Articles by: Liam McCullagh
Grant supports Beech Forest oven rebuild
The Beech Forest community has received more than $4500 towards the rebuilding of the town’s historic bakery oven, which dates back to the 1880s.
Star Cat returns to old school
Emerging Geelong AFLW star Darcy Moloney returned to her former primary school, Sacred Heart, this week as Geelong AFLW carried out its community camp in Colac. The sessions featured Q-and-As from primary aged students, tours of local production facilities such as Bulla, and clinics for juniors at Central Reserve as part of Geelong AFLW’s bid […]
Federal politicians share ideas on housing, NDIS
Opposition members Senator Michael Sukkar and Member for Wannon Dan Tehan visited Colac-based businesses to address housing needs and the NDIS this week.
Association preparing for big tournament
The Colac Darts Association wrapped up a competition grand final on Tuesday and has already turned its attention to a tournament with more than 150 competitors expected to descend on Colac this weekend.
Players out for huge clash
Both Simpson and Colac Imperials will be without key players for tomorrow’s “mini final” between the two sides.
Star trio invited
Three Colac netballers will vie for Victorian academy selection following strong showings at the Central Western Association Championships.
AFL recruit leaves big hole
The Geelong Falcons look to continue their hot start to the Coates Talent League season with a new-look forward-line after Colac footballer Will McLachlan was picked up by Brisbane in the AFL’s mid-season draft.
Jarrah’s engine-driven passion
“I took it four-wheel driving before I made any modifications to the car, and got it bogged on the first track I had ever taken it on.”
Cobden tall helps Vic Country to win
Despite limited time training together Vic Country’s under-18s National Championships team was able to pull off an impressive eight-point win against South Australia.
Interleague squad named
The Hampden League’s best young talent will be on display when the under-23 Bottle Greens take on the Ballarat Football League next month at Warrnambool’s Reid Oval.
Colac presence in Indigenous communities
Indigenous kids in Northern Territory communities are sporting retro Colac Tigers football jerseys after a cleanout late last year prompted a charitable donation.
Premiership Bomber finally reaches milestone
“I think he just tried to model himself on me,” former Irrewarra-Beeac player Luke Vickers said ahead of Troy Keating’s long-awaited 200th senior match this weekend.
Ducks ready for southerly drop
South Colac Football Netball Club’s largest annual fundraiser, Duck Drop Day, will be a quacking time for people of all ages on Sunday.
Quad series takes Colac cyclists for a ride
The Colac Cycling Club completed another event of its quad series, this time in Geelong, and turns its sights to Footscray next month.
An immense impact on Colac
Few people have had the seismic impact the late John Beckwith was able to exert on the Colac Tigers Football Club, with the former Melbourne Demons legend passing at 91-years-old last week.
Role reversed for tag-king Curnow
In what was one of the most anticipated matches of the home and away season, two CDFNL powerhouses in Alvie and Lorne went to battle, but the byplay of a midfield matchup caught the attention of spectators.
Dart throwers prepare for busy months ahead
The Colac Darts Association is gearing up for a massive couple of months, with finals, legends days and events attracting dart throwers from all across Victoria.
Women’s team next priority for Rovers
The Colac Otway Rovers are pushing for a senior women’s side in 2025 by hosting come-and-try nights at the Central Reserve hockey fields on Monday nights.
Colac ultimate frisbee team on the cards
More ultimate frisbee days are planned in Colac, with the goal to eventually enter a team in tournaments across the state.
Experienced mentor to lead Panthers
West Warrion Cricket Club has secured a playing coach with years of coaching experience around the Geelong region to the club’s list for the 2024-25 season.
Draft hopeful keeping busy
Nervousness, with a touch of excitement, are among the emotions of Colac AFL mid-season draft hopeful Will McLachlan.
Tiger thriving at Grammar
Colac Tigers junior Ben Rongdit still has to pinch himself when representing Geelong Grammar in games like the Geelong school derby.
Encouragement to join the SES
With more than 100 callouts and 20 rescues to start 2024, SES Colac unit controller Steve Tevelein is calling for more community members to put their hand up and join the SES.
Teen cleans up league awards
Sixteen-year-old basketballer Indi Cameron has won not one, not two, but three A Grade women’s basketball best and fairest this year.
