Articles by Ben Martin

  • Thousands signed up for iconic Lorne events

    More than 7000 competitors are set to hit Lorne this weekend for the town’s iconic Pier to Pub ocean swim and Mountain to Surf run.

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  • Finch a Colac great declares mayor

    Colac Otway Shire Council mayor Marg White says retiring champion cricket export and close family friend Aaron Finch finishes up as one of Colac’s greatest sporting exports.

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  • Kookas’ thrilling comeback falls short

    Colac’s women’s basketballers almost staged the comeback of the season in a loss to Portland yesterday.

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  • Teenagers fall just short of first tons

    The future of Colac district cricket was on show in City United’s win over Apollo Bay on the coast, with two of the league’s best young talents falling agonisingly short of their first top-grade tons.

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  • VFL club calls on Colac rising star

    Colac Tigers rising star Bailey Scott hopes his rehab after ankle surgery is nearing its end following an invitation to train with Essendon’s VFL team.

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  • Kookas brothers to miss clash with Portland

    The Colac Kookas will be without two of their talented young guards as they look to kick off 2024 with a win at home this weekend.

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  • Boyd thriving on return

    Stoneyford veteran Matt Boyd thought his Division One cricket days were over.

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  • Four in the mix for regional netball squads

    Four of the Colac district netball’s future stars have earned selection in regional squads for Netball Victoria’s State Titles later this year.

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