Articles by Alex Baird

  • Inspiring future generation of beekeepers

    It would be a sweet outcome if one of Nicola Philp’s pupils went down the path of beekeeping after graduating from Apollo Bay P-12 College.

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  • Injury blow for Lorne veteran

    Lorne coach Ed Curnow says the Dolphins could be without experienced footballer Tom Steven for the remainder of the home-and-away season.

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  • Defender’s determined effort lifts South

    A brave performance from star netball recruit Chloe Lang played a key role in the Roos’ tough win over Simpson.

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  • Shark activity ‘normal’ despite community concerns

    A coastal authority says it expected shark activity might increase at Marengo after a dead whale washed up on the shore earlier this year, and has stood by a multi-agency decision to bury the carcass.

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  • A symbol of kinder’s connection to Country

    Creating a whale sculpture at the Apollo Bay kindergarten symbolises the connection to Country preschoolers have made through First Nations leader Richard Collopy.

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  • Kerry’s inspiration to volunteer

    As a volunteer with Dementia Australia in honour of her late father, Kerry McMahon also dedicates her life to helping injured birds, penguins and koalas in the Otways.

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  • Near-record fleet headed for Apollo Bay

    A near-record fleet will head for Apollo Bay this Saturday as part of an iconic sailing race.

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  • Call for council to fix major flooding issue

    Colac Otway Shire Council says it will investigate drainage issues in Apollo Bay after a major business was impacted by flooding again.

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