But the sprintcar driver they call 'JMac' now calls Victoria home.

He's made a mark since moving to Warrnambool a few years ago, becoming one of the region's most popular sportsmen.

His feats on the race track, most notably zipping around Premier Speedway in his yellow Monte Motorsport car, as captured by photographer Morgan Hancock above, have captured fans' attention.

Those efforts have also made waves in the USA with a World of Outlaws team inviting McFadden to race for it, starting this weekend.

You can hear from the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic champion via the link below.

There are highs and lows in football and Cobden is currently experiencing a lull.

The Bombers are averaging 28 points a game - can they turn it around?

Coach Adam Courtney knows it's a work in progress.

One footballer who is experiencing the sport's highs is North Warrnambool Eagles export Josh Corbett.

The first-year AFL player spoke to The Standard this week about the reasons he's settled into the Gold Coast way of life.

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May the best team win,

Justine McCullagh-Beasy