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Chelsea Scolyer: Chasing the dream from Tassie to Stawell

When 19-year-old Tasmanian sprinter Chelsea Scolyer lines up for the Powercor Women’s Gift this Easter, she’ll be chasing a dream that began on the windswept tracks of the state’s northwest coast. Off a handicap of 2.25m, she will line up as the next in front of scratch markers Bree Rizzo

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David Haigh: A master of success celebrates golden season

As Easter approaches and the Powercor Stawell Gift prepares to welcome the nation’s fastest to Central Park, few names will command the respect and admiration of the running community like David Haigh. A seasoned professional with a love for the sport that spans five decades, David is entering his 37th

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2025 POWERCOR STAWELL GIFT HANDICAPS DECLARED

Lachlan Kennedy runs off 0.25m, Gout Gout 1m Bree Rizzo and Chloe Mannix-Power given the scratch mark Stawell, VIC, April 8, 2025: The Victorian Athletic League (VAL) has announced handicaps for nearly 1000 athletes set to compete in the 2025 Powercor Stawell Gift, running from Saturday, April 19, to Monday, April

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Dash-ing through the ranks: Muir ready to strike at Stawell

With a name like Dash, it’s hard not to be fast. But 17-year-old sprint sensation Dashiell Muir is more than just a catchy moniker, he’s the real deal, and this Easter, he’s gunning for glory at the Powercor Stawell Gift. The Williamstown High School Year 12 student has already built a remarkable

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Teen Star Daniel Williams Set to Shine at Powercor Stawell Gift

(Stawell, VIC) – The rise of Australia’s next middle-distance sensation is gathering pace, and attention. Nambucca Heads’ 17-year-old standout, Daniel Williams, is set to make waves in the 1000m Invitational Handicap at this year’s Powercor Stawell Gift Carnival, held over the Easter long weekend. Williams, one of the most exciting

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