Articles by Liam McCullagh
Eagles continue meteoric rise in junior netball
Western Eagles junior netballers have continued their meteoric rise as the 15-and-under side prepares for a grand final tomorrow.
Kaden’s 247-kilometre run raises awareness and funds
Colac’s Kaden Newton pushed through agony in his most recent fundraising effort, running 247-kilometres on the weekend to raise thousands of dollars and awareness for cystic fibrosis.
Barongarook brigade’s 80-year milestone
Barongarook Fire Brigade has celebrated 80 years, with members recognised for decades of contribution to the community service.
Work leads Johnny to join Otway Rovers
Samoan-born Johnny Faafouina moved to Colac in 2021 due to work at the Australian Lamb Company and he joined the Colac Otway Rovers in 2022.
Club attracts big-name trainers
Horses trained by Gai Waterhouse, Danny O’Brien and Warrnambool’s Symon Wilde ran at the Colac Racecourse on Monday for official trials in the leadup to the upcoming spring racing season.
Colac Men’s Shed improves health
Joe Polidani joined the Colac Men’s Shed after the COVID-19 lockdowns, and is among the members who understand firsthand the important part it plays in improving men’s health.
Colac to cosmonauts reaches BBC program
In the 1990s, amateur radio enthusiast Maggie Iaquinto was making history speaking to Russian cosmonauts on the Mir space station from her Colac home.
Skipper enjoys climb from ninth to semi-final
Birregurra co-captain Paige Turner says not even she anticipated the Saints’ meteoric rise from cellar dwellers to semi-finalists this season.