Articles tagged: Youth
Promising footballer shows improvement
GEELONG FALCONS coach Andrew Allthorpe says promising Colac footballer Liam McCarthy has taken his game to another level in his second pre-season with the TAC Cup side.
Tennis youngsters taking on senior players
A MIXTURE of tennis players from across the district have created a team in Polwarth’s senior ranks to further their development in the sport.
Sleepout raises homeless issue
COLAC and district youths are sleeping rough to raise awareness of homelessness within the community.
Golfer in line for scholarship
A BREAKTHROUGH 2015 has helped up-and-coming Colac golfer Georgia Fish attract interest from one of Australia’s premier golf clubs.
Girl’s message in a bottle washes up in Tasmania
A COLAC girl’s message in a bottle has washed up on a Tasmanian beach three years after she threw it into the ocean from Victoria, a journey of 470 kilometres.
Food-sharing service nominated for award
COLAC Specialist School’s community food program which has helped feed up to 60 families a week is vying for a national disability excellence award.
Colac district AFL prospects ready for testing
GEELONG FALCONS officials expect Colac district AFL draft hopefuls Darcy Parish and Ben McCarthy to test well in the running side of this week’s national and state combines.
State call-up for youngster
COLAC junior cricket prodigy Josh Garner has ambitions of captaining the state again after earning Victorian selection for the Australian championships.
Expo showcases Colac offering of activities
COLAC and district residents will have a chance to see a range of community groups at Colac expo on Friday.
Young achievers recognised
COLAC Secondary College Year 11 student Hana Day has won the 2015 Colac Otway Shire Young Ambassador Award from a field of six nominees.
Soccer club wants two junior teams
SOCCER’S growth in Colac is set to continue in 2016 following the success of the Junior Rovers’ debut season.
Tigers’ triumph one to savour
COLAC TIGERS’ under-16 footballers produced a premiership victory to savour when the side fought from behind to seal a thrilling two-point win.
Junior footballer eyes premiership after individual honour
HUMBLE Colac Tigers midfielder Leigh Gorwell has his eyes solely on tasting premiership success for the first time, despite another individual accolade.
Emerging footballer off to AFL screening
A DESIRE to cement his spot in the Geelong Falcons’ team has earned a Colac footballer the attention of AFL recruiters.
Loss of youth cash disappoints chief
COLAC Area Health chief executive officer Geoff Iles says he’s disappointed with the lack of government support for youth worker funding which ended yesterday.
National spotlight shines on umpire
COLAC DISTRICT’S youngest goal umpire Angus Bayne says becoming a minor celebrity has not fazed him.
Lawnmower racing? That’s a bold idea!
THE CHANCE to host and participate in lawnmower racing has given Camperdown College students a unique challenge.
Loving sister skips to success for heart health
COLAC’S Taneisha Goonan, whose little brother Noah was born with a severe heart condition last month, has raised almost $2000 for the Heart Foundation by “skip, skip, skipping”.
State award for model student, lifesaver and footballer
A FORMER Apollo Bay P-12 College student has won a Premier’s VCE Award for his efforts during Year 12.
Youngster’s football future uncertain after head injury
A FOURTH concussion in 12 months could force promising junior sportsman Dylan Slater to give up football.
Young Tiger impressed at national camp
COLAC’S Brooke Allan says an insight into life as an Australian netballer was a rewarding experience.
Youth worker funding extension requested
COLAC AREA HEALTH is pushing for interim funding to keep its youth health worker while it vies for ongoing funding through new State Government programs.
Gun Tiger joins Australia’s netball elite
TALENTED Colac netballer Brooke Allan can “kick-start” a potential career at the elite level when she rubs shoulders alongside Australia’s best juniors tomorrow.
Colac youngsters taking up tennis
COLAC’S next crop of junior tennis players have taken their first steps in competition tennis.
