Articles by: Jamie Beale
State football officials cast an eye on junior numbers
AFL Victoria says it has engaged more in the Barwon region “than even some metropolitan regions” to try and boost junior football numbers, including in Colac.
Eagles club champion brings up milestone
The Western Eagles will celebrate C-grade player Kess Duynhoven’s 450th senior game against Lorne tomorrow.
Dees building habits for 2026
Otway Districts coach Shane Boyington says the team has “an opportunity to shape the finals series” in tomorrow’s game against Alvie.
Final minute hero breaks Kiwi hearts in bronze medal match
A Wye River surf lifesaver has scored the winning points in a bronze medal game at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup in Brisbane.
Kookas bring back vet coaches
The Colac Basketball Association has appointed two new senior coaches for the Kookas ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Multiple state wins in one week for Vic skipper
A bowling star has returned from “one of the biggest weeks” of his young career, winning two events in two states.
Braves teams fall to Saints in upset losses
Both Colac Braves teams have lost in the same round for the first time this season.
A dream come true for Colac star Zara
Zara Walters has become the first Colac export to win the Suncorp Super Netball championship after the Melbourne Vixens overcame the West Coast Fever on Saturday night.
Coach’s late goal seals Swans win
Alvie has knocked Lorne off the ladder’s top spot in a six-point “arm wrestle” victory.
Consistent quarters for Colac
Colac’s netballers have grabbed their third win of the season in the team’s highest scoring outing of the year.
Zara returns for grand final glory
The Colac community will be behind Zara Walters tomorrow as the former Tiger contends to become the first player from the region to win a championship in netball’s national league.
Colac netballers closing in on win number three
Colac Tigers netballers are “fully fit and ready to go” in tomorrow’s clash against Lara as the team pushes for its third win in four games.
Finals football up for grabs
South Colac hosts Irrewarra-Beeac tomorrow in a battle for fifth that “neither team will be shying away from”.
Second-year Roo ready for top five
A second-year South Colac netballer says this season has been her favourite, with early season struggles firing up the team.
Associations to meet amid new league talks
The Colac District Cricket Association and the South West Cricket Association have scheduled a meeting to finalise if a new Division One cricket league will be created.
New spectator rule following junior football incident
The Colac and District Football and Netball league has called for all participants and spectators to “keep behaviour in mind”.
