Articles by Ben Martin

  • Training for national titles

    While most competitors are training hard for this weekend’s Otway Odyssey, two Colac district riders have bigger things in their sights.

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  • Rider ready for bike marathon

    Elliminyt marathon mountain bike rider Nick Kennedy is hoping the past two months of training will pay off this weekend.

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  • Youngster makes ton

    It’s a rare occasion that a junior cricketer scores more than 50, let alone 100.

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  • Odyssey provides boost

    Organisers expect this weekend’s Otway Odyssey mountain bike marathon at Forrest will bring a $1 million and 6000 people to the small township.

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  • Basketballers in state academy

    Ever the successful breeding ground of star netballers and footballers, Colac is beginning to make a name for itself in basketball.

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  • Two-hour struggle for nine-foot reward

    Colac angler David Baulch received an early birthday present in the form of a nine-foot mako shark.

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  • Kookas win at junior tournament

    Colac Kookas’ under-16 boys team has gone one better than its runner-up finish at last year’s Warrnambool Seaside Classic.

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  • Unique preparation for junior carnival

    Colac’s under-12 boys’ basketball teams enjoyed a different kind of training ahead of this weekend’s Hamilton Junior Tournament.

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