Sport
Lions upbeat after early-round performances
Corangamite Lions officials say their start to the South West soccer season has been “really positive” despite not recording a win.
Pennant win for Bay golfers
Champion Apollo Bay golfer Vicki Hannah says a growing interest in the female ranks has played a pivotal role in landing the club a South West pennant title.
Demons’ injury count keeps rising
Otway Districts coach Alan Alford fears his club could be cursed with four more players set for lengthy stints on the sidelines, after already missing 10 players for their bruising encounter with Irrewarra-Beeac.
Women’s teams on the agenda
Camperdown and Ecklin are among cricket clubs hopeful of launching women’s programs if a proposed South West Cricket women’s competition is to get off the ground.
Local cyclists avoid nasty fall
Colac cyclists managed to avoid any injuries following a nasty crash that resulted in a race being abandoned on the weekend.
Swan and Bomber pulling ahead
A Swan and a Bomber have opened up a strong lead at the top of the SportsPower Colac coaches’ Player of the Year standings after round five matches.
Alleged homophobic slur earns two-week ban
A North Shore footballer has accepted a two-match ban after being found guilty of “insulting language” in the Seagulls’ loss to Colac, alleged to be a homophobic slur.
Tigers hold on against Eagles in thriller
A frantic finish leading to goal-for-goal drama has helped Simpson shape as a true A Grade netball finals contender.