A dramatic image of Wimmera cricketers in action has won The Weekly Advertiser and photographer Paul Carracher a prestigious regional newspaper industry award.
Mr Carracher’s photograph called ‘Oh so close’ won Best Sports Photo for a newspaper with circulation over 6000 at the Victorian Country Press Association Annual Conference Awards Dinner in Melbourne.
The image pipped high-quality entries from major regional newspapers across the state.
Mr Carracher captured the moment in Grampians Cricket Association when Aradale club wicket-keeper Riley Wood attempted to stump St Andrews batsman Tom Wills – only for the umpire to rule Wills not out.