Articles by Cooper Hayes

Colac pair impress Roos at Dowling Shield
Young Colac products have shone in Kangaroo colours at Premier Cricket’s Dowling Shield Carnival.

Pier to Pub a big family affair
The Lorne Pier to Pub is not just another race for the Middleton family – it’s a long-standing tradition that has brought them together for years, combining family, friends and some relatively friendly competition.

Road upgrade to start soon
Work is set to begin on a new roundabout to replace a risky intersection south of Winchelsea.

Olympic gold medallist out to win sixth swim
Reigning queen of the Pier to Pub Lani Pallister is gearing up for yet another crack at the iconic 1.2 kilometre swim.

Celebrity chef visits Lorne
Lorne locals were enjoying a quiet, typical Friday night at the Aquatic and Angling Club, until the arrival of a surprise guest no-one saw coming.

Thousands to hit coast for iconic Lorne events
Lorne is set to come alive this weekend as more than 7500 athletes and tens of thousands more spectators flood the town for two of the region’s most iconic events.
Olympic medallist praises race
“The Women’s Warrnambool Classic was my introduction to cycling, it’s where I really fell in love with the sport.”
Local snags world record tuna
Local fisherman Brandon Cole has snagged a world record after catching a whopping 121-kilogram tuna off the coast near Apollo Bay.