Sport
McSparron lands at Werribee
A connection through an old teammate has helped former Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron join the coaching ranks at VFL club Werribee.
CHASING DREAMS: Stoney a stepping stone for career
In only four games since joining Stoneyford, Kavian Naresh has shown he is a high-quality cricketer. But Colac-South West Premier teams might not have to fear him for much longer, with the star all-rounder revealing to the Colac Herald’s Louis Darcy his goal to play on the biggest stage.
Harper Rix on the rise after Ballarat golf win
The son of Colac Golf Club pennant champion Sam Rix is making waves of his own winning the Ballarat District Junior Open.
Local sailors lead the way at National Champs
A crew made up of Colac and Derrinallum Yacht Club members has placed at the RL24 National Championships.
Bay set sights on the four
Apollo Bay bowler Mark Featherston concedes the Wolves have an uphill battle to play finals this year but says the team won’t die wondering.
Colac keeps finals hopes alive
Colac One has given its midweek bowls finals aspirations a major boost with a thrilling four-shot win over cross town rival Central.
Johnson ageing like fine wine
Last season at 31 years old City United’s Hayden Johnson decided to take his cricket seriously and now he is the leading wicket taker in the club’s top side.
McCartin lands role at Magpies
Lorne premiership defender Charlie McCartin will join Collingwood VFL next season as a player and a recruiter on a part-time basis.
Cheeran helps seal the deal in Vic Country win
Colac cricketer Aanliya Cheeran held her nerve in the dying stages of a thrilling Australian Country Cricket Championships match to help Victoria Country secure a title win.
New golfer claims first medal
Colac’s Charlie Grist has claimed the first monthly medal of 2026 at the Colac Golf Club, just six months into his competitive golf career.
Colac cricket legend keeping on
Colac cricket icon Rob ‘Scruffy’ Oborne is well and truly on the mend after a giant scare in October.
Breakout season with the bat for Colac export
Ex-City United cricketer Luke Inglis is in career-best form for Geelong league club East Belmont ranking as the third leading run scorer in the competition.
Talent excites new Bay coach
Apollo Bay coach Peter Adams says the Hawks players have been putting in the hard yards this off-season.
English summer awaits talented Bay cricketer
Apollo Bay cricketer Kai Clissold is set for the cricketing adventure of a life-time, with the teenager making the move across the world for the English summer.
Pier to Pub racers not deterred
Lorne Pier to Pub officials say they can now breathe a sigh of relief after the iconic open-water swim was completed.
CDCA teams make most of junior Country Week
Colac district’s Country Week cricket campaigns have come to an end, with all eight teams finding success in different ways.
Fire danger shuts down Lorne’s iconic run
Lorne’s Mountain to Surf race director Peter Williamson says it’s disappointing that the 2026 event had to be cancelled but safety remained the number one priority.
Olympians to make a splash at Pier to Pub
Five Olympians including an Italian will join about 5300 swimmers in front of a bumper crowd at tomorrow’s sold-out 46th edition of the Lorne Pier to Pub.
Swimmer out to topple mentor
Harry Hay is hopeful swimming and learning alongside a Pier to Pub champion could give him the edge to take out the prestigious ocean race.
Two ties make midweek competition closer
Two draws between finals contenders has kept the door ajar for midweek bowls teams sitting outside the top four, with four rounds remaining.
Rare feat for Country Week cricketer
In a do-or-die match for the Colac district Under-17 Country Week side, West Warrion’s Jordan Kelly has claimed a remarkable double hat-trick in the 49th over.
Local talents impress early in Dowling Shield
A Geelong cricket official says two Colac-South West cricket exports have shown their emerging talent during the Cats’ Dowling Sheild campaign.
Colac trainer enjoys placings at home track
Colac trainer Cameron Thompson says he pleased to have two horses place at a home race meet.
Bay’s sailing club receives boost
Apollo Bay’s sailing club is continuing to grow and transform, thanks to the Discover Sailing Development Project.
