Articles by: Louis Darcy
New Hawk to debut against coastal rival
Apollo Bay will unveil a debutant on the netball court in its Good Friday clash against coastal rival Lorne.
Golf club granted program for young golfers
A group of six young female golfers are Colac's first-ever scholarship recipients of the Australian Golf Foundation Junior Girls Program.
Athlete smashes five-year personal bests
Colac athlete Kirstie Newcombe has produced her best performances at state level in five years.
Ladies pennant golfers start season on a roll
Colac ladies pennant golf captain Ros Bauer says the team isn’t getting too far ahead of themselves after consecutive wins to start the season.
Swans’ defence holds up strong
Alvie goaler Hayley Foster says she is pleased to tick off her first win as the Swans’ new A-grade coach.
Bombers’ ball use proves costly
Alvie has continued its opening round dominance against Irrewarra-Beeac.
Grand finals go down to the wire
Colac Basketball Association has wrapped up its domestic grand finals with thrilling junior and senior grand finals.
Croquet continues to thrive in Colac
Colac Mallet Sports Club secretary Anne Grogan says the club could look to extend its lawns after another jam-packed day was at full capacity.
‘Warra star takes on presidency
At just 26 years of age, Tom Ennor was eager to jump at the chance of becoming a Colac district club president.
New-look Swans and Bombers to do battle
Perennial Colac district netball finalists Alvie and Irrewarra-Beeac will look a whole lot different on the court this season.
Naresh focused on top twenty20 spot
Kavian Naresh has gone from playing against some of the world’s best cricketers to winding up on the other side of the world and becoming the newest overseas player to take the Colac-South West Premier League by storm.
Tigers land another experienced mentor
The Colac Tigers have added the final piece to their senior football coaching staff line up with another former AFL player on board.
Retro ride pedals up support for Colac Area Health
Cyclists have praised Beeac to the Rock Retro Ride organisers for the success of the Colac Area Health fundraising event.
Flag glory the cherry on top
It’s been a busy season of cricket for Colac’s Cheeran siblings Aanliya and Aanlin.
Braves ready to hit home runs after pre-season
Colac Braves president Jamie Harris says the club’s baseballers are primed for a big year after a strong pre-season.
John leaves as cricket royalty
South West cricket clubs have recognised long-time umpire John Royal for his wonderful career in the sport.
Rep netballers ready for decider
Colac district’s under-17 representative netball team is just one win away from claiming the Barwon Junior Championships.
Western Eagles still flying high after 30 years
The Western Eagles are gearing up for a massive 2026 season with the club celebrating a historic milestone.
Storm the Bay a perfect day for swimmers
Perfect weather made for a brilliant day of open-water swimming at Apollo Bay’s Storm the Bay.
Cricket clubs have say on premier league’s future
Colac South-West cricket clubs have unanimously agreed the new Division One competition has been a success, but believe some fine-tuning is needed ahead of next season.
Stoneyford helps recruit find passion
Stoneyford all-rounder Gayan Yakupiti feared he could have missed out on playing in a premiership after an injury mishap during the season.
Finger injury fails to derail spinner’s year
Stoneyford all-rounder Gayan Yakupiti feared he could have missed out on playing in a premiership after an injury mishap during the season.
Locals lead Blues to historic flag
Former Alvie cricket captain Jarrod Groves says he will do his part to help Winchelsea in its first season in the Bellarine Peninsula cricket’s A1 competition.
City bowler continues dream run
When City bowler Hayley Murnane won her first-ever club championship she never envisaged she would be crowned the best in the West Coast Region.
