Articles tagged: Shooting
Accused shooter to face County Court
A Colac district man accused of committing a non-fatal shooting at Beeac has pleaded guilty to intentionally causing injury and using a longarm firearm.
Man arrested, charged in Cobden shooting
Armed crime squad detectives have charged a man following a shooting in Cobden last week.
Information appeal after shooting incident
Armed crime squad detectives are appealing for information as they continue to investigate a non-fatal shooting at Cobden this week.
Woman’s guilty plea over Beeac shooting
A Colac woman accused of setting a shooting incident at Beeac in motion has pleaded guilty to intentionally causing injury.
Community centre open for reflection
Colac Salvos’ Community Centre will open tomorrow night for residents to gather, receive support and reflect on Sydney’s mass shooting.
Beeac accused to face County
A Beeac man accused of a non-fatal shooting will learn his fate next year from a County Court Judge after failing to get his case heard in a lower court.
Message in wake of tragedy
Colac’s police commander has thanked the community for its outreach to local members, in the wake of a horrific shooting of police in the state’s north.
Man facing shooting charges denied bail
A Beeac man charged with a non-fatal shooting will remain in custody until he next faces court.
Suspects charged in alleged shooting
Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have arrested three people as part of their investigation into a non-fatal shooting at Beeac.
Man hospitalised after suspected Beeac shooting
Detectives are investigating a report of a shooting at Beeac.
Colac Rifle Club members excel on the big stage
Colac Rifle Club has enjoyed a successful month with shooters competing at statewide and national events.
Los Angeles Games on the cards
A short break after an Olympic bronze medal win looms for Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith who looks forward to sharing the achievement with friends and family across the district.
Olympic buzz in Camperdown
Camperdown’s local sportsmen’s club says there’s a buzz around seeing the small country town making international headlines.
Special moment for family after Penny wins bronze
The father of Colac district Olympic shooter Penny Smith says sharing a phone call directly after her bronze medal win was a special time for the close-knit family.
Smith wins Olympic medal
Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith has taken out an Olympic Games bronze medal in this morning’s women’s trap final.
Smith through to Olympics final
Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith has secured the sixth and final spot in the Olympics Games women’s trap final following success in a shoot-off tonight.
Family in awe of Penny’s drive
The brother of Penny Smith says the Colac district Olympian didn’t immediately excel the first time she picked up a shotgun, saying her drive and determination are the reason she’s gearing up for her second Olympic Games.
Gun club officials proud of Olympian ahead of Paris
Colac Gun Club president Rhys Hirth said the club could not be prouder of Penny Smith for securing a second-time spot in Australia’s Olympic team.
Second Olympic selection yet to sink in
Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith says it probably won’t sink in until she’s back on the plane that she’s officially been selected for her second Olympic Games.
School shoot proves popular
Colac schools have fallen short of placing during the Colac Gun Club’s annual school shoot.
Shooters bound for Colac
Around 150 shooters from across the region will hit Colac today for the Colac Gun Club’s annual school shoot.
New shooters dominate rifle club’s awards
Three newcomers have cleaned up during the Colac Rifle Club’s first presentation night in six years as membership numbers soar.
Herald crowns top sports stars
The Colac Herald has once again tackled the daunting task of naming the Colac district’s top sports stars for the year. With Australian representatives, state representatives and plenty of emerging young talent, it’s never an easy thing to do.
Honour for local shooter
The honours keep coming for Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith who has finished the year as the World Number One in women’s trap shooting.
