Sport
Kookas miss out on post-season basketball
The men’s Colac Kookas season has come to an end after losing two must-win games.
Inglis in the hunt for pole position
Back-to-back centuries from Heytesbury-Princetown skipper Matthew Love launches the Storm opening bat into the CricketStar leaderboard’s top two.
Tight at the top of club champs
A-grade’s lead has shifted after round three of the Colac Golf Club 2025 Men’s Championships.
Millimetre makes the difference for City
City has secured one of its most dramatic victories, edging out Camperdown Magpies by a single shot in a match decided by the final two bowls of the day.
Penny closes year with award
Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith has capped off a demanding international season by receiving the Victorian Institute of Sport Coaches Award.
Trainer’s success furthers Colac racing scene
Colac trainer and dairy farmer Cameron Thompson has noticed a revival in Colac’s racing scene in the past eight months.
Colac export set for Fremantle journey to kick off career
New AFL forward Tobyn Murray says he’s excited to head out west with Fremantle securing his services in the 2025 AFL National Draft.
Bulls bring first loss to Knights
Pomborneit has delivered one of the early statements of the season, claiming a tight win and handing unbeaten Cobden its first loss of the campaign.
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.
Captain captures half-century win
Colac has bounced back from its recent loss with a dominant 130-run win over Simpson.
A new era for Eagles
Western Eagles Football Netball Club has created history, appointing an all-female leadership group ahead of the 2026 season.
Gayan living Australian dream
Stoneyford all-rounder Gayan Yakupiti has enjoyed plenty of cricketing chapters, but his time in the Colac district has been among the most rewarding.
Ashes to ashes as locals face Barmy Army
One of the most keenly-anticipated Ashes series in generations starts at 1.20pm today, and in Colac the banter has already begun.
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.
Archers close season in successful style
Colac Otway Archery Club has wrapped up its competitive year in strong form at the final interclub archery event for 2025.
Region reps set to make big waves
Three South West Cricket Association players have joined a newly-formed team to play at the Victorian Country Cricket League Twenty20 tournament in Bendigo tomorrow.
Monthly medal follows lesson with tech
Bernadette Smith has reclaimed the Colac Golf Club’s A-grade November monthly medal in one of her best personal performances.
Wet weather delays women’s championship
Round one of the Colac Golf Club’s Ladies Championships has seen defending champion Ros Brauer take the lead as she goes for her third in a row.
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.
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.
Murray heads west
Tobyn Murray has been selected with the 40th pick in the 2025 AFL National Draft.
Victorian veterans face foreign talents in finals
Two veteran cricketers from Birregurra have helped Victoria reach two grand finals in the Cricket Australia Masters Over-60s.
Local cricket a worldwide comp
Overseas imports enjoying stints with Australian clubs isn’t new. But with the help of agencies, international cricketers have become as common in regional competitions as they are in high-level big-city leagues.
