Articles by: Jamie Beale

Work to be done amid concerns
Like it or loathe it, forming a new joint Division one competition represents the most significant expansion local cricket has seen in this region.

Imps come together in support of Cats’ family
The Colac Imperials community will rally to support Brent Hateley during tomorrow’s matches against Lorne.

Braves are back to celebrate
The Colac Braves will celebrate the 1985 premiership with a reunion after the close of the home-and-away season tomorrow.

Roos result secures spot before finals frenzy
South Colac is looking to avenge its 14-goal loss to Simpson in round eight and lock down a finals spot tomorrow.

2026 is whole new ball game
Forming a new joint Colac-South West Division One cricket competition will be a rejuvenation, some clubs say, while others say the result is a disappointment.

Cricket association vote passes ahead of new Division One competition
A South West Cricket vote about creating a new Division One competition with Colac district was expected to go down to a knife’s edge last night.

Rovers ravaged in tough loss
The Colac Otway Rovers have faced “the most challenging weekend” of the season as the club’s senior sides went scoreless for a second straight week.

Cycling series sees close race
Sunshine and zero wind has greeted Colac riders in another thrilling race in the Colac Cycling Club’s Combined Race Series.

South stay on track in the fight for finals
South Colac has continued to state its case for a top-five spot, despite knowing its finals destiny, “is in the hands of others”.

Disappointed Tigers to reflect and regroup
Colac has fallen to Bell Park after being “run over” in the second half of Saturday’s match.

Swans steer closer to top three
A last gasp comeback has helped Alvie come through in another close win, beating Otway Districts by a goal.

‘Warra closing in on top spot
Irrewarra-Beeac has edged closer to locking up top spot on the ladder following a close win over Birregurra.

Bomber identified in Vic state squad
An Irrewarra-Beeac netballer has been identified by Netball Victoria state team selectors ahead of the 2026 National Netball Championships.

Braves fighting for top spot in biggest test
The biggest game of the season awaits Colac Braves Division Two side, which is hoping to knock the Lara Wildcats off the top of the table.

Cricket talks continue for associations
A meeting between Colac District and South West cricket associations about a newly proposed top-grade competition has produced “very positive attitudes from both associations”.

Colac netballers turning a corner
A Colac netballer says the Tigers are “really starting to find (their) groove” ahead of a potential third win tomorrow.