Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • Harbour planning continues

    The authority now leading the redevelopment of the Apollo Bay harbour says it plans to have the long-awaited project completed by “mid-2026”.

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  • Another young tall to debut for Simpson

    Simpson will unveil another tall option in attack tomorrow when teenager Jayden Gass makes his senior football debut in the Tigers’ clash against the Western Eagles.

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  • Sam inspires Hanna’s run

    Admiring Colac’s Sam Grinton’s inspiring efforts fundraising for brain cancer research and learning the devastating stats surrounding the disease signed Hanna Mueller up for this year’s Great Ocean Road half-marathon alongside her work colleague.

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  • Salvos plan safe space for teens

    Transforming Colac’s Salvos into a safe space for young people to “drop in” could be a reality from next month.

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  • End of era for Colac Red Cross shop

    An iconic Colac op shop along Murray Street has been forced to shut its doors after 21 years due to declining volunteer numbers.

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