Articles by Alex Baird

  • Call for croquet court upgrade

    Colac croquet players will start a new season on temporary courts while they continue to campaign for repairs to their “condemned” playing surface at Church Street.

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  • Swans’ inner sanctum had belief

    Saturday’s A Grade netball qualifying final scoreline surprised everyone except those in Alvie’s inner sanctum.

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  • Birre returns to finals with a bang

    Birregurra netball officials say a brave tactical move from Saints coach Saskia Rowan proved vital in the club’s drought-breaking A Grade finals’ win yesterday.

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  • Young Eagles flying

    This time last year, Colac district netball rising stars Remy Duynhoven and Briea McLachlan were playing in a 17-and-under premiership with the Western Eagles.

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  • Early detection essential

    Forrest’s Joyce Howcroft has seen firsthand the importance of early detection when it comes to skin cancer.

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  • Coach thrilled with squad’s talent

    Returning South Colac netballer Kate Mulgrew says the talent in her C Grade side would comfortably slot into the higher grades.

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  • Young Roos ready for finals

    South Colac junior mentor Maggie Eldridge says impressive performances against the benchmarks of the 15-and-under competition leading into finals has her netballers primed for September action.

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  • Roo relishing challenge following move

    Plying her trade as a defender behind superstar Brooke Allan and other state league netballers meant opportunities to play the main game were limited for Chloe Lang during her introduction to senior level at the Colac Tigers.

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