Sport
Umpire shortage inspires new leader
Signing up as Colac district netball’s new umpires’ leader while the sport is battling a shortage of whistleblowers is inspiring Cassie Stephens to find ways to strengthen numbers.
Cyclist crams in training for epic ride
Colac cyclist Mathew Simmonds crammed six months’ worth of training into 10 weeks before notching up his first ride in the iconic Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic.
Coach calls for senior representative footy
Colac Imperials coach Paul Liistro says the Colac district’s talented young players could be missing out on opportunities with no senior representative football.
All-rounder stars in Braves’ third win
A dominant performance from all-rounder Brendan DeLorenzo has helped the Colac Braves to their third win from the opening four rounds of the Geelong baseball season.
Injured Rover puts kids first
Injured Colac Otway Rovers rising star Sohail Ali is inspiring the club’s next generation of soccer players during time on the sidelines after taking on an under-12 coaching role.
Tiger roaring in top-grade return
Reigning C Grade netball league best-and-fairest Chloe Gray is enjoying a dominant return to the top-grade ranks with Simpson.
High praise for Hawks recruit
Opposition coaches are starting to take notice of boom Apollo Bay football recruit Brad King, and one of his coaches says there’s good reason why.
Injured Tiger unlikely to return
Simpson football officials say exciting forward Jono Jennings is unlikely to play this season.