Articles by Alex Baird

  • New guide for healthy hectares

    A free, easy reference guide was released in Colac to help small landholders create productive and environmentally sustainable properties.

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  • Rain vital for district farmers

    Wool Wool farmer Toby Campbell says above average rainfall over the next “two to three months” is vital if the region is to get out of the woods from the green drought.

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  • Beach safety pair do Bay proud

    Apollo Bay surf lifesaving officials say having two young leaders nominated for major awards in beach safety speaks volumes of the club’s culture.

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  • Champ to share riding journey

    An Australian carriage driving champion will headline Riding for the Disabled Colac’s major fundraiser.

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  • Morning therapy for Bay “Plonkers”

    Brave, bold and plain crazy are words that come to light when passersby watch on in awe as Apollo Bay locals plunge into the ocean for their morning dip in the depths of winter.

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  • MP slams social housing situation

    Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says although he’s strongly against plans for social housing at a Pound Road site, the State Government must be held accountable for promising 50 new homes in Colac.

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  • Inspired to create Colac parkrun

    Watching the benefits exercise brings to her young son has inspired local schoolteacher Jayne Brumby to create a parkrun movement in Colac. 

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  • A passion for vintage Holdens unites family

    Marengo’s Dave Kohout says his passion for vintage cars started more out of necessity when he was younger.

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