Articles by: Jamie Beale

Pony Club riders reap successful Sunday
The Colac Pony Club has enjoyed success across multiple arenas at club horse trials and state trials.

Apollo Bay raises first South West pennant flag
Apollo Bay golfers have claimed their first flag in South West men’s pennant golf after defeating Bannockburn on Sunday.

Market helps save money
A regular Friday market is continuing to help Colac district households to save money while also calling out to donors to help stock essentials like meat, milk and bread.

Red-hot Braves continue run
The Colac Braves have added two more victories to their record against the Deakin Blues and Lara Wildcats, taking the club’s tally to 12 straight wins across both divisions.

Clubs weigh in on livestream debate
Country footy is as visible as it’s ever been. Now, the rise of video footage in neighbouring leagues and emergence of an “Eagle Eye” in local matches has sparked discussion about the future of recording and livestreaming in the CDFNL.

Eagles aiming to get first victory on the board
The Western Eagles have faith they can get their season back on track this weekend, following a winless start to the season.

Colac netballers focusing on improvement
Colac returns to action tomorrow in a clash against second-placed St Joseph’s.

Local teams eye off silverware
A history-making spot in Division One pennant golf is up for grabs this weekend as Colac’s men’s team takes on a challenging Torquay outfit.

Eastern Reserve clubs band together for indoor centre
Construction is now underway on a new indoor training facility at Eastern Reserve.

Brave hits 400-game milestone
A longtime member of the Colac Braves and a servant to the sport of baseball in Victoria will celebrate his 400th game for the club this weekend.

Courts cleared by council amid safety concerns
Lorne’s netball courts have passed slip tests at an above average rate, the club’s president Carly Enticott says.

Horse trials expected to double in numbers
The Colac Pony Club is preparing for a bumper horse trials on Sunday, with double the number of entries from 2024.

Depth helps Braves remain undefeated
The Colac Braves’ win streak has reached five after beating second-placed East Belmont Saints.

Roos return to ladder’s top five and Netball Round Five Wrap
South Colac are back to their winning ways, defeating the Western Eagles by 29 goals in a game that had “fabulous displays of defensive work from both teams”.

Tigers push Swans close in thriller
Simpson’s last quarter comeback has fallen just short against reigning premiers Alvie following a final period surge from the Tigers.

Pony club qualifies for states
A team of seven riders from the Colac Pony Club has claimed top honours in an event at the Barwon Zone Games, Flat and Musical Rider Championships.

