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    Melbourne’s favourite fun run is back in 2024

    The Herald Sun/Transurban Run For The Kids is an iconic event on the fun run calendar.

    JOIN THE TOUR DE WEST

    Every fortnight, set off from the Moreland St store on a new adventure through the diverse landscape of the west.

    CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, SPORTS AND INCLUSION AT THE ‘G

    In a world often divided by cultural and linguistic barriers, the power of sport to unite people from diverse backgrounds is remarkable. 

    THE UMPIRE ACADEMY BOOSTING NUMBERS IN THE WEST

    When asked what they liked about umpiring and why others should do it, they were in firm agreeance that it was a lot of fun.

    LEFT WRITE HOOK

    The program suits people who have existing support, understand their trauma and how it impacts them, and are ready to work within a group.

    HOW THE MATILDAS CAPTURED OUR HEARTS AND MINDS

    While hope isn’t a bad thing, it raises our expectations, and this can make losing hurt even more. In fact, losing activates the same pathway in our brains as physical pain. 

    GET FLICKING IN FOOTSCRAY WITH MELBOURNE’S CROKINOLE CRAZE!

    In today’s digital world, it’s all too easy to forget the simple pleasure of face-to-face interaction over a game that requires finesse rather than furious thumb tapping.

    ROLLER DERBY IN THE WEST: GET YOUR SKATES ON!

    Thanks to the presence of Roller Derby leagues like WestSide, the sport has seen steady growth in popularity, with people like Hunt readily joining in.

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