Articles by Ben Martin

  • Wrestling hit hard by outbreak

    Colac’s top wrestler says the coronavirus pandemic has taken a large toll on the wrestling community, after it forced him to cancel an upcoming street fight.

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  • Saints coach urges league to ‘try anything’

    Birregurra coach Ricky O’Toole says he hopes league officials consider all options when football restarts, even playing finals as late as November.

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  • Coaching export learnt from first AFLW season

    Colac export Jason Armistead says his first season in the AFLW system was an interesting one.

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  • Saints end rumours about defender’s return

    Birregurra football officials have quashed speculation that a premiership star is making a return to the club, while a gun recruit has arrived this week.

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  • The Fans Decide… the Jack Mahoney Medal favourite

    The Colac Herald is calling on the Colac district community for its newest feature; “The Fans Decide…”

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  • Colac archery event in doubt

    Colac Otway Archers are still able to host their annual two-day shoot this year, but club officials say it is unlikely to go ahead.

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  • Group honours young athletes

    Colac’s little athletics association has rewarded Izaac Tate and Tily Miraglia for their stellar seasons. The association hosted its annual awards night, awarding its age group champions and runners-up, encouragement awards, as well as most improved awards for its athletes who recorded personal bests this season. “Izaac and Tilly are our little athletes of the […]

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  • Hoopster heads home

    Colac basketballer Jordan Lingard will look to keep up his fitness on the streets of Colac, after returning from a city hit by coronavirus.

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