Articles by Liam McCullagh

  • Successful start to spring for local trainer

    Colac horse trainer Daryl Cannon has enjoyed a strong run of form lately with horses Wyuna Star, Houdini and Mash And Gravy impressing in recent outings.

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  • Last term starts for principal

    Coming off a six-year principalship near Victoria’s western border at St. Malachy’s primary school in Edenhope, outgoing Sacred Heart Primary school principal Jack Lenaghan would not have believed the community support he would have received 23 years later in Colac.

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  • Star junior returning for Kookas

    Star junior basketballer Mitchell Thornton has returned back to Colac’s CBL team after focusing on football commitments last season.

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  • Towers saw potential in future AFL superstar

    Former Sydney footballer and Colac district export Dean Towers says he knew AFL superstar Errol Gulden was destined for big things when he coached him in the AFL Sydney competition.

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  • Still a lot to like for runner-up

    An 18-point loss on Saturday and a second grand final defeat in three years is a bitter pill for Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker to swallow.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Barongarook brigade’s 80-year milestone

    Barongarook Fire Brigade has celebrated 80 years, with members recognised for decades of contribution to the community service.

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