Category: Community
Cricket Victoria launches Play Cricket Month at Government House
More than 100 Victorian primary school students swapped the classroom for Government House today as Cricket Victoria launched Play Cricket Month. Now in its second year, the Games on the Green event brought together students from Boronia Heights Primary School
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MCEA graduate Lily Osborn empowered to lead in sport
Melbourne Cricket Education Academy graduate Lily Osborn is continuing to build her career in sport after earning a scholarship to participate in Play Like a Girl’s Empowered to Lead program. Since graduating from the Melbourne Cricket Education Academy in 2024,
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Major sporting codes join Hume’s call for $6 million investment in Mickleham
Hume City Council has joined Cricket Victoria, Football Australia and Football Victoria in calling for a $6 million government contribution towards the Ellscott Boulevard Recreation Reserve Development in Mickleham. The proposed 9.5-hectare reserve will deliver sporting fields, a pavilion, change
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Cricket Victoria renews partnership with Staying Alive Health to help clubs become heart safe
Cricket Victoria is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Staying Alive Health, continuing a shared commitment to creating safer environments across Victorian cricket clubs and their local communities. As part of the renewed partnership, Cricket Victoria affiliated
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Congratulations to Shane Osborn and Briony Polkinghorne – July Kookaburra Volunteers of the Month
Cricket Victoria is proud to recognise Mooroolbark Cricket Club Co-Presidents Shane Osborn and Briony Polkinghorne as the July Kookaburra Volunteers of the Month, celebrating their outstanding leadership and contribution to community cricket. Shane and Briony have been instrumental in transforming
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Michael Hawkins Recognised during King’s Birthday Celebrations
Cricket Victoria would like to celebrate Michael Hawking, who was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to cricket, and to sports administration at the Kings Birthday celebration on Monday. As a player with Hallam Cricket
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Cricket Victoria congratulates inaugural David Jukes Volunteer of the Year Award winners
Cricket Victoria is proud to congratulate Rob Fisher from Maiden Gully Marist Cricket Club and Lisa Dobson from Hawthorn Boroondara Cricket Club on being named the inaugural recipients of the David Jukes Volunteer of the Year Awards for season 2025-26.
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Zoe Lewis crowned National Woolworths Cricket Blast Coordinator of the Year
To celebrate National Volunteers Week, Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia are proud to recognise Zoe Lewis for her extraordinary contribution to junior cricket and her commitment to the growth of our game across Victoria. As an integral volunteer at the Torquay Cricket Club, Zoe has paved the way for young girls in the Geelong area, breaking down barriers and creating an
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Congratulations to Suman Adirala – April Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month
Cricket Victoria is proud to recognise United Tarneit Sports Club’s Suman Adirala as the April Volunteer of the Month, celebrating his outstanding contribution to community cricket during National Volunteer Week. Suman has played a pivotal role in transforming UTSC’s junior
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Cricket Victoria Foundation celebrates inaugural Cricket and Culture Leadership Camp
The Cricket Victoria Foundation, in partnership with the Phillips Foundation, hosted its inaugural Cricket and Culture Leadership Camp for 22 young female leaders of South-Asian heritage over the weekend of May 9 & 10. The two-day overnight camp, filled with
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Vale Berwyn Greig
Cricket Victoria is saddened by the passing of former Victorian women’s player Berwyn Greig, who represented the state in the mid-1960s. Greig, Victorian cap #105, debuted in the 1964/65 season and played six matches for Victoria. A wicketkeeper, she contributed
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Congratulations to Helen James – March Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month
Seaford Tigers Cricket Club’s Helen James has been recognised as Cricket Victoria’s Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month for March 2026, following her outstanding contribution to creating a more inclusive and welcoming club environment. Already a driving force behind the club’s
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Victoria names squads for 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships
Cricket Victoria has named its Men’s and Women’s squads set to compete at the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC) held on Yuwibara Country in Mackay, Queensland from April 14 to 19, 2026. The NICC showcases some of the
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Cricket Victoria Foundation unveils new strategic pillars to drive community impact
The Cricket Victoria Foundation has announced a refreshed strategic framework, introducing three pillars that will guide how it invests in people and communities across Victoria. The three pillars – Access to the Game, Building the Future, and Strengthening Community
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Melbourne’s international summer locked in as Junction Oval enters the spotlight
Cricket Victoria has welcomed the announcement of a blockbuster international schedule for Melbourne next summer, highlighted by a historic milestone for Junction Oval. Confirmed by Cricket Australia today, the schedule features five international matches across men’s and women’s cricket, including
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Vale Eddie Illingworth
Cricket Victoria is saddened by the passing of former Victorian pace bowler Eddie Illingworth, who represented the state in the early 1960s. Illingworth played five matches for Victoria between the 1961/62 and 1964/65 Sheffield Shield seasons, contributing with both bat and ball.
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Cricket Victoria Canteen Grant recipients announced for 2025-26
Cricket Victoria is a proud to announce 18 clubs have been awarded funding supporting improved electrical safety and club services through the 2025-26 Canteen Grants Program. Now in its eighth year, the program has reached a significant milestone in 2025-26,
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Congratulations to Jordan Papadopoulos – February’s Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month
Cricket Victoria is proud to congratulate Jordan Papadopoulos, named Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month for February 2026 in recognition of his incredible contribution to Holy Trinity Cricket Club and broader community. A driven club president of Holy Trinity CC, Jordan
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