Sport
Cobden tall helps Vic Country to win
Despite limited time training together Vic Country’s under-18s National Championships team was able to pull off an impressive eight-point win against South Australia.
Colac rider improves at Finke
Former Lorne rider Callum Norton once again fell agonisingly short of first place at the Finke Desert Race, while Colac rider Ray Cole says continued improvement has motivated him to return again next year.
Saints and Tigers keep rising
Colac district netball could have a new-look finals this season with both Simpson and Birregurra enjoying incredible rises this season.
Lion adjusting to Brisbane weather
Colac’s newest AFL footballer Will McLachlan says adjusting to the Brisbane humidity has been the biggest change since starting life in the AFL.
Brave plays role in winning squad
A Geelong baseball coach says Colac’s Brendan DeLorenzo played a big role in helping the Geelong Baseball Association claim back-to-back titles at Baseball Victoria’s State Winter Championships.
Bright future for women’s baseball in region
Geelong baseball official Meg Fahy says the future is extremely bright for women’s baseball in the region following the association’s second-straight State Winter Championship, and two Colac exports are playing their part.
Dogs tip Keeley for AFLW spot
A Western Bulldogs VFL women’s team official says an AFLW club would be “mad not to” take Colac ruck prospect Keeley Hardingham in next season’s draft.
Special return game a one-off for Rieniets
For the first time in over five years Colac netballer Gabi Rieniets made a shock return to the court, but unfortunately the standout shooting performance will likely be a one-off.