Sport
Second Olympic selection yet to sink in
Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith says it probably won’t sink in until she’s back on the plane that she’s officially been selected for her second Olympic Games.
Mother and daughter team up for Western Eagles
Western Eagles netballer Siobhan Casey says she never envisaged taking the court with her daughter Isla until the pair got the special opportunity on Saturday.
Former Knight and ex-skipper among inclusions at Birregurra
A former City United star with Geelong Cricket Association experience is set to bolster Birregurra’s all-rounder stocks, while a former Saints leader is set to return.
Lorne rapt to have Jack home
Lorne football officials say the return of former AFL footballer Jack Steven has brought a special buzz to the club.
Family proud of retiring cyclist
The father of Camperdown export and Olympic cyclist Grace Brown says her family couldn’t be more proud of what she has achieved following her shock retirement announcement.
Clean sweep for our netballers
Colac district 17-and-under representative netball coach Sandra Robinson says it took contributions from all 10 players to get over the line in a thrilling contest against Central Highlands.
Hall’s second head knock
Geelong Falcons officials say they will give Colac’s top draft prospect Brady Hall plenty of time to recover following his second concussion in as many matches.
Alvie coach grateful to be back
Alvie co-coach Jaymie Lowe says it felt “a bit surreal” to return to the Swans’ A Grade team after a year-and-a-half on the sidelines.