Articles by: Jamie Beale

Punishing pitching and batting boosts Braves
Colac has notched up another double-victory round in its calendar without conceding a single run over the weekend.

Swans’ mentality stops slide
Alvie has snapped its two-game losing streak, edging past the Western Eagles by two goals.

Match called off after trainer collapses
Alvie Football Netball Club has thanked responders for their help after a club trainer collapsed during Saturday’s match against the Western Eagles.

Terrific Tigers take first points
Colac has broken through for its first win of the netball season, downing Grovedale in a commanding 10-goal performance.

Colac golfer finds her form at monthly medal
Miffy Shelton has won the Colac Golf Club’s monthly medal with a performance that has bucked her recent form.

Saints send statement to league
Birregurra has exacted revenge from an earlier season loss, claiming a two-goal victory over the Colac Imperials in a clash of second against fourth place.

Late league riser reaches darts grand final
An unlikely riser has continued its fairytale run in the second week of Colac Darts Association finals.

Rising stars ready to represent at regional trials
The Colac Otway Rovers junior program has seen more success with five more players being selected for regional try-outs.

Rover reaches club century
This weekend marks a significant milestone for an integral member of the Colac Otway Rovers.

Mid-table clash sets the stage for top-five chance
South Colac coach Kelsey Jeffreys and Lorne leader Leigh Potter both know the importance of tomorrow’s clash, as both sides aim to jump into the top five.

Homecoming helps Demons
Otway Districts are in the midst of a tough season on the court, but a returning Demon has provided a welcome spark in 2025.

Blueprint for first win clear for Colac despite outs
A short-handed Colac will aim to secure its first win against Grovedale in a clash tomorrow.

Braves unfazed after winning streak snapped
The Colac Braves are conveying a message of calm after losing their first game of the season to the Deakin Blues.

Green and gold earns redemption
At 72, Ross Clark doesn’t speak like someone who is slowing down.

Budget’s drought response
A drought response package, program of new initiatives and community grants feature in the Corangamite Shire Council’s 2025-26 budget.

Netball ladder starts to split
CDFNL's netball season has started to see teams separate from one another as the ladder takes shape.