Articles by: Alex Baird
McDonald joins Garner at Cats
Geelong coach Nick Speak says having two Josh’s from Colac opening the bowling in Victorian Premier Cricket isn’t unrealistic after reigning Bill Johnston Medallist Josh McDonald’s pre-season form.
Bay resident hopes land sale is reconsidered
Pip Cuming understands the importance of 69 McLachlan Street to the Apollo Bay community and why accommodation for essential workers in the future is essential to her current employer.
Redbacks remain confident after key departures
New Irrewarra captain Bryce McDonald says a champion quick and the addition of overseas cricketers will help cover the loss of two Bill Johnston Medallists.
Garner’s tough road to glory
Courtney Garner’s road to becoming an Irrewarra-Beeac premiership captain wasn’t easy, with an early-season injury paling into insignificance after she was lucky to survive a nasty car accident just three months ago.
Young Bomber shines on the big stage
Irrewarra-Beeac junior mentor Sandra Robinson couldn’t contain her excitement after Emmy Frith’s grand final performance.
Special honour for star South Colac netballer
South Colac officials say star Roo Janelle Monaghan might be the club’s youngest-ever life member.
District young guns lift Cats
A junior mentor says conditions suited the Colac district’s tough brand of footy during the opening matches of the V-Line Cup.
Buchanan steps back from Premier level
Meyrick Buchanan’s days of playing high-level cricket might be behind him after Geelong coach Nick Speak revealed the Colac export was stepping back from the Premier level this season.
Fairytale stuff for Irrewarra-Beeac product
Achieving her dream of winning an A Grade premiership for Irrewarra-Beeac was one thing for Jeremi Robinson, sharing it with a Bomber she idolised growing up was something else.
Coast concern over new tax
Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce president Kevin O’Connell says a controversial 7.5 per cent tax on short stay accommodation won’t help solve the coastal town’s housing crisis.
Special subject for young Bay artists
Apollo Bay’s tiniest artists have been exploring an important theme as they prepare to showcase their work at a special exhibition for young people next month.
Bay could rejuvenate rare bird breed
Jane Buckingham’s keen interest in Gang-gang cockatoos could lead to Apollo Bay becoming a hotspot for birdwatchers eager to see them in the wild.
Olivia evolves with sanctuary
Wildlife Wonders was just another paddock with cows on it for Olivia Swain during her regular treks into Apollo Bay from her family’s Hordern Vale farm where she grew up.
A passion for food and conservation
Combining a passion of food and conservation is what Julia Malcolm loves most about what she can bring to the table at Wildlife Wonders.
Explore the wonders of the Otways’ soul
Now is the perfect time for locals to find out what being in the heart of Otways was once like.
Apollo Bay rallies against land sale
Apollo Bay community leaders have rallied residents and urged them to contact Colac Otway Shire councillors in a last-minute bid to pause the sale of the old kindergarten site.
Recruit shines in first season with Imperials
A lot has changed for Kaitlyn Ward this year.
Star Saint not ruling out A Grade return
Don’t be surprised to see Saskia Rowan in Colac district netball’s A Grade competition again.
Team of the Year Cat open to coaching again
Amy Ellis hasn’t ruled out coaching again after growing in the role during her time leading Colac Imperials in top-grade netball.
Daughter set to join mum at Irrewarra-Beeac
Kate Busfield says she chose Irrewarra-Beeac to return to play netball because of its culture as she prepares to get her daughter Finn involved at the club.
Teammate shares memories of Barassi
Like everyone in footy, Alan Rowarth looked up to his old Melbourne premiership teammate Ron Barassi.
League investigates incident after junior decider
CDFNL president Jim Allan says an investigation into an incident after the under-18 football grand final was the only blemish from “a cracking day” at Central Reserve for the biggest games of the year.
Frith legend continues to grow at Bomberland
Another Frith announced herself on grand final day to deliver Irrewarra-Beeac a shock 15-and-under grand final win over an impressive Western Eagles outfit.
Premiership win on the siren
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Dave Boyce has no doubt the pain of last year’s grand final inspired his netballers when the chips were down during another crack at Alvie for premiership glory.
