Sport
PREMIERSHIP TILT: Colac in basketball grand final after historic win
COLAC Kookas’ women’s team will play in its first Country Basketball League grand final in history after an against-the-odds semi-final win against Mount Gambier.
SWOOPING IN: Recruits join Eagles
FORMER Geelong district interleague footballer and Winchelsea captain Trent McLure heads a list of nine new recruits to join the Western Eagles this off-season.
STAR RISES: Colac football export to join VFL team
THE RAPID rise of Colac football export Jack Williams has continued with the young defender set to join VFL club Werribee.
NEW TEAM: Cricket helps new Aussies feel at home
TWO of the Colac district’s newest Australian citizens say cricket has helped them blossom in their new homes at Apollo Bay.
NEW ADDITION: Colac Tigers recruit talented defender
COLAC TIGERS have added more firepower to their netball stocks by landing versatile St Marys defender Lucy Vercher.
COMING UP ACES: Poker player in running for $1.6 million
FORMER Gerangamete man Michael Kenneady is in contention for a $1.6-million pay packet after winning a seat at an international poker tournament.
MARATHON EFFORT: Golfers raise awareness for brain injury charity
PLAYING 100 holes of golf in one day has helped a group of Apollo Bay golfers raise about $4000 for people with acquired brain injuries.
TIGHT PACK: Underdog victories tighten competition
UPSET results in Colac district top-grade cricket on Saturday have created an exciting run into finals this season.