Sport
From Lake Colac to the Olympics
The Colac Herald’s search to track down the district’s Olympians of yesteryear has led us to France, the home of Paul McKenzie, a bilingual sailor and once a promising young footballer.
No plans to retire for milestone man
Champion Lorne footballer Sean Smartt says he hasn’t considered retirement for a single moment on the eve of his 250th senior football match.
Return boosts club’s height stocks
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker says selectors are set to have headaches for their blockbuster clash with South Colac following champion ruckman Jaden Angus’ return from injury.
West Warrion’s departure only temporary, club says
West Warrion cricket president Dean Hutchinson is confident the Panthers’ top team’s move to Division Two will only be a temporary one.
Tigers confident for first final
Colac under-16 football assistant coach Josh McDonald says the young Tigers have the belief they can make a deep finals run.
Long wait almost over for footballer
Colac footballer Kane Smartt is a chance to make his long-awaited return after three months on the sidelines this weekend.
Departures lead to Bay stepping down
Apollo Bay cricket officials say the club is stepping back to Division Two for the right reasons this summer after a host of cricketers left on good terms to test themselves at a higher level.
Star Dolphin eyes VNL’s top division
Star Lorne netballer Hannah Keane says she hopes to break into the Victorian Netball League’s Championship division after netting a second VNL premiership.