Articles tagged: Alvie
Battalion hopes to shed light on life
A memorial stone has been found at Alvie, but there’s still vital information missing.
Swans’ mentality stops slide
Alvie has snapped its two-game losing streak, edging past the Western Eagles by two goals.
BIG FILL BILL: Council facing $4.5 million cost for Alvie site
Colac Otway Shire Council could have to find upwards of $10 million for waste projects in the next four to five years, a report says.
Swans want form before finals start
While a CDCA finals appearance is locked in for Alvie, skipper Jarrod Groves says there is still work to be done for a chance to hold the cup come the end of the season.
Star Swan spins his way to 300 wickets
Alvie’s win against City United on Saturday marked a special moment for spinner Tim McKay, who took his 300th wicket for the club.
Early wickets the key for Swans, says leader
Alvie knows early wickets are crucial on Saturday as they take on the in-form Stoneyford.
Alvie alumni ready for reunion
“We’d all assemble out in front of the Principal’s office. Liz Duck would play the drums and we’d all sing God Save the Queen.” Alvie district’s school alumni are ready to reminisce at an upcoming reunion with a callout to former students.
Swans out to bounce back
Alvie captain Jarrod Groves backs his side to bounce back from last week’s loss against ladder-leaders Birregurra tomorrow.
Alvie leaders smash fifties
Alvie has proved too strong for City United, booking its place in the Twenty20 semi-finals this Sunday.
Coming together to honour Kathy
A Beatles-themed motor neurone disease fundraiser in honour of former Alvie resident Kathy Mahoney has raised $17,500 for MND Victoria.
Role reversed for tag-king Curnow
In what was one of the most anticipated matches of the home and away season, two CDFNL powerhouses in Alvie and Lorne went to battle, but the byplay of a midfield matchup caught the attention of spectators.
Alvie wary of Birregurra’s ‘danger-men’
Alvie captain Jarrod Groves says the Swans must limit Birregurra’s danger-men after the Saints denied the reigning premier a win during a thrilling encounter earlier in the summer.
Council denies Corunnun farmhouse permit
Colac Otway Shire Council has refused to grant a permit for an Alvie teacher who wanted to build a house on a Corunnun farm, despite two councillors showing support for the development.
PHOTO FEATURE: Alvie versus Lorne junior football and netball
The Colac Herald’s photographer Joel King stopped by the junior netball and football between Alvie and Lorne at the weekend.
Remembering Alvie’s former railway link, a century on
Alvie’s historic former railway line will mark a century since its first opening on Friday.
Grass fire starts at Alvie electricity pole
A fire underneath a power pole at Alvie this week was likely due to a fault in power infrastructure.
Swans not satisfied after big win
Alvie skipper Jarrod Groves says the Swans aren’t completely satisfied with their season-defining win against a previously undefeated Colac outfit.
Freak kidney injury downs young player
A ruptured kidney has ended up-and-coming Alvie footballer Hamish Stinchcombe’s season on the eve of round one.
Cricket club scores in Victorian budget
Colac district cricketers will mark centre on new pitches next summer thanks to State Budget funding.
Experimental textile approach
Carole Redlich is knitting the old with the new as she takes a modern approach to an old craft.
History inspires avid painter
An Alvie oil painter has a rich history with Australian artists and a love for Italy despite enjoying a reclusive life.
Star Swan stays put
Alvie cricket captain Liam McGuane says gun batsman Jarrod Groves is staying put at the Swans this season.
Swans expected to soar
Alvie’s ability to compete with a squad of mainly homegrown cricketers might prove vital in 2020-21 with no access to internationals.
Swan’s life changing journey
They say timing is everything, and Angus Lloyd’s decision to significantly change his lifestyle when coronavirus hit Australia might have been questionable.
