World Macedonian Congress - Australia

01/09/2026

World Macedonian Congress – Australia Weekly Sports Update

A comprehensive weekly roundup celebrating Macedonian sporting excellence across Australia, featuring updates from local and national soccer clubs, standout performances by combat sport athletes, and results from the professional 8-Ball billiards circuit.

⚽️SOCCER RESULTS-

VICTORIA
Preston Makedonia 1 vs Altona Vardar 1
Geelong Makedonia 1vs Ballarat 1
Pascoe Vale Pelister 2 vs Sydenham Makedonia 1
Lalor United Sloga 4 vs Altona East 1
Shepparton Makedonia vs
Plenty Valley Lerin 2 vs Bundoora 0
Keillor Pelagonia 2 vs Deakin 3
Noble Park Makedonia 1 vs Endeavour 0

NEW SOUTH WALES
Rockdale Ilinden 2 vs UNSW 0
Bankstown Makedonia 9 vs Newcastle 2
Wollongong Makedonia 1 vs Cringila Lions 1
Newcastle Macedonia 0 vs Weston 3
Yagoona Lions 0 vs Padstow 1 (Grand final)
Newcastle Suns 2 vs Kotara 3
Shellharbour FC 3 vs Berkeley 3

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Queanbeyan Makedonia 2 vs Tuggeranong 0

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Macedonia United 2 vs Andrew’s Farm 3

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Stirling Macedonia vs (season complete)

QUEENSLAND
Sunshine Lions vs (season complete)

🎱MACEDONIA UNITED 8 BALL RESULTS-

8ball:
Monday
Maso farcues 8 def Belchers 7
Balls in hand 11 def Pitballs 5
Astronauts 15 def Pocket rockets 1
Stoney’s 9 def Pocket rockets ‘2’ 7

Tuesday
Maso stokin and pokin 12 def Max Power 4
Astronauts 10 def Wombats 6
Maso tips and ballz 8 draw Rackem up 8

Wednesday
Maso Rum fed wild turkeys 11 def seals 4
Maso farcues 12 def S***z happens 3
Kongs king 13 def Bad bi***es 3
Crockpots 9 def Pitballs 7

24/08/2026

World Macedonian Congress – Australia Weekly Sports Update

A comprehensive weekly roundup celebrating Macedonian sporting excellence across Australia, featuring updates from local and national soccer clubs, standout performances by combat sport athletes, and results from the professional 8-Ball billiards circuit.

⚽️SOCCER RESULTS-

VICTORIA
Preston Makedonia 0 vs Dandenong 0
Altona Vardar 0 vs Avondale 2
Geelong Makedonia 2 vs Clifton 2
Pascoe Vale Pelister 1 vs Western 1
Lalor United Sloga 2 vs Ballarat 2
Sydenham Makedonia 3 vs Upfield 3
Shepparton Makedonia vs
Plenty Valley Lerin vs (game scheduled 24th August vs Fawkner)
Keillor Pelagonia 0 vs Darebin 1
Noble Park Makedonia 1 vs Keysborough 0

NEW SOUTH WALES
Rockdale Ilinden 1 vs Sydney FC 2
Bankstown Makedonia 5 vs Prospect 1
Wollongong Makedonia 0 vs Olympic 2
Cringila Lions 0 vs Albion 2
Newcastle Macedonia (bye)
Yagoona Lions vs
Newcastle Suns 2 vs Northumberland 4
Shellharbour FC 0 vs Helensburgh 2

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Queanbeyan Makedonia 1 vs O’Connor 0

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Macedonia United 1 vs Westwood 0

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Stirling Macedonia 3 vs Western 1

QUEENSLAND
Sunshine Lions vs (season complete)

🎱MACEDONIA UNITED 8 BALL RESULTS-

8ball:
Monday
Macedonian farcues 10 def Contractors 5
Pit balls 11 def Pocket rocket ‘2’ 5
Astronauts 11 def Stoneys 5
Balls in hand 15 def Pocket rockets 1
Tuesday:
Maso Tips
& ballz 12 def Blackcats4
Wombats 9 def Strocken and Poken 7
Pitballs 10 def Mac Power 6
Wednesday:
Maso farcues 9 def Breakouts 6
Cherry pickers 8 def Maso Rum fed wild turkeys 7
Bad bi***es 9 def Pitballs 7
Crockpots 10 def Kongs king 6

20/08/2026

The World Macedonian Congress – Australia (WMC-A) stands with Preston Lions FC and our community following the latest sanctions, which are excessive and inconsistent.

A three-point deduction, $18,150 in fines, restrictions on away supporters, and the threat of a further six-point penalty until 2028 is unreasonable and affects everyone involved - players, staff, volunteers, families, and every supporter of the club.

WMC-A is concerned the principles of fairness and equality are not being adhered to. If Football Victoria applies this level of punishment to Preston, then the same standards must apply across all clubs. But this clearly not the case.

Support the club with passion, but stay composed. If you see behaviour that crosses the line, speak up.

If you love the club show it by respecting the club and contributing in a positive manner. Together we can all ensure that the future of Preston Makedonia remains bright.

17/08/2026

World Macedonian Congress – Australia Weekly Sports Update

A comprehensive weekly roundup celebrating Macedonian sporting excellence across Australia, featuring updates from local and national soccer clubs, standout performances by combat sport athletes, and results from the professional 8-Ball billiards circuit.

⚽️SOCCER RESULTS-

VICTORIA
Preston Makedonia 3 vs Dandenong 0
Altona Vardar 0 vs Dandenong City 2
Geelong Makedonia 1 vs Westgate 1
Pascoe Vale Pelister 0 vs Altona east 2
Lalor United Sloga 1 vs Yarraville 0
Sydenham Makedonia 2 vs Westvale 1
Shepparton Makedonia vs
Plenty Valley Lerin 2 vs Hoppers 2
Keillor Pelagonia 2 vs Bendigo 6
Noble Park Makedonia 1 vs Keysborough 0 (Noble Park has secured promotion to State 6)

NEW SOUTH WALES
Rockdale Ilinden 1 vs Wollongong 1
Bankstown Makedonia 0 vs Inter 2
Wollongong Makedonia 1 vs Helensburgh 0
Cringila Lions 1 vs Shellharbour FC 0
Newcastle Macedonia 8 vs Charlestown 0
Yagoona Lions 3 vs Padstow 3 (Yaggona 4-3 winner on penalty shoot out)
Newcastle Suns 8 vs Stockton 0

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Queanbeyan Makedonia 2 vs Juventus 1

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Macedonia United 2 vs Greenacres 1

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Stirling Macedonia 2 vs Bayswater 6

QUEENSLAND
Sunshine Lions vs

🎱MACEDONIA UNITED 8 BALL RESULTS-

Monday:
Sharpshooters 9 def Maso farcues
Pitballs14 def Pocket rockets 2
Balls in hand 14 def Stoneys 2
Astronauts 13 def Pocket rockets’2’ 3
Tuesday:
Maso Tips and Ballz 10 def Vipers6
Astronauts 11 def Stroken and poken 5
Pitballs10 def Wombats 6
Wednesday:
Maso Rumfeed wild turkeys 9 def Bridgeway 6
Maso farcues 13 def Reds 2
Crockpots 13 def Bad bi***es 3
Pit balls 11 def Kongs king 5

🥊FIGHTING COMBAT SPORTS-

Terzievski Takes Training to Thailand

Australian/Macedonian boxer Kris Terzievski has taken his preparation to Thailand, trading the familiar surrounds of Melbourne for the heat, humidity and relentless pace of one of boxing’s great training destinations.

Terzievski, an Australian and Australasian heavyweight champion, recently shared images from Thailand as he continues to sharpen his skills alongside one of his best mates. The Craigieburn fighter has built a reputation on hard work and technical boxing, and the Thailand camp provides another opportunity to push his conditioning and ring craft to a higher level.

The move overseas comes as Terzievski continues to pursue opportunities at the top end of the sport. His career highlight came in 2022 when he defeated Paul Gallen by unanimous decision, becoming the first fighter in 100 years to simultaneously hold the Australian and Australasian heavyweight titles.

11/08/2026

The World Macedonian Congress encourages all members of the Macedonian-Australian community to take part in the 2026 Australian Census on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.

The 2021 Census recorded over 111,000 people of Macedonian ancestry in Australia. It's time to accurately capture this number, and grow it, in the upcoming census.

The Census is an important opportunity for our community to be accurately represented in Australia.
When completing your Census, please answer truthfully, and where applicable to you, remember to identify your:

🔹 Country of birth: Macedonia
🔹 Ancestry: Macedonian
🔹 Religion: Macedonian Orthodox
🔹 Language spoken at home: Macedonian

Accurate Census data helps ensure our community's size and needs are properly understood , supporting community services and leaving a clearer record of Macedonian heritage and contribution in Australia for future generations.

10/08/2026

World Macedonian Congress – Australia Weekly Sports Update

A comprehensive weekly roundup celebrating Macedonian sporting excellence across Australia, featuring updates from local and national soccer clubs, standout performances by combat sport athletes, and results from the professional 8-Ball billiards circuit.

⚽️SOCCER RESULTS-

VICTORIA
Preston Makedonia vs (Dockerty cup champions beating Heidelberg 3-1)
Altona Vardar vs (bye)
Pascoe Vale Pelister vs (bye)
Geelong Makedonia 3 vs Lalor United Sloga 0
Sydenham Makedonia vs (bye)
Shepparton Makedonia vs
Plenty Valley Lerin vs (bye)
Keillor Pelagonia vs (bye)
Noble Park Makedonia 4 vs Mt Martha 1

NEW SOUTH WALES
Rockdale Ilinden 0 vs St George 1
Bankstown Makedonia 2 vs Hurstville 0
Wollongong Makedonia 1 vs Port Kembla 3
Cringila Lions 2 vs Tarrawanna 0
Newcastle Macedonia 0 vs Kahiba 1
Yagoona Lions 1 vs Panania 2
Newcastle Suns 6 vs Cardiff 2
Shellharbour FC 0 vs Olympic 0

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Queanbeyan Makedonia 4 vs Tuggeranong 2

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Macedonia United 3 vs Virginia 2

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Stirling Macedonia vs (bye)
QUEENSLAND
Sunshine Lions vs (game cancelled)

🎱MACEDONIA UNITED 8 BALL RESULTS-

Monday:
Macedonia farcues 10 def Magic 5
Astronauts 11 def Pitballs 5
Balls in hand 11 def Pocket rockets ‘2’ 5
Stoney’s 12 def Pocket rockets 4
Tuesday:
Wombats 16 def Max power 0
Astronauts 11 def Pitballs 5
Red backs 12 def Macedonian Tips and ballz 4
Wednesday:
Farcues 9 def Zippy Dudas 6
Break free 9 def Maso Rum fed wild turkeys 6
Bad bi***es 9 def Kings king 7
Croc pots 9 def Pitballs 7

DOCKERTY CUP 2026
🏆⚽️Preston Makedonia Roar Back to Dockerty Cup Glory

Preston Makedonia have ended a 34-year wait for Dockerty Cup glory, defeating Heidelberg United 3–1 in a thrilling final at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday, 8 August.

Heidelberg struck first through Nick Duarte, but Makedonia responded in style, with Zach Cianci equalising before Stefan Zinni put Preston ahead. As Heidelberg pushed for an equaliser, Preston Makedonia held firm before Luca Tevere sealed the victory in stoppage time, sparking jubilant celebrations among the players and its loyal supporters. Tevere was rewarded with the Jimmy Mackay Medal as the final’s best player.

The triumph marks Preston Makedonia first Dockerty Cup since 1992 and ends a long wait for one of Victorian football’s proudest clubs. For the Makedonia faithful it was a night to remember.

WMC-A proudly congratulates Preston Makedonia Soccer Club on their Dockerty Cup victory over arch-rivals Heidelberg United.

04/08/2026

World Macedonian Congress - Australia Urges Macedonian Australians To Declare Their Religion on Census

World Macedonian Congress - Australia has called on Macedonian Australians to accurately record both their Macedonian heritage and Orthodox Christian faith in the 2026 Australian Census, urging the community to declare that they are “Macedonian Orthodox.”

Australia’s Population and Housing Census will take place on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) collecting information from every household across the country. Conducted every five years, the Census helps governments plan healthcare, education, transport, infrastructure and community services.

Participation is compulsory under Australian law, while the ABS protects all personal information and does not share individual data with other government agencies or third parties.

Accurate Census Data Supports the Community

The WMC emphasised that the Census provides an important opportunity not only to demonstrate who Macedonian Australians are, but also how many they are.
It said accurate Census data would give Australian governments and public agencies a clearer understanding of the size and needs of the Macedonian Australian community, helping to shape policies and services over the coming years.

The WMC also encouraged families to assist elderly relatives in completing their Census forms to ensure the community is fully represented.

04/08/2026

Broadmeadow Magic Secures Historic Australian Championship Qualification

Broadmeadow Magic SC (formerly Newcastle Makedonia) has become the first Macedonian-backed club from Newcastle to qualify for the Australian Championship after claiming its division title in an impressive campaign.

The achievement sees Broadmeadow Magic join Preston Lions FC (Preston Makedonia), which secured automatic qualification, ensuring that two proud Macedonian community clubs will compete in one of Australia's premier national football competitions.

Both clubs boast rich histories and enjoy strong support from the Macedonian communities in Newcastle and Melbourne. Their success is a testament not only to their on-field performances but also to the enduring contribution of Macedonian Australians to the growth and development of football across the country.

Congratulations are extended to Broadmeadow Magic and Preston Lions on reaching this significant milestone. Their qualification is a source of pride for the wider Macedonian community, with hopes that more Macedonian-founded clubs competing at the highest levels of Australian football will follow in their footsteps.

03/08/2026

World Macedonian Congress – Australia Weekly Sports Update

A comprehensive weekly roundup celebrating Macedonian sporting excellence across Australia, featuring updates from local and national soccer clubs, standout performances by combat sport athletes, and results from the professional 8-Ball billiards circuit.

⚽️SOCCER RESULTS-

VICTORIA
Preston Makedonia 2 vs Green Gully 2
Altona Vardar 1 vs Caroline Springs 1
Geelong Makedonia 3 vs Sydenham Makedonia 1
Lalor United Sloga 3 vs Pascoe Vale Pelister 0
Shepparton Makedonia vs
Plenty Valley Lerin 0 vs Brunswick 1
Keillor Pelagonia 1 vs Meadow Park 3
Noble Park Makedonia 4 vs Mt Martha 1

NEW SOUTH WALES
Rockdale Ilinden 1 vs Manly 1
Bankstown Makedonia 2 vs Hills Utd 2
Wollongong Makedonia 2 vs Coniston 2
Cringila Lions 3 vs Berkeley 1
Newcastle Macedonia 1 vs Cooks Hill 0
Yagoona Lions vs (Bankstown premier league champions)
Newcastle Suns 2 vs Thornton 3
Shellharbour FC vs

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Queanbeyan Makedonia 3 vs Brindabella 0

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Macedonia United 4 vs Elizabeth Downs 2

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Stirling Macedonia 2 vs Dianella 1

QUEENSLAND
Sunshine Lions vs

🎱MACEDONIA UNITED 8 BALL RESULTS-

Maso farcues8 def Cavaliers 7
Stoneys strugglers 10 def Pitballs 6
Pocket rockets ll 12 def Pocket rockets 4
Astronauts 11 def ball in hand 5
Tuesday:
Astronauts 10 def Mac power 6
Stroking & Pokin 8 draw Pitballs 8
Maso Tips & ballz 8 draw Hit & miss 8

Wednesday:
Pitballs 11 d Bad bi***es 5
Croc pots 12 d Kongs king 4
Maso farcues 10 def Night runners 5
All chalk 8 def Maso Rum fed wild turkeys7

🥊FIGHTING COMBAT SPORTS-

Zlatko Dimoski: A Champion Coach

With decades of international experience, Zlatko Dimoski has established himself as one of Australia's leading karate coaches. As founder and chief instructor of Ronin Karate in Perth, he has built a program renowned for producing athletes who excel at state, national and international levels.

A former Head Coach of the Macedonian National Karate Team and a World Karate Federation (WKF) Judge A referee, Dimoski brings world-class expertise to every training session. His coaching combines technical excellence with the traditional values of discipline, respect and perseverance.

Together with his wife, Elizabeta Dimoska, and their daughters, Marijana and Mishela Dimoski has created a family-run academy dedicated to developing not only successful competitors but confident, resilient individuals.

For Zlatko Dimoski, the true measure of success is not just medals—it is inspiring the next generation of karate champions, both on and off the tatami.

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Welcome!whether you’re a beginner or advanced,Join us to enhance your martial art and karate skills,train to be Ronin

02/08/2026

Ilinden is more than a date - it is the story of the Macedonian people across the centuries.

From the Battle of Chaeronea (338 BC), where the ancient Macedonian kingdom emerged as a defining force in history, to the Ilinden Uprising of 1903, when the people of Macedonia rose in pursuit of freedom and self-determination, and to ASNOM (2 August 1944), which laid the foundations of the modern Macedonian state, each chapter reflects the resilience, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of our nation.

Ilinden reminds us that every generation has a responsibility to preserve our history, protect our identity, and honour those who came before us.

May we always remain united in our love for Macedonia and continue to pass our language, culture, and heritage to future generations.