Sport
Family rife with sports stars
There aren’t a lot of family Christmases that include two AFL footballers, three VFL footballers and a Victorian cricket rising star.
Skipper pushes for Country Week return
Former Melbourne Country Week top-grade premiership cricketer Nick Lynch says he wants the Colac district to return to the tournament this season.
Shooter sets sights on next Olympics
Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith has confirmed she has her sights set on the Paris Olympic Games in 2024 following a promising Olympic debut this year.
Spinner shows promise for Rockets
Barwon Rockets co-coach Jack Wrigglesworth says the match situation didn’t allow City United young gun Aanlin Cheeran to reach his full potential with the ball during the opening round of the Youth Premier League.
Besei brings his best yet again
Defending Colac Golf Club champion Gary Besei had every right to think he might have struggled with consistency during this year’s event after limited time on the course in the lead-up.
Garner starts strong at World Cup trials
Colac’s Josh Garner impressed with the bat and ball during his first trial game against Australia’s best young talent in his bid to earn under-19 cricket World Cup selection.
Irrewarra held off a furious finish from a couple of Birregurra young guns in one of the most exciting finishes to a Colac district women’s cricket match to date.
2007: Swan snares eight-wicket haul
An eight-wicket haul from Alvie skipper Jake McGuane has led his side to an impressive win against Stoneyford on this day in 2007.