Articles by Scott Barnes
Colac district cricket teams ready to begin season
IRREWARRA cricket co-captain Dave Jackson says the unavailability of a host of senior players will hamper his team in its round one match against Warrion.
AFL young gun will beef up
COLAC export and AFL young gun Tom Simpkin says he plans to gain three kilograms and work on his running before the 2013 season.
Colac actors star in musical
A COLAC actor says he hopes appearing on stage in a Geelong show next month will be a step towards a career in musical theatre.
Men fined for animal cruelty
TWO Colac district men have received convictions for animal cruelty against pigs.
Colac woman on national TV show
A COLAC woman who suffers from a rare disease will take her awareness campaign to national television when she tells her story on Sunday night.
Farmer will help Swans fight for AFL flag
A COLAC district farmer will arrive at the MCG early on Saturday to help the Sydney Swans fight for a premiership.
Asylum seekers will work in Colac
ASYLUM seekers will move to Colac to fill job shortages, as part of a new pilot program.
Gay anger at marriage refusal
A COLAC district woman in a same-sex relationship says she is shocked Federal parliament failed to legalise same-sex marriage this week.