Articles by Alex Baird

  • Footy caller brings Colac district season to life

    Local footy caller Max Blake has found a way to deliver matches to Colac district league followers during the uncertainty of whether a 2020 season will go ahead or not.

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  • Bay golfers boost local brigade

    Apollo Bay golfers made an ace contribution to their community before hitting the course again following the ease of coronavirus restrictions.

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  • Crowds vital at Christmas races

    Local horseracing officials are holding hope coronavirus restrictions will ease to allow for crowds by this year’s Christmas races in Colac.

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  • Tassie trainer calls Colac temporary home

    An up-and-coming Tasmanian horse trainer has left the region with a soft spot for Colac after utilising its facilities while his home state was without racing during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Cricket points system creates conversation

    A decision to introduce a player points system in Colac district cricket has divided cricket captains.

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  • Simpson starts training, while others hold off

    Simpson footballers have returned to training in a bid to maintain their fitness in the hope a season might eventuate, while two other clubs have cancelled training plans.

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  • Allan likely to boost Cougars

    Geelong Cougars coach Gerard Murphy says uncertainty about an Australian Netball League season could allow the club to have full access to Colac gun Brooke Allan this year. Murphy said he was confident a state league competition would take shape in 2020, with Cougars taking the first steps by returning to training on the weekend. […]

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  • Redback opens up to help others

    Young mental health crusader Jordy O’Dwyer says he shares his story so others don’t have to face the feeling of being alone like he did at the height of his battles.

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