Articles by: Jamie Beale
Ashes to ashes as locals face Barmy Army
One of the most keenly-anticipated Ashes series in generations starts at 1.20pm today, and in Colac the banter has already begun.
Gayan living Australian dream
Stoneyford all-rounder Gayan Yakupiti has enjoyed plenty of cricketing chapters, but his time in the Colac district has been among the most rewarding.
Wet weather delays women’s championship
Round one of the Colac Golf Club’s Ladies Championships has seen defending champion Ros Brauer take the lead as she goes for her third in a row.
Region reps set to make big waves
Three South West Cricket Association players have joined a newly-formed team to play at the Victorian Country Cricket League Twenty20 tournament in Bendigo tomorrow.
Monthly medal follows lesson with tech
Bernadette Smith has reclaimed the Colac Golf Club’s A-grade November monthly medal in one of her best personal performances.
Archers close season in successful style
Colac Otway Archery Club has wrapped up its competitive year in strong form at the final interclub archery event for 2025.
Murray heads west
Tobyn Murray has been selected with the 40th pick in the 2025 AFL National Draft.
Local cricket a worldwide comp
Overseas imports enjoying stints with Australian clubs isn’t new. But with the help of agencies, international cricketers have become as common in regional competitions as they are in high-level big-city leagues.
Junior Tiger and Eagle to rep region at champs
Two rising Colac netball talents have been selected in the Barwon Region 15-and-under state team to compete in the State Titles at Melbourne next year.
Victorian veterans face foreign talents in finals
Two veteran cricketers from Birregurra have helped Victoria reach two grand finals in the Cricket Australia Masters Over-60s.
Tidy Tillack round hard to beat
A-grade golfer Rhys Tillack has surged to a four-shot lead after a standout opening weekend at the Colac Golf Club 2025 Men’s Club Championships.
T20 comp returns with new faces to challenge
Colac district T20 cricket begins today with a new group system shaping the competition’s set up.
Bookaar’s blaster sees purple patch
Longtime Bookaar clubman Tim Fitzgerald admits he’s “winging it” when approaching his cricket this season – and right now that might be the understatement of the season.
Colac coaches in pathway roles
The Geelong Falcons has appointed former AFL player and Colac football figure Lochie Veale as the lead development coach for the Falcons’ Colac Otway Regional Hub.
Bowling tactics shift as cricket clubs adjust
After a month of high scores in the new Colac-South West Premier League, an unmistakable shift has surfaced. Off-pace bowling is no longer the supporting act – it’s quickly becoming the star of the show.
Putting the Bay back on the map
Apollo Bay’s return to Division One cricket has shone a spotlight on the coastal club. If their fighting performance last weekend against reigning premiers Colac is anything to go by, the Sharks are here to stay.
Confidence key to Tigers’ resurgence in new era
Emily Duynhoven’s decision to step down as Simpson’s A-grade netball coach has paved the way for a new era of Tigers netball.
Knights duel in top four battle
Cobden vice-captain Matt Kemp says his side is bracing for its toughest challenge of the season when the Knights host City United tomorrow in their first home fixture back on the Cobden turf.
Veterans star in Victoria’s opening matches
Two veteran local cricketers have started hot at the Cricket Australia Masters Over-60s, heading into the final group match today.
Proposed Central turf unlikely
Colac Otway Shire Council says there are no current plans to return a turf wicket to Central Reserve.
Disc golf finds Colac’s fairways on national tour
Colac will host some of Australia’s best disc golfers for the first time this weekend as the Australian Disc Golf Tour lands in town.
Unbeaten Colac takes out Sharks
Colac’s depth has seen the reigning premier through to its third win this season, defeating the Sharks in a resilient 32-run victory.
Gritty Swans kickstart season
Alvie has produced its most determined performance this season, fighting back from early trouble to claim a gritty win over Stoneyford.
Lakers closing in on first win
Winless Camperdown will be on the hunt for points when they host Cobden in a crucial Colac-South West Premier League contest.
