Sport
Cricket clashes finish as nail-bitters
Three Colac-South West Premier League matches went down to the wire on the weekend.
GFNL fixture finalised after Lara’s senior football remission
The release of the revised Geelong Football Netball League fixture will see the Colac Tigers play 18 games in a 20-round season. Plus, Colac Tigers new full fixture.
GFL clubs make preference on fixture change
The Colac Tigers and a majority of GFNL clubs have voted in support of a fixture proposal drafted by a rival club.
Foley treasures his Big V guernsey
Denis and Sue Foley thought their son Nathan had missed out on selection for the Victorian team in 2008, when the wrong side was read out on The Footy Show.
Revived junior tee-ball program a home run
Colac Braves president Jamie Harris says the club’s junior tee-ball program has been a massive hit.
Injury derails nationals hopes
A calf injury to Colac’s Michael Barrand is likely to rule him out of the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, despite a dominant performance against the state’s best.
New boss whistling up more umpires for 2026
New Colac district football umpires boss Tim Whitehead is calling on people to pick up a whistle and get involved this season.
Bulls ready for important Birre game
Pomborneit captain Grant Place says the Bulls are treating tomorrow’s top-four-shaping clash with Birregurra as their biggest game of the season.
Kookas up for JCC challenge
Coaches of the Colac Kookas under-18 boys and girls teams say they couldn’t be more excited to represent the region at tomorrow’s Junior Country Championships.
Solution for junior struggles
An Alvie football official says the Colac District Football Netball League should look to work with neighbouring competitions to help boost junior football participation.
Magpies soar past top Blues
There is a no better time to beat a side for the first time all season than in finals, and that’s exactly what Camperdown Magpies midweek team did.
Lakers look to cause upset
Colac bowler Tim Hassett is confident the Lakers can shake-up this season’s weekend pennant finals.
Rival club proposes GFL fixture adjustments
The Colac Tigers have given in-principle support to a new fixture proposal that was put forward by a rival club at a GFL presidents meeting on this week.
No return set for Warra star
Irrewarra-Beeac is hopeful it will see its star player and heartbeat Mitch Thornton this season, despite the vice-captain travelling overseas with a return date unknown.
Terrific Tickner claims medal
A career-best front nine has seen Troy Tickner claim a two-shot win at the Colac Golf Club’s February Monthly Medal.
Clubs commit to junior sides
Birregurra and Simpson football officials say they are committed to fielding under-18 teams in 2026.
Creekers secure finals berth
Tomahawk Creek cricketers have given their finals aspirations a major boost with a win over Apollo Bay.
Colac Croquet lawns packed with newcomers
Croquet numbers are booming at the Colac Mallet Sports Club with the club welcoming about a dozen new members.
New football recruits to help fill Hawks needs
Apollo Bay coach Peter Adams says he expects all of the Hawks newest recruits to make immediate impacts at senior level.
Boyle goes big in blistering century
A blistering display with the bat from Cobden’s Lachie Boyle has seen him top the CricketStar rankings for round 12.
Cororooke continues to rise
Cororooke has climbed up the ladder following an impressive return from a premiership captain.
Apollo Bay adds seven new senior footballers
Apollo Bay has added seven new faces to its senior football list for 2026, with more signings expected in the coming weeks.
Tigers stun Saints in thriller
Upsets continued into round 12, with Simpson knocking off top four contender Birregurra.
Swans sink Knights
Alvie captain Tim McKay says the Swans match against City United was a game his side “needed to win”.
