Articles by Ben Martin
Soccer club crowns top performers
A season plagued with injuries failed to stop star Colac Otway Rovers recruit Oaklee Balboni from taking out the soccer club’s MVP award on the weekend.
Junior racquetball back after successful start
Colac junior racquetball officials say they’re excited about what its new season could bring following the “huge success” of their inaugural season.
Club proud as season kicks off
Colac Little Athletics officials say they’ve been proud with what they’ve seen in the opening two weeks of the season, with numbers up on last year.
Kookas wins at first Hamilton tournament
Colac has taken little time to find success at its first time competing at Hamilton’s junior basketball tournament, with a Colac under-18 girls’ team taking home the title.
Three generations teaming up
Champion Central bowler Alan Gray says the chance to play alongside his son and grandson rates among the highlights of his 36-year career.
Tigers upstage Colac in opener
Simpson skipper Peter Inglis says upstaging last season’s runner-up is the perfect way to start the 2024-25 Weekend Pennant season.
Long-term focus for returning ‘Warra leader
Champion Irrewarra-Beeac netballer Narelle Frith says she steps back into the A Grade coaching role with an eye on future success.
Pemberton to lead Tigers
Simpson has appointed a former Mininera and District league star and coach to lead the Tigers in 2025.