Articles by Alex Baird
Local connection for joint Caulfield Cup favourite
Colac racehorse owner Trevor Harty says having a runner in tomorrow’s Caulfield Cup “is a dream come true” after more than 20 years in the industry.
Strong start no surprise
“You could pick him out of the crowd that he was a pretty special talent compared to everyone else.”
Canadian captain joins Stoneyford
Another Canadian international cricketer will represent Stoneyford this summer after the Colac district powerhouse moved swiftly to cover its departing premiership imports.
Swan to miss state titles due to injury
An ankle injury has forced Alvie rising star Lily Eldridge to pull out of this weekend’s junior state netball titles.
Indian-born Colac cricketer picked to represent Victoria
Colac’s Aanlin Cheeranbenoy will represent Victoria’s under-12 cricket team just seven years after he was learning his craft on the streets of India.
Stunning return for new mum
Cobden netball officials say former Birregurra netballer Jess Wheadon’s return to the court a month after having her first child was integral to the club’s Division one premiership.
Rising star named Roos’ best
Emerging South Colac footballer Tom McKean has capped off a breakout season with a maiden best-and-fairest crown during a thrilling count.
Junior skipper’s a proud Tiger
Young Colac Tiger Matilda Kerr can add another story to her family’s rich history at the club tomorrow.