Sport
Teenage skipper leads the way
City bowler Jack O’Dowd’s breakthrough summer as a skipper might never have happened if it wasn’t for the intervention of club officials.
Olympian at Colac shoot
Olympic gold-medal shooter Russell Mark was a welcome visitor to an inaugural shooting event in Colac.
Simpson speedster takes lead
Simpson speedster John Vogels has surged to the lead of Victoria’s top sprintcar series.
Defence pays off for basketballers
A strong defensive effort from Colac’s senior women’s basketball team has earned two wins from four games.
Brave will coach baseballers
Stalwart Mark Billing will lead Colac Braves baseball club as senior coach in 2011.
Father-son shift pays off
A decision to seek greater challenges on the bowling green has landed a Colac father-and-son duo pennant premiership medals.
Veterans welcome drought-breaking flag
Members of City United Cricket Club's historic 1979-80 premiership team have lauded the modern-day Yellow Caps for breaking a three-decade flag drought.
City breaks 31-year premiership drought
City United has broken a 31-year Division One cricket premiership drought with a stunning grand final triumph against Alvie.
Netballers suffer setback
Colac District’s road to regional glory must take a detour after a setback in week one of netball’s Western Region State League finals.
Bowlers on state stage
Four Colac bowlers have become the latest Colac district rollers to earn a place on the state stage.
Tigers move into new rooms
The Colac Tigers’ faithful are celebrating a new era of relaxation and unity with the opening of revamped Central Reserve social rooms.
Pennyroyal in grand final
Pennyroyal has saved its best tennis to the right time of the season to earn a spot in the Polwarth tennis grand final.
Déjà vu at cricket’s night of nights
There was a sense of déjà vu about Colac District Cricket Association’s night of nights.
Chase for cricket premiership
First-year captain Matt Nelson believes the addition of three experienced heads has spurred City United’s rise to this weekend's Division One cricket grand final against Alvie.
Former player is top umpire
Steve Millar is the kind of guy Colac district cricket officials want more of.
Dare overcomes back injury
Colac district footballer Levi Dare is nearing peak fitness after overcoming a serious back injury.
Basketballers prepare for finals
Colac’s top-grade basketballers are gearing up for finals after wrapping up the regular season this week.
Small angler, big fish
Colac youngster Thomas Prascevic is the envy of trout anglers everywhere after landing the biggest fish of his life.
Teenage cricketer represents Australia.
Colac teenager Meyrick Buchanan’s cricket ability has once again led him to the international stage.
Driver needs luck to win title
Timboon sprintcar driver Phil Lock says he will need a bit of luck to win a national title this weekend.
Falcon overcomes the odds
Apollo Bay footballer Jake Cooper has overcome more than his fair share of adversity to gain selection on the Geelong Falcons’ list.
Towers rises through the ranks
Colac district footballer Dean Towers continued his extraordinary rise up the ranks after receiving a contract with VFL side North Ballarat Roosters.
Beckett cements tennis star status
Polwarth and district tennis singles champion Khan Beckett has cemented his name at the top of the district’s top players.
Colac’s state captain earns break
Young state cricketer Dylan Hodge has earned himself time off.
