Articles by: Zac McCarthy
Farewell from newest graduates
Colac Secondary College Year 12 students’ schooling journey has come to an end. The students celebrated the end of their high school studies in style with a formal graduation ceremony last week at the Colac Bowling Club, with Year 12 exams now completed and students awaiting their results.
Redbacks return to short form in smashing style
The Colac Twenty20 Tournament has begun and Irrewarra have guaranteed themselves an early finals spot after claiming two wins on Sunday.
Kookas miss out on post-season basketball
The men’s Colac Kookas season has come to an end after losing two must-win games.
Spread the festive cheer with Wishing Tree appeal
Colac’s K Hub team has set up its Wishing Tree and is encouraging shoppers to donate a gift for someone else this Christmas.
Captain captures half-century win
Colac has bounced back from its recent loss with a dominant 130-run win over Simpson.
Saints’ centurion solidifies win against Sharks
Birregurra has jumped into fourth place after a 129-run knock from opener Alex Inglis helped his side get the win against Apollo Bay.
Colac Lawn adds another win to tally
Colac Lawn has defeated the top side Pennyroyal White in a one-game winner despite losing the set count 3-5.
Owners debate food delivery
One food delivery service says it is shutting up shop in Australia, while another says it has more than a score of Colac businesses signed up - with mixed opinions.
Expert advice from the coast
With beach patrols kicking off this weekend at Apollo Bay, the surf lifesaving club’s leaders have completed training ahead of the swimming season.
Ecklin eager to extend innings
Ecklin will have a simple focus when it makes the journey to Camperdown tomorrow: bat the full 50 overs. Plus, previews for the five other matches.
Lady Kookas surge ahead as do-or-die for Colac
The Colac Kookas face four make-or-break games this weekend, with the men’s side fighting for finals and the Kookas women looking to claim a home court final and avoid a double-header road trip.
Camperdown coming out strong despite loss
Winchelsea has continued its strong form, remaining on top of the ladder after winning against an up-and-coming Camperdown Magpies.
Training offers valuable skills for local youth
Colac and district youths have the chance at a free responsible serving of alcohol training course in time to help earn hospitality jobs over summer.
Connecting trail opens, ride or walk
A $6.7-million, 19-kilometre walking and bike trail connecting Timboon to Port Campbell has officially opened.
Query on home safety
RACV is calling on Colac and district residents to share how safe they feel in their homes in a new survey.
Local lakes now stocked
Fishers should rush to Corangamite’s crater lakes after a recent boost to fish numbers.
Drilling reported new gas sources
An offshore drilling rig has discovered two new natural gas deposits off the coast of Cape Otway.
Police are seeking owners of stolen electric bicycle
Police in Colac are looking to return a stolen e-bike.
Cororooke gets on the board
Cororooke’s A-grade tennis side has secured its first win of the season after an upset victory over second placed Colac Lawn.
Love’s century sinks the sharks
Heytesbury-Princetown picked up its second win of the season with Matthew Love raising the bat in a quick run chase against Apollo Bay.
Kookas remain in finals hunt
Colac Kookas men’s side have kept their finals hopes alive after overcoming a late charge from the ladder-leader Terang.
Colac moves one step closer to playoff berth
Colac Kookas women’s coach Brian Menzies says his side is hitting form at the right time of the year after notcing up its biggest score of the season.
Project links next gen to dairy
Students at Beeac Primary School have been busy on the brushes, with their latest art project inspiring the next generation of farmers.
Dooley’s does it again with sixth top award
Apollo Bay ice cream makers have taken home a sixth gold medal for Australia’s best ice cream.
