Articles by Ben Martin

  • Sportsman hurt in bike fall

    A bike crash has reinforced the message to always wear a helmet for prominent Colac sports official Peter Lemke.

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  • Former Tiger coach running in VFL

    Former Colac Tigers coach Tyson Hay has returned to the VFL, but not as a player.

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  • Young star back for national titles

    Colac district basketball prodigy Zoe Donne has overcome a recurring foot injury in time for a national championship this weekend.

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  • Change tipped in footy’s top four

    IRREWARRA-BEEAC, Birregurra, Alvie and Lorne have consistently featured in the top four during the past three years – but players have tipped that to change.

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  • NBA players inspire basketballer

    Colac representative basketballer Michael Ritchie says sitting courtside to watch NBA powerhouse Boston Celtics inspired him to better his ability.

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  • Falcons impress in victory

    Colac and district’s contingent of the Geelong Falcons impressed in the club’s first TAC Cup match of the season.

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  • Veteran rider vows to return

    Veteran jockey Neville “Nifty” Wilson has vowed he will return to riding after fracturing his neck.

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  • Award for basketball service

    Colac Basketball Association’s Peter “Helmut” Foley still remembers turning up to the “sheep shed” to referee games of basketball.

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