Sport
Monaghan to lead new era
South Colac netball coach Janelle Monaghan says she enters the role for the first time on her own with confidence the club’s depth can cover a host of key departures.
Eagles coach to lead girls’ team
Re-appointed Western Eagles co-coach Craig Hardingham is gearing up for a busy winter after taking on a second coaching role leading the district’s up-and-coming junior girls’ footballers.
Sri Lankan guns adjust to life in Colac
Spending time learning the ropes on Colac district farms is a far cry from Jaga Poorna’s life as a promising first-class cricketer in Sri Lanka.
Surfing injury sidelines forward
The return of former Lorne premiership player Jared Matheson has come at a good time with star forward Lewie Hollmer likely to miss the first half of the 2020 season.
Anzac Day showdown called off
Two Colac district league football-netball clubs have reportedly canned plans to go head to head under lights on Anzac Day this year.
League pulls pin on Bendigo Country Week
A lack of numbers has forced the Colac District Cricket Association to pull out of Bendigo Country Week, depriving the league’s young players of the chance to test themselves against greater competition.
District young guns play for state glory
Barwon Rockets under-14 coach Chris Williams says three emerging Colac district cricketers have big roles to play if the region is to land a state title tomorrow.
Admiral’s Joker aims for ticket to All Star Mile
Local trainer Kylie Vella says stable star Admiral’s Joker has what it takes to win the world’s richest mile race.