Articles by Ben Martin

  • First-gamer hits winning shot

    A 14-year-old Colac basketballer had a Country Basketball League debut to remember when she scored a buzzer-beating shot to deliver her team a thrilling victory over the reigning premiers.

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  • Locals clean up at AFL Barwon awards night

    AFL Barwon’s new Net Set Go Coach of the Year Edwina Lidgerwood says she has a newfound passion for developing the Saints’ junior program since stepping into the role last year.

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  • Colac rebounds to beat Bay

    Colac lawn bowlers have bounced back from a shock opening-round loss to upstage flag fancy Apollo Bay by 30 shots.

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  • New captain creates history

    Simpson cricketer Shae De Francesco says she’s never shied away from going against the norm as she becomes the first ever woman to captain a Colac District Cricket Association men’s team this season.

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  • CDCA locks in fourth division

    The Colac District Cricket Association has confirmed it will launch a new four-team Division Four competition next month, with South West club Pomborneit set to take part.

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  • Family proud of coach’s impressive rise

    Former Colac Imperials coach Tim Hassett says it’s been a proud time to watch his daughter Taylah achieve what she has in football.

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  • Mental health game for Kookas

    Colac Kookas basketballers hope to shine a light on mental health when they host their first Let’s Talk Round this weekend.

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  • Scott to create history in game 75

    Colac AFLW export Shelley Scott will make history when she notches up a major milestone with Geelong on Sunday.

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