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2025-2026 Wimmera Mallee premiers Marnoo. NCN PHOTO

Washout winners: Marnoo’s cricket flag

FLAG favourite Marnoo has been awarded the 2025-2026 Wimmera Mallee Cricket Association premiership after rain scuttled efforts to play the season decider at the weekend.

8 March, 2026

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