Articles by Ben Martin

  • Duo qualifies for nationals

    A Colac powerlifter preparing for his first national championships says he expects more powerlifting events to pop up in Colac as the sport continues to grow.

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  • Former Saint enjoys sea change

    So how did a two-time St Mary’s premiership footballer wind up assisting from the sidelines at Lorne this season?

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  • Key Cats trio in mix to face South Colac

    Colac Imperials could have three big ins for the first night game at South Colac tomorrow.

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  • Imperials not panicking after third loss

    Colac Imperials coach Paul Liistro says he doesn’t believe the Cats are “off track” despite already having more losses than the entire 2023 regular season.

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  • First Nations surprise for netballer

    Former Birregurra netballer Tully Bethune says there were plenty of surprised people following her selection in Netball Australia’s inaugural First Nations national invitational team, unfamiliar with her family’s roots. The 18-year-old spoke to the Colac Herald’s Ben Martin about her heritage, representing Australia for the first time, and her incredible rise from a young dancer to one of the country’s best young netballers.

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  • Brutal injury leads to soccer

    A brutal cricket injury could have paved the way for one of Colac Otway Rovers’ talented youngsters to try soccer.

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  • Former AFL prospect signs with Otway

    A 200-centimetre ruckman who was reportedly once on the radar of AFL clubs is set to join Otway Districts in a major mid-season boost for the club.

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  • Scouts praise emerging Tiger’s performance

    Colac footballer Tobyn Murray’s performance in AFL Victoria’s Young Gun Series has been highlighted by talent scouts.

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