Youth
Colac teenager wins national beauty prize
A COLAC teenager says she has new-found confidence after winning an award in a Melbourne beauty pageant in her first attempt.
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.