Now the hard work begins… 💪🏐

ONE TEAM. ONE GOAL. STATE TITLES.