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From elite athletes to volunteers, coaches, clubs, and schools, the 2026 Wimmera Sports Star of the Year Awards are shaping up as a major celebration of local sport. Volleyball Horsham (pictures in 2025) is in the running for several awards this year.

Finalists announced for Wimmera sports awards

The finalists for the Wimmera Sports Star of the Year Awards have been announced, highlighting outstanding achievement, leadership, and contributions in community sport across the

27 January, 2026

Dooen was a hive of activty in March when the Horsham Motorcycle Club hosted 130 riders and 250 bikes in it's annual MX Amateurs event. Photo by ROBIN WEBB.

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Jac Ivess had a phenomenal performance at the Powerlifting Australia Top Gym event in Brunswick. As well as taking out the 77kg youth male category, Ivess set a youth World Powerlifting world record with a 239kg deadlift.

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Ivess lifts to youth world record

Rainbow will host Beulah this Saturday in round 11 of the North Wimemra Lawn Bowls pennant competition.

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Rainbow return against Beulah

#3 Ararat completed a historic threepeat in taking out the 2025 WFNL senior football premiership. Tom Williamson led his side in the grand final, kicking six goals as the Rats defeated the Southern Mallee Thunder 91-38.

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The final countdown: top five sports moments of 2025

Horsham Brazilian Jiu Jitsu held its annual adult grading and seminar event, with two members progressing to blue belts.

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Horsham Brazilian Jiu Jitsu celebrates 2025

#10 Kelly Miller capped off an incredible year with a podium finish in the female 45-49 category at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

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Our top 25 sporting moments of 2025: 10-6

#15: Cody Bryan ripped the hearts out of the Horsham Demons during this year's Pelican Cup, kicking an after-the-siren goal to give the Horsham Saints an 87-85 victory.

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Our top 25 sporting moments of 2025: 15-11

Josh Barry (pictured), Lilly Weir, Kelly Miller were named as as finalists for the 2025 Wimmera Sports Star of the Year award.

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Three more Sports Star finalists announced

Elaine Fuller in action for Rainbow Bowling Club's division one pennant team.

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Tough trip for Rainbow

Sprinter Georgia Foster won two gold medals at the Australian Little Athletics Championships.

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Our top 25 sporting moments of 2025: 20-16

Peter Smith took out the Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly's Sports Star of the Year Award after winning bronze at the 2024 World Over-35 Waterski Championships in Spain. Photo by MARY SMITH

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Countdown begins: our top 25 sporting moments of 2025

Josh Barry (pictured), Lilly Weir, Kelly Miller were named as as finalists for the 2025 Wimmera Sports Star of the Year award.

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Three more Sports Star finalists announced

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