Articles by: Alex Baird
More calls to bring on VBOSS
Apollo Bay P-12 College principal Brian Humphries says denying the coastal town a planned beach safety training centre is like putting a price tag on someone’s life given the recent trauma on Victorian beaches.
Locals lend a hand during Lake fish release
A cast of keen fishers were on hand for the release of 7000 Golden Perch fingerlings at Lake Colac in a move authorities hope will create year-round recreational opportunities.
Pledge to repay travel clients
Former Colac travel agent Jordan Dittloff has revealed he plans to repay the money he stole from clients, claiming he has already handed back $30,000 during his return to the public eye through politics.
Bay photographer spreads her wings
Photographer Amber Noseda says Apollo Bay conservationist Georgie Custance was the inspiration behind her incredible efforts capturing an endangered bird species out at sea.
Building homes locally for the future
From creating worker accommodation options to helping a family achieve their first home, CMTP’s Chris Meade is passionate about delivering a product that meets the needs of the client.
Planned burns determined by weather
As the fire danger period ends today, planned burns could continue across the Colac district and Otways if favourable weather conditions continue.
Prime property sells with three-year lease
The agent who sold the K Hub property on Murray Street says it’s positive news the chain signed a new three-year lease, despite some investors shying away from the sale after seeking a longer-term deal.
Music masks memories of war
Masking the pain of Vietnam came through music for Louey Hesterman, but the same can’t be said for many of his mates when they returned home from war as young men with little support.
Bay teen defies the odds after national medal
An Apollo Bay leader says Teyvia Williams’ ability to win silver at national level shouldn’t be understated given the work she puts in to compete against the odds.
K Hub commits after building sold
The agent who sold the K Hub property on Murray Street says it’s positive news the chain signed a new three-year lease, despite some investors shying away from the sale after seeking a longer-term deal.
Teen soars after setback
Bolting into the final of an 800-metre running event at national level had extra meaning for Apollo Bay athlete Teyvia Williams and her support crew after learning the 16-year-old was being hampered by a health setback.
Critical role for homegrown hero
At just 18 years of age, Joe Ames has already clocked up more than 800 hours patrolling beaches at Apollo Bay and along the coast, but none have been more confronting than recent outings.
Champion netballer in the mix for Mavs
Brooke Allan says she feels well and truly part of new Suncorp Super Netball franchise the Melbourne Mavericks, with the multiple Colac premiership player in the mix to play just days out from the club’s historic first game.
Walters wows Vixens mentor
Convincing Melbourne Vixens coach Simone McKinnis to pounce on Colac youngster Zara Walters didn’t take Di Honey long when they were on the hunt for a midcourter to replace Aussie superstar Liz Watson.
Braves begin new era under Egan
Colac baseballer Brendan DeLorenzo says he would love to see incoming coach Brad Egan back in the Braves’ colours in a playing capacity, while the veteran has high hopes for three teenagers ahead of the season opener.
Generations farewell Apollo Bay
Introducing her first grandchild to an Easter of camping at the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve was bittersweet for Janet Santilli.
Holiday surprise for Sun’s dad
School holidays took an unexpected turn for Trinity College Colac principal Paul Clohesy, who wound up in Adelaide for Gather Round to watch his son Sam debut at AFL level.
Company says freight figure overstated
A freight shipping company says the quantity of cattle it intends to bring into Victoria from King Island via Apollo Bay is likely to be far less than the coastal community is anticipating.
Beacon over ‘bureaucracy’
An Apollo Bay resident says he hopes “bureaucracy” doesn’t stand in the way of the town reinstating a vital piece of its maritime history.
Demons expect Cats to bounce back
Otway Districts coach Alan Alford says he won’t be reading much into Colac Imperials’ Good Friday performance, revealing the Demons will start their season tomorrow against the Cats without the runner-up in their best-and-fairest award last year.
Wood rules fuel fears
A firewood industry leader has visited the Colac district, warning of rising costs, a possible firewood black market and negative impacts on the Otways and other state forests following State Government policy changes.
Eagles embrace Curnow challenge
Western Eagles coach Dan Casey says the club’s young group is embracing the challenge of coming up against a Lorne outfit in round one headed by Ed Curnow fresh out of the AFL.
Looking at future after forestry
State Government has appointed a Great Outdoors Taskforce to lead what the future of Victoria’s public forests looks like after putting an end to timber harvesting.
Concerning surge in surf rescues
Apollo Bay’s Surf Life Saving captain says incidents at the Marengo beach are concerningly on the rise, calling for ways to improve safety after another near-drowning during the Easter long-weekend at the same location as a recent fatality.
