Articles by Scott Barnes
Centenarian doesn’t feel 100
COLAC woman Lila Cooper turns 100 on Sunday but says she feels “anything but” 100.
Farmer in illegal hunters’ spotlight
A COLAC district farmer says he is worried that shooters who illegally killed two kangaroos on his property could accidentally shoot him or his livestock.
Colac not part of Cliff Young film
BUDGET constraints prevented filmmakers from shooting a movie about the story of ultra-marathon runner Cliff Young in the Colac district.
Memorial ride boosts cyclist safety
COLAC Cycling Club secretary Clare Jehu says a charity cycling race at the weekend has helped make cyclists safer.
Contractors want sunshine to make hay
COLAC district hay contractors say more sun and good spring rain could lead to a good hay season.
Young netballers’ season ends
COLAC Tigers 13-and-under netball coach Tahlia Jeffreys says she was disappointed St Marys ended her team’s season at the weekend.
Injuries end young Tigers’ finals
COLAC Tigers colts football coach Adam Marshall says injuries dashed his team’s chances of making the 2012 under-18.5 grand final.
TAFE cuts threaten VET studies
COLAC and district students could lose training courses because of State Government budget cuts.