Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • Activist among marathon winners

    Australian activist and and 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame was among the winners who braved brutal conditions during the weekend’s Great Ocean Road Running Festival.

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  • Emerging Cat steps up in new-look backline

    Colac Imperials coach Paul Liistro says a depleted defence has brought the best footy out of young Cat Noah Allen.

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  • Fun up forward for milestone Roo

    South Colac coach Brad Surkitt might have a hard time getting Mitch Perkins back in defence after the Roos skipper had a field day in a rare appearance up forward.

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