Articles by: Liam McCullagh
A Fab-ulous find for Rovers
Fabian Schenk is a wily left midfielder with an uncanny knack to win the ball, he can play deeper as an overlapping wingback but can also push forward and score like he did in the Colac derby.
Sacred Heart to farewell long-serving principal
After 23 years as the principal of Sacred Heart Primary School, Jack Leneghan has announced he will leave at the end of the year.
Colac crickets talking points
Re-elected Colac District Cricket Association chairman Steve Millar says the new board will discuss the potential for a new senior men’s division and more two-day cricket ahead of the 2024-25 season. The CDCA hosted its annual meeting on Monday night, with Millar going around for a sixth season and many of last year’s board members […]
Walters re-signs with Vixens
Colac Tigers netball export Zara Walters has signed on for grand finalists, Melbourne Vixens capping off a memorable debut season for the 20-year-old.
Los Angeles Games on the cards
A short break after an Olympic bronze medal win looms for Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith who looks forward to sharing the achievement with friends and family across the district.
From Lake Colac to the Olympics
The Colac Herald’s search to track down the district’s Olympians of yesteryear has led us to France, the home of Paul McKenzie, a bilingual sailor and once a promising young footballer.
Keeley earns train-on spot with Bulldogs’ AFLW team
A VFLW best-and-fairest might just be the beginning for Colac export Keeley Hardingham who will be a train-on player for the Western Bulldogs’ 2024 season. Hardingham averaged 17.5 disposals, 23 hit-outs, and four clearances this season in a Footscray team which made the VFLW grand final. Footscray VFLW coach Rhys Cahir said he wasn’t surprised […]
Wayne’s world cycling feats
Watching this year’s Olympics brought back special memories for former Colac Cyclist and 1988 Olympic Bronze medallist Wayne McCarney. McCarney, who is one of Colac’s greatest sporting exports won Olympic Bronze in the 4000-metre team pursuit event in Seoul 1988. It still ranks as one of the “best moments” of McCarney’s life, who also represented […]
Ex-Tiger earns Cougars life membership
Ex-Colac netballer and current Geelong netball superstar Brooke Allan has received life membership at the Geelong Netball Club in recognition of her service. Allan has been involved at Geelong for 10 years, playing 166 games, winning seven best-and-fairest awards, making VNL Team of the Year eight times, and has been a three-time grand final winner. […]
Trek back to Colac worth it for Sangit
You don’t need to speak the same language as someone to be teammates on the soccer pitch, because in some ways football has its own language.
Player development among Cat’s highlights
He’s coached the Imps to finals every year, and even a grand final, but outgoing Colac Imperials coach Paul Liistro says seeing the development of the club’s young players has been one of the biggest highlights from his time in the role.
Camp Quality market collects vital funds
Colac Camp Quality Convoy for Kids has raised an impressive $4400 at their indoor market over the weekend.
Family the priority for Liistro
Outgoing Colac Imperials coach Paul Liistro says a desire to spend more time with his young family has led respected mentor to “hit pause” on his blossoming coaching career.
Olympian looks back on incredible diving career
From South Africa to Birregurra, setbacks to triumph, ex-Olympic diver and Birregurra cricketer and footballer Grant Nel’s sporting career has experienced it all. Taking up diving as a 10-year-old in South Africa, Nel’s journey saw him earn a sports scholarship at the renowned Texas A&M University, represent Australia at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics […]
District Polwarths claim national wins
Fairview Polwarths’ Greg Potter says he is proud of his family’s achievements at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show, winning supreme exhibit at the prestigious industry event.
Dairy sale offers opportunities for farmers
Sixty head of cattle went under the hammer at Colac Regional Saleyards’ dairy cattle sale last week.
Our local Olympians throughout history
Ahead of tomorrow morning’s opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the Colac Herald’s Ruby Manson and Liam McCullagh have dug into the history of Colac and district’s past Olympians, or Olympians who have moved to the area since their careers.
Rehab time won’t be wasted: Saint to learn during recovery
Birregurra rising star Flynn Darroch says he was use the next 12 months on the sidelines as a learning experience as he works his way back from a ruptured ACL.
Racer hopes numbers will rise
The Colac Racing Pigeon Club’s two most recent races have been weather-affected with the chilly conditions impacting race times and pigeon speeds.
Company celebrates 50 years
Fifty years is a huge landmark for any business – let alone a construction company that started in a Colac garage.
Predators pose a threat to racing pigeons
Although the number of flyers has decreased over the past couple of years at the Colac Racing Pigeon Club, a bigger issue has arisen during this year’s races.
Colac pigeons ready for international race
From Ararat to Broken Hill, Colac Racing Pigeon club president ‘Pigeon Pete’ Virgona has raced his pigeons the across Australia, however the upcoming Pattaya Race is the first time birds will have flown overseas.
Colac hosts dairy sales as an option for farmers
Colac Regional Saleyards has introduced a dairy sale, aiming to boost business and provide a market for district farmers.
Bombers ‘get the job done’ against Demons
On a wet and windy day at Warrowie Recreation Reserve, Irrewarra-Beeac “just got the job done” against a competitive Otway Districts outfit.
