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Sporting restrictions lifted
Regional Victorians will be able to return to some sports as of Thursday following the latest easing of restrictions.
Sergeant T reports for duty
Colac Primary School physical education and intervention teacher Rhys Tillack recounts his experiences with remote teaching, including a hilarious dress-up.
Cash helps sporting clubs
More sporting and recreation clubs in Colac and district have received $1000 State Government grants to meet basic costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trainings increase, swimming club holding off
Colac district sportspeople can play and train in groups of 20 following the latest State Government advice, but Colac’s swimming club is holding off on a return.
Journalist reflects on past decade
Sports reporter Ben Martin commemorates 10 years at the Colac Herald by looking back on some of the most memorable stories he’s been able to share.
Spate of concussions sidelines young star
Ongoing effects from multiple concussions have put promising Colac cricketer Dylan Slater’s future in the sport on hold.
Eagle lacerates kidney
Dutch-born Western Eagles footballer Thijs Helder is lucky to avoid losing a kidney after suffering a sickening injury similar to Geelong AFL premiership player Tom Lonergan.
Birregurra overcomes Demons
BIRREGURRA netballers have put a dent in Otway Districts finals aspirations with an upset two-goal victory against the Demons.