Category: Community
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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Cricket Victoria’s Volunteer of the Year Award to honour David Jukes
Cricket Victoria is proud to announce the renaming of the David Jukes Volunteer of the Year Award, an annual honour recognising the extraordinary contribution of community cricket officials who dedicate countless hours to the game at grassroots level. The
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2025-26 Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund Applications Now Open
To apply for a grant in the 2025-26 ACIF Program, click here to head to our grants page. – Victorian clubs, associations, schools, and local governments are encouraged to apply for the 2025-26 Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund. The Australian Cricket
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Cricket Victoria and Matador unite to bring communities together through BBQ and cricket
Cricket Victoria has announced a new partnership with Matador, the BBQ brand renowned for creating exceptional outdoor cooking experiences. Built on the shared belief that cricket clubs are at the heart of local communities, the partnership will launch a state-wide
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Congratulations to Cristy Morgan – January’s Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month
Cricket Victoria is proud to congratulate Cristy Morgan of Baxter Cricket Club, named Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month for January 2026 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to community cricket. Cristy’s impact on Women’s and Girls’ cricket in her region
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Nominations are open for 2025-26 Cricket Victoria Community Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025–26 Cricket Victoria Community Cricket Awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals, clubs, associations and schools who continue to strengthen and grow community cricket across Victoria. These awards recognise the passion, commitment and dedication
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Cricket Victoria & RMIT extend partnership to continue Melbourne Cricket Education Academy
Cricket Victoria and RMIT University have announced the extension of their partnership alongside the Melbourne Cricket Education Academy (MCEA), which will continue to provide students with an exclusive pathway that combines study with real-world experience. The collaboration focuses on integrating education with a high-performance sporting environment, giving students
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Cricket Victoria and TAC Band Together to Tackle Road Trauma
Cricket Victoria is proud to partner with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to help save lives and prevent injuries on Victorian roads, joining a powerful new campaign set to engage tens of thousands of grassroots and elite sportspeople across the
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Congratulations to Brett Loats – December’s Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month
Cricket Victoria is proud to congratulate Brett Loats of Leopold Cricket Club, named Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month for December 2025 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to grassroots cricket. For the past 10 years, Brett has been an integral
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Two Victorian Umpires to Debut In BBL|15
For the first time in a decade, Victorian umpires Daryl Brigham and Chris Grant have been selected to make their debuts in BBL|15. The pair add this achievement to an already impressive season, having secured their first-class umpiring debuts in
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Congratulations to November’s Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month
Cricket Victoria is proud to congratulate Leah Simpson of Meerlieu Cricket Club, our Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month for November. Leah has long been a cornerstone of the Meerlieu community, driving participation across the club and playing a pivotal role
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Manhari Country Cup returns for 2025
Cricket Victoria’s premier regional junior competition, the Manhari Country Cup, is set to return this December, with fixtures unveiled ahead of what promises to be another exciting edition of regional representative cricket. Celebrating the best of Victoria’s Under 15 Female
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HiTZ Cricket – the world’s first operator-less, AI-powered cricket training experience – is coming to Australia
HiTZ Cricket takes its first steps into global expansion, set to launch in Australia. HiTZ Cricket has partnered with Cricket Victoria, with the first Australian site to be located at Melbourne’s Junction Oval. The first location is set to open
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Victoria names Colts squad for four-day clash with New South Wales
Cricket Victoria has announced its Victorian Colts squad to face New South Wales in a four-day fixture at Windy Hill from December 1–4. The Colts program, designed for players 23 and under, provides emerging Victorian talent with high-quality red-ball opportunities
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