Horse racing
Put education ahead of politics
SCHOOL principals say governments must put children’s futures ahead of politics to secure a $24-million boost to Colac and district school funding.
Cat unsurprised by Simpkin success
THE success of former Colac footballer Joffy Simpkin at his new AFL club Hawthorn is no surprise to former Geelong teammate Joel Selwood.
Drainage issue postpones Colac race meeting
A DRAINAGE issue and heavy rain have forced organisers to postpone this weekend’s Birregurra Cup at Colac Turf Club.
Harness racing team’s record-breaking win
COLAC horse trainer Courtney Slater is planning an assault on a $50,000 Group Two race after a record-breaking harness racing victory aboard Deejay Dilinger.
Injured jockey calls it quits
INJURIES from a race fall have ended Camperdown jockey Neville “Nifty” Wilson’s celebrated racing career.
Hurt jockey hoping feeling returns
“I’d give everything back just to have movement in my legs.” That heartbreaking quote speaks volumes for the plight of paralysed Camperdown jockey Louise Cooper.
$40,000 helps drought-proof turf club
COLAC Turf Club’s water storages have received a $40,000 boost.
Trainer moves into Colac stables
COLAC Turf Club has handed the keys of its vacant Elliminyt stables to aspiring former Geelong trainer Samantha McDonald.
Immoral and unethical decision
COLAC Otway Shire mayor Stephen Hart has labelled fellow councillors’ decision as “immoral and unethical” when they voted to allow more poker machines in Colac.
Horse trainer easing out of industry
COLAC horse trainer Len Porter says he is content to be easing out of the industry.