Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • Local Landcare leader to run for council

    A desire to see if he can create change working within local government has prompted Apollo Bay conservationist and young dad Oliver Kerr to nominate for this year’s council election.

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  • Anglers invited to US championship

    A chance to cast a line in a Major League Fishing event in America never once crossed the mind of Colac angler Declan Betts until he won the opportunity.

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  • Donations make a world of difference

    As people grapple with the cost of living, Vinnies Colac welfare manger Julie O’Shea says the donation of basic items can make a world of difference to some.

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  • Heart and soul of local brigade

    Volunteer firefighters Jeff Clissold and Simon Mooney have been the heart and soul of the CFA in Deans Marsh since the turn of the century.

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  • Big night for Council crew

    There were tired eyes among the Colac Otway Shire Council parks and gardens crew yesterday, who stayed up late watching their former colleague Penny Smith claim an Olympic bronze medal.

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