Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • BUYER BEWARE: Council warns investors to do homework

    Colac Otway Shire Council is warning potential investors of a planned Apollo Bay development to do their research before committing anything to the Great Ocean Road property.

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  • Del runs for conservation

    Running for conservation during this weekend’s Great Ocean Road Running Festival will inspire Delaney Martin to get through her biggest challenge on two feet.

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  • Fifty years of Father Michael

    Admiring how the kids of Colac can aspire to be an AFL champion like their very own Luke Hodge or an Australian cricket captain, which Aaron Finch achieved by hitting boundaries at the Western Oval, puts a smile on Father Michael O’Toole’s face.

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  • Historic Hawks reunite

    Footballers piled onto the back of a truck and were led down the main street of Apollo Bay by a man playing the bagpipes after their achievements in 1984.

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  • Pennant win for Bay golfers

    Champion Apollo Bay golfer Vicki Hannah says a growing interest in the female ranks has played a pivotal role in landing the club a South West pennant title.

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  • State snubs Bay surf club again

    Apollo Bay surf life saving volunteers will go through another summer protecting lives with below-par facilities after being snubbed for state funding again. 

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  • Coragulac footballer reflects on premiership

    Coragulac’s sole flag in the Hampden league would go on to shape the careers of a host of talented footballers in the region like Gary Kelly, who won a Maskell Medal before going on to forge a decorated career in Geelong’s major league. The former Colac local will reunite with his old Hawks teammates this Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their under-18 premiership.

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