Articles by Ben Martin

  • Restrictions, fines lead centre to put sport on hold

    Colac’s indoor sports centre has revealed it will shut its doors to all sports bar tennis until at least February as it struggles to meet COVID-19 restrictions.

    By

  • Central celebrating centenary

    A disagreement over playing cards led to the establishment of the Colac Central Bowling Club 100 years ago this month.

    By

  • Eagle wins thrilling count for another medal

    Colac Herald MVP James Beasley pipped teammate Matthew Kenny in a thrilling count to win back-to-back Western Eagles best-and-fairest awards on Sunday night.

    By

  • New day to lift numbers?

    The Colac Turf Club hopes returning the Colac Gold Cup to a Friday will bring people to the region.

    By

  • Fans tip Gorwell to take out Ted

    A breakout season has thrust young Colac footballer Leigh Gorwell into favouritism for this week’s Ted Parker Medal in the eyes of the fans.

    By

  • AFL Barwon rapt with manager appointment

    AFL Barwon chair Craig Keating says the region’s governing body is rapt with its new manager appointment.

    By

  • Olympics to boost little athletics?

    Colac Little Athletics officials hope this year’s Olympic Games could see a boost in numbers when the group returns next weekend, while vaccinations requirements could cause issues for the centre.

    By

  • Retired Bulldog eager to travel

    Camperdown export Easton Wood hopes to spend next year travelling with his family after calling time on his AFL career.

    By