Articles by: Jamie Beale

New cricket competition finalising on-pitch product
Working groups have cleared the necessary hurdles for a new joint Division One cricket competition, a representative says.

Colac struggle to stay with Swans in defeat
A challenging third quarter has led to Colac Tigers netballers falling to third-placed South Barwon.

Bombers top Cats in one-goal win
A top-of-the-table clash between Colac Imperials and Irrewarra-Beeac has brought an 11th straight win for the Bombers in a one-goal thriller.

Saints and Swans staking claim
Alvie and Birregurra will battle for a double chance in finals as the home-and-away season draws to a close tomorrow.

Braves begin finals fight in neck-and-neck match
The Colac Braves start their finals run with a match-up against a title contender in the qualifying round of Geelong’s baseball 2025 season.

Cricket talks to continue tonight
Colac District and South West cricket associations are continuing to hash out details of the new joint Division One competition ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Cricket association aims to initiate indoor comp
Colac District Cricket Association is planning to start a new indoor junior cricket competition to fill “a gap in (the youth) program”.

Tennis stalwart a servant and saviour
“George made such a positive contribution to our sporting community, we really are grateful for his dedication to tennis in this region.”

Cricket clubs concerned about competition rush
Colac district cricket clubs have raised concerns about the time left to process a new joint Division One competition with the South West association.

Residents ready to make stand
Ten years, 40 crashes and no action until there’s a fatality.

Panthers welcome back past player as coach
West Warrion Cricket Club has officially appointed Paul Liistro as its new senior coach ahead of the 2025-26 cricket season.

Cats continue to catch Dolphins
A top-of-the-table clash has seen Colac Imperials become the only team this season to defeat Lorne in both match-ups in a thrilling nine-point win.

Tigers take Giants close late
Colac netballers have proved their “competitiveness”, coming close to pulling off an upset against a top-four team in the Geelong netball league.

Bombers top league ladder
Irrewarra-Beeac has secured top spot on the Colac District netball ladder with a 10-goal win against Otway Districts.

Tigers returning in time for finals
Colac is looking to “move on” from last week’s eventful Bell Park match by getting back on track against an “energetic” Geelong West.

Hawks skipper fixed on future
Hannah McDonald has co-captained Apollo Bay through a “massive development” year and is excited by what the future holds for the young Hawks.