Articles tagged: Warrion

Pub’s new owner continues legacy
The new owner of Warrion’s beloved pub is devoted to continuing its legacy as a great country pub.

Western Star’s humble start on Warrion farm
Cobden might be the home of Western Star Butter, but it’s not the birthplace of the household brand. A reader contacted the Colac Herald after a report about a social media post gauging interest in a second Western Star container at the town. The post suggested siting the container in the CBD as a tourist […]

Motorist suspended for positive drug test
A Colac man caught driving under the influence of drugs won’t be back on the roads until October.

Furry adventurers view the country
Colac district koalas have kept busy, with residents at Warrion and Skenes Creek spotting the furry freelancers out and about, despite recent harsh weather.

Reunion gig to rock pub
Indie rock band Elephant Gun will be centre stage this Saturday night at Warrion’s Ti Tree Hotel, re-forming for their first Colac district gig in a decade.

Ska veteran eager for festival
Australian ska music star Nicky Bomba says he’s excited to hit the road to perform in Warrion’s first ska music festival this month.

Prize pets welcomed at Warrion
GOOD GIRL: Freshwater Creek’s Julieanne Lalor and Haylee the beagle. Haylee won three best exhibit in group awards on the weekend and was overall runner-up in show on Sunday.

Striking new life for old tree
Niki Craig was stumped for ideas for her husband’s Christmas present until an old cypress tree inspired an owl totem sculpture.

Emerging cricketer strengthens Warrion’s depth
Warrion has secured one of Colac district cricket’s emerging young stars as the club aims to bolster its depth without access to overseas players in 2020-21.

Warrion Flower Show uprooted
Only war has been able to stop the iconic Warrion Flower Show from blooming in its 120-year history.

Panthers imports play waiting game
Warrion imports Sam Harris and Charlie Barriball had envisaged being back in England by now getting stuck into a new cricket season on home turf.

Pubs to survive coronavirus downturn
The Colac district’s rural publicans are confident their taps will be back flowing as normal once coronavirus restrictions ease across Victoria.

Club signs recruit, unsure about internationals
New Warrion skipper Rohan Symes has pounced on securing a key recruit and is hopeful at least one of the club’s overseas cricketers will return next season.

Panthers appoint new leader
Rohan Symes’ impact during his first season at Warrion has led Panthers officials to hand the experienced batsman the club’s captaincy.

English imports star in win over Irrewarra
Warrion’s English imports have led the Panthers to an upset win against last season’s runner-up Irrewarra in the opening round of Colac district cricket.

Man and woman still in custody after a $650,000 cannabis bust
A 37-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, arrested and charged over a $650,000 cannabis bust at Warrion, will remain in custody after unsuccessful bail applications.

STATE LEVEL: Promising Panther plays Premier cricket
WARRION youngster Aidan Barrow has taken the first steps to forging a career in Victorian Premier Cricket.

Warrion beats Colac in first game back in top grade
WARRION has made a bold statement on its return to Division One cricket by beating CDCA power club Colac.

State’s best players praise Warrion clash
HAWTHORN-MONASH University and Prahran players have said the return of Victorian Premier Cricket to Warrion was a success after a three-year absence.

Decision-making hurts Hawks
FORMER Warrion cricketer Locky Inglis says “poor decision making” resulted in the Hawthorn-Monash’s batsmen crumbling after being in the box seat to topple Prahran in a Victorian Premier Cricket one-day match.

Warrion curator ready for top cricketers
WARRION curator Eric Hay says Hawthorn-Monash University and Prahran cricketers can expect a first-class facility for Saturday’s Victorian Premier Cricket match at the venue.

