Articles tagged: Youth
Students hit books after final Year 12 classes
COLAC Year 12 students will hit the books in preparation for final exams after classes formally ended this week.
Young soccer talent excited for England camp
Colac teenager Maxwell Muscat is on track for a career in professional soccer.
Social media warning for Colac pupils
COLAC school principals want children to cancel accounts on age-restricted social media sites and have urged parents to be more involved when their children access the internet.
Children’s safety at risk online, expert says
AN INTERNATIONAL cyber safety educator says 80 per cent of Colac children between 10 and 12 could be at risk from predators through age-restricted online accounts.
Balloons inspire dress design
COLAC teen Beth O’Brien has painstakingly sewn 1800 balloons onto a carnival themed dress for a school project.
Young footballer earns AFL interest
MELBOURNE, Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide are among AFL clubs which have their eyes on Birregurra speedster Campbell Floyd.
Promising performance at state-wide contest
COLAC district junior badminton players showed promise at a state-wide tournament in Melbourne.
Families preparing for bubbly challenge
OTWAYS artist Brian Worsley is challenging Colac and district bubble lovers to fill a hall with bubbles.
Hoopsters make representative camp
THREE Colac basketballers will take the first steps to pursuing a career in the sport after gaining selection in a state-wide carnival.
Young Colac netballer reaches two deciders
COLAC TIGERS junior Kara Allan has the luxury of two attempts at tasting Geelong netball premiership success tomorrow.
State call-up for aspiring cricket star
COLAC district cricketer Luke Inglis says he is pinching himself at an unexpected call-up to represent Vic Country at a week-long state carnival.
Junior sportsman eyes premiership
PROMISING footballer Zach Zdybel says winning a premiership medallion tomorrow with his Birregurra teammates would cap off a successful season.
The Giggles show talents on stage
COLAC Secondary College’s children’s show The Giggles has returned to the stage due to popular demand.
Pupils to plant thousands of trees
MORE than 20,000 trees will help revegetate Birregurra farms, park and school over the next three months.
Association approves all-female cricket team
THE COLAC District Cricket Association could have its first all-female cricket side this season after the league approved the concept.
Netball duo best in league
COLAC TIGERS’ reputation for producing talented netballers strengthened this week when two of their up-and-coming juniors won league honours.
Legislation creates angst for Colac student
A COLAC student says the Federal Government’s attempt to deregulate fees for higher education is sexist and might deter regional students from pursuing university studies.
Lego festival to celebrate creative construction
COLAC’S creative Lego enthusiasts are preparing for Colac’s first BrickFest where “everything is awesome”.
Junior cyclists off to state finals
UP-AND-COMING Colac district junior cyclists have advanced through to a state final after dominant rides at a regional final.
New racquets to boost tennis
COROROOKE tennis officials say the addition of 45 tennis racquets could attract new players to the sport.
Community support for Kenyan children
DEANS MARSH’S Mel Dellow is determined to rally community support to help a school in Kenya with basic resources Australian families take for granted.
Teenage Swan wins award
ALVIE young gun Dallas Williamson can add A Grade’s Most Valuable Player to her growing netball resume.
Donations celebrate Book Week
COLAC kindergartens and primary schools will have new children’s classics on their bookshelves this week.
Ten-pin bowler in state squad
COLAC ten-pin bowler Nadine Oborne will take her game to new heights after earning selection in a state team.
