Youth
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.