Sport
Heartstopper for Swan’s family
Only half of Birregurra’s Melican household could watch as son and Sydney Swans defender Lewis had one of his best outings in the AFL to almost will his side over the line in an elimination final.
Greene incident highlights respect still a problem
Colac district football umpires boss Craig Kerr says officials have cracked down on umpire mistreatment this year, with the issue once again in the national spotlight following GWS star Toby Greene’s controversial incident.
Strong finish has Imps optimistic
An impressive three-week block during the second half of the season gave first-year coach Siobhan Casey enough evidence her netballers were on the right path.
Star recruit free to play against St Mary’s
Star netball recruit Bec Winch is available for the Tigers’ Geelong league clash against St Mary’s tomorrow after being based in Colac during lockdown.
Smith falls just short of bronze medal match
Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith has wrapped up her Olympic debut, falling one target short of a bronze medal match in the mixed trap.
Penny set for mixed trap
After an incredible effort reaching the final in the Olympic women’s trap, Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith will be back in action this morning in the mixed event.
Champion dad would ‘be so proud’
The mother of late Colac district football legend Peter Featherston says he’d be so proud to see his daughter Gabbi reach the heights he fell just short of.
Imps mentor celebrates like swim coach
Colac Imperials women’s football mentor Tim Hassett has compared celebrations to those of Ariarne Titmus’s swimming coach after hearing Gabbi Featherston had been drafted.