Athletics
WORLD TITLES TILT: Australian selection for Colac triathletes
TRIATHLETE Craig Davis says having fellow Colac exports earn Australian selection was a thrill for the sport in the district.
MAIN STAGE: National test for talented athlete
PROMISING Colac athlete Holly Robertson’s big strides on the state track and field arena have landed the teenager a spot in three disciplines at the national titles.
BIG SCORE: State finally funds Central Reserve upgrade
THE STATE Government has committed $400,000 to Colac Otway Shire Council to support the council after the Christmas Day bushfires.
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT: Bull rider eyes world title
COLAC bull rider Adam Hinkley has his sights set on a world title following his breakout season in the sport last year.
GOLD MEDALIST: Athlete in top form ahead of nationals
COLAC para-athlete Kirstie Newcombe is in red-hot form in the lead up to next month’s nationals in Sydney after winning three state gold medals.
Athlete reaches relay final in world championships
A FIFTH-PLACE finish in the relay was Cobden athlete Drew Semmens’ best result in his third world championships representing Australia.
Former runner-up returns and wins
ANGLESEA-born athlete Julian Spence went one better than his run last year to claim the 2015 Great Ocean Road Marathon yesterday.
Family joins Bay man for memorable stroll
FOUR GENERATIONS of an Apollo Bay man’s family will share a special moment during this weekend’s Great Ocean Road Marathon.