Articles by Alex Baird
Racing return delayed
OFFICIALS have postponed horseracing in Colac until December, after agreeing Colac’s track will not be ready for a scheduled return in April.
Family’s proud of cricketer
AUSTRALIAN opening batsman Aaron Finch begins his Cricket World Cup campaign tomorrow with his Colac-based family following his every move.
Cororooke desperate for new courts
COROROOKE tennis president Virginia Wallace says a new tennis complex is vital to improve the thriving club and boost the sport in the Colac district.
Country Week campaign starts with a bang
COLAC district cricketers’ dominant start to their Country Week tournament has been an ideal first step to claim a second-straight crown.
Sixteen-year-old Panther picks up biggest haul
Warrion cricketer Rhys Barry, 16, has ripped through Colac’s batsmen to produce the season’s top bowling figures in all grades.
City outfit enters top four after tense battle
CITY UNITED has surpassed Irrewarra to secure a spot in Division One cricket’s top four after beating the Redbacks in an Eastern Reserve thriller.
Star Colac netballer crosses to join Roos
SOUTH COLAC has landed one of the biggest Colac district netball recruits in recent history after securing the services of champion Colac Tiger Shelley Scott.
Rovers announce coaches for soccer season
DARREN BALBONI is Colac Otway Rovers’ inaugural junior soccer coach after officials appointed the dedicated mentor to lead the under-13 side.