Youth
BRIGHT FUTURE: Academy to develop junior footballers
THIRTY-THREE promising junior footballers have earned selection in Colac’s newly formed under-15 academy.
RISING FAST: Teenage Hawk steps up
APOLLO BAY Football Club is starting to reap the rewards of its improved junior program with up-and-coming players like Dustin Walters coming through the ranks.
IMPRESSIVE TEEN: Dancer, 16, steps closer to her dream
COLAC teen Courtney Barrow has won a role in a professional dance show with a leading company.
FUTURE STARS: AFL scouts to target Birregurra forward
RENOWNED football talent scout Michael Turner has touted Birregurra key-position player Zach Zdybel as Colac district’s top AFL draft prospect this season.
MAIN STAGE: National test for talented athlete
PROMISING Colac athlete Holly Robertson’s big strides on the state track and field arena have landed the teenager a spot in three disciplines at the national titles.
COMMUNITY MEETING: Young campaigner pushing to fix lake
A COLAC woman is calling on residents to help her in her quest to revitalise Lake Colac.
ALL-ROUNDER: Young cricketer’s bright start
PROMISING Stoneyford cricketer Sophie Walker is taking the right steps to fulfil her dream of one day representing Australia in the sport.
Teen band launching debut album
THE MEMBERS of one of the Colac district’s emerging bands have recorded a debut album before they are old enough to learn to drive.