Articles by Alex Baird

  • State league set to begin

    A host of Colac district products are gearing up to play in the state league next month after Victorian Netball League officials announced a season is set to start.

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  • Footy rising stars switch codes

    Colac district football rising stars Ethan Schroder and Alby McNamara are preparing to switch codes in 2020 in a major boost for soccer in the region.

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  • Vellas secure victory

    Colac trainer Kylie Vella says every ride she gets from racehorse Shantara is a bonus.

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  • Driving range set to hit Colac

    What started as a conversation between mates has led Colac golf officials to work towards creating a full-scale driving range at the course.

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  • Officials back new club

    Carlisle River could make its long-awaited return to cricket next season.

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  • Numbers soaring for junior netball competition

    Colac night netball officials are bracing for their biggest ever season, with junior numbers soaring in anticipation of playing the sport in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Saints appoint captain for top-grade return

    Jack Melican will captain Birregurra after he and a host of returning players committed to the Saints in a bid to send the club back to Division One cricket after a one-season hiatus.

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  • Netballer picked in state squad

    Colac’s Zara Walters says training under elite coaches with the state’s most promising netballers is the next best thing to representing Victoria.

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