Articles by Ben Martin
New guidelines for concussion
A former Colac district football coach and sports trainer says more can be done to teach youngsters to avoid head injuries, following new advice from the Australian Institute of Sport to increase the recovery period for concussions to 21 days.
Foundation Redback still having an impact
Irrewarra’s Ange Balcombe had thought her chances of playing cricket had passed her by.
Run to benefit footy clubs
Bragging rights and $3000 prizemoney is up for grabs for local footballers and netballers in this year’s AKD Otway Trail Run.
Hole-in-one for club captain
Colac’s Tom Moran says a hole-in-one had always been on his golfing bucket list, but he never expected it to actually happen.
Public holiday event growing in popularity
The Colac Golf Club’s major event on the January 26 public holiday has grown in size in its second year.
One-on-one with Kynan Parker
Colac Herald basketball reporter Ben Martin goes one-on-one with… Hawks Clippers’ Kynan Parker.
Colac bounces back into finals
A year after being sensationally knocked out of finals contention after the final round, Colac lawn bowlers are gearing up to play off for a spot in the Midweek Pennant grand final.
Coaching shock as Cats leader departs
Colac Imperials co-coach Aleisha Walters says she’s been left devastated to have to step down from the role just three months after taking on the job.