Sport
HUGE DRAWCARD: Champion jockey set to hit district
THE appearance of Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Damien Oliver will be among highlights when Colac hosts its biggest horseracing meet in almost three years.
NEW LEADER: Colac Imperials appoint netball coach
COLAC district netball powerhouse Colac Imperials have promoted in-house to fill their A Grade coaching role.
REIGNING CHAMPIONS: Tennis stars defend their titles
COLAC LAWN tennis player Jason Murnane is in red-hot form for this year’s Polwarth singles championship after winning his club’s top individual accolade.
OUTRAGE: Bowlers ‘fuming’ after uniform incident
TWO Central bowlers have declined taking action against the regional bowls body despite being denied the chance to play in a regional final due to “incorrect uniform”.
NEW FACES: South football recruits fill holes in line-up
SOUTH COLAC coach Tim Foley believes the club’s newest football recruits will provide the team with what it lacked in last year’s preliminary final loss.
INJURY BLOW: Star Swan sidelined, but City gun a chance
ALVIE might have to defend its Division One premiership without star cricketer Andre DeLorenzo in what looms as a major blow for the Swans.
AMAZING ODYSSEY: Riders celebrate race’s anniversary
MOUNTAIN bike riders from across the world will flock to Forrest to celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of Australia’s most highly regarded events this month.
HEARTBREAK: Kookas’ campaign ends in loss
COLAC KOOKAS women’s basket-ballers have suffered heartbreak after falling agonisingly short in their first ever grand final.