Articles tagged: Shooting
New school wins Colac shoot
A new school has taken the top honours at the Colac Gun Club’s annual school shoot.
Shoot celebrates milestone
The Colac Gun Club will today celebrate the 10th anniversary of its annual school shoot, which has quadrupled in that time.
Smith in form ahead of Olympics
A gold medal finish at a national event has proven that Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith could be a major force in the women’s Trap at the Tokyo Olympic Games in July.
Bounty collection centres reopen
Fox bounty collections will return to Colac this month after collection centres closed over summer.
Top shooters bound for Colac
The region’s best shooters are set to flock to the Colac Gun Club for an annual shoot this weekend.
Colac shooters claim bragging rights
Colac shooters are in red-hot form ahead of two representative shoots at the club, after claiming bragging rights against their rivals.
Eight-year plans leads Smith to Olympic Games
Colac district shooter Penny Smith was 17 years old when she put in place an eight-year plan to get to the Olympic Games. She said there has been plenty of times she considered giving up on her dream, with her Commonwealth Games snub the biggest blow. But after almost a decade, Smith achieved her goal and will represent Australia at next year's Tokyo Games.
Upgrade to attract state’s up-and-coming shooters
Up-and-coming shooters from across the state can now come to Colac in a bid to take their shot to the next level.
Extension for hunting licences after virus lockdowns
Recreational hunters will receive a one-year extension to their game licences after the State Government banned recreational hunting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Olympic selection no surprise to Colac club
Colac Gun Club officials say Penny Smith could be the club’s first ever Olympian, and her selection comes as no surprise.
New Olympian following in mum’s footsteps
Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith will follow in her mother’s footsteps when she makes her Olympic debut next year.
Colac shooter named in Olympic team
The Australian Olympic Team has selected Colac Gun Club's Penny Smith to compete at next year's Tokyo Olympic Games.
Committed until the very end
When Keith Hay committed to something, he was in it for the long haul.
Shooter in limbo after Olympics postponed
Colac shooter Penny Smith could have to go through the entire Olympic trial process again following a decision to postpone this year's Games in Tokyo.
Olympic dream almost achieved
Colac shooter Penny Smith has all but secured a spot in Australia’s Olympic team, which is set to be announced next week.
Young Colac shooter wins World Cup title
Colac Gun Club shooter Penny Smith has become the youngest ever Australian female to win a world cup.
Colac mourns loss of beloved shooter
THE FAMILY of Colac shooter Jeff Holt says he was a much-loved and humble person.
Shooter claims third title
COLAC DISTRICT shooter Martin Bramley will go down in Field and Game Australia history after winning a third straight national title.
Shooter wins national crown
COLAC shooter Amanda Holt has ambitions to become a world champion following another dominant performance at the national championships.
Milestone celebration for champion shooter
CHAMPION Colac Shooter Keith Hay has spent over 53 of his 90 years as captain of the same sporting team.
Shooter is Colac’s best sportsman of the year
COLAC district shooter Martin Bramley will delay surgery to chase a third straight Australian title this month.
Gun club to appeal permit’s rejection
FRUSTRATED Winchelsea Gun Club members will make a tribunal appeal after Surf Coast Shire Council refused permission to build new facilities.
Veteran district shooter wins national contest
VETERAN Elliminyt shooter Ian Holt is still earning national championships after a lifetime of shooting.
Wildlife carer opposes roo culling
COLAC district wildlife campaigner Ron Anstis says a decision to process kangaroos into pet food will lead to unnecessary animal deaths.
